Day 5 Writing Homework
Prompt :
Write a persuasive essay (250-350 words) advocating for or against the implementation of a compulsory ‘Screens-Off Wednesdays’ policy in primary schools, focusing on fostering creativity and real-world friendships.
Your response should include:
– A clear thesis statement.
– Dialectical structure: Use a thesis-antithesis-synthesis approach. Acknowledge the benefits of the opposing view (e.g., educational advantages of devices or challenges of a device-free day) before reinforcing your stance with a synthesis that resolves the tension.
– Evidence and reasoning: Support your argument with at least two pieces of evidence (e.g., research findings, expert opinions, or logical reasoning).
Counter-argument integration: Anticipate and address one counter-argument to strengthen your position.
Late submissions will not be marked.
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- Due Date : July 13, 2025
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2 thoughts on “Day 5 Writing Homework”
Most schools are undergoing a digital transformation, with devices becoming more common in classrooms and for homework. It is believed that technology provides students with access to a vast array of online resources, interactive learning tools, and multimedia content, potentially enriching the learning experience. However, imagine waking up one day and everything started looking blurry. That is what happens when we looked at screens too much. Did you know that too much screen time can contribute to the early development of myopia in children? A study conducted by Bupa indicated that nearly 24% of Australian children have short-sightedness, a significant increase from the 14% reported 10 years earlier. Without intervention, this could lead to severe vision problems and increased risk of sight-threatening eye conditions later in the children’s life.
Instead of having children always staring at screen, it is important to balance screen time with other activities, such as sports, art, games, cooking and storytelling. Schools should implement a ‘Screens-Off Wednesdays’ policy to allow children to rest their eyes, and to focus on fostering creativity, teamwork and real-world friendships. Being creative helps children with problem-solving, while teamwork improves communication and leadership skills. Making long lasting friendships also helps children to boost self-esteem and resilience. As such, I strongly recommend that all primary schools should have a screen-free day every week to allow children to develop social skills and explore their interests at their own pace.
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Y4-RW_D5 – Adelasia Seng