Day 10 Writing Homework
Prompt : Choose one of the following options:
- Generate your own unusual persuasive topic using the techniques learned today, then write a complete persuasive piece in your chosen format
- Take a conventional persuasive topic and transform it with at least three creative approaches, unexpected arguments, or original perspectives.
Your work should demonstrate:
Creative originality in topic or approach
Strong persuasive structure and techniques
Effective use of at least one extended metaphor or comparison
A memorable hook and conclusion
Appropriate tone and language for your chosen format
Late submissions will not be marked.
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- Due Date : April 27, 2025
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Why Homework Should Be Optional: Let the Brain Breathe”
Imagine if your phone had to keep running all day, never allowed to rest, recharge, or even cool down. Eventually, it would freeze, overheat, or shut down completely. Now imagine that phone is your brain — and that’s exactly what daily homework does.
For decades, the argument has been the same: homework reinforces learning, teaches discipline, and prepares students for the “real world.” But what if those ideas are as outdated as floppy disks?
If school is the gym for your brain, then classes are the heavy lifting sessions — solving problems, absorbing new information, enduring lectures. But even the most elite athletes take rest days. Why? Because recovery builds strength. Without downtime, muscles break down. The same applies to minds.
Homework overload is the mental equivalent of working out the same muscle every day — no recovery, no growth. Optional homework lets students choose when they’re ready to engage more, just like how athletes pick extra training sessions based on their capacity. Choice builds real discipline.
Children are born with wild, beautiful imaginations — but somewhere between worksheets and late-night algebra, that magic dims. When every hour is spent grinding through repetitive tasks, there’s no room left for play, daydreaming, or creative thinking.
Ironically, the skills most needed in today’s world — innovation, problem-solving, emotional intelligence — are developed outside the worksheet bubble. Optional homework would free up time for hobbies, reading for pleasure, exploring curiosity — the true nutrients of a rich mind.
Here’s an unexpected truth: more homework doesn’t mean more success. In countries like Finland, students have less homework but higher academic outcomes. Why? Because quality beats quantity.
Optional homework respects the fact that not all students learn the same way. Some thrive with extra practice, others need reflection. A flexible approach builds intrinsic motivation — the most powerful engine for long-term learning.
Consider the brain as a garden. School hours are when the soil is tilled, seeds planted, and water poured in. But growth doesn’t happen through constant digging. Growth needs sunlight, space, and stillness. Too much homework is like overwatering — it drowns potential.
By making homework optional, we allow each garden to grow in its own way, with its own rhythm. And that’s how you get the most vibrant blooms.
We don’t need to abolish homework. We need to reimagine it. Give students the power to choose — to reflect, rest, or dive deeper when they’re ready. Optional homework isn’t a free pass. It’s a smarter, more human-centered way to learn.
Let’s stop treating students like machines. Let their brains breathe, grow, and bloom.
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Day 10 Writing Homework Completed.
I am surprised I still have my Braincells 🙂
Screens Are the New Sugar
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DAY 10 JEENA ELIZABETH
Transformation 1: The Culinary Symphony of Sustainability
Subject: Let’s Conduct a Delicious Change!
Hey! Instead of “eat less meat” sounding restrictive, think of it like this: reducing meat is like turning down one instrument so the whole culinary orchestra can shine! Imagine the explosion of flavours we unlock when vegetables, grains, and spices take centre stage. Meat’s a powerful solo, but a whole symphony is way more interesting (and better for the planet!). Let’s explore the full range of deliciousness! What amazing plant-based dish have you tried lately?
Transformation 2: The Silent Majority: Why Our Future Selves Will Thank Us
Subject: Message from Future You!
Hey, it’s you from the future! Just wanted to say thanks for thinking about the planet. Every time you choose lentils over lamb, it’s like making a deposit in our “future health bank.” Small changes now = big positive impact later. Trust me, future us (living in a slightly hotter world) is super grateful for every meat-light meal you enjoy. Keep up the awesome work!
Transformation 3: The Meat Myth: Debunking the Cultural Narrative
Subject: Rethinking Our Plates…
Quick thought: we treat meat like it’s this essential, king-of-the-plate food, right? But is that really true, or just a story we’ve been told? Think about other outdated traditions… future generations might look back at our current meat obsession and wonder what we were thinking (deforestation, emissions, etc.). Maybe it’s time to question the “meat myth” and explore a more sustainable menu. What do you think?
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