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Grade 2 - Persuasive - "Change at School 2"
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Change at School

Your principal has asked you to suggest a way to improve your school to make it a better place for students to learn. Think about some things that need to be changed at your school. Pick one change you feel would really make a difference. Write a letter to your principal to convince him that your idea is the one that should be adopted. Give reasons for your choice, and write about your reasons in detail.

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