8542RB Reading for Me Level 5 Part A

Persuasive
Should the School Day
Be Extended?
What would you think if the government proposed to extend the school
day? Yes, the government has suggested making the school day even
longer!
Personally, I think that six hours at school is more than enough each day
as it is. I cannot think of anything worse than staying at school for more
time. School is really boring and you have to sit at a desk for hours. I
would much rather be chilling out at home or playing sports.
The government argues that the extra time will be used to provide fun,
enjoyable activities. Activities such as skateboarding, woodwork, first
aid, cooking sessions and computer coding. Apparently, by extending the
school day they can improve the curriculum and deliver a wider range of
opportunities and skill sets. We would be able to access and develop key
life skills.
Furthermore, my parents believe
that lengthening the school day
is a great idea as they will not
need to worry about childcare.
The average working day starts
earlier and ends after the school
day, causing logistical issues.
If parents could drop us safely
at school before heading off
to work and then collect us
afterwards without having to
rush, life would be easier for
them.
However, going to school is
exhausting as it is. Imagine how
tired we would be if we had to
go in earlier and leave later.
Although I like skateboarding
and cooking, I would much
rather be able to experience this
in my free time without it being
structured and formal. I need
time to relax. I really hope they
don’t extend the school day.
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