Organise an argument

Question 1

• A.The tank has stood empty since the goldfish died, reminding pupils daily of the missing pet.
• B.A guinea pig would also make the classroom feel noticeably calmer and friendlier during busy lessons every single day.
• C.Guinea pigs are small rodents that usually live for around five to seven years in captivity.
• D.A survey of classrooms with pets found that pupils who cared for them completed chores at home more often.

Question 2

• A.Pupils at Birchwood already compare whose jumper looks the most expensive during break time.
• B.A single uniform would also make it much quicker for teachers to spot pupils on school trips.
• C.Birchwood Primary currently has around three hundred and fifty pupils spread across seven different year groups.
• D.A recent survey of Birchwood parents found that a third could not afford the newest branded jumpers.

Question 3

• A.Parents at Marsh Lane Primary have already been complaining at several meetings that their children look constantly exhausted.
• B.Fewer homework nights would also leave more time for hobbies like football or learning an instrument.
• C.Homework at primary school usually includes spelling lists, reading logs and simple maths sheets.
• D.A survey of Year 6 parents found that fourteen children were regularly going to bed after ten o'clock.

Question 4

• A.Playtime has existed in British primary schools for many decades, giving pupils a break between lessons.
• B.A study by a children's charity found pupils need at least twenty minutes to complete one full game of football.
• C.Extra minutes outside would give children the chance to properly finish an active game or sport.
• D.Longer playtime would also give teachers more time to prepare for the next lesson.

Question 5

• A.Using screens too late at night clearly makes it much harder for children to fall asleep properly.
• B.A screen time limit would also give children more free time for reading or outdoor hobbies.
• C.Tablets and smartphones have only become common in most family homes over roughly the last fifteen years.
• D.A sleep researcher found that children who used screens after eight o'clock took twice as long to fall asleep.

Question 6

• A.A longer lunch break would also give pupils extra time to play outside with their friends each day.
• B.Oakfield Primary was built in 1972 and has a large hall that is used for lunch, assemblies and drama.
• C.A survey of Year 6 pupils found that over half often threw away food they had not finished eating.
• D.Having plenty of time to sit down and eat a full meal properly is something every child needs.

Question 7

• A.Having a calm, comfortable space to sit makes it far easier for pupils to concentrate on reading.
• B.A reading corner would also make the classroom feel warmer and more welcoming to new pupils.
• C.Elm Park Primary's library holds over two thousand books, including fiction, non-fiction and picture books.
• D.In a neighbouring class that already has a reading corner, pupils read for ten minutes longer on average.

Question 8

• A.Hamsters are nocturnal creatures, which means they tend to sleep during the day and become active once evening arrives.
• B.At Green Oak Primary, a class that kept a rabbit set up a feeding rota and never once missed a day.
• C.The corner by the window has stayed completely empty ever since the old bookshelf was taken out of the room.
• D.Having a pet to look after would also make the classroom feel calmer during busy afternoons.

Question 9

• A.Switching off screens earlier would also give pupils more time to read or talk with family.
• B.Tablets and phones have become far more common in bedrooms than they were just ten years ago.
• C.A sleep study found that children who avoided screens before bed fell asleep almost twenty minutes faster.
• D.Several pupils have said they struggle to wake up on time after using screens late at night.

Question 10

• A.A longer playtime could also give pupils more chances to make friends across different classes.
• B.Giving pupils more time outside helps them focus once they are back at their desks.
• C.Teachers at Oakwood Primary noticed pupils settled down faster in class after a longer break.
• D.The school playground was resurfaced with new rubber flooring two summers ago.