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Design & Technology: 6 of 6 English: Non-Fiction Reading & Writing: 1 of 2

Non-Fiction Reading and Writing
Question: Write a letter to your local MP arguing for free school meals for
Non-negotiables all.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Purpose The reason something is made or done. I am writing to you about an important issue that needs your help. Every
student should be able to have a healthy, nutritious meal for lunch at school
A group of people that are watching, reading and I hope you can help us achieve that.
Audience
or listening to you. In recent years, families have been significantly impacted by the pandemic,
losing jobs or money that they would usually rely on. Worrying about how to
Form A type or kind of something. feed children is an everyday pressure that many parents feel. Is this
acceptable? Marcus Rashford campaigned last year to make sure families who
Argument Statements that try to convince people of your opinion. needed it most were given free school lunches during the holidays. We need to
take it further and make sure everyone has free school meals. That way there
Persuade Giving good reasons why something should be done. would be less pressure on families, healthier students and better outcomes for
everyone. If your government could help by funding school meals for all, this
would be a huge step in the right direction.
Structure The way something is made, built or organised.
Furthermore, think about the devastating effects of not providing nutritious
lunches for everyone. Students would struggle to concentrate and would
Grow your vocabulary
perform poorly in their lessons and exams. In fact, at GCSE students have a 65%
chance of achieving one grade higher in exams if they have eaten healthy meals
Deploy Making something ready to use. consistently before sitting them. Without a nutritious meal, they would not be

able to achieve their best which would impact their futures; they might not be
Exploit Using something well to achieve or gain something. able to go to the college or apprenticeships that they need. You could change
this by asking your government to fund free school meals for everyone. Don’t
Eliminate To remove something. you want healthy, happy and successful students?
Surely the government can find the money to make a difference in our
Mobilise Encouraging people to take action. lives? Is this not a priority? We need to have healthy lunches to fuel us for the
pressures of school. You could make a difference by asking the government to
Disastrous Extremely bad results and effects. provide free school meals. This is for the potential leaders, doctors and
teachers of the future. Your decision could impact their lives for years to
Unleash Releasing a powerful force, feeling or activity. come.
Yours sincerely,
Conscience Doing what you believe is right. Sally Student

Motivate Making you feel you really want to do something.