For this assignment, you will be writing a letter to our principal, Mrs. Lee, to request that a specific class be added to the curriculum. In your letter, you will need to discuss the course and its contents, support your proposal with specific examples/reasons this course would benefit students, and include a possible counterargument. Remember you are trying to PERSUADE her to add the class! Complete the graphic organizer below to plan out your paper. Turn the graphic organizer into the dropbox for Unit 2 Lesson 6.

Question

For this assignment, you will be writing a letter to our principal, Mrs. Lee, to request that a specific class be added to the curriculum. In your letter, you will need to discuss the course and its contents, support your proposal with specific examples/reasons this course would benefit students, and include a possible counterargument. Remember you are trying to PERSUADE her to add the class! Complete the graphic organizer below to plan out your paper. Turn the graphic organizer into the dropbox for Unit 2 Lesson 6.

TCAH Course offerings (change the dropdown to “High School”) If a course is on this list, then you should NOT include it in your proposal.

Answer 1

Title: Adding Coding and Computer Programming to the Curriculum

Introduction
- Greet Mrs. Lee and introduce the purpose of the letter
- Explain the proposal to add Coding and Computer Programming to the curriculum

Body
Course Description:
- Coding and Computer Programming course will focus on teaching students the fundamentals of programming languages such as Python, Java, and HTML
- Students will learn how to write code, debug programs, and create software applications
- The course will also cover important concepts in computer science such as algorithms, data structures, and problem solving

Benefits to Students:
1. 21st Century Skills: Coding and computer programming skills are in high demand in today's job market
2. Critical Thinking: Programming requires students to think logically and solve problems creatively
3. Enhanced Technology Literacy: Students will develop a deeper understanding of how computers and software work
4. Career Opportunities: Learning coding and programming can open doors to careers in technology, engineering, and computer science

Counterargument:
- Some may argue that coding is too technical or difficult for all students to learn
- However, coding can be taught at different levels of complexity, making it accessible to students with varying skill levels and interests

Conclusion
- Thank Mrs. Lee for considering the proposal to add Coding and Computer Programming to the curriculum
- Reiterate the benefits of the course for students and the importance of preparing them for the future

Sincerely,
[Your Name]