The Great Summer Debate. Watermelon Eating Contest.

Why did Leo want a watermelon-eating contest?

(What are some reasons someone might enjoy this?)

Provide at least 3 reasons.

Why did Maya and Carlos want a sandcastle-building competition?

(What are some reasons to prefer this?)

Think of three reasons to support having a watermelon-eating contest.

(Be persuasive!)

Think of three reasons to support having a sandcastle-building competition. (Be persuasive!)

Which activity do you think the camp should choose for the final celebration, and why?

(Write a paragraph persuading Ms. Sunshine to choose your favorite activity.)

Use words from the box to complete the sentences and make them persuasive.

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1. A watermelon-eating contest would be the ___________ activity of the summer!

Use words from the box to complete the sentences and make them persuasive.

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1. Sandcastle building is the ___________ way to show off our artistic skills.

Use words from the box to complete the sentences and make them persuasive.

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1. Eating watermelon is the ___________ way to cool down on a hot day.

Use words from the box to complete the sentences and make them persuasive.

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2. Building sandcastles would be an ___________ experience for everyone.

Use words from the box to complete the sentences and make them persuasive.

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2. Watermelon is the ___________ summer treat!