Explanation texts - 6R

The children in 6R have been independently writing explanation texts about a topic of their choice. Here is an extract from Maya's text about why we need to eat and drink.

Why do you need to eat and drink?

Many people from all over the nation, eat and drink every day, eating three to five times a day and drinking often. However, in some parts of the world (for example in Africa and parts of India) this is not always possible. Some citizens of these areas eat and drink rarely and when they do it is dirty and unhygienic. This is why we should eat and drink, as for many humans like us we have the privilege to do so.

Drink
You need to drink because it is a vital area in your life. Recent studies have shown that if you don't drink your brain will shrink as the protection of your brain is filled with water so if you don't drink your brain will shrink which will lead to a loss of memory, and you won't want that to happen.

Eat
Eating is as important, despite the fact that you can last longer without eating than drinking. You should eat because you know it is right for you. But, also, because ti is a break and to refill your body for the further part of your day. Food is packed with many different vitamins. For example oranges are filled with vitamin C. Also carbohydrates, like pasta, give you energy so you can keep going.