Topic

CANCELLATION OF CLASS TRIP

The Newtown High School senior class trip was cancelled by the school principal. What led to the cancellation was the negative publicity another school trip received. The improper behavior of some students on that trip raised questions about student safety, proper supervision and the usefulness of such trips. A representative of the senior class wrote a letter to the Newtown Times to insist that the trip should still take place. The editor of the Newtown Times would like to know how its readers feel about the trip cancellation.

Task 1: Letter

Do you agree with the principal’s decision, or do you think the trip should still take place? What can students do to cooperate? Provide opinions and examples about this issue. Start your letter, “Dear Editor,”