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Writing About Helping the Earth

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What you will learn

  • 1Write a short opinion paragraph about one way to help the Earth
  • 2Use "I think" and "because" to share an opinion and give a reason
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Mini Lesson

Writers do not just tell stories and send cards — sometimes they write to share important ideas that can change the world! Today you will write about something you really believe in: taking care of our Earth.

Three ways to help the Earth

  • Reduce — use less. Turn off lights. Use less water. Take shorter showers.
  • Reuse — use things again. Bring a reusable bag. Refill a water bottle instead of buying a new one.
  • Recycle — put paper, plastic, and glass in the recycling bin so they can be made into new things.

How to write your opinion paragraph

  • Start with a title: How I Help the Earth
  • Write an opinion sentence: I think we should recycle because it helps the Earth stay clean.
  • Add a "what" sentence: We put paper and plastic in the recycling bin.
  • Add a "why it matters" sentence: If we recycle, we make less trash.
  • End with a call to action: You can help too!

Words to know

Opinion

What you think or believe about something

e.g. I think we should recycle

Reduce

To use less of something

e.g. reduce water by taking shorter showers

Reuse

To use something again instead of throwing it away

e.g. refill a water bottle instead of buying a new one

Recycle

To put paper, plastic, or glass in a bin so it can be made into something new

e.g. recycle cardboard boxes

Call to action

A sentence that invites the reader to do something

e.g. "You can help too!"

Four ways to help the EarthPlanet Earth in the center held by two green hands with four labeled helpful-action icons around it: recycling bin, tree, water tap saving water, and a light switch turned off.Help the EarthRecyclePlantSave waterLights offSmall actions. Big difference.
Four simple ways to help the Earth.
Sample Earth paragraph with action verbs highlightedA short persuasive paragraph on ruled paper about helping the Earth, with the action verbs recycle, save, plant, and turn off highlighted in bright colors.Earth ParagraphHow I Help the EarthI think we shouldrecyclebecauseit helps the Earth stay clean.We cansavewater andplanttrees.Turn offthe lights at home.If we do, we make less trash.You can help too!action verbsStrong verbs make your opinion clear.
A sample paragraph — action verbs stand out.
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Ask yourself: "Did I write what I think, why I think it, and what others can do to help?"

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