In the first paragraph of your letter you should express the importance of caring for our environment. You might discuss recycling, solid waste management, pollution, toxic waste, etc. Whatever topic you select or idea you choose, write only one paragraph about it. In this paragraph include specific facts that you have researched. You are setting the stage for your second paragraph. You are supplying a reason(s) for celebrating Earth Day.
In your second paragraph you should persuade the readers of the newspaper to celebrate/recognize Earth Day. You can do this by giving them activities to do, places to visit, things to read, websites to visit, etc. Don't forget to conclude this paragraph with a sentence that returns to your original topic, caring for the environment.
REMEMBER:
___ 1. letter format
___ 2. 5-8 sentences for each paragraph, including topic sentence and concluding sentence
___ 3. transition between paragraph
___ 4. five elements of good writing, especially DIRECTION and IDEAS
___ 5. signature of adult who proofread your letter for PRESENTATION
___ 6. clearly reworked rough draft
___ 7. all three papers turned in with neat final in ink on top
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