Plastics: Persuasive Writing Activity
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30 minutesGrades3, 4, 5English Language Arts
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Written by Christa Delaney
About this activity
This activity includes pre-writing and scaffolded writing templates to use after learning about the environmental impacts of plastic.
Everything you need to teach it
- Refusing Plastic WritingView Activity
Teaching tips
- Engage the class in a discussion, reading, or activity to activate background knowledge and provide new information about plastic production, use, and disposal.
- Generate a class list of facts learned about plastic that can be used in student letters.
- Brainstorming (page 3) can be done as a whole group, small group, or independently.
- Several options for scaffolded writing are provided. Choose the option(s) that fit your students’ needs.
- For speaking practice, students may read their letter to the class or record it to share on a school website or other platform.
From the scientist review
The environmental effects of plastic are highlighted by this activity. Both biodiversity and the climate system have suffered as a result of plastic waste. Students will be able to learn about these effects and provide ways to address plastic pollution in our environment. This activity was scientifically vetted, making it appropriate for use in the classroom.
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About the teacher writer
Christa Delaney
Christa Delaney holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and Teacher Education from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and a Professional Science Master's in Environmental Studies and Sustainability from Unity College. She has been teaching since 2005 and has 21 years of experience teaching Advanced Placement Environmental Science to grades 11–12. Christa is certified to teach Biological Science and specializes in environmental science and sustainability education.
Reviews
Emmanual Collins
It's always good to see a resource about plastic's environmental impact! The writing templates are super useful too! :) :) :)
2 years ago
