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Persuasive Writing & Plastic Pollution in Oceans

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Grade Level Grades 3-5
Resource Type Lesson Plan
Standards Alignment
State-specific
Persuasive Writing & Plastic Pollution in Oceans

About This Lesson

Access Free Lesson Plan Here: The (Not So) Great Garbage Patches

In this lesson, students learn about plastic pollution and write a letter to a local official advocating for a solution to plastic pollution.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students complete the Anticipation Guide individually or in groups, responding to true or false prompts and answering one question about plastic pollution and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students conduct research on plastic pollution and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and complete the RACES writing organizer.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students write a letter to a local official advocating for action on plastic pollution.

The lesson is aligned to Oregon standards.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to explain the main causes and impacts of plastic pollution.
  • Students will be able to describe the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
  • Students will be able to advocate for a solution to plastic pollution.

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The (Not So) Great Garbage Patches - SubjectToClimate - SML.pdf

April 25, 2023
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Standards

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
Analyze different ways that people, other living things, and the environment might be affected by an event, issue, or problem.
Explain individual and cooperative approaches people have taken, or could take in the future, to address local, regional, and global problems, as well as predict possible results of those actions.
Propose a response or solution to an issue or problem, utilizing research, to support the position.
Describe how technological developments, societal decisions, and personal practices affect sustainability in the United States.

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