Lesson 38: Writing about Helping the Earth

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Objective

I can write one clear sentence about helping the Earth by sharing one action I can do.

Materials

Mini-lesson — One way to help the Earth

You can help the Earth with small actions. Pick one action and write one clear sentence. Short and strong is best.

Choose one action

  • Recycle paper, plastic, or cans.
  • Turn off lights when you leave a room.
  • Save water by turning off the faucet.
  • Pick up trash and put it in a bin.

Write a simple sentence

  • Start with a capital.
  • Use I can + an action.
  • End with a period.

Add one detail

  • Say where or when: at home, at school, every day.
  • Keep it short.

Ask yourself: "Did I choose one way to help the Earth?"

Guided Practice — Write one Earth-help sentence

Choose 3 sentences from the Trace menu and copy them neatly on paper. Then use the Tracing Pad to practice words, sentences, and marks.

Tracing Pad
Tracing snapshot for print

Drag & Drop — Build helping-the-Earth sentences

You will build short sentences that tell how someone helps the Earth. Each sentence starts with "I help the Earth by…".

Recycling:
You put paper and bottles into a recycling bin instead of the trash. Build a sentence that tells how you help the Earth.

I help the Earth by recycling. running animals

Saving water:
You turn off the tap while brushing your teeth so you do not waste water. Build a sentence that tells how you help the Earth.

I help the Earth by saving water. shouting inside

Turning off lights:
You switch off the lights when you leave a room so you do not waste energy. Build a sentence that tells how you help the Earth.

I help the Earth by turning off lights. louder outside

Picking up trash:
You pick up trash you see on the sidewalk and put it in a trash can. Build a sentence that tells how you help the Earth.

I help the Earth by picking up trash. sleeping noisy

Quick Check — Helping the Earth

Answer each question about writing one clear sentence and choosing helpful actions.

A good Earth-help sentence should be…

A sentence should start with a…

A good sentence frame is…

Recycling helps by…

Saving water can mean…

Picking up trash is…

Turning off lights can save…

A period (.) goes…

A good detail word can be…

The best plan is to write…

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)

I will practice…

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