Grade 2 · Writing · Lesson 35

Write About Helping the Planet

Our planet needs our help! When you write about helping the Earth, you are writing an opinion paragraph — you share what you believe and give reasons to show why it matters. Writing about real issues you care about gives your writing genuine power and purpose.

What this lesson teaches

1Write a short opinion paragraph about one action taken to help the planet
2State an opinion clearly
3Give two specific reasons using First and Also, and close with a call to action
4Choose a specific planet-helping action — recycle
5Save electricity, plant trees and pick up litter
6Save water, or walk and bike

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