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    The document outlines an assignment for students to write a five-paragraph persuasive essay on an environmental science topic and create an accompanying poster. Students must choose a topic, conduct research to support their position, and argue why their idea is important. The goal is to convince readers and suggest actions to address the identified issue. A rubric evaluates essays based on focus, accuracy, structure, clear opinion, and connection to the poster project.

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    for sixth grade and Voices on the Gulf project

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    The document outlines an assignment for students to write a five-paragraph persuasive essay on an environmental science topic and create an accompanying poster. Students must choose a topic, conduct research to support their position, and argue why their idea is important. The goal is to convince readers and suggest actions to address the identified issue. A rubric evaluates essays based on focus, accuracy, structure, clear opinion, and connection to the poster project.

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    The Environmental Science/Persuasive Essay Project

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    The Environmental Science/Persuasive Essay Project

    You will be working to develop a five-paragraph persuasive essay project on a theme of


    Science/Environment. In class, we will work on the planning of your writing, gathering
    resources to support your ideas, and developing the essay. You will also be completing a
    companion poster project (either traditional or with Glogster) on the topic of your essay.

    First, you must choose a topic for your essay project. Your task as a writer is to develop
    an idea and convince the reader that your position on the topic is important. You need to
    convince people of the merits of your ideas. We’re doing a science-based exploration
    because you will have the option of posting your essay and poster project at Voices on
    the Gulf website for a real global audience. Make sure you do your best work!

    A basic overview of the five paragraphs


    Introductory Paragraph You introduce your topic and provide some
    general thoughts as to why you have
    chosen to write about it. You are trying to
    get the reader interested in your topic. You
    should include some basic persuasive
    comments to set the tone of your piece.
    First Idea: Body Give some background information about
    your topic. Here, you are providing some
    of the things you found in your research.
    Second Idea: Body Here, you shift into why your topic is
    important and begin to develop your idea
    around what “stance” you will take – are
    you for or against whatever your idea is?
    Be bold, but also, acknowledged here that
    there might be opposing ideas (and it is OK
    to mention those ideas).
    Third Idea: Body What changes are you suggesting people
    and the world can make to address the
    problem you have identified. Try to come
    up with two or three clear, concise things
    that people can do. Remember: you are
    persuading your reader to move into action
    to address the problem.
    Concluding Paragraph You should wrap up your ideas by
    summarizing your topic and your opinions
    about the topic. You want the reader to
    finish reading your essay with the desire to
    make change in the world. Be supportive,
    but be direct in your statements.
    Here are some possible topics:

    • Is Global Warming an issue we need to be concerned with?


    Why or why not?
    • Should we be moving to more alternative fuel sources? Why
    or why not? What are some options?
    • Choose an endangered animal to study. Why should it be
    saved?
    • Should we be doing more around developing nuclear power
    for electricity? Or should we be stopping it?
    • Look at some specific kinds of pollution (air, water, etc.) and
    write about how we can minimize it.
    • There is a lot of talk around hybrid and all-electric vehicles.
    What are the benefits and what are the drawbacks?
    • Investigate what happens to discarded technology products
    (computers, cell phones, etc.) and consider the impact these
    products have on the planet.
    • What is Earth Day and is it still important? If you could
    change Earth Day, what would you do?
    • Wind power has been controversial, particularly Wind Farms
    in the ocean. Look at the issue and determine whether using
    the wind is a good thing or not.
    • Is recycling of paper and plastics worth the effort? Why or
    why not?
    • Examine the destruction of some of the world’s rain forests
    and ecosystems (the Amazon, the Everglades, etc.) and write
    about why this is happening and what can be done to change
    it.
    • Investigate the Gulf Oil Spill. What happened, and what has
    been impact on animals and nature, and what can be done to
    avoid it in the future?
    • Others?
    Persuasive Essay Project: Rubric
    Score Description
    The essay:
    M = Meets grade level • is very focused on the topic and demonstrates
    expectations thoughtful development;
    • contains accurate information that reflects
    student research;
    • is five paragraphs long;
    • contains a clear opinion of the writer and is
    persuasive for the reader;
    • has a poster project complements the essay
    topic.

    The essay:
    P = Progressing towards grade • is generally focused on the topic;
    level expectations • contains mostly accurate information that
    reflects student research;
    • is five paragraphs long;
    • states the writer’s opinion on the topic and is
    somewhat persuasive for the reader;
    • has a poster project complements the essay
    topic.

    The essay:
    B = Beginning to show • is somewhat unfocused at times;
    comprehension of grade level • contains minimal information from research;
    expectations • may be missing at least one of the five fully-
    developed paragraphs;
    • does not clearly state the writer’s opinion on the
    topic and/or is not very persuasive;
    • has a poster that may not adequately reflect the
    essay topic.

    N = Not showing grade level The essay:


    understanding • is not focused on the topic;
    • may contain inaccurate information;
    • may not be five paragraphs long;
    • does not clearly state the writer’s opinion on the
    topic;
    • has a poster that may not adequately reflect the
    essay topic or is missing the poster.

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