We have has a particularly fun well looking at deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest. Students were given the facts, then after two weeks of building up their skills they were asked to write a persuasive letter to stop a company from practicing deforestation. Here of some of the quotes from their work.
“England is an animal-loving country, however these heinous actions, you heinous actions could lead to their extinction.” -Annaika
“Your actions towards these lovely, innocent creatures is not acceptable. Tearing animals’ homes down is not the answer for you problems.” Aarya.
“Everybody knows that for years their [tribes] ancestors lived there and now they are being moved away. This is disgraceful!” – Zach
You have convinced me year 4!