Comments WE NEED MORE TREES!

Tasks
Hook the reader Imagine it is a really hot day. Where would you rather sit – 1. Underline the
straightaway on a bench in the blazing sun, or on the grass beneath a general
shady tree? I am sure you would all choose the shady tree. statement of
This is one reason I think we should spend the $1000 on view
trees for the school grounds, but there are others too.

Using Firstly, trees have important health benefits. They help 2. 2. Circle three
connectives reduce greenhouse gases by absorbing carbon dioxide, and connectives
links the they produce oxygen, which we all need to survive. Also,
arguments and trees protect us from the harsh rays of the sun. If we sit or
helps make the play in their shade, we are less likely to get burnt and
writing flow consequently will be less likely to develop diseases such as
skin cancer.

Secondly, trees are good for the environment. They provide

food and homes for a wide variety of birds, insects and 3. 3. Underline a
Using strong small mammals. These animals have great benefits for the sentence that
evidence to environment. Birds, for example, help with pest control by provides evidence
support eating unwelcome visitors such as mosquitoes. They also of the importance
arguments makes play a key role in pollination, which is an important part of of birds in the
them more the life cycle of plants. If we plant more trees, we will be environment.
effective. helping the environment by attracting more wildlife into
the school grounds.

In addition, trees cool the atmosphere by releasing 4. 4. Circle two

Using modal moisture into the air. In the hot summer months, therefore, connectives
verbs and more trees in the school grounds will not only protect us
adverbs shows from the sun, but will also help keep us cool.
how certain the
speak is of his
arguments I hope my arguments have persuaded you that the $1000
should be spent on trees for the school grounds. Planting 5. 5. Underline the
Ending with a trees will not only add beauty and character to our school, question
conclusion that but it will also help the environment. And you all want to
repeats the point live in a beautiful, healthy environment, don’t you?
of view and
refers back to the
arguments is an
effective way to
finish.