Opinion Writing: PLASTICS

When writing an opinion text, it is important to have facts to back up your claim. Read the following articles to learn more about many different kinds of plastic problems.

The problem with plastic pollution - National Geographic KidsLearn all about plastic pollution. How much plastic is in the ocean? Why is plastic pollution dangerous? What can we do to reduce plastic waste

The Problem With PlasticsA cleanup crew was exploring the shore of a river in Washington, D.C. The water rippled under a blue sky, and grass swayed on the mudflats. But something else caught the group’s eye. Along the shore were heaps of plastic…

Troubled WatersPlastic can be found in almost everything. That includes toys, food containers, and car parts. Most plastic can—and should—be recycled. Instead, it often is thrown away. Much of this plastic trash ends up in the oceans. It gets there mainly…

Plastic PollutionTips to reduce your plastic waste

Watch the following videos to learn more about many different kinds of plastic problems.

Read these three StoryWorks Debate articles about specific plastic problems.

Plastic Bags.pdf

STWJR-030120-Debate-LL.pdf

stwjr_022018_26-27_debatestraws_ll-480l_0.pdf

Plastic Bags

Plastic Water Bottles

Plastic Straws

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