Day 3 Writing Homework

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Prompt :

Write a 400-word email to the mayor, convincing them to support a river clean-up day in your community. Use at least 5 vocabulary words from our list. Include facts about river pollution. Use at least two persuasive techniques. Follow the 5-paragraph structure. Include a specific call to action.

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  1. Lawand Brimo

    Subject: Request for Support: Community River Clean-Up Initiative
    Dear Mayor Thompson,
    I am respectfully asking that you support a community river clean-up day. The initiative would not only improve the health of our community environment but also promote community involvement and civic pride. With your leadership and ours, we can take substantial strides toward reclaiming our river and affirming sustainable practices benefiting all.
    River pollution is a significant issue for ecosystems and human health. Studies prove that plastic garbage, chemical leaching, and garbage lead to the degradation of freshwater resources, hurting wildlife and contaminating water sources. Even within our own community, the very evident pollution along the rivers is a clear sign that something needs to be done. A clean-up event would provide an opportunity to rid the area of toxic waste, reduce environmental danger, and provide a safer, more appealing location for recreation and wildlife.
    Besides the ecological importance, this endeavour is a valuable opportunity to bring people together. A clean-up engages residents, schools, and agencies. It encourages responsibility and ownership, a reiteration that we are all invested in safeguarding our public spaces. An event like this can have the ability to foster increased relationships, collaboration, and long-term commitment to environmental protection.
    In addition, organising a clean-up day would also make people aware of the problem of pollution and how it affects them. The majority of people have no clue how normal-sounding practices like inefficient management of waste or excessive use of plastic are actually contributing to the larger environmental problems. By means of a personal experience, individuals can realise how small behavioural changes can lead to huge differences. Such awareness is especially powerful with the younger generation, who will carry this forward.
    I respectfully ask that you lend your support and help coordinate a community river clean-up day this spring. Your help would be crucial in mobilising volunteers, procuring equipment, and helping to make the event a success. Together, we can restore our river to health, educate our community, and set a good example for other towns to follow.
    Thank you for considering this proposal. I believe that in your leadership, we can make a lasting difference.

    Sincerely,
    Lawand

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  2. Kyle Hui

    I believe we should organize a river clean-up because it would protect the wildlife that depends on the river, keep the water safe and healthy for people, and bring our community together with pride. Our rivers are too important to ignore, and a clean up would make a big difference for both nature and our town.

    Cleaning up the river help remove dangerous litter such as micro plastic and old fishing gear that are very harmful to the animals. Research shows that around 14 billion fishing hooks are left at sea and are causing significant damage to aquatic animals. Doing this will allow safer habitats and nesting areas for a tremendous number of fishes and species living in the area.

    Cleaning a river will also benefit the people of the community as it decreases airborne diseases, improve water quality and increase overall health around the river. cleaning up will remove most parasites and viruses in the river while taking away the condition needed for them to survive. Ensuring better water quality and safer waters for the community and everyone else who wishes to enter the river.

    Having a clean river offers fresh and cleaning drinking water for the residence. Many people support the idea of things being made locally so this will be your local water solution. This will also save the towns money and spend it somewhere else like have a new town park or renovate the local library. You can also earn money by supplying water to other companies or cities. This shall be able to boost your economy and pride as a town and how by simply cleaning the river.

    Some critics may argue that a river clean-up would be too difficult or take too much time. In reality, it would only take one or two weekends, which is a small sacrifice compared to the benefits. Many people would gladly give up a little of their free time because they know the results cleaner water, safer wildlife habitats, and a more beautiful community are worth it.

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  5. Sehej Dhillon

    Supporting a River Clean-Up Day

    Dear Mayor Bob, do we want our rivers to turn into wastelands? The urgency of this issue must not be ignored. Keeping rivers clean can help us in many ways. Like a death swimming in water, our rivers are dying—as well as the marine life. Fish, turtles, and other creatures are suffering because of the pollution we allow to build up. Our rivers used to be places of beauty, but now they are filled with rubbish, oil, and waste. If we do not act soon, we may lose them forever. Would we rather watch our rivers rot or restore them?

    Polluted rivers do not just harm animals—they harm us too. Would you drink from a glass filled with oil and plastic? That is what we are offering nature. Dirty water spreads sickness, ruins habitats, and makes people feel unsafe in their own communities. According to the World Health Organization, around 80% of diseases in developing countries are linked to poor water quality. A clean river is like a lifeline—it brings health, happiness, and hope. It is not just water; it is the blood that flows through the veins of our environment. When rivers are clean, they breathe life into everything around them—from plants to people.

    That is why I believe we should have a River Clean-Up Day. Imagine the whole town coming together like pieces of a puzzle, each person helping to complete the picture. Schools, families, and local businesses could join in. We could wear gloves, pick up rubbish, and learn how to protect our rivers. It would be fun, educational, and powerful. Isn’t it better to be part of the solution than to watch the problem grow? A single day of effort could lead to years of cleaner water and healthier wildlife.

    We could spread the word using posters, social media, and school newsletters. Raising awareness is like planting seeds—once people understand the problem, they will want to help fix it. A clean-up day would teach kids and adults how important rivers are and how small actions can make big waves. Clean rivers attract wildlife, tourists, and pride. Isn’t that the kind of town we want to be remembered for?

    In conclusion, I ask you to support a River Clean-Up Day. It is a simple idea with a significant impact. We can save our rivers, protect marine life, and make our community shine again. Let us not wait until the river is just a memory. Let us act now, together, and turn the tide before it is too late.

    Sincerely, Sehej Dhillon

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