Day 4 Writing Homework
Prompt : Complete Draft Speech:
Using the techniques we’ve learned today, write a complete 3-minute speech on climate change that
includes:
A personal connection to the issue
At least one paragraph with strong descriptive language
At least two simple rhetorical techniques
One paragraph addressing an opposing viewpoint
A memorable conclusion and a clear call to action
500 WORDS
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- Due Date : April 19, 2025
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A World Worth Fighting For
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Day 4 – The Climate Speech 2
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Day 3 Yusuf Khan
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Day 3 Matthew Hwang
Our Shared Breath: A Plea for Climate Action
Friends, colleagues, fellow inhabitants of this vibrant planet, I stand before you today not as an expert, not as a politician, but as someone deeply connected to the very air we breathe and the ground beneath our feet. My childhood summers were spent exploring the rugged coastline south of Sydney, the salty air thick with the scent of eucalyptus and the rhythmic crash of waves against ancient cliffs. I remember the vibrant coral reefs teeming with life, the playful seals basking on sun-drenched rocks, the sheer, untamed beauty of a world seemingly untouched. But in recent years, a subtle yet unsettling shift has occurred. The vibrant colours of the reefs are fading, bleached and ghostly. The fierce storms are more frequent, more intense, eroding the very coastline I once knew so intimately. This isn’t just an abstract scientific concept; it’s a personal loss, a tangible erosion of the world I hold dear.
Imagine, if you will, a world where the air hangs heavy and thick, choked with pollutants, where the sun beats down with relentless fury, baking the earth until it cracks and withers. Picture parched landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see, the once fertile soil now barren and lifeless. Hear the desperate cries of animals struggling to survive in a habitat rapidly disappearing, the mournful silence where birdsong once filled the dawn. Feel the oppressive heat clinging to your skin, the constant threat of rising waters lapping at your doorstep. This isn’t a scene from a dystopian novel; this is the potential future we are hurtling towards if we fail to act. Are we truly willing to condemn future generations to such a reality?
Now, I know some voices argue that climate change is a natural cycle, that human impact is minimal, or that the economic costs of addressing it are too great. They might point to historical climate fluctuations or suggest that technological innovation will magically solve the problem without requiring significant changes to our lifestyles. While acknowledging the complexity of the Earth’s systems and the importance of economic considerations, can we afford to gamble with the only home we have? Can we, in good conscience, ignore the overwhelming scientific consensus, the tangible evidence of melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and increasingly extreme weather events? To delay action is not prudence; it is negligence.
The truth is, addressing climate change is not just an environmental imperative; it is an economic opportunity, a chance to innovate and create a more sustainable and equitable future. Investing in renewable energy sources will create new jobs and industries. Developing sustainable agricultural practices will ensure food security for generations to come. Embracing energy efficiency will reduce costs and improve our quality of life. This is not a burden; it is an investment in our collective well-being.
We stand at a critical juncture. The science is clear, the evidence is undeniable, and the urgency is palpable. Let us not be the generation that stood by and watched as our planet teetered on the brink. Let us instead be the generation that rose to the challenge, that embraced innovation and collaboration, that chose hope over apathy. Let the memory of vibrant coral reefs and the scent of eucalyptus on a clean sea breeze not become a nostalgic whisper of the past, but a living reality for our children and their children.
Therefore, I urge you, each and every one of you, to take action today. Reduce your carbon footprint. Advocate for sustainable policies. Support businesses committed to environmental responsibility. Educate yourselves and others. Speak up for our planet. Let our collective voice be a resounding call for change, a powerful wave that washes over indifference and propels us towards a sustainable future. Let us work together, with courage and conviction, to protect this precious Earth, our shared home, for generations to come. Thank you.
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_Our Shared Breath_ A Plea for Climate Action
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Day 3 Sophie Xia
“A World Worth Saving”
Good morning everyone,
When I was ten years old, I watched my hometown get swallowed by a flood that should never have happened. The river behind our house had always been calm, more like a friend than a threat. But that summer, after weeks of relentless rain, it spilled over, destroying homes, schools, and entire lives. That was the first time I realized that climate change wasn’t just a topic in a science class—it was real, it was personal, and it was already happening.
Climate change is not a distant nightmare. It’s the scorching heat that makes wildfires more intense. It’s the rising seas devouring islands and coastal towns. It’s the hurricanes that seem to roar louder each year, tearing apart homes and living communities in ruins. Picture a polar bear, once proud and powerful, now stranded on a shrinking ice sheet, searching for food where none remains. Imagine a farmer in drought-ravaged Africa, holding dry soil in his hand, watching his crops wither under a sun that used to nourish life but now burns it away. This is the cost of our inaction.
We cannot ignore this. Repetition can drive this point home: if we wait, we lose. If we wait, we suffer. If we wait, it will be too late. And here’s the truth that many people don’t want to hear: we are the cause. But that also means—we are the solution.
Now, some argue that fighting climate change is too expensive. They worry that switching to clean energy will cost jobs or hurt the economy. But what they fail to see is the cost of doing nothing. We already spend billions recovering from climate disasters. We’re losing crops, biodiversity, and even human lives. Clean energy, on the other hand, is creating jobs in solar and wind industries, improving public health by reducing pollution, and offering us a future that’s not built on burning the past.
This is not just a crisis—this is a crossroads. And we must decide which path to take. Will we continue to poison the planet for profit, or will we rise together to protect what we love?
So here’s what I ask of you today: Speak up. Reduce your carbon footprint—walk, bike, recycle, reuse. Support leaders who prioritize the environment. Plant a tree. Educate someone. Join a local climate action group. Every action matters, no matter how small.
Because the world we leave behind is the one our children will inherit. Let’s not give them a planet that is burning, drowning, or gasping for breath. Let’s give them one that is green, thriving, and full of life.
The future is not written yet. We hold the pen. So let’s write a story worth telling.
Thank you.
Good Morning Fellow Inhabitants,
I want to start with a story. Last summer, my family and I had to evacuate our home for three days because of wildfires creeping too close for comfort. The sky turned a sickly orange, and the air was thick with smoke. I remember packing a bag in a rush, grabbing our dog, and thinking this isn’t normal. That moment burned into my memory — not just because of the fear, but because I realized climate change wasn’t something happening far away. It was happening to me, to us, right outside our front door.
Do you want your children to live in a world filled with unnatural events? Do you want your future generations to suffer from our consequences? Do you want to punish future lives for the lack of urgency over a life-threatening matter? Climate change is no longer a distant storm on the horizon — it’s the flood that fills our streets, the fire that devours forests, the heatwave that scorches our cities. The Earth is speaking to us in the language of disasters, and we can’t afford to cover our ears. Our planet, once a lush garden, is turning into a furnace. Glaciers, which once stood like ancient sentinels, are now melting like forgotten candles. Oceans rise like restless beasts, swallowing shorelines inch by inch.
Some people say climate change is exaggerated, that it’s part of a natural cycle. But here’s the truth: science doesn’t lie. According to the Climate Activist Institution, they found that over the past decade boiling temperatures are on records with each year increasing by 17%. This may not seem a lot but when you compare the increase over years it is heartbreaking. Temperatures are climbing faster than ever before. We’re breaking heat records year after year, not by chance, but by consequence. Denying climate change now is like ignoring the smoke alarm while the kitchen is burning.
We can’t afford to be bystanders while our home — our only home — goes up in flames. We need to become firefighters, not fire-starters. The power to make change doesn’t rest only with governments or scientists — it begins with us. Ride a bike, eat less meat, vote for leaders who prioritize the planet. These may seem like small acts, but together, they’re drops that make the ocean. These mere efforts shape our community, our home. To those who say one person can’t make a difference, I say: a single match can start a wildfire — imagine what a million hearts on fire for change could do.
Our house is on fire. Let’s not wait for the walls to fall before we reach for the hose. Let’s rise, speak, act — and save the only world we’ve ever known.
Thank you.