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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Climate Change Speech – Final Draft
Close your eyes for a moment.
Imagine waking not to the sweet melody of birds, but to desperate gasps—as your lungs strain against the thick, poisonous air.
Envision yourself walking not on soft grass, but on cracked, parched earth that splinters beneath your feet like fragile glass.
Picture yourself reaching for water—a single droplet, so ethereal and precious, just within sight but out of reach.
Food, rationed like medicine—tightly controlled, barely enough to survive.
This isn’t a nightmare. You aren’t dreaming. This isn’t a dystopian film. You are certainly not watching a movie.
This, my fellow peers and esteemed teachers, is the future we’re creating with every carbon-emitting choice we make today.
Climate change might seem like just a background issue—something distant, something normal, and something we shouldn’t take seriously.
But in a few years, it may be the one thing we regret not acting on when we still had the chance.
Our planet—our shared home—stands on the edge of humanity’s cliff.
A cliff of catastrophe.
A cataclysmic abyss from which there may be no return.
Today, I speak to you not just as a classmate, but as a voice for the voiceless—
The generation yet to be born, who deserve a world that is not crumbling, but thriving.
A world that is not poisoned, but protected.
A sustainable sanctuary.
The question is: Will we be able to give it to them?
Consider, for a moment, the world that awaits us.
Scientists from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predict that without immediate action, our oceans—once teeming with vibrant coral gardens and graceful marine choreography—will become acidic wastelands where calcium-dependent creatures dissolve in slow, excruciating deaths.
Those same waters, which cradled life from its first cellular stirrings, will rise by up to one meter by 2100—drowning coastal cities beneath merciless waves, erasing centuries of human achievement and displacing millions of climate refugees.
Is this the inheritance we wish to leave?
Is this the legacy we choose to create?
Is this the future we dare call progress?
Some may argue that climate action is too expensive or too disruptive.
They claim the economy will suffer, that change takes time, that we’ll adapt later.
But what use is a thriving economy on a dying planet?
What’s the cost of delay—when the price is the Earth itself?
Here in Australia, our beloved bushlands—once alive with the rustle of eucalyptus leaves and the laugh of kookaburras—are transformed each summer into hellscapes.
Flames leap from crown to crown. Wildlife, trapped and panicked, flee until exhaustion claims them—or fire consumes them—leaving behind the acrid stench of charred fur and the deafening silence of extinction.
We saw this reality in 2019–2020, when three billion animals were incinerated or died from starvation after their habitats were reduced to smouldering ash.
Each cinder that rose from those fires carried skyward the ashes of our indifference.
Each plume of smoke—a dark monument to our collective failure.
But it definitely does not have to end this way.
We are not powerless witnesses—we are the architects of the future.
The same hands that have damaged this earth can now begin to heal it.
The same minds that engineered convenience at the cost of nature can now innovate toward sustainability.
And the same voices that once remained silent… can now rise in unified defiance.
Change doesn’t begin with billion-dollar policies or global summits. It begins here:
In classrooms.
In conversations.
In choices.
So I ask you one last time:
Will we leave behind a legacy of apathy?
Or rise to become the generation that turned things around?
Let us not be remembered as the ones who watched it all burn—
—but as the ones who stood up, spoke out, and sparked change.
Because the future is not written yet. And together—we can write a better one.
And it starts now—with us.
Switch to reusable options: bring your own drink bottles, shopping bags, and lunch containers. Cut out single-use plastics.
Eat smart: try going meat-free once or twice a week. Choose locally grown foods that don’t travel thousands of kilometers.
Save energy: turn off lights and devices when not in use. Unplug chargers. Use fans instead of air-conditioning.
Speak up: start conversations, create posters, join climate campaigns, or write letters to local representatives asking for cleaner energy solutions.
Reduce waste: recycle properly, compost food scraps, and avoid overconsumption.
Use sustainable transport: walk, ride a bike, carpool, or catch public transport when you can.
Change doesn’t need to be huge to be powerful—it just needs to begin.
Because you don’t have to be a scientist to care.
You don’t have to be a world leader to lead.
You just have to care enough to act.
Together, let’s be the spark that lights the path forward—for our planet, for each other, and for the future.
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madiha – DAY 4
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Dikshya – DAY 4
Greetings, fellow classmates and teachers. As we all know, our cherished earth has been suffering from climate change for decades, and unfortunately centuries to come. Soon our earth will become inhabitable, turning into a merciless wasteland. In that state, humanity will slowly and painfully whither away under the beating, hot sun. Imagine the weak shriek of birds as they are overwhelmed by the heat, falling slowly onto the ground, their wings battered and ruffled in defeat. Envision the anguish felt by the innocent children, their hopes and dreams shattering like glass. Would you want to ruin countless creatures and humans alike? I believe we must take action now, before it is too late. I believe every second matters in combatting climate change. Save our planet now!
I have never given climate change a single thought until last summer, when everything changed. I was on an annual fishing trip with my family— a tradition our family has kept for multiple generations. Our trip was abruptly stopped dead in its track when a 5 year old child tragically drowned into the mighty Kansas river. This was no accident, it was due to the rising currents caused by melting glaciers nearby. To this day, I can still vividly picture the ghastly screams of the child, the melting tears trickling down my cheek as I realised he had drown. Worst of all, was the guilt that filled my stomach, as I realised I could have saved his life by recycling plastic or even planting trees. This loss is just a mere example of the significant consequence of global warming. Save more lives by recycling and reusing. Every choice counts.
Unfortunately, the truth cuts deeper still. Dr. Smith from the Scientific Institute of Environment has brought us startling news. After analysing countless chemical compounds in our atmosphere, they have concluded that this year, 2025, would be the last chance to save the earth, and save future generations from suffering. According to these numbers, this is our last chance to act! Our last chance to revert the damage caused by humans! Picture the tranquil sounds of birds, their chatters ringing over the azure sky. Picture the sky, a canvas brim with acrylic colors of the rainbow. Picture the ocean, drifted into a calm trance, reflecting the harmony between animals and humans. Would you want what I envision to come true? If you do, take action now! Remember, you are taking action to end the suffering of hundreds if not thousands of lives. It is now or never.
Climate change is a grave and devastating problem and if treated lightly, could lead to catastrophic results. As quoted by Dr. Grave, in a New York Times article. “The results of climate change would in-fact shake the constitution of our ecosystem. Thousands of plants would die out, resulting in mass famine our the short span of only 3 years. Moreover, plastic accumulated in our ocean would wipe out many sea creatures crucial to our ecosystem. These vital creatures include the sea turtle, the famous white—bellied shark, and potentially different species of coral reefs.” Ultimately, we must take action to save these innocent species.
Although the opposing side claims our economic growth is not sufficient to provide the necessary steps and measures, their argument crumbles when we look at the future cost predicaments due to the environment. Provided by the National Administration of Science, an estimated 76 billion dollars will go to rebuilding buildings and facilities from damage due to global warming in 2035. Furthermore, data signals an additional 23 billion dollars into funding for environmental protocols crucial for the survival of humans. This data signifies the importance to take action now or face the consequences. If we act now, we would potentially save billions of dollars in terms of repair!
In conclusion, the future lies in our hands. Will we be remembered as the generation that saved the future of earth, or will we be remembered as a selfish generation? Take action before the earth has turned into a wasteland, before earth settles in a second great depression, before Dr. Graves predicament comes true. Classmates, I once again urge you to recycle and reuse, to take action, for the sake of our future, for the sake of saving the earth.
Thank you for listening to my speech.
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jenniferyshon@gmail.com – DAY 4
Two years ago, my grandfather took me on a trip. Excitement shone in his eyes as we travelled, navigating through the dense forest together. I kept asking where we were going, and he just smiled and said, “somewhere special.” Yet it was not what I expected — the stuffy clearing was filled with shrivelled flowers and smelled like animals. Strange noises came from around the thick trees, and the air felt humid. But my grandfather dropped to his knees in shock. He almost seemed… horrified. He showed me an old photograph of the clearing, and although the forest was less dense and the trees shorter and thinner, I could tell that this was the clearing, but younger and much more vibrant. Even though it was black and white, I could tell that it was much more colourful. The flowers were bright. The nature seemed healthy. Such a peaceful paradise compared to what it is now.
Why am I telling you this? Because the effects of climate change have done this. Climate change has ruined this. But it hasn’t just destroyed the formerly peaceful forest. It is destroying lives — destroying our very world.
Imagine every human collaborated together to create a beast. The creature grew stronger with every person helping, and soon its danger was recognised. Yet hardly anyone took action — a few protested against it, but most kept going, making it stronger. Soon the creature started to tear down the world, leaving a trail of fiery destruction, slowly encompassing the globe. But the humans kept going on, strengthening the creature, making it ever more deadly.
Sounds crazy, right?
Well, this is what is happening right now — the beast is climate change, and we humans have kept adding to it, even when the danger was recognised. Soon it was no longer a potential danger — it was a pressing problem, already destroying the world. Ocean temperatures soar, bleaching coral and making many marine homes unliveable. Even on land, the air heats up, causing unruly fires, wild storms, and terrible droughts. Many people have been left with flooded homes, and others have limited water in their area. Icebergs melt, oceans rise, there are food and water shortages — and the list goes on.
But what can we do about it?
For one thing, we can consider the source of energy we use: do we get it from giant factories which pump thick, black smoke into the sky as they burn through coal — a non-renewable type of rock — or do we get it from solar panels, which soak up the natural energy of the sun, each ray precious yet unlimited? For another, we must consider our daily choices: where we source our food products, whether we take up sustainable public transport or drive a gas-pumping car. These actions may seem tiny, but put together, they make a huge difference. Yet there are some things that cannot be fixed alone.
Which is why I will need your help in joining the new Committee.
This mess has been passed on for generations, each one contributing to the deadly beast of climate change. Each one has dumped this problem on the next, yet with each generation, the problem worsens. So will we stand by and be just another generation to pass it on? Or shall we be the generation to start the stance against climate change?
Tomorrow, I will be standing outside the Hall, making notes on who will be part of this stand.
This is our problem.
But we can fix it.
We must fix it.
We will fix it.
Humans have started this mess.
And so, humans must fix it.
We must contain the beast before it devours the world.
So join me — before it is too late.
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Olivia – DAY 4
Imagine this, a world full of…no nature… Picture yourself desperately scavenging for fresh food, like your life depends on it. This will be an outcome if we do not care for our planet. You will not hear cicadas chirping on a warm summer evening, other than your merciless cries for help. It’s now or never.
Mother Nature is our home, our land, and our heart. How many more years do we have to endure freezing winters and burning summers? How many more animals and plants will disappear from the face of the Earth? How many more trees do we have to chop down? Let us demand with collective efforts from our government and consumer groups for product manufacturing companies to steer away from making plastic packaging and, instead, focus on renewable paper resources. Think about it. It’s now or never.
This is not a reminder, but a warning. A warning for us to stop burning coals. A warning for us to stop over-fishing. A warning for us to stop climate change. Although some of you may doubt that climate change is the cause of flora and fauna entering extinction, you are living a life in denial. Is this the world you want? A world where the sun is blazing like a thousand fires, day after day, after day, slowly encroaching on our homes? It’s now or never.
You won’t see flowers blooming, but trees withering. You won’t see bees collecting pollen, but barren land. Your future is at stake. Your life is at risk. Your destiny will die, if we don’t start now. Is this the legacy you want to pass down, with generations to come? It’s now or never.
A year ago, something tragic happened to my family. I had a pet turtle called Migknock. He was my pride and joyful companion. My happiness. But climate change took him away. After my family and I went on a summer trip to Alaska, we saw Migknock on the ground, upside down and passed out. We tried to revive him, but, alas, it was futile. It was too late. Migknock had died because of extreme sun exposure. If we don’t start NOW, all of our loved ones will eventually perish. It’s now or never.
Start where you are. Use what you have. Discard the harmful. Do what you are capable. We can do this together. Together, we can save the planet. Not as individuals, but as a community. Opportunities do not happen overnight, but up to you to create them.
Thank you.
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Winni – DAY 4
Picture this: You and your family flew all the way to Queensland to see the Great Barrier Reef, expecting to see vibrant corals and marine animals under a warm, crystal-clear sea shimmering in the sunlight, only to arrive and see murky waters and bleached coral. Instead of a thriving ecosystem, corals die and many sea animals lose their habitats, leaving the once flourishing reef barren and lifeless. This is a true story. It’s not something that I’ve just made up for the purpose of Earth Day. This is something I, along with many other Australians and tourists, have experienced. My fellow students and appreciated teachers, this is the effects of climate change and if we don’t change our lifestyles now, Earth will turn into a desolate wasteland, with every droplet of clean water being as valuable as gold – or perhaps, even more.
‘But what even is climate change?’ you may ask. Well, climate change isn’t just some random change in the weather. It is something that us humans have caused through the use of burning fossil fuels such as coal or gasoline to power our cars, homes, and factories. Every time we burn these fuels, we release carbon dioxide into the air, trapping the heat from the Sun’s UV rays in our atmosphere, and making our Earth hotter and hotter. This is the greenhouse effect. And that’s not all – we are also cutting down the trees that would normally absorb the carbon dioxide, making climate change even worse.
Climate change isn’t only affecting Australia. The bushlands in California are experiencing raging fires that tear apart the trees and leaves, killing the wildlife and many humans. Professor James from the Climate Change Research Department says “The world is getting hotter and hotter by the second. More than 12,000 people have died. Think about it. One of them could’ve been you. This is what happens if we don’t put an end to climate change. We need to act now.” Many countries across the globe suffer through severe droughts, heatwaves, hurricanes, flooding, and rising water levels. Climate change is affecting all of us. No matter where you live, if climate change isn’t stopped, the Earth isn’t the only thing that will have to endure the consequences. We will too.
Some people may argue that it is too late to fix climate change, that the damage has already been done and there’s no point in trying to put an end to it. Others may say ‘I’m just one person in a world of 8 billion. My actions won’t make a difference at all.’ But here’s the thing: science, researchers, and professors all tell us that we can still make a change. Dr Morris Darron says ‘It may feel small, but small actions lead to large changes.’ Think about it – every powerful change in history started because of just a few people who were brave enough to care. The Civil Rights Movement? It began with a few individuals who stood up to injustice. The Women’s Suffrage? It started with small groups of women who were often ignored by men, but kept persisting. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rights Movement? It happened because a few activists were courageous enough to stand up to the government. Change has never needed one million people on day one. It has just needed a few people to go first, and then others to follow. So let us be the people who will take the first step, even if it’s a small one. Let us inspire others by showing that doing something is always better than doing nothing. Let us be the ones who choose action over apathy. Let us care enough to do something.
So, are you going to take action? Or sit there and watch the destruction unfold? It is time we find a solution to climate change. Let us not be the generation that allows the hard work of our ancestors go to waste. Slowly but surely, we can build our way up to a better future. I implore all of you, teachers and students alike, to join me on a quest to restore our Earth, our home. I ask you to think before you act. Turn off lights when they aren’t being used. Reuse, reduce, recycle. Support eco-friendly brands. Tomorrow morning, I will bring tree seeds for you to bring home. Plant one in your garden before it is too late. We need to fight climate change. The future is watching. The future is waiting. The future is ours to determine.
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diem_nguyenicloud-com – DAY 4
homework:Ayush
Close your eyes for just a minute. Imagine a forest. What do you want to see? I would like to see the trees standing tall and full of life, reaching their branches to greet you, while in the background deers sip water from the great riverbank streaming down through the endless land of dreams. Now open them. What do you see now? Trees are either dead or barely alive, grasping for nutrients that are nonexistent. The once energetic deers are now piles of lifeless bones, waiting to be decomposed. The riverbank, which was once a source of life, is now a sign of misfortune because of the dry desert it has now become. No matter how much we try to push the truth back, it is inevitable that our actions will come to bite us back. It is obvious that we are doing something wrong.
Remember the sky-blue birds that once roamed the parks and sang their song innocently? Remember the fresh pristine air we once took for granted? Remember the rivers we were swam in as if we were the ones who created them.? look at them now. They’re either polluted, endangerd or completely gone. Hows all our knowledge being used? Poisoning this loving earth even more?
This isn’t a theory. We have proof. scientists all over the world have seen our actions. They’ve done all the tests and seen all the posibilties and what they’ve seen isnt a fairy tale dream. In 2050, if we continue our current path, it is predicted that all the trees in the world will be cut down and all of India will be poluted and sea levels will rise by 1 meter, resulting in Bangledash to be completely submerged in the water.
My grandfather, who was a fisherman, worked day and night to make ends meet. To make my mother and her siblings have a bright future. What if saw this horrid future. Fish lying on their back in the greasy seas. This is not a book, nor a movie. This isn’t when god dies nor when the sun explodes. This is now and nows the time to act.
It isn’t hard to make a big difference in changing our world. If we atleast one of these simple steps we can make a better world for everyone. The first thing we should implement in our lives are real utensils. By this I mean we should stop using single use plastic and start bringing our owns cutlery. This change would greatly benifit us, as it would lower the carbon emision produced when plastic is made. We can also start planting more plants. These don’t have to be too expensive, just seed from fruits. Lastly im sure we can all minimize the usage of water by taking showers that are less than 4 minutes.
If we put an effort, I’m sure we can all make an impact for the better and we can revive our once lush enviornment and bring back the singing birds and the river of dreams. If my grandfather were here today watching us make this effort, he would be more than proud of what we’ve acomplished today. I plead to you one last time, that we all try to bring back what we to for granted the most and don’t dig our grave any further
homework:Ayush
Close your eyes for just a minute. Imagine a forest. What do you want to see? I would like to see the trees standing tall and full of life, reaching their branches to greet you, while in the background deers sip water from the great riverbank streaming down through the endless land of dreams. Now open them. What do you see now? Trees are either dead or barely alive, grasping for nutrients that are nonexistent. The once energetic deers are now piles of lifeless bones, waiting to be decomposed. The riverbank, which was once a source of life, is now a sign of misfortune because of the dry desert it has now become. No matter how much we try to push the truth back, it is inevitable that our actions will come to bite us back. It is obvious that we are doing something wrong.
Remember the sky-blue birds that once roamed the parks and sang their songs innocently? Remember the fresh pristine air we once took for granted? Remember the rivers we swam in as if we were the ones who created them? Look at them now. They’re either polluted, endangered or completely gone. How’s all our knowledge being used? Poisoning this loving earth even more?
This isn’t a theory. We have proof. Scientists all over the world have seen our actions. They’ve done all the tests and seen all the possibilities and what they’ve seen isn’t a fairy tale dream. In 2050, if we continue our current path, it is predicted that all the trees in the world will be cut down and all of India will be polluted and sea levels will rise by 1 meter, resulting in Bangladesh to be completely submerged in the water.
My grandfather, who was a fisherman, worked day and night to make ends meet. To make my mother and her siblings have a bright future. What if saw this horrid future. Fish lying on their back in the greasy seas. This is not a book, nor a movie. This isn’t when god dies nor when the sun explodes. This is now and now is the time to act.
It isn’t hard to make a big difference in changing our world. If we at least take one of these simple steps, we can make a better world for everyone. The first thing we should implement in our lives are real utensils. By this I mean we should stop using single-use plastic and start bringing our owns cutlery. This change would greatly benefit us, as it would lower the carbon emissions produced when plastic is made. We can also start planting more plants. These don’t have to be too expensive, just seed from fruits. Lastly, I’m sure we can all minimize the usage of water by taking showers that are less than 4 minutes.
If we put in an effort, I’m sure we can all make an impact for the better and we can revive our once lush environment and bring back the singing birds and the river of dreams. If my grandfather were here today watching us make this effort, he would be more than proud of what we’ve accomplished today. I plead to you one last time that we all try to bring back what we to for granted the most and don’t dig our grave any further
Remember the sky-blue birds that once roamed the parks and sang their song innocently? Remember the fresh pristine air we once took for granted? Remember the rivers we were swam in as if we were the ones who created them.? look at them now. They’re either polluted, endangerd or completely gone. Hows all our knowledge being used? Poisoning this loving earth even more?
This isn’t a theory. We have proof. scientists all over the world have seen our actions. They’ve done all the tests and seen all the posibilties and what they’ve seen isnt a fairy tale dream. In 2050, if we continue our current path, it is predicted that all the trees in the world will be cut down and all of India will be poluted and sea levels will rise by 1 meter, resulting in Bangledash to be completely submerged in the water.
My grandfather, who was a fisherman, worked day and night to make ends meet. To make my mother and her siblings have a bright future. What if saw this horrid future. Fish lying on their back in the greasy seas. This is not a book, nor a movie. This isn’t when god dies nor when the sun explodes. This is now and nows the time to act.
It isn’t hard to make a big difference in changing our world. If we atleast one of these simple steps we can make a better world for everyone. The first thing we should implement in our lives are real utensils. By this I mean we should stop using single use plastic and start bringing our owns cutlery. This change would greatly benifit us, as it would lower the carbon emision produced when plastic is made. We can also start planting more plants. These don’t have to be too expensive, just seed from fruits. Lastly im sure we can all minimize the usage of water by taking showers that are less than 4 minutes.
If we put an effort, I’m sure we can all make an impact for the better and we can revive our once lush enviornment and bring back the singing birds and the river of dreams. If my grandfather were here today watching us make this effort, he would be more than proud of what we’ve acomplished today. I plead to you one last time, that we all try to bring back what we to for granted the most and don’t dig our grave any further
Please read this the previous 2 got uploaded by mistake. Thank you : Ayush
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Cibi – DAY 4
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