Writing Prompts and Topic Sentences!

What do you think is the best way to reduce air pollution?

• Air pollution is a big problem in many cities around the world.

• Planting more trees is one of the best ways to reduce air pollution.

• Scientists have studied pollution for a long time and know a lot about it.

• The air we breathe is important, and we should take care of it.

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What do you think is the most effective way to keep water clean for people, plants, and animals?

• Keeping water clean is a responsibility that everyone should take seriously.

• Many animals live in the water, and pollution can be harmful to them.

• Preventing factories from dumping waste into rivers helps keep water clean.

• Water is used for many different things, such as drinking, swimming, and farming.

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What do you think is another way nature helps clean the environment besides plants cleaning soil?

• Some plants and trees can naturally remove pollution from the air.

• Nature is full of animals, plants, and many other interesting things.

• Scientists have studied nature for many years to understand how it works.

• People should spend more time outside to enjoy the environment.

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What do you think is the most important material to recycle?

• Paper, plastic, and metal can all be recycled, and they each have benefits.

• Glass is one of the most important materials to recycle because it takes a long time to break down.

• People should recycle more because it helps keep the environment clean.

• Many items can be recycled, and people should try to do it more often.

What do you think would be a great invention to solve an environmental problem?

• Some people enjoy coming up with new inventions to help the environment.

• A machine that turns trash into useful materials would be a great way to reduce waste.

• Many inventors have helped make the world a better place with their ideas.

• Pollution is a serious issue that needs to be solved soon.

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What do you think is the best way for a community to work together to help the environment?

• Some people in communities try their best to keep things clean.

• Holding a neighborhood clean-up day encourages everyone to help the environment.

• The environment is important, and people should work together to protect it.

• Many neighborhoods have places where people can throw away their trash.

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What do you think is the most important way to protect animals from pollution?

• Animals live all over the world, and some of them are in danger because of pollution.

• Reducing plastic waste helps keep animals safe from pollution.

• People love animals, and they should try to take better care of them.

• Pollution can be harmful to animals and people.

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What do you think is the best form of clean energy for the future?

• There are many different kinds of energy that people use.

• Solar energy is one of the best clean energy sources because it is renewable and does not cause pollution.

• Wind energy and solar energy are both used around the world.

• The world needs energy to function, and we should find better ways to produce it.

What do you think is one important change schools should make to help the environment?

• Schools use a lot of resources, and they should be more careful with waste.

• Some schools have already made changes to help the environment.

• Adding recycling bins in every classroom would help students and teachers recycle more.

• Schools should make sure students learn about the environment in class.

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What do you think is the best way video games can help kids learn?

• Many kids enjoy playing video games, but some can also help with learning.

• Learning in school is important, and video games should not be used for education.

• Some video games are just for fun, but others can teach math, reading, and problem-solving skills.

• Teachers should let students play video games in class every day.