Question

Imagine you are writing an informational article on a current environmental issue, such as plastic pollution or climate change. Explain which text structure (e.g., cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution) would best support your argument and why. Provide an example of a supporting detail or fact you might include, and explain how this information would support the central idea of your article.



Your final response should consist of a minimum of 6 sentences:

Sentence 1: I am writing about ____________________ (environmental issue, e.g., plastic pollution or climate change).

Sentence 2: The central idea of my article would be__________________________.

Sentence 3: The text structure I would use is ____________________ because ____________________.

Sentence 4: One detail I would include is ____________________.

Sentence 5: This detail shows ____________________.

Sentence 6: This helps the reader understand ____________________

Answer 1

I am writing about plastic pollution. The central idea of my article would be to highlight the detrimental effects of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems and human health. The text structure I would use is cause and effect because it allows me to clearly demonstrate how plastic waste leads to environmental degradation and health risks. One detail I would include is that an estimated 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year, contributing to the death of marine life and disruption of food chains. This detail shows the direct impact of plastic pollution on ocean health, as well as the subsequent consequences for humans who rely on these ecosystems for food and economic activities. This helps the reader understand the urgency of addressing plastic pollution and its far-reaching implications for both the environment and public health.