Grade 8 Level 3 Writing Sample

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Global warming has become a serious threat to our planet. Explain what we can do as citizens to reduce the effects of global warming. You may want to consider factors, such as:

  • recycling
  • the impact of fossil fuels (oil, gas and coal)
  • the impact of consumerism (buying things).
Student Example

Student writing sample:

GLOBAL WARMING
As we all know Global warming has become a major threat to our Planet Earth. It is our duty to look towards it and act. The main reason iss responsible are, is pollution. To reduce global warming we should recycle and reuse. We should not accept plastic bags when we go for shopping. Instead we should ask for paper or cloth bags. We should ou avoid using motorvechical if we can walk on foot or we can use bycycle. We should not throw plastic waste on ground but put it in the bin. We should not smoke because it cause pollution.  We should be careful in using water and fossil fuels shu such as oil, gas, coal, etc. So tho these are some measures that are to be taken to control global warming and make our mother earth healthy once again.

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