Speeches Discussing Our Environment Your science class has been studying the effects of humans on their environment. You plan to write a report on the role citizens play in protecting their environment. After carefully
considering the two speeches, use relevant information from both sources to write your report
Remember, your essay will be scored based on how well you
• develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your thesis/controlling idea to the audience;
• include text-based evidence from sources to support your thesis/controlling idea;
paraphrase or summarize information, in your own words, except when quoting directly from sources and cite information appropriately;
• organize your essay in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and conclusion;
• use transitional strategies to connect your ideas, sentences, and paragraphs;
use well-structured sentences and appropriate language for your audience;
• edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard American English