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Hey there! Today we are going to explore where our Earth gets its energy and how we can use it wisely.
Natural resources are things from nature that we use every day. Some of these resources can rebuild themselves quickly, while others take millions of years to form.
Renewable resources are clean energy sources that do not run out. The sun, wind, and water constantly cycle and renew themselves in a very short time.
Nonrenewable resources exist in limited amounts. Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas take millions of years to form deep underground, so they cannot be replaced quickly once we use them up.
To plan a piece of writing about these resources, you must first pick your genre, purpose, and audience. A scientific report teaches classmates about solar panels, while a letter to the mayor might persuade them to add recycling bins to parks.
Imagine you want to convince your school principal to install solar panels on the cafeteria roof. Let's plan this draft together using TEKS 4.11(A) by selecting the best genre, purpose, and audience.
- Identify the Audience: Your audience is the school principal. They are busy, professional, and care about the school budget and student learning.
- Determine the Purpose: Your goal is to persuade them that solar panels are a smart, money-saving, and eco-friendly choice.
- Select the Best Genre: A formal persuasive letter is the perfect genre because it is respectful, structured, and lets you present clear arguments directly to a leader.
- Create the Topic: The topic will be 'Why Solar Panels on the Cafeteria Roof Benefit Our School.'
- Plan the Key Details: Brainstorm two main points to include in your draft, such as lowering electricity bills and creating a real-life science lab for students.
