Don't Litter

In Room 9 we've been learning about persuasive language. We've designed ads and written arguments. Here is Emma's argument about the problems caused by litter:

I believe littering is silly. Just because they can’t be bothered some people drop rubbish while they’re out walking, out their windows, and at the beach. We have rubbish bins to stop people from littering.

Firstly it’s polluting. People just drop there rubbish everywhere. There are plenty of rubbish bins around so people should put their rubbish in there. When people drop rubbish on sand it goes out to sea and the poor fish get sick. Also, oil spills from ships can make birds sick.

Secondly, people litter beside the plants, which can poison them. The plants need water and sunlight, not rubbish! When you drop your rubbish at a junk yard, the gas goes down into the soil which can make the plants die. Feed them water instead.

Thirdly litter makes animals sick. Goats come along and eat anything, which can make them sick up, which is not very nice for them. It can make other animals get tummy bugs and sea creatures choke.

There are a lot of people who drop their rubbish everywhere. Do you really think littering is the best thing to do? If you’re one of those litterers out there, you are very lazy. Watch where you are dropping your rubbish.