Green Park The Public Lands Bureau hasdecided to cut down the
trees in this park on 1 August 2004.The trees take up
valuablespace. We will use this spaceto enlarge the
children'splayground.
If you object, please write to:The Director of the PublicLands
Bureau before 18May 2004. By order: 15601638/9A
Who will cut down the trees? The PLB.
When will they cut down the trees? On 1 August 2004.
Why will they cut down the trees? To enlarge the childrens
playground.
Which word has the same meaning as disagree with a
plan?Object.
Who should you write to write if you disagree with the plan?The
Director of the PLB.
When should you send in your letter?By 18 May 2004.
Why do we need to protect trees?Birds and animals live in
trees.Trees hold the soil.Trees give us shade.Trees give us food
and wood.Trees make the air clean.Trees keep cities quieter.Trees
are beautiful to look at.Some trees are over 3,000 years old
Write a list of the reasons why weneed trees. Try to use a
differentsentence starter for each of yourreasons, e.g:We need
trees because ...Trees are important because ...Trees are useful
because ...
Number your reasons in order ofimportance
Order of importance:1 = most important2 = next most important5 =
least important
Reasons
ChecklistRead the other group's letter. Check that itincludes
the following points:Is the writer's point of view stated clearly?
Is the order of the reasons clear? Have the writers used words
like: Firstly, and Secondly, to order the arguments? Does the
letter end by asking for help?
