Continue the learning journey with the following writing prompt:
In PLEASE TAKE THE PLEDGE, have students write a short letter or email, up to a page in length, to a local business, such as a restaurant, to ask them to stop using plastic straws. Have them start by addressing the business by name and introducing themselves. After their introduction, they should briefly explain why they appreciate the business they’re writing to, and move on to their reasons for writing. For example, they could start by saying that on a recent visit, they noticed that they were given a plastic straw when they ordered a beverage. From there, they might explain how plastic straws harm the environment, and cite specific information they learned from the article. Have them close by offering one or two potential solutions to the issue, and thanking the reader for their time.