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If We Live in the Present, Why Should We Care about the Past?: What do you think?

2nd Grade Community History Inquiry

What Do You Think?

 

You have done a lot of work. Now can you answer the question, "If we live in the present, why should we care about the past?" Construct an opinion piece supported with evidence that answers the question. Keep in mind what you have learned about cause and effect, as well as the positive and negative results of past actions. You can use what you have learned about the Pacific Garbage Patch and the Hudson River as your evidence.

1. Review

Review the work so far. Practice sharing your opinion with a partner. Keep the OREO in mind! 

  • Articles
  • Charts
  • Organizers

2. Draft an opinion piece

Use the Oreo paper to draft your opinion. Remember to support your three reasons with details from the work we have been doing in class.

3. Publish your opinion piece

Meet with your teacher to review the ideas in your draft, before you publish your final opinion piece.