Topic: How recycling helps the environment

Use this planner to help you write a strong introduction about how recycling helps protect and improve our environment.

My introduction will be about:

Step 1: Write Your Hook

A hook grabs your reader's attention! Choose one type of hook:

1. Choose your hook type:

Interesting fact (e.g., "Did you know that New Zealanders recycle over 4 billion containers every year?")

Question (e.g., "What happens to your plastic bottle after you put it in the recycling bin?")

Amazing statistic about recycling

2. Write your hook sentence here:

Sentence starter: "Did you know that recycling helps reduce waste and protect our planet?"

3. Complete this definition sentence:

Sentence starter: "Recycling means ________________"

4. Add one more fact about recycling:

5. Complete this explanation sentence:

Sentence starter: "Recycling is important because it helps the environment by ________________"

6. List 2-3 ways recycling helps our environment:

• _________________________________

7. Now write your complete introduction using your hook, definition, and explanation:

8. Self-check: Tick the boxes when you've included each part:

I wrote a clear statement about what my explanation is about

I included a definition or background fact about recycling

I explained why recycling is important in my introduction