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Recycling Introduction Story Planner

Use the prompts to plan and write an introduction explaining how recycling can help the environment. Your writing should have a hook, a clear explanation of recycling and reasons it matters.

Explore the topic

Gather ideas before you draft your introduction.

1.In one sentence, state what your introduction will explain about recycling and the environment.

2.Match each recycling word to its meaning.

Reuse
Recycle
Landfill
Resource

A useful material or supply, such as wood or water
Use an item again instead of throwing it away
Process used materials so they can become useful materials or products
A place where rubbish is buried

Choose and write a hook

A hook is an opening sentence that makes a reader want to continue.

3.Which kind of hook would best introduce an explanation about where a recycled drink bottle might go next?

A question that invites the reader to wonder
A list of unrelated household chores
A final sentence that says the topic is finished
A character description with no link to recycling

4.Write an original hook about recycling. You could use a surprising fact you know, an interesting question or a vivid statement. Do not copy the wording of another sentence on this page.

Build your explanation

Give your reader enough background to understand the topic.

5.Complete the definition in your own words: Recycling is a process in which…

6.Which statement is a useful background fact for an introduction about recycling?

Some materials, such as paper and metal, can be collected and processed for another use.
Every object can be recycled in exactly the same way.
Recycling means that rubbish disappears immediately.
All used packaging belongs in the same recycling bin.

7.Add one accurate background fact about recycling that could help a reader understand your topic.

8.Choose two different ways recycling can benefit the environment. Select both correct answers.

It can reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
It can help conserve some raw materials.
It guarantees that no rubbish will ever be made again.
It makes every material safe to put in a recycling bin.
It means that products never need energy or transport.

9.Complete the sentence with a reason recycling can matter: Recycling can help the environment because…

10.Write two distinct ways recycling may help the environment. Add a short explanation to each idea.

Draft your introduction

Put your ideas together in a clear order: hook, definition or background, then why the topic matters.

11.Write a complete introduction of about four to six sentences explaining how recycling can help the environment. Include a hook, a definition or background fact, and at least one reason recycling matters.

12.Review your draft. Tick each checklist item that is true of your introduction: [ ] It names the topic. [ ] It gives a definition or background fact. [ ] It explains why recycling matters. [ ] It uses complete sentences.