Persuasive Letter
Imagine that you are a Hindu citizen
living in South Asia. As you have
learned in class, the Ganges River is
important to Hindu traditions, but it is
heavily polluted. Write a letter to the
current Prime Minister persuading
him to consider investing in cleaning
the Ganges River for citizens.
Include statistics about the harmful
effects of the pollution in the Ganges
as well as the sources causing
pollution in the river. Be sure to
address the Prime Minister of India
as we have learned in class. The
letter should include at least three
realistic methods for mass clean up
of the river. The letter should have a
minimum of three to four paragraphs
with 5-7 sentences in each
paragraph. The letter should be
addressed appropriately, and it
should include an appropriate
opening and closing.
Rubric: (P.S. go over the rubric and make sure you have the following included into the letter).
Letter must include all 3 elements (investing in cleaning, statistics, sources of pollution).
Letter must include 3 realistic methods for cleanup.
Letter must have a minimum of 3-4 paragraphs with 5-7 sentences in each paragraph.
All 4 parts of the friendly letter must be included (Heading Greeting, Closing, signature).
it must be Well written original representation created by the student. The student’s voice as a citizen is evident in the letter.
the letter must be written with 4 or less grammar/ spelling/ punctuation mistakes.
Dear Prime Minister of India,
I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of South Asia about the alarming pollution in the Ganges River. As you may already know, the Ganges River holds immense religious significance for Hindus, with millions of people relying on it for various rituals and ceremonies. However, the river is now severely polluted, posing a grave threat to both the environment and public health.
Statistics show that the Ganges River is contaminated with high levels of sewage, industrial waste, and agricultural runoff. This pollution has led to a decrease in biodiversity, an increase in waterborne diseases, and a decline in fish populations. The livelihoods of millions of people who depend on the river for their sustenance are at risk due to this environmental degradation.
The sources of pollution in the Ganges are numerous and complex. Industries along the riverbanks discharge untreated waste directly into the water, while unchecked urbanization has led to sewage and trash being dumped into the river. Additionally, agricultural practices such as pesticide and fertilizer runoff have further contributed to the contamination of the river.
To combat this crisis, I urge you to consider investing in a mass cleanup of the Ganges River. Three realistic methods for cleaning up the river include implementing stricter regulations on industrial and agricultural waste disposal, upgrading sewage treatment plants along the riverbanks, and promoting community-based clean-up initiatives.
By taking decisive action to clean up the Ganges River, we can not only preserve a vital cultural and religious heritage but also ensure the health and wellbeing of future generations. I implore you to prioritize this issue and make a lasting impact on the sustainability of the Ganges River.
Thank you for considering my concerns and for your commitment to addressing this urgent environmental challenge.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]