T1+Persuade

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__Tuesday 29 March 2011__ =====

L.I. We are learning make content relevant and add weight to argument by having an effective position statement, main points, evidence and restatement. Contain elaboration of main points. E ffective position statement: S.C. we can
 *  make our position and purpose clear
 *  use a rhetorical question
 *  include a list of fact/evidence that will be discussed in writing

Restatement, elaboration of main points: S.C. We Can
 *  restate my position throughout my writing
 *  make a main point and back it up with evidence or statistics

**__Monday 14 March 2011 __**   Intermediate 30 18th Avenue Tauranga

Dear Mr Diver

Tauranga intermediate school students need an extended morning tea. We work too hard and to long for the short morning tea we are given.

WE NEED AN EXTENDED MORNING TEA! You claim that we are the number one sporting school in New Zealand, and imagine how good we would be if we had that little bit of extra physical education, every day during morning tea.

We have already had one last Friday and you should keep it up. You gave us the extended morning tea, for good behavior, and for getting back to class quickly, and if we had them more often, children won’t walk slowly back to class and take their time, because they would have already had a sufficient morning tea, and they know that there will be a reward for their good behavior next Friday.

WE NEED AN EXTENDED MORNING TEA!

Why, not?, I’m sure you would have loved to have had an extended morning tea when you were a kid.

We should have an extended morning tea because we will be happy and cheerful when we get back to class and our work standard will increase. People will not talk as much in assembly, because they would have used up all of their energy.

Having an extended morning tea is not only good for the kids, it is also good for the teachers and staff at Tauranga intermediate. By allowing them more time to work, and plan the days lesson. They will be able to mark work for longer, or just to chat to the other teachers.

This is why you should consider giving us an extended morning tea more often. = **Nuclear Energy** =

Have you tried holding fire, with your bare hands? Well trying to safely contain unstable nuclear energy is just as impossible. Agreeing to have nuclear energy in New zealand is the same as admitting that you care more about money than your own life. Yes it is cheaper than most of the alternatives, but it’s not necessarily the best choice. It’s just like buying a car, would you rather pay $500 for a car that will only last until the end of the month, or would you rather pay $20,000 or more for a car that will last for several years.

Although nuclear energy is cheaper to run, what needs to be considered is the massive capital cost for containment in case of emergencies. It can take 5 to 10 years to construct a large nuclear power station which can cause cost overruns in massive proportions. The worlds uranium supply is predicted to run out in 50 years, causing the the cost of nuclear energy to rise. The high chance of failure increases the cost greatly for generating nuclear power. The future for nuclear energy is uncertain because because the nuclear power industry has stopped growing.

People who want nuclear power, want to live in toxic waste. 25 to 30 tones of unstable toxic waste is produced from large nuclear power reactors. We can’t bury it, because it can pollute our soil and water supply. No one knows how to dispose or store this deadly waste.

Some people believe that nuclear energy is safer than some of the alternatives. This is true, nuclear energy is safer than __**SOME**__ of the alternatives, but not all of them. Throughout recent history there have been lots of nuclear disasters. One that has been spread across the news recently has been the nuclear disaster in Japan. Nuclear reactors are very sensitive, to their surrounding environment, all it takes is a natural disaster to make everything go wrong and if something goes wrong with nuclear energy it is guaranteed to be deadly.

Some people believe that nuclear energy is more efficient than the available alternatives this is not true hydra electric dams can collect up to 90 percent of the energy that is available. Wind power is also a lot cheaper than nuclear power, it costs a lot to set up, but you save money in the long run. Solar power is another considerable option. Some people think it is too expensive because this alternative requires frequent maintenance.

Nuclear energy is going against every aspect of New zealand’s clean and green stereotype. Every energy source has it’s advantages and disadvantages, but unfortunately with nuclear energy, the disadvantages outweigh the benefits. Don’t allow nuclear energy in our country, because we need to maintain the environment for the future generations to come. How much damage to the environment do you think the public are willing to put up with?

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