Main Idea: We need to start conserving water so our environment will get better. Find sources: National Geographic, Kostigen, T. M. (2008). Virtual water--a smarter way to think about how much H2O you use. Discover, 29(6), 22. (Middle School Gale in Context), Berkey, NWF, Mayo Clinic, USGS Wastewater, Water Pollution Facts, USGS Water Use, Forbes Wasting Water, World Resources Institute, USGS Earth's Water, Water Footprint, EPA: How we use water

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Introduction Paragraph
Main Idea: We need to start conserving water so our environment will get better
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Your opinions on the topic

Body Paragraph: Effects of wasting water
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Body Paragraph: Our environment will be much better if we start saving water.
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An expert’s opinion

Body paragraph: Water conservation tips
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An expert’s opinion

Conclusion
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