Fast fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world — but how many people actually know that? This IB English B writing task asks you to take… Read more ↓Fast fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world — but how many people actually know that? This IB English B writing task asks you to take a stand. After reading about the impact of cheap, throwaway clothing, your job is to write a persuasive letter to the editor of 250–600 words: describe the problem, propose solutions, and argue convincingly for why change cannot wait. You have 60-90 minutes. When you are finished, use the built-in rubric to assess your own writing against the four IB criteria. Read less ↑
IB English B
Letter to the Editor: Fast Fashion
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Letter to the Editor: Fast Fashion
IB English B
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absolutenoun
A word like 'always' or 'never' that leaves no room for exceptions; overuse weakens an argument.
advocateverb
To publicly support an idea, cause, or change.
assertiveadjective
Confident and direct when expressing an opinion, without being aggressive.
dismissverb
To reject an idea or opinion quickly, without giving it serious thought.
emotiveadjective
Causing strong feelings or emotional reactions; designed to influence how people feel or respond.
emotive languagenoun
Words chosen to produce strong feelings in listeners or readers.
exaggerationnoun
Making something sound larger, worse, or more important than it really is; weakens credibility when overused.
opinion columnnoun
A regular newspaper or magazine article where a writer presents their personal viewpoint on current events or issues.
provocativeadjective
Intentionally designed to provoke strong feelings, disagreement, or debate; deliberately controversial.
refuteverb
To prove that a statement or belief is wrong by providing strong evidence or logical argument.
stancenoun
A clearly stated position or attitude towards a particular issue.
thesis statementnoun
A clear statement of the main argument or position presented in an essay or speech.
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A Letter to the Editor: Learn how to craft a compelling letter to the editor for your IB English B class. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and examples to help you effectively express your opinions and ideas clearly and persuasively.
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