Is It Ok to Swim With Manatees?

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Note from the author:

Watch video about manatees;  read a debate about swimming with manatees, write an opinion paragraph

Watch this video CAREFULLY!  There is a question to answer afterward, and you need to pay attention to get the correct answer.

What is the relative of the manatee that walks on land?

Now read this debate about the question, "Is it ok to swim with manatees?"  Pay close attention to the reasons each student gives to support their opinion.  After you finishing reading, fill in the sheet below, and then write your opinion to this question.

Write the 3 reasons Miley thinks YES, it is ok to swim with manatees:

Write the 3 reasons Crosby thinks NO, people shouldn't swim with manatees:

Now write an opinion paragraph explaing what you think. Make sure you start with a sentence that gives your opinion. Then try to give three reasons to support your opinion. (You can also use information you learned in the video). Try to use sentence starters like, My first reason is . . .
Also, . . . Finally, . .