Agenda for 12/18

1. Amusement parks like Seaworld (called marine parks) are starting to change how they treat whales...

2. Orca whales in the ocean are in danger too!

3. Letters to Sea World

A. You will be writing a letter to Sea World explaining your thoughts after watching Blackfish. 

B. Your letter should have the following paragraphs. Each paragraph should be at least 3-4 sentence

1. Explain that you watched the movie Blackfish in school, and what you learned about the lives of the Orca whales who live there.

2. Tell them your opinion about how the whales at Sea World live. Do you think they are given a good life? Do you think Sea World is respecting their animals rights?

3. Tell them if you think they should be allowed to use Orca whales in shows with trainers in the tank? Do you think it is safe? Do you think it is ok for them to make money by having the whales perform for people? DO YOU AGREE WITH THE LAW THAT MIGHT BE PASSED IN CALIFORNIA?

4. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE CHANGES THAT SEA WORLD HAS ALREADY MADE? What changes in Sea World and the way the whales live do you hope will happen in the next 10 years?

C. You need to use at least 6 of the 8 vocab words in your letter.

D. Your letter need to follow correct letter format.

E. Your letter is due on Tuesday 12/22