An 'ow' combination makes the long /o/ sound in some of your spelling words. type those words that use this letter combination.

words:

explode
remote
coastal
meadow
shallow
overflow
mistletoe
approach
shoulder
disposable

persuading and influencing others. 

Darryl is clearly writing this with the purpose to persuade and influence others to take a stand and help save this cause. He starts by showing how it has been impacted, then uses words like "asking", "encouraging" and "donate" to show that he is trying to get his audience on his side.