Global Warming

Introduction

Global warming is a gradual process of heating of earth’s surface and whole environment including oceans, ice caps, etc. The global rise in atmospheric temperature has been clearly noticed in the recent years. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, in the past century there is increase in the earth’s surface average temperature by around 1.4 degree Fahrenheit (means 0.8 degrees Celsius). It has also been estimated that global temperature may increase by another 2 to 11.5 degrees F in the next century.

Task

Task 1. Read about the causes, effects and solutions to global warming. 

Task 2. It's your turn to write an essay about global warming, follow the instructions below: 

Introduction (50 words):

what global warming is, how serious it is, where it happens, what might be the causes, interrogative question of whether anything can be done about it

Body (150 words):

Paragraph 1: Causes of global warming

Paragraph 2: Effects of global warming

Paragraph 3: Possible solutions of global warming

Conclusion (40 words):

Summarise key points; Personal message to conclude

 

Process

Evaluation

Your essay will be graded based on this rubric. Consequently, use this rubric as a guide when writing your essay and check it again before you submit your essay.

Traits 4 3 2 1

Focus & Details

 There is one clear, well- focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information. There is one clear, well- focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information. There is one topic. Main ideas are somewhat clear The topic and main ideas are not clear.

Organization

 The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong. The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included. The introduction states the main topic. A conclusion is included. There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.

Voice

 The author’s purpose of writing is very clear, and there is strong evidence of attention to audience. The author’s extensive knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are evident. The author’s purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is some evidence of attention to audience. The author’s knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are evident. The author’s purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is evidence of attention to audience.  The author’s knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are limited. The author’s purpose of writing is unclear.
Word Choice The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural, and not forced. The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words is inaccurate at times and/or seems overdone. The author uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety. The writer uses a limited vocabulary. Jargon or clichés may be present and detract from the meaning.
Sentence Structure, Grammar, Mechanics, & Spelling All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling. Most sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes a few errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding. Most sentences are well constructed, but they have a similar structure and/or length. The author makes several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding. Sentences sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or are difficult to understand. The author makes numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding.

Source: wid.ndia.org/about/Documents/WID_EssayRubric.pdf

Conclusion

After this you lesson, you will be able to understand the causes, effects of global warming as well as how to solve this problem. 

 

Credits

Sources

Effects of Global Warming (n.d). National Geographic. Retrieved from: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-effects/

Denchak, M. (2016, March 15). Are the Effects of Global Warming Really that Bad?. NRDC. Retrieved from: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/are-effects-global-warming-really-bad

Kukreja, K. 24 Serious Effects on Global Warming (n.d). Conserve Energry Future. Retrieved from: http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/globalwarmingeffects.php

Causes of Global Warming (n.d). National Geographic. Retrieved from: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-causes/

Causes of Global Warming: the Human impact (n.d). Global Warming Facts. Retrieved from: http://globalwarming-facts.info/causes-global-warming-human/

A Blanket Around The Earth (n.d). Global Climate Change. Retrieved from: https://climate.nasa.gov/causes/

 

Global Warming Solutions (n.d). Union of Concered Scientists. Retrieved from: http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/solutions#.WQAZHoiGPIV

Denchack, M (2016, March 15). How You Can Stop Global Warming. NRDC. Retrieved from: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming

Global Warming Solutions. National Geographic. Retrieved from: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-solutions/ 

Earth on Hand [image] (n.d). Retrieved from: http://www.indiacelebrating.com/essay/global-warming-essay/