Introduction
Global Warming is the increase of Earth's average surface temperature, oceans and atmosphere due to effect of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels or from deforestation, which trap heat that would otherwise escape from Earth. Scientists have documented the rise in average temperatures worldwide since the late 1800s. This is a type of greenhouse effect.
Task
- You have to find more information about causes of global warming; effects of global warming; and ways to prevent it by searching Internet. Then, you write an essay to report what you have learned about the topic based on these informations.
- Here is an example layout:
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
Effects of Global warming
1. 24 Serious Effects of Global Warming: http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/globalwarmingeffects.php
2. Global warming effects: http://www.ucsusa.org/our-work/global-warming/science-and-impacts/global-warming-impacts#.WQAZSMKg_IU
3. 20 Deadliest Effects of Global Warming: http://scribol.com/science/meteorology/20-deadliest-effects-of-global-warming/
Causes of Global warming
1. Causes of Global Warming: the Human impact: http://globalwarming-facts.info/causes-global-warming-human/
2. The main cause of global warming: http://timeforchange.org/main-cause-of-global-warming-solutions
3. Natural and Man-made Causes of Global Warming: http://www.eartheclipse.com/global-warming/natural-and-man-made-causes-of-global-warming.html
Solutions of Global warming
1. How You Can Stop Global Warming: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming
2. 35 Easy Ways To Stop Global Warming: http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/stopglobalwarming.php
3. Global Warming Solutions: http://www.environmentamerica.org/programs/ame/global-warming-solutions
Evaluation
Directions: 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.
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Traits |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Conclusion
Global warming is the major challenge for our global society. There is very little dout that global warming will change our climate in the next century. After this lesson, students may gain a lot of knowledge about Global Warming. They will aware of protecting environment.
Credits
Wid.ndia.org/about/Documents/WID_EssayRubric.pdf
Ow no global warming!. (2016). 26 Apr 2017. Retrieved from: https://steemit.com/news/@claudwars/global-warming
CFF Conserve Energy Future. (ND). 24 Serious Effects of Global Warming. 26 Apr 2017. Retrieved from: http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/globalwarmingeffects.php
UCSUSA. (ND). Global warming effects. 26 Apr 2017. Retrieved from : http://www.ucsusa.org/our-work/global-warming/science-and-impacts/global-warming-impacts#.WQAZSMKg_IU
Karl Fabricius. (2017). 20 Deadliest Effects of Global Warming.26 Apr 2017. Retrieved from : http://scribol.com/science/meteorology/20-deadliest-effects-of-global-warming/
Global Warming Fact. (ND). Causes of Global Warming.26 Apr 2017. Retrieved from : the Human impact: http://globalwarming-facts.info/causes-global-warming-human/
Time For Change. (2007). The main cause of global warming. 26 Apr 2017. Retrieved from : http://timeforchange.org/main-cause-of-global-warming-solutions
Eartheclipse. (ND). Natural and Man-made Causes of Global Warming. 26 Apr 2017. Retrieved from : http://www.eartheclipse.com/global-warming/natural-and-man-made-causes-of-global-warming.html
Melissa Denchak. (2016). How You Can Stop Global Warming. 26 Apr 2017. Retrieved from : https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming
CFF. (ND). 35 Easy Ways To Stop Global Warming. 26 Apr 2017. Retrieved from : http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/stopglobalwarming.php
EnvironmentAmerican. (ND). Global Warming Solutions.26 Apr 2017. Retrieved from : http://www.environmentamerica.org/programs/ame/global-warming-solutions