Introduction
Introduction
People all know that one of the most threatening issues the planet is facing today is global warming. Many scientists have believed that the appearance of global warming is due to the release of carbon dioxide and a great number of polluting factors, which lead to a pernicious influence on the earth atmosphere such as the rising sea level, the climate change, the increasing precipitation, and especially the human health. More seriously, if global warming were not controlled timely, our world would be in danger sooner or later.
Task
Task
You are an environmentally investigative reporter. Your newspaper has assigned you the task of researching or exploring why the global warming happens, how the global warming influences and how the global warming is prevented by the government and the individuals.
Then write an essay (250 - 300 words) about global warming. The content of this essay should be included in the following parts;
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
Process
Here are some suggestions to find the useful information on the given topic. It is highly recommended that you should divide the essay into 3 parts, namely Effects of Global warming, Causes of Global warming, Solutions of Global warming.
- Effects of Global warming
- Serious Effects of Global Warming
http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/globalwarmingeffects.php
- Effects on People and the Environment
https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/impacts/effects/
- Effects of Global Warming
http://www.livescience.com/37057-global-warming-effects.html
- Causes of Global warming
- Causes of Global Warming: the Human impact
http://globalwarming-facts.info/causes-global-warming-human/
- What Are the Main Causes of Global Warming?
http://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/What_are_the_Main_Causes_of_Global_Warming
- Top 12 Main Causes of Global Warming List
http://listovative.com/top-12-main-causes-reasons-of-global-warming/
- Solutions of Global warming
- Global Warming Solutions
http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/globalwarmingsolutions.php
- How You Can Stop Global Warming
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming
- 10 Solutions for climate change
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/10-solutions-for-climate-change/
Evaluation
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.
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Traits |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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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. |
Source: wid.ndia.org/about/Documents/WID_EssayRubric.pdf
Conclusion
Conclusion
This activity aims to provide the learners with the opportunity of researching and analyzing the global warming in depth. Additionally, the learners are able to work with the useful language areas for this activity, such as the cause-effect essay structure, the range of vocabularies on a given topic, and the critical-thinking skills. To be more specific, through this activity, the learners have a chance to examine and provide an overview of the paper, arrange the relevant in a logical order and broaden the knowledge and experience about the topic.
Credits
Biello, D. (2007). 10 Solutions for Climate Change. Retrieved April 26, 2017 from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/10-solutions-for-climate-change/
Bradford, A. (2014). Effects of Global Warming. Retrieved April 26, 2017 from http://www.livescience.com/37057-global-warming-effects.html
Causes of Global Warming: the Human impact. Retrieved April 26, 2017 from http://globalwarming-facts.info/causes-global-warming-human/
Denchak, M. (2016). How You Can Stop Global Warming. Retrieved April 26, 2017 from https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming
Effects on People and the Environment. Retrieved April 26, 2017 from https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/impacts/effects/
Global Warming [image] (2012). Retrieved April 26, 2017 from http://www.webgranth.com/25-superb-posters-on-global-warming-a-sensitive-issue
Kukreja, R. (2009). Serious Effects of Global Warming. Retrieved April 26, 2017 from http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/globalwarmingeffects.php
Kukreja, R. (2009). Global Warming Solutions. Retrieved April 26, 2017 from http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/globalwarmingsolutions.php
Mahala, M. (2015). Top 12 Main Causes of Global Warming List. Retrieved April 26, 2017 from http://listovative.com/top-12-main-causes-reasons-of-global-warming/
Stubblefield, M. (n.d). What Are the Main Causes of Global Warming? Retrieved April 26, 2017 from http://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/What_are_the_Main_Causes_of_Global_Warming