Introduction
Hello, everyone!
One of the most serious problems that the earth is facing is global warming. This phenomenon results in enormous effects on all living beings on the earth.As a result, it's essential that we should learn about global warming to know what it is from, how dangerous it is, and how to prevent it.
Hope this lesson will be helpful for you!
Let's start and enjoy it!
Task
This lesson requires you to write an essay about 200 words of the global warming topic. The outline for your essay is below, please read carefully to understand what you are going to do. Don't worry about the ideas, just focus on the structure of the essay first!
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):
Summarize key points; Personal message to conclude
Process
This step is providing you some information within these links below. Please read and watch as much as possible and highlight the main ideas about the causes, effects of global warming, and the ways to prevent it.
Using what you have highlighted and noted so far to deal with the essay.
CAUSES OF GLOBAL WARMING
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-causes/
http://globalwarming-facts.info/causes-global-warming-human/
http://timeforchange.org/cause-and-effect-for-global-warming
EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING
http://planetsave.com/2015/06/30/effects-of-global-warming-on-humans-from-2015-ipcc-ar5-data/
http://www.livescience.com/37057-global-warming-effects.html
SOLUTIONS OF GLOBAL WARMING
http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/solutions#.WQKuEoiGPb0
http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/what_you_can_do/ten-personal-solutions-to.html#.WQKuH4iGPb0
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 |
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3 |
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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 the 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 the 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 the 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
Reaching this step is to show that you're a patient person! WELL DONE!!
Now, you've known how to read articles to highlight and arrange main ideas in an essay.
If you were confident to answer these summarizing questions, I believe you would have an in-depth comprehension of the global warming:
- What does it come from?
- Why is it serious and dangerous?
- How can people stop this phenomenon?
Finally, you've done a good job of learning global warming!
- Is it interesting? Yes, I think so.
- Is it difficult? Oh, somehow. BUT it's worth!!!
- Is it helpful? Of course yes!
Hopefully, you will share this page with your friends, because the more people acknowledge global warming, the safer the earth is. Please join a hand to protect our beloved home!!!!
Credits
Abdelhamid, A. (2015). Effects of Global Warming on Humans – From 2015 IPCC SYR Data. Retrieved 28th April from http://planetsave.com/2015/06/30/effects-of-global-warming-on-humans-from-2015-ipcc-ar5-data/
Bradford, A. (2014). Effects of Global Warming. Retrieved 28th April from http://www.livescience.com/37057-global-warming-effects.html
Global warming facts. n.d. Top 50 Things To Do To Stop Global Warming. Retrieved 28th April from http://globalwarming-facts.info/50-tips/2/
Global warming facts. n.d.Causes of Global Warming: the Human impact. Retrieved 28th April from http://globalwarming-facts.info/causes-global-warming-human/
National geographic. n.d. Causes of Global Warming. Retrieved 28th April from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-causes/
Union of Concerned scientists. n.d. Global warming impacts. Retrieved 28th April from http://www.ucsusa.org/our-work/global-warming/science-and-impacts/global-warming-impacts#.WQK124iGPb1
Union of Concerned scientists. n.d. Global warming solutions. Retrieved 28th April from http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/solutions#.WQK2IIiGPb1
Union of Concerned scientists. n.d. Ten Personal Solutions to Global Warming. Retrieved 28th April from http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/what_you_can_do/ten-personal-solutions-to.html#.WQK2LYiGPb1
Global warming graphic [image]. 2017. Retrieved 28th April from http://thelibertarianrepublic.com/report-current-global-warming-not-outside-range-natural-variations/