Introduction
Glaciers are melting
Sea levels are rising cloud forests are dying
Wildlife is scrambling to keep pace.
We call the result global warming.
What will we do to slow this warming?
How will we cope with the changes we've already set into motion?
While we struggle to figure it all out, the face of the Earth as we know it—coasts, forests, farms and snow-capped mountains—hangs in the balance.
Task
Understanding Global Warming
You've probably heard the term "global warming" before, but what does it mean?
Read the essential information in the topic “Global Warming”.
Then you must answer these three things:
- What are the causes of global warming?
- What are the effects of global warming?
- What can governments and individuals do about it?
Finally, you write the essay which has been divided into three paragraphs.
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
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Effects of Global warming |
Causes of Global warming |
Solutions of Global warming |
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Evaluation
| 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. |
| 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. |
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