Introduction
Global warming has become an concern issues for all human's life in the world. Although this problem is getting worse and worse, people seem apathetic towards the environment by cutting down the trees, burning the gasoline for the transportation. In order to raise the awareness for all the inhabitants, this webquest is designed to investigate the causes and effects of global warming.
Task
You are going to read some materials from the Internet about global warming(causes, effects and solutions). Then, using the information from the online material to write an essay about global warming. the essay should be followed the 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
Evaluation
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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
After completing the given task, students are fully equipped with the knowledge of effects, causes and solutions of global warming. By doing that way, they can aMoreover, they are able to summarize and synthesize information to fit with essay requirements.
Credits
David, B.(2007).10 solutions for climate change. Retrieved 28 April 2017 from : https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/10-solutions-for-climate-change/
[IKEA Sverige].( 2015, December 3). Climate change-solutions.[ Video file]. Retrieved 28 April 2017 from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FajARufK2WQ
Lallalian, M.(2006).Effects of global warming. Retrieved 28 April 2017 from: http://www.livescience.com/37057-global-warming-effects.html
[National Geographic].(2016). Climate change with Bill Nye. -->. Retrieved 28 April 2017 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtW2rrLHs08Union of concerned scientist.(n.d). Global warming solutions. Retrieved 28 April from:http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/solutions#.WQLFq_mGPIV
[National Geographic].(2016). Climate change 101. -->. Retrieved 28 April 2017 fromhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJAbATJCugspril 2017
Time for change.(2008). The main cause of global warming. Retrieved 28 April 2017 from:http://timeforchange.org/main-cause-of-global-warming-solutions