Introduction
What is "Global Warming?"
People are seeing change all over the world. Arctic sea ice is melting earlier and forming later. Glaciers are disappearing. Heat waves, storms and floods are becoming more extreme. Insects are emerging sooner and flowers are blooming earlier. In some places, birds are laying eggs before they’re expected and bears have stopped hibernating.
So what’s going on? Our planet is getting warmer, and even a small increase in temperature can change our climate. And when our climate changes, we’re all affected. This is called Global Warming.
Why learning about Global Warming is important?
Global warming is effecting our house - the Earth!
It might be a big problem, but you can make a difference if you know about it.
For example:
- Whenever you use electricity, you help put greenhouse gases into the air.
- Planting trees is fun and a great way to reduce greenhouse gases.
- And more!
Task
Global Warming is a slow and steady rise of the Earth's surface temperature.
Many scientists say that in the next 100–200 years, temperatures might be up to 6 °C higher than they were before the effects of global warming were discovered.
It not only affects on a number of areas, but it affects on the whole world. However ...
- What is the causes of Global Warming?
- How does the causes affect our Earth?
- What are the solutions that we can do to stop Global Warming?
In the Process tab, you will find 3 links to find the answers for each question. Your mission is to read and then write an essay about this topic, using the following 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
Remember to check the Rubic in Evaluation tab to know how to write your essay correctly!
Process
Effects of Global Warming
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_global_warming
- http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-effects/
- http://www.clean-air-kids.org.uk/globalwarming.html
Causes of Global Warming
- https://climate.nasa.gov/causes/
- http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-causes/
- http://www.climatehotmap.org/about/global-warming-causes.html
Solutions to Global Warming
- http://homeguides.sfgate.com/top-ways-stop-global-warming-78809.html
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/10-solutions-for-climate-change/
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/7-solutions-to-climate-change-happening-now/
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.
Traits |
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3 |
2 |
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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. |
Source: wid.ndia.org/about/Documents/WID_EssayRubric.pdf
Conclusion
Congratulation! You have reached the Conclusion page ~
I'm sure that now, you know exactly ...
- what Global Warming is
- what are its effects on Earth
- what we can do to prevent those effects from happen.
- the skill of scanning and skimming in reading
- the skill of finding key point to answer the questions
And taa-daa, now you have the information and know how to write an essay about Global Warming !!
Credits
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Biello. D. (2007). 7 Solutions to Climate Change Happening Now. Retrieved April 28, 2017 from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/7-solutions-to-climate-change-happening-now/
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Global Climate Change. (n.d.). A blanket around the Earth . Retrieved April 28, 2017 from https://climate.nasa.gov/causes/
Ice melthings [Image]. n.d. Retrieved April 28, 2017 from https://www.enwin.com/kids/conservation/global_warming.cfm
Kids 4 Clean Air. (n.d.). Greenhouse Effects and Global Warming . Retrieved April 28, 2017 from http://www.clean-air-kids.org.uk/globalwarming.html
Kidzworld. (2017). The Kids Guide to Global Warming. Retrieved April 28, 2017 from http://www.kidzworld.com/article/17859-the-kids-guide-to-global-warming
National Geographic. (2017). Causes of global warming. Retrieved April 28, 2017 from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-causes/
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SFGATE. (n.d.). Top Ways to Stop Global Warming. Retrieved April 28, 2017 from http://homeguides.sfgate.com/top-ways-stop-global-warming-78809.html
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Union of Concerned Scientists. (2011). Global Warming Causes. Retrieved April 28, 2017 from http://www.climatehotmap.org/about/global-warming-causes.html
Wikipedia. (2017). Effects of global warming. Retrieved April 28, 2017 from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_global_warming