Introduction
Kazakhstan has 9th the largest territory in the world (2,724,900km2), with the population of only 17 million. Major part of the country are horizonless steppes, deserts and mountains that house thousands species of animals and birds. The nature of Kazakhstan is various, its desert massive is immense and its mountain peaks are high and harsh. The country’s flora and fauna are represented by various species of rare and unique animals and plants, many of which are entered in the Red Book. I would like you to know more about it and see different breathtaking places yourself.
Task
Your task is going to be very simple, but interesting at the same time.
- Working in groups of 4, you will research Kazakhstan's National parks and reserves. You must answer the following questions:
1. How many parks and reserves are in Kazakstan?
2. Where are they located?
3. What type of climate is in each of them?
4. What kind of animals live there?
5. What do they eat?
6. Which one is your favourite?
- Task 1
After answering the questions, your group will create a flyer that will be posted throughout the city. Each flyer must include pictures or maps of different parks and reserves. You must include the answers to the questions on the flyer. Be creative. Creativity will be rewarded.
- Task 2
Each group member will write a story. Pick one of the parks and describe an imagenary adventure in this park. What events happened?
Process
Evaluation
Task 1: Flyer will be graded by participation of all group members. All students must work together to create the flyer.
Task 2: The story will be graded by a rubric. Make sure to include a catchy introduction and to proofread for any grammar or punctuation errors. Relate your story to the topic and stay on topic.
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Grading For Story |
100-90 |
89-75 |
74-50 |
49 and less |
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Introduction |
First paragraph has a "grabber" or catchy beginning.
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First paragraph has a weak "grabber".
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A catchy beginning was attempted but was confusing rather than catchy.
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No attempt was made to catch the reader's attention in the first paragraph. |
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Grammar and Punctuation |
There are no spelling or punctuation errors.
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There are 1-2 spelling or punctuation errors.
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There are 3-4 spelling or punctuation errors.
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There are more than 4 spelling or punctuation errors.
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Focus on Assigned Topic |
The entire story is related to the assigned topic and allows the reader to understand much more about the topic.
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Most of the story is related to the assigned topic. The story wanders off at one point, but the reader can still learn.
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Some of the story is related to the assigned topic, but a reader does not learn much about the topic.
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No attempt has been made to relate the story to the assigned topic. |
Conclusion
At the end of this task students will be able to talk about Kazakhstan's nature and will be familiar with the vocabulary