What Damage has humans caused to nature?

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Grading:

–  CA will constitute 20% of your yearly overall grade.

– The research paper with the video will be worth 75% and the one-to-one interview will be worth 25%.

 

English Language Arts State Standards (MA)

  • 11.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what a text states explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain
  • 11.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text
  • 11.1d Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task
  • 11.3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used.
  • 11.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, vocabulary, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience and a range of formal and informal tasks.
  • 11.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
  • 11.8 When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
  • 11.9 Draw evidence form literary or informational texts to support written analysis, interpretation, reflection, and research, applying one or more grades 11-12 standards for Reading Literature or Reading Informational Text as needed.

 

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Write a research paper related to the theme of Man and Nature
  2. Examine and analyze a video related to the same theme
  3. Present a response that argues the points in the video and give a personal opinion

 

Assignment

During the year, we’ve explored the theme of “Man and Nature” in a variety of ways through a variety of texts. Your capstone assignment is to use the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired to complete two tasks:

Task 1:

First, watch the video “I Am Mother Nature” and think about the relationship between Man and Nature:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmVLcj-XKnM

Next, choose a topic of your choice related to theme to examine and research. The topic should be appealing to you and relevant to the requirements of the class. The genre of your essay can be analytical, informational (cause/effect or problem/solution), or argumentative.

The steps that you should follow include:

  1. Choosing a research question
  2. Preparing a research plan
  3. Researching at least 3 resources of different types
  4. Note-taking
  5. Preparing an outline
  6. Drafting
  7. Preparing citations

The research paper should include:

  1. A cover-page
  2. An outline
  3. The paper itself
  4. Work Cited page (MLA format)

Format:

  • Essay must be written in the MLA Style Format and must include in-text citations and a “Works Cited” page.
  • The essay must not exclude 2 pages of the paper (excluding cover page, outline and Works Cited page)
  • The essay must be written in the Times New Roman Font
  • Font Size: 12
  • Line spacing: double-spaced

You will be graded according to this rubric which is out of 50 points.

 

 

 

Rubric for the research paper:

 

Category Unacceptable

(below standards)

1-4

Acceptable

(Meets standards)

5-6

 Good

(Occasionally exceeds standards)

7-8

Excellent

(Exceeds standards)

9-10

Introduction Does not

adequately convey

topic. Does not

describe subtopics

to be reviewed.

Lacks adequate

theses statement.

Conveys topic, but

not key

question(s).

Describes

subtopics to be

reviewed. General

theses statement.

Conveys topic and

key question(s).

Clearly delineates

subtopics to be

reviewed. General

thesis statement.

Strong

introduction of

topic’s key

question(s), terms.

Clearly delineates

subtopics to be

reviewed. Specific

thesis statement.

Focus and Sequencing Little evidence

material is

logically organized

into topic,

subtopics or

related to topic.

Many transitions

are unclear or

nonexistent.

Most material

clearly related to

subtopic, main

topic. Material

may not be

organized within

subtopics.

Attempts to

provide variety of

transitions

All material clearly

related to subtopic,

main topic and

logically organized

within subtopics.

Clear, varied

transitions linking

subtopics, and main

topic.

All material clearly

related to subtopic,

main topic. Strong

organization and

integration of

material within

subtopics. Strong

transitions linking

subtopics, and

main topic.

Support Few sources

supporting thesis.

Sources

insignificant or

unsubstantiated

Sources generally

acceptable but not

peer-reviewed

research

(evidence) based.

Sources well selected

to support thesis with

some research in

support of thesis.

Strong peer-reviewed

research

based support for

thesis.

Conclusion Does not

summarize

evidence with

respect to thesis

statement.

Does not discuss

the impact of

researched

material on topic.

Review of key

conclusions.

Some integration

with thesis

statement.

Discusses impact

of researched

material on topic.

Strong review of key

conclusions. Strong

integration with thesis

statement. Discusses

impact of researched

material on topic.

Strong review of

key conclusions.

Strong integration

with thesis

statement.

Insightful

discussion of

impact of the

researched

material on topic.

Grammar and Mechanics Grammatical

errors or spelling

& punctuation

substantially

detract from the

paper.

Very few

grammatical,

spelling or

punctuation errors

interfere with

reading the paper.

Grammatical errors, spelling and

punctuation are rare

and do not detract

from the paper.

The paper is free

of grammatical

errors and spelling

& punctuation.

Citations Reference and

citation errors

detract

significantly from

paper.

Two references or

citations missing

or incorrectly

written.

One reference or

citations missing or

incorrectly written.

All references and

citations are

correctly written

and present.

         

 

Rubric for the response video:

Skill 4 3 2 1
Organization Clearly and logically organized with sequences parts and engaging introduction Attempting a clearly and logically organized with sequences parts and engaging introduction Inconsistently  organized  with sequences parts and a little engaging introduction A lack of organization and engaging introduction
Language Uses sophisticated and advanced language and diction Uses appropriate language and diction Use language and diction that seems unsuited and unoriginal Inappropriate language and ineffective diction
Delivery Speaks with clarity and emphatic and paced voice Attempting at speaking with clarity and paced voice Inconsistency in speaking with clarity and paced voice A lack of clarity in the speech and voice not paced
Overall effectiveness Speaker constantly enthusiastic and purpose is fully achieved (5) Speaker shows some enthusiasm and purpose is achieved (4) Speaker shows limited enthusiasm and purpose is partially achieved (3) Speaker lacks enthusiasm and purpose is not achieved (2)
Reasons Highly effective reasons for the clear choice Effective reasons for the  choice Inconsistent use of reasons for the almost clear choice Lack of effective reasons for the unclear choice
Appearance Outstanding presentation and significant effectiveness Good presentation done at a certain level of effectiveness Acceptable presentation and limited effectiveness Unacceptable presentation and lack of effectiveness

 

 

 

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