December 3, 2015 - Thursday

Class Work

1. What did you discover with your homework? What is new with Global Warming? What other issues is Mother Nature facing?
2. It is now time to select ONE topic related to a problem facing Mother Nature or the environment.
3. You will be writing a problem/solution essay AND creating a visual or PowerPoint or Prezi for the final project of the semester.
4. Here are 16 steps to follow: http://www.enotes.com/topics/essay/essay-writing-tips/how-write-problem-solution-essay
5. Let's look at sample essays:

• Deer "Practical Wildlife Management"
• Update from Al Gore: " The Plan That Saved the Planet"
• "So Mother Nature Had This Boyfriend" (Save for the next class.)

6. A problem/solution essay:

• Defines the problem - proves that there is a problem-shows that the problem is getting worse
• Gives the causes of the problem
• Gives the effects of the problem (Some of the effects are given in the definition or proof that a problem exists
• Provides solutions. Ask and answer:
• What will it cost to solve the problem?
• How much time will it take to help?
• How easy will it be to solve the problem?
• How long will it take for the solution to work?
• Is your solution socially acceptable? (Remember the line about dispatching deer to save the herd?)
• Is your solution legal?
• What do experts say?
• What has already been tried.
• Who needs to be convinced that the solutions need to happen?
• What other solutions might be considered? Why is yours the best?
• If you don't have answers to these points right now, please conduct research.

7. In writing your essay, please include:

• A personal experience
• Reference to art, movies, music, and/or literature
• Evidence from experts (required)
• A chart or graph

8. Use MLA formatting and documentation. Be sure to include the Works Cited page.
9. The draft of the essay is due next Thursday for a peer editing activity that will count as part of the grade. Be ready!

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Directions for the visual:
Create a PowerPoint or Prezi - numbers represent slides or bubbles.

• 1 Title Page to include your name , date and  title of your presentation
• 2-3 defining and/or describing the problem. Prove that a problem exists.
• 2-3 sharing the causes of the problem.
• 2-3 explaining the effects of the problem
• 2-3 giving solutions and calling us to action!
• 1 Works Cited page.

 

If you prefer, you may complete one of the following in place of a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation:

• Brochure - you must cover the same items as listed in the PowerPoint requirements. You will need 12 brochures - We can share to look at your work.
• Poster - be sure you take a picture of it and post it on CANVAS. Bring the poster to class on the day of the exam.
• Clear other ideas/options with me.

You will have up to 3 1/2 minutes to share your information with the class. More details will be given next week.

Homework
1. Select a topic. Post on the discussion board on CANVAS. Respond to at least one additional post - more to be kind.
2. Research, research, research . . . begin your draft. The draft is due next Thursday. Bring a paper copy of the draft to class for the peer editing activity on Thursday. It counts as part of your exam.
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Exam Day:

8:30 Class :  9:00-10:50 on Tuesday, 12/15/15
10:00 Class: 10:00-11:50 on Thursday, 12/17/15

You MUST attend the exam. You will be sharing your visual and submitting the final copy of your problem/solution essay.