Social Studies 10–2
Related Issue 2
Part A: Written Response
Time: 84 minutes
This writing assignment was developed to be completed in 80 minutes. Plan your time carefully.
Written Assignment I
Value: 33% of total mark
Suggested time: 20-25 minutes
Total /10
Written Assignment II
Value: 67% of total mark
Suggested time: 40-45 minutes
Total /20
Instructions
Complete both written assignments.
You may use the following print references:
– an authorized English and/or bilingual dictionary
– a thesaurus
Additional Instructions for Students Using Word Processors
Format your work using an easy-to-read 12-point or larger font such as Times.
Double-space your final copy.
ASSIGNMENT I
Evaluation
Explanations and Support
Communications
Total
/8
/2
/10
Suggested time: 20-25 minutes
How does globalization affect your identity?
Write a response in which you must
identify the characteristics of identity that are affected by globalization
explain how globalization has such a powerful effect on culture
support your response using your understanding of social studies
Reminders for writing
Organize your response
Proofread your response
ASSIGNMENT II
Evaluation:
Exploration and Analysis
/8
Defense of Position
/8
Communication
/4
Total
/20
Suggested time: 40-45 minutes
Your local newspaper asked three citizens selected at random to respond to the
following question:
How can I respond effectively to the legacies of historical globalization?
Citizen I
Governments are supposed to listen to the people and act when action is
necessary—that’s their job. They’re the ones who are in position to
identify when the legacies of historical globalization are causing
problems. Besides, governments are the ones with the resources, like time
and money, to solve problems. I guess I need to become involved with
politics so I can influence who is elected to run our government. So I
would say that I can respond to the legacies of historical globalization by
becoming more politically active.
Citizen II
The most effective vehicles of change are people working together in
NGOs. NGOs can focus on specific issues and bring together people who
share similar viewpoints. These organizations are especially good at
raising awareness of problems—and this can lead to the mobilization of
resources to deal with specific situations. We need to get involved with
NGOs, as members or as donors. These groups have the potential to
respond effectively to the legacies of historical globalization.
Citizen III
When you get right down to it, individuals are the key to change. Nothing
happens unless someone decides to make it happen. Governments and
NGOs are only as good as the people who work for them. Individuals like
me need to become more aware of the problems and issues and to react
when people are being treated unfairly. When I see legacies of historical
globalization that are creating problems, I must speak out, tell others, and
get something done. Individuals have to take responsibility.
Exploring Globalization page 207
How can I respond effectively to the legacies of
historical globalization?
Write a letter to the editor in which you
must
explore the issue and how it affects globalization
analyze various points of view on the issue
explain and defend your position on the question
support your point of view using your understanding of
social studies
Reminders for writing
Organize your response
Proofread your response