Comparing African Cultures Essay 6th Grade
Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________
We have learned about the physical geography and economy of Africa. As your final
performance assessment, you will be responsible for writing a compare and contrast essay for
the different cultures of Africa. This paper may need to have a works cites page or a
bibliography depending on how you choose to research your information. Any information
that is plagiarized will receive an automatic zero as your grade. With that being said,
paraphrase your information! It’s easy, just put things in your own, uncomplicated words.
Here is your outline and point break down:
Paragraph 1 – This should be an introduction to Africa include the following: 10 points
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Location
Landforms
Bodies of water
Economy
Brief description
Paragraph 2 – description of North Africa’s culture 15 points
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Religion
Languages
Customs and beliefs
Economy
How location has effected the culture of the region
Paragraph 3 – description of West Africa’s culture 15 points
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Religion
Languages
Customs and beliefs
Economy
How location has effected the culture of the region
Paragraph 4 – Description of East Africa’s culture 15 points
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Religion
Languages
Customs and beliefs
Economy
- How location has effected the culture of the region
Paragraph 5 – description of South and Central Africa’s culture 15 points
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Religion
Languages
Customs and beliefs
Economy
How location has effected the culture of the region
Paragraph 6 – Identify any similarities between the cultural regions (compare) 15 points
- What do they share in common
- Is there economy similar?
- Be sure to ID which region you are referring to
Paragraph 7 – identify any difference between the cultural regions (contrast) 15 points
- Be sure to ID which region you are referring to
You may use your textbook in order to find information about each region. However, any
information you use from your textbook MUST be paraphrased. Direct quotations may not be
used. Failure to paraphrase will result in a zero for your performance assessment.
This assignment is due by Friday, May 29th. Points will be deducted for each day your
assignment is late. Email submissions are not allowed unless you speak with me about any
computer/printer complications BEFORE the assignment is due. Attached is the writing rubric
which will be averaged into your grade.