World Geography - Unit 7 Test: Southwest Asia
HARD COPY DUE: MONDAY, APRIL 7th at the start of class
Introduction: Throughout this unit, we have discussed several issues of scarcity and conflict. Your task
is to select one of these issues of most interest to you and write a three paragraph proposal in which
you present a solution. In writing your proposal, you should take the perspective of being an expert on
the issue that has been asked by the United Nations to present a solution.
Paragraph Structure:
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First Paragraph: Summarize the issue
Second Paragraph: Propose a solution
Third Paragraph: Explain why you think your solution will work
Presentation: You are required to turn in a hard copy of your proposal on Monday, April 7th at the start
of class. On either Monday or Tuesday, you will present your proposal to class (order of presentations
will be determined in class on Friday). Since you will have already turned in a hard copy of your
proposal, make sure you have a second copy or note cards to assist you in your presentation.
Grading: The proposal is worth 75 points and the presentation is worth 15 points, for a total of 90
possible points.
Proposal Rubric:
Excellent (A)
Above Average (B)
Average (C)
Unacceptable (D)
Writing
Mechanics
Complete, varied,
interesting
sentences; errorfree spelling and
grammar
Complete
sentences; correct
grammar
Variety of
sentences; some
errors are evident;
careless grammar
Repetitious; fragments
and run-ons are
frequent; grammar
mistakes block meaning
Essay
Structure
Paragraphs
contribute to an
effective argument;
reinforce the
content
Paragraphs
demonstrate a
clear plan;
functional
Ineffective or
inconsistent
paragraphs
Random paragraphs
Content
Mastery
Thesis is clearly
focused; subject is
significant
Thesis is clear;
provides direction
for essay
Thesis is unclear;
formulaic; not
creative
Information is
incomplete, ineffective,
or missing
Clarity
Detailed; accurate;
insightful
Clear and
thoughtful
Uneven
Vague or inaccurate
Presentation Rubric:
Excellent (A)
Student presents
information in logical,
interesting sequence
Organization
which audience can
follow.
Student demonstrates
full knowledge (more
than required) by
Subject answering all class
Knowledge questions with
explanations and
elaboration.
Student maintains eye
contact with audience,
Eye Contact seldom returning to
notes.
Above Average (B)
Average (C)
Unacceptable (D)
Audience cannot
understand
presentation
because there is no
sequence of
information.
Student presents
information in
logical sequence
which audience can
follow.
Audience has
difficulty following
presentation
because student
jumps around.
Student is at ease
with expected
answers to all
questions, but fails
to elaborate.
Student is
uncomfortable with
information and is
able to answer only
rudimentary
questions.
Student maintains
eye contact most of
the time but
frequently returns
to notes.
Student occasionally
Student reads all of
uses eye contact,
report with no eye
but still reads most
contact.
of report.
Student's voice is
Student uses a clear
clear. Student
voice and correct,
pronounces most
precise pronunciation
Elocution
words correctly.
of terms so that all
Most audience
audience members can
members can hear
hear presentation.
presentation.
Student's voice is
low. Student
incorrectly
pronounces terms.
Audience members
have difficulty
hearing
presentation.
Student does not
have grasp of
information;
student cannot
answer questions
about subject.
Student mumbles,
incorrectly
pronounces terms,
and speaks too
quietly for students
in the back of class
to hear.