PROJECT #2 – LEVEL 5 (15%)

Write a four-paragraph text describing cause and effect

WRITING SLO 3.
relationships

REFLECTION ON VOLUNTEER WORK

INSTRUCTIONS:

You will work individually to write a four-

paragraph text reflecting on your experience
volunteering in your community.

You need to describe the volunteer project

that you and your group chose to help with, how the surrounding
community was affected, and a reflection on how the community can
continue to improve.

The text must include the following parts:

STRUCTURE OF THE TEXT TIME FRAME

PARAGRAPH 1 - Introduction:
Describe the social problem that you and your group members chose to
complete your volunteer project. Who was the target community and what
are the reasons for why you chose this place or this topic? (80-100words) WEEK 12

(Apr 25-29)
*Use mixed tenses for this description
SECOND PARAGRAPH- BODY PART 1: Describe the actions that you and your
group members took to help this community. What activities did you do?
WEEK 13
*Use the passive voice and past simple. The passive voice should be used at
(May 02-06)
least four times. (100-120words)

THIRD PARAGRAPH – BODY PART 2: Describe the causes of the problem and
the positive effects of the volunteer work that you and your group members
did. How did this volunteer work make a positive impact in the surrounding
community? (100 -120 words).*Use minimum 2 cause and effect conjunctions WEEK 13
to describe the cause and effect relationship between the problem and the
 positive effects of helping this community. (May 02-06)

CONCLUSION: A final reflection of how the community can continue to

improve. How can people volunteer to help solve this social problem? (80 -100
words).
WEEK 14
*Use auxiliary verbs (would, should, could) correctly to express suggestions on
what people should do to continue to improve the community or combat the (May 09-13)
social issue.

Deadline:

Project 2 Rubric:
5 4 3 2 1

CONTENT The text provides a The text provides a The text provides The text provides an The text does not
very clear and clear and detailed description of the unclear description of provide a
detailed description description of the problem, the the problem, the description of the
of the problem, the problem, the community that’s community that is problem, the
community that is community that’s affected, the affected, the project and community that is
affected, the project affected, the project project and its its impact where most affected, the
and its impact. and its impact impact where key aspects are missing project and its
community some key aspects impact where all
are missing key aspects are
missing

STRUCTURE The text contains 4 The text contains 4 The cohesion in The cohesion in the text The text has only 1
cohesive paragraphs: paragraphs: an the text is weak. It is very weak. The text or 2 paragraphs.
an introduction, 2 introduction, 2 body has 4 paragraphs, has only 3 paragraphs The text does not
body paragraphs, paragraphs, and a but they don’t and they do not comply follow the
and a conclusion. conclusion with a have a clear topic with the instructed suggested
The four paragraphs topic sentence, sentence, structure. Two or more structure.
have a clear topic supporting supporting details paragraphs don’t have a
sentence, supporting sentences and a or closing topic sentence,
sentences and a closing sentence. sentence. The supporting details or a
closing sentence. It There is some thesis is not clear closing sentence.
follows the cohesion among the or it is weak. The
suggested structure. paragraphs. The text text partially
follows the follows the
suggested structure. suggested
structure.

GRAMMAR Very few grammar Few grammar Some grammar Many grammar mistakes Too many grammar
mistakes that do not mistakes that do not mistakes that that affect mistakes that
 affect affect slightly affect comprehension. The text significantly affect
comprehension. The comprehension. The comprehension. has a lot of grammar comprehension.
text has correct text has correct The text has some mistakes in terms of the The use mixed
grammar in terms of grammar in terms of grammar mistakes use mixed tenses, tenses, passive
the use of mixed the use of mixed in terms of the use passive voice, and cause voice, and cause
tenses, passive tenses, passive mixed tenses, and effect words and effect words is
voice, and cause and voice, and cause and passive voice, and not level-
effect words in most effect words in most cause and effect appropriate
of the cases. of the cases. words

VOCABULARY Excellent vocabulary Good vocabulary for Adequate Weak vocabulary for the Vocabulary is not
for the level clearly the level, clearly vocabulary for the level, evidenced in all level appropriate.
evidenced in all evidenced in all level. evidenced in paragraphs and used
paragraphs and paragraphs and all paragraphs and inaccurately in most of
mostly accurate. mostly accurate. used accurately in them
some of them.

Proof of Photos, certificates, or signed statements, etc. demonstrating that the volunteer project was carried out. (5 pts)
Volunteer
Work

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An example from a student:

 Puerto Colombia
PARAGRAPH #1:
Over the years, there have been many changes and improvements to the beaches of
Puerto Colombia. However, there is still a huge problem of pollution. The Villa
Campestre neighborhood had a problem that lasted for many years, unfortunately
there was no adequate place to play sports and where children could play safely,
additionally the streets of this area were not lighted. Due to this problem, those who
lived in this sector were affected. People who wanted to go running in the
neighborhood early in the day and also late at night did not have the appropriate
place or security since the area was isolated and dark.
PARAGRAPH #2:
Parque de Villa Campestre has changed exceptionally, before being remodeled, in
this area there was only a roundabout and a few lights. In 2018 the project began to
be executed, they installed several light poles, leaving a very illuminated area at night.
Near the roundabout, they built two small parks and a mini-soccer field, and a route
around it so that people were able to run. Since that time this park has been used by
people who live in the neighborhood for recreation for their children, to exercise and
share with the family. It has been a great positive change.
PARAGRAPH #3:
The problem that existed in this place due to the poor lighting and poor security since
it was a very isolated area, caused many robberies to the habitants of the
neighborhood. People couldn't work out too early or too late because they were
exposed to danger, and the children didn't have a nearby park where they could play.
The construction of the park and the installation of light poles was the solution to all of
the problems. Since the streets are more illuminated, which makes it safer, now
children can play and adults can walk more calmly in the sector because they feel
safer.
PARAGRAPH #4:
In this area we could exercise, such as doing Rumba therapy, cycling, basketball and
mini soccer games. All ages could participate- both children and adults. What it would
do is encourage people to participate in sports activities to maintain a healthy lifestyle,
in addition, they could also have fun and share as a family. We can conclude that in
areas where there are these types of problems, as the ones that existed in the Villa
Campestre neighborhood, the government should keep an eye on these cases in order
to improve the situation. Since these problems affect many people, solving them
would help the people who live in the neighborhood to be calmer, happier, and
without worries.