TYPE OF TASK: ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

TOPIC: GLOBAL WARMING

DRAFT OF INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO EDUCATORS AND LEARNERS
1. This Assessment Task is set according to guidelines and assessment options as presented in the
Geography CAPS document and the GDE SBA Guideline.
2. This Assessment Task consists of TEN sections/steps.
SUBJECT You must complete
: GEOGRAPHY all steps.
4. The task may/must be completed in TEN phases.
5. The total time allocated to this task is from Term 1 (Phase 1) to Consolidation
and Completion in Term 2 (Phase 2) CODE : GEOG
5. The completion of all ten steps of this task should not go beyond the second term.
7. All information is included in this Research Guideline document.
8. GRADE but :must10
The research can be typed or handwritten be clear and legible.
9. Marking MUST be completed in RED pen.
10 First level Moderation (HOD/Senior Teacher) MUST be completed in BLACK pen.
11. TERM : Teacher
Second level Moderation (Cluster/Circuit/District TWO Moderator) MUST be completed in GREEN
pen.
12. Subject Advisor Moderation (District) MUST be completed in ORANGE pen
DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION : MAY 2023

TERM WEIGHTING % : 25

TOTAL : 100

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO EDUCATORS

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1. This Assessment Task is set according to guidelines and assessment options as

presented in the FET Geography CAPS - Implementation of the Abridged Section 4
Amendments 2021.

2. Learners can bring their resources to the class.

3. Educators must use the rubric attached to mark the essay.

4. The rubric must be handed out to the learners before completion of the task

5. Educators must mediate the task with the learners. Don’t only hand it out.

6. Date for completion: Friday 19 May 2023

7. Prepare yourself as educator before you facilitate the essay to the learners.

GUIDELINE FOR THE EDUCATOR TO FACILITATE THE WRITING OF AN ESSAY:

THE ATMOSPHERE
Give learners the extract and QR code on page 2 based on global warming and climate
change.
Facilitate learners on Writing an (argumentative essay) on global warming focusing on the
following key points:

 Global warming is the biggest threat we are facing.

 If we do not deal with it the consequences are grim (very serious)
 We can deal with it and are already busy.

Discuss different points regarding Global Warming, by means of supplying case studies, to
make learners aware of the topic.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO LEARNERS

1. This Assessment Task is set according to guidelines and assessment options as
presented in the FET Geography CAPS - Implementation of the Abridged Section 4
Amendments 2021.

2. You can gather resources for the essay to assist you in planning and writing of the
essay.

3. Your essay must be 1 ½ or 2 typed pages long (introduction, body and conclusion)
excluding cover page, mind map and page of references.

 Font size : 12
 Theme font : Arial
 Font color : Black
 Line spacing : 1.5

4. Use the extract and QR code on the next page to increase your awareness and
understanding about the topic.

5. Use the rubric attached to guide you in the writing of the essay.

6. This essay must be completed by the 19th of May 2023.

CONDUCTING THE ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

 Your essay must be argumentative and relevant to the group of articles that you have
sourced.

 Definition of an Argumentative Essay

An argumentative essay is a type of essay that presents arguments about both sides of an
issue. It could be that both sides are presented equally balanced, or it could be that one side
is presented more forcefully than the other. It all depends on the writer, and what side he
supports the most. The general structure of an argumentative essay follows this format:

o Introduction: Attention Grabber, Background, Information, Statement.

o Body: Body paragraphs (Each paragraph should present a major argument that
you want to convey to the reader).
o Counterargument: An argument to refute earlier arguments and give weight to
the actual position.
o Conclusion: Rephrasing the statement, major points, call to attention,
or concluding remarks.

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 Function of an Argumentative Essay

o An argumentative essay presents both sides of an issue. However, it presents one

side more positively or meticulously than the other one, so that readers could be
swayed to the one the author intends. The major function of this type of essay is
to present a case before the readers in a convincing manner, showing them the
complete picture.

 Examples:

o Importance of the atmosphere.

o Causes and effects of ozone depletion.
o Reducing ozone depletion.
o Greenhouse Effect.
o Global warming: evidence, causes, and consequences, with reference to Africa.
o Impact of climate and climate change on Africa’s environment and people.
o U.S. President, Donald Trump’s view on climate change and global warming being
a “hoax”
As opposed to;
Teenage climate change activist, Greta Thunberg’s view of climate change being;
an existential (relating to the existence of) crisis that humanity is currently faced
with.
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CONDUCTING OF THE (ARGUMENTATIVE) ESSAY

Write an (argumentative essay) on global warming focusing on the following key points:

 Global warming is the biggest threat we are facing.

 If we don’t deal with it the consequences are grim (very serious)
 We can deal with it and are already busy

Your essay should consist of cover page, mind map, introduction, body, conclusion and page
of references.

CURRICULUM CONTENT: GLOBAL WARMING

Global warming is burning the Earth.

Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency Royal Society
24 September 2018

Greta Thumberg’s UN speech:

.. “Change is coming whether you like it or not”

Global warming is one of the problems which the whole world is aware of. It can be said that it
is the product of society’s development without giving much concern to nature. Countries are
addressing this problem to try and find a solution to this problem.

The recent studies in this sphere have proved beyond a shadow of doubt that the temperature
of the atmosphere is increasing each year. The increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere is considered as the contributing reason for this global phenomenon. This has
caused an increase of the temperature by about 1 degree Fahrenheit per year.

It is not just the responsibility of the various governments to take steps for preventing this. It is
high time to make strong decisions and unite to protect our land and the planet from dilapidation.
Each one of us has a duty to do what we can, to prevent this imminent disaster. Some simple
steps are enough in order to prevent this big problem.
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Bill Gates says ending COVID-19 pandemic 'easier'

than solving climate change.
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions takes the collective effort of governments
around the world, Gates said.

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire climate activist Bill Gates on Sunday claimed that
eradicating climate change would be harder than ending the coronavirus pandemic.
Gates, who has funnelled millions into coronavirus relief efforts over the past year, told
the BBC that ending the pandemic is "very, very easy" in comparison to the climate crisis,
which will get worse unless governments worldwide aid in this effort.
In fact, Gates said that funding a solution to climate change would "the most amazing thing
humanity has ever done."
Currently, the world emits about 50 billion tonnes of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere
each year. The goal is to lower emissions net zero, which means attaining an equal
balance between the greenhouse gases that are put into the atmosphere and the greenhouse
gases that are taken out.
Cutting these emissions takes the collective effort of governments around the world, he
argued.
"We need to have price signals to tell the private sector that we want green products," Gates
said.
Governments will not only have to heavily invest in the research and development of new green
products, but they will also have to allow for these products and technologies to grow in the
market, the outlet reported.
Although this effort takes more than just one person, Gates said during an interview on CBS'
"60 minutes" that he is paying $7 million a year to offset his own carbon footprint.
Aside from his own efforts, Gates is encouraging others -- if they can afford to do so -- to
buy carbon offsets and green products which may get move the world closer to net-zero
emissions. His hope is that in doing so, the production cost for reducing carbon emissions will
decline while the quality of products will increase.
Although it will be hard, Gates said it is not impossible.
"There are days when it looks very hard," he said. "If people think it is easy, they're wrong. If
people think it is impossible, they're wrong."
[Source: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/bill-gates-60-minutes-climate-change]
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Types of questions

1 Statement: Agree or disagree. Motivate your

point of view.

2 Critically discuss …

3 To what extent …
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RUBRIC/MARK STRUCTURE

0 1-2 3-4
COVER PAGE No cover page, Only Neat, but some Neat with all relevant
name. information lacks. information, like name,
topic, class group.
0 1-3 4-7 8-10
PLANNING No mind map. Mind map clearly Mind map clearly Mind map clearly
indicate the point of indicate the point of indicate the point of
discussion. Two central discussion. Three discussion. Three
ideas without central ideas without central ideas and
conclusion is indicated conclusion is indicated conclusion is indicated
on the mind map. on the mind map on the mind map

1 2-4 5-7 8-10

INTRODUCTION Problem is vaguely or Introduction states the Introductory paragraph Well-developed
unclear. topic but does not contains some introductory paragraph
Background detail are adequately explain the background information contains detailed
seemingly random background of the and states the problem background.
collection of problem. but does not explain A clear explanation of
information, unclear, or The problem is stated using detail. the problem and a topic
not related to the topic but lacks detail. States the topic of the statement.
essay
1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20
MAIN POINTS  Three main points is  Three main points  Three main points  Three main points
BODY PARAGRAPHS discussed, with no are poorly are well developed are well developed
logical organisation developed without but supporting detail with supporting
 Paragraphs poorly supporting detail lacks detail
constructed and is  Paragraphs are very  Paragraphs  Paragraphs
haphazardly written weak constructed constantly constantly
 Central Idea is not and is haphazardly acknowledge point acknowledge point
well discussed, with written of view or central of view or central
no research  Central Idea is not idea idea
 No opposing well discussed and  Some opposing  Opposing
viewpoints in lacks proper viewpoints are viewpoints are
paragraphs research summarised summarised
 No structure  No opposing  The is some logical  Logical, compelling
viewpoints in progression of ideas progression of ideas
paragraphs in essay in essay
 No structure  Clear structure  Clear structure
 Organisation flows  Organisation flows
 Research has been smoothly, the
done reader hardly thinks
about it
 Research has been
done and well put in
the paragraphs

0 1-3 4-7 8-10

CONCLUSION No Conclusion. Conclusion Summarizes the main Summarizes the main
summarizes main ideas ideas. ideas.
but is repetitive. Some suggestions for Does not repeat
No suggestions for change are evident. previous sentences.
change and/or opinions Writer’s opinion and
are included. suggestions are logical
and well thought out
5-6 3-4 1-2 0
REFERENCES No references One reference Two references At least three
acknowledged acknowledged references
acknowledged
MARK ALLOCATION Total
Max Achieved Max Achieved
Cover Page 4 Paragraph 1 20
Planning 10 Paragraph 2 20
Introduction 10 Paragraph 3 20 100
Conclusion 10 References 6