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Natural Disaster Essay and Multimedia Project

Background:
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This trimester we have read about a variety of natural disasters. For your final, you will decide which natural disaster is the most destructive. Also, you will use the resources in your RBook to explain in detail what makes this natural disaster most destructive. Then, you will research an actual example of this natural disaster and explain where it happened, when it happened, and include a detailed description of the damage it caused both on humans and on the environment it hit. ! ! The Writing Prompt: ! In a multi-paragraph response, your task is to explain which natural disaster is the most destructive. In order to do this, make sure to show details about what causes this natural disaster, what experiencing this disaster is like, and a complete description of the devastation it cases. Also, make sure to include a paragraph that fully describes a specific example of this type of natural disaster.

Part 1:

The Essay

Essay Checklist and Overview


I. Introduction:
a. Interesting Opener b. Background Information i. Define your natural disaster ii. Define what a natural disaster is c. Controlling Idea i. Make sure you include everything you are supposed to talk about based on the writing prompt

II. Body:
a. Paragraph #1 (General Information): i. Topic sentence ii. What causes this natural disaster iii. What is it like to experience this natural disaster iv. What is the destruction this natural disaster causes b. Paragraph #2 (The Specific Disaster): i. Topic Sentence ii. When did this natural disaster occur iii. Where did this natural disaster occur iv. What devastation happened as a result of this natural disaster v. What have people done since to recover from this disaster

III. Conclusion:
a. Restate your controlling idea in new words b. Summarize your main details c. Leave your reader with a thoughtful idea about this type of natural disaster

Part 2:

The Multimedia Project

Your Assignment: Your job is to choose the multimedia medium that will best present all the information from your essay. You can choose from: I. II. III. IV. V. PowerPoint Prezi YouTube Video Google Website Any other idea you have that you think would be best

Your presentation will be graded on:


1. Presenting the most important information in an abbreviated way a. no more than 6 bullet points per slide/ page b. no more than 6 words per bullet point 2. Visual reinforcements a. You need at least 8 pictures b. You need at least 1 video 3. Sound a. You will get extra credit if you are able to include appropriate music into your presentation 4. Organization a. Your presentation needs to be organized in a way that is similar to the organization of the essay 5. Presentation: a. You must present in a confident, easy to hear, public voice b. You must make eye contact with the audience c. Your pacing should be consistent and appropriate for the information you are presenting

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