GE 2 - PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

1st Exam Mechanics & Guidelines

1st Exam Guide

Understanding Similarities and Differences of Cultures:

A Mini-portfolio Inspiring Cultural Appreciation

INTRODUCTION
Paragraph Form

I. PROVIDE a brief 150-word BACKGROUND of the two countries assigned to you.

(Insert the following details: location, terrain, climate, language/s spoken, religion,
government type and other relevant information)
Below the 150-word paragraph:
II. MAKE a GRAPHIC ORGANIZER which reflects the important details in the
introduction.
(Paste images or give details that correspond to the descriptions)

*Example Only
Comparison and Contrast Matrix
(You may refer to Google or other search engines for your graphic organizer)
USA*
Description UK*

Flag

Population

Language/s

Location
 Terrain

Climate

Religion

Government

CONTENT
Paragraph Form

III. DISCUSS, in at least 200 words, the SIMILARITIES and DIFFERENCES of the
two countries in terms of:
 Childbirth Practices
 Parenting Styles
 Wedding Rites
 Dining Etiquette
 Work Ethics
 Family Orientation
 Burial Customs

Below the paragraph:

IV. SHOW these similarities and differences in PICTOGRAPH or ANY graphic
illustration.
(You may refer to Google and other search engines for the pictograph or graphic
organizers)

CONCLUSION
*Paragraph Form

V. DEVELOP a paragraph incorporating the RELEVANCE of CULTURAL

APPRECIATION
to you, to the society, and the world.

Note: Please be guided by the Rubric found on the next page.

 Criteria for Grading
First Examination

Criteria Description Points

The paper is inviting, states the goal or thesis,

and also provides an overview of the topic. All
pieces of information are presented in a logical
Organization 10
order and maintains the interest of the audience.
The conclusion strongly states a personal
opinion.

Three or more excellent reasons are stated with

Reasons and
good support. It must be evident that a lot of 10
support
thought and research was put into this paper.

Depth of The paper is well-researched and (up-to-date)

10
research citations were made.

Argument demonstrates a clear understanding

Attention to
of the potential audience and anticipates 10
audience
counterarguments.

Word choice is creative and enhances the

Word choice 5
argument.

Mechanics
(spelling,
There are no errors in grammar, mechanics,
capitalization 5
and/or spelling.
, punctuation
marks, etc.)

Total Points 50

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