ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY / GR 10 / APRIL 2024

TYPE OF TASK: ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

TOPIC: WATER MANAGEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA

OUR PROBLEM IS NOT WATER SHORTAGE, BUT

DRAFT OF INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO EDUCATORS AND LEARNERS
1. WATER
This Assessment Task is set according WASTAGE!!
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. You must complete 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) SUBJECT : GEOGRAPHY
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.
CODE : GEOG
The research can be typed or handwritten but must be clear and legible.
9. Marking MUST be completed in RED pen.
10 First level Moderation (HOD/SeniorGRADE
Teacher) MUST: be completed
10 in BLACK pen.
11. Second level Moderation (Cluster/Circuit/District Teacher Moderator) MUST be completed in GREEN pen.
12. Subject Advisor Moderation (District) MUST be completed in ORANGE pen
TERM : TWO

DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION : APRIL 2024

CAPS WEIGHTING % : 20

TERM WEIGHTING % : 40

TOTAL : 100
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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 2019.

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

3. Your essay must be 2 typed pages long 0R 3-4 written pages (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 about WATER MANAGEMENT and the YOU TUBE LINKS on the
next page to better your understanding about the topic.

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

6. This essay must be completed on ……………………………………..

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CONDUCTING OF THE (ARGUMENTATIVE) ESSAY

Write an (argumentative essay) on WATER MANAGEMENT focusing on the following key

points:
• Why is water so important?
• Do we experience a water shortage in S.A? Yes / No
• What can be done to conserve water in South Africa?
• If we don’t tackle it, the consequences are grim (very serious).
• We can tackle it and we are.

Your essay should consist of:

➢ cover page
➢ mind map
➢ introduction
➢ body, conclusion
➢ page of references.

WATER MANAGEMENT IN S.A.

Seventy percent of the earth's surface is covered by water. Seventy-nine percent of all water on Earth is salt.
Less than three percent of all water is fresh water.
Of the 3% fresh water, only 0.3% is surface water that is easily accessible for us to drink or use in the production
of the food and commodities we need to live. The rest are:
69% - frozen
0.7% - in the atmosphere
30% - underground
Water is a finite source. The same amount of water that was on earth a million years ago is still here and will not
increase. What will need to change is how we utilize this valuable and life-giving resource so that we can
continue to live. We will have to learn not to waste. Of the fresh water we use, :
70% is used for agriculture
20% used for industrial purposes
10% used for domestic and human consumption.
In the production of food, it is essential that we innovate constantly so that new ways can be found to use less
water and to waste less water.
To produce one kilogram of beef, we need 15,000 liters, or 15 m ɜ of water.
To produce one kilogram of rice, we need 3,5000 liters, or 3.5 m ɜ of water.
We are fortunate that innovation in modern agriculture has ensured that we can efficiently monitor the water
content of the soil. This ensures that soil can be effectively irrigated by new systems that waste less water, such
as surface and underground drip irrigation. Yet more than 60% of irrigation water is still wasted due to
inefficiency. The efficient measurement of available water in the root zones of different crops can help curb this
wastage.

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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
3-4 1-2 0
COVER PAGE Neat with all relevant Neat, but some No cover page, Only
information, like name, information lacks. name.
topic, class group.
8-10 4-7 1-3 0
PLANNING Mind map clearly indicate Mind map clearly Mind map clearly No mind map
the point of discussion. indicate the point of indicate the point of
Three central ideas and discussion. Three discussion. Two
conclusion is indicated on central ideas without central ideas without
the mind map conclusion is indicated conclusion is indicated
on the mind map. on the mind map.
8-10 5-7 2-4 1
INTRODUCTION Well-developed Introductory paragraph Introduction states the Problem is vaguely or
introductory paragraph contains some topic but does not unclear
contains detailed background information adequately explain the Background detail are
background. and states the problem background of the seemingly random
A clear explanation of the but does not explain problem. collection of
problem and a topic using detail. The problem is stated information, unclear,
statement. States the topic of the but lacks detail. or not related to the
essay topic
16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5
MAIN POINTS ➢ Three main points are ➢ Three main points ➢ Three main points ➢ Three main points
BODY PARAGRAPHS well developed with are well developed are poorly is discussed, with
(3) supporting detail but supporting developed without no logical
➢ Paragraphs constantly detail lacks supporting detail organisation
acknowledge point of ➢ Paragraphs ➢ Paragraphs are ➢ Paragraphs poorly
view or central idea constantly very weak constructed and is
➢ Opposing viewpoints acknowledge point constructed and is haphazardly
are summarised of view or central haphazardly written
➢ Logical, compelling idea written ➢ Central Idea is not
progression of ideas in ➢ Some opposing ➢ Central Idea is not well discussed,
essay viewpoints are well discussed and with no research
➢ Clear structure summarised lacks proper ➢ No opposing
➢ Organisation flows ➢ The is some logical research viewpoints in
smoothly, the reader progression of ideas ➢ No opposing paragraphs
hardly thinks about it in essay viewpoints in ➢ No structure
➢ Research has been ➢ Clear structure paragraphs
done and well put in ➢ Organisation flows ➢ No structure
the paragraphs ➢ Research has been
done
8-10 5-7 2-4 1
CONCLUSION Summarizes the main Summarizes the main Conclusion No Conclusion.
ideas. ideas. summarizes main
Does not repeat previous Some suggestions for ideas but is repetitive.
sentences. change are evident No suggestions for
Writer’s opinion and change and/or
suggestions are logical opinions are included
and well thought out.
5-6 3-4 1-2 0
REFERENCES At least three references Two references One reference No references
acknowledged acknowledged 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

Teachers mark Moderator Mark

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