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The Human Body is
very complex. The Human Body, as a multicellular organism, is
composed of several levels of organization that include cells,
tissues,
organs and organ systems. Each smaller level combines
together to make the next level. Cells are the building blocks of
all living things. A tissue is a group of similar cells that
perform the same function. Organs are groups of different tissues
with a specific function. Finally, organ systems are groups of
organs that work together to perform a specific job. The Human Body is
made up of many systems that work together to perform complex tasks on a daily
basis.
You have been a long time employee of the Human Body Corporation. You feel that your job is very important to the Human Body. As an organ within the Human Body, you have been carrying out a specific task day in and day out in order to keep the Human Body functioning. Due to recent budget cuts, the Human Body Corporation is considering having to fire workers. You hope your job is not in jeopardy! You recieved the following letter yesterday:
Ima Cell
Chief Executive
Officer
Human Body
Corporation
22 Artery Way
Lake Neuron, NS
Wednesday, January
11th, 2012
Dear Faithful
Employee of the Human Body Corporation:
It is with sincere
regret that I must inform you that your employment as an organ of the Human Body
Corporation is on the verge of termination.
Due to recent cost increases, the corporation’s financial manager is
considering firing of one of the human body organ systems.
In order to decide
which body organ system will be eliminated, the Executive Board of the Human
Body Corporation will allow the employees and managers to research the organ
system and present the results as a poster to the CEO and convince her of
his/her importance to the body in keeping the Human Body Corporation running
smoothly.
Good luck – the
company’s future “health” depends on you!
Sincerely,
Ima Cell
You need to
research your organ in order to prove its importance within the Human Body.
Then you will write a persuasive letter to the Human Body Corporation to
convince them not to fire you.
A. Collecting Data
Use the Resource Section of this webquest to research your organ. Click on the links to help you answer the following questions on your own paper. Your teacher has these questions typed for you on a worksheet.
1. What is the name of your organ? Where is it located?
2. What system/systems does your organ work with?
3. List other organs that you work with.
4. List the functions of your organ.
5. Describe how you carry out these functions on a daily basis.
6. How would the Human Body be
different if you were not there to carry out your functions? Cite evidence
to support your answer.
Click on the following links to gather data about your organ. Be sure to hit the back arrow to come back to this webquest.
Gross and Cool Body (change the system using the drop down menu)
B. Organizing your information.
Take jot notes and
gather information on your organ. Be sure not to lose the question sheet that
you received. It will help you get important information.
Write a PERSUASIVE letter to the Human Body Corporation to convince them
not to fire your organ. Your letter should be typed and in
Business format. Use your Writer's In Action handbook for help! |
C. Writing your letter.
You will have to type your letter in
a wordprocessing program. Be sure to
follow the writing process: you need to do your draft,
revise it with a partner, edit it with a peer editor, and then
publish your letter. Your teacher will provide
you with a rubric so you are aware of how you will marked.
Your assignment will be grade using the following rubric:
Persuasive
Writing Rubric
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4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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SCO 8.2
Note Making Strategies |
Student has used (and shows evidence when handing in final draft) of appropriate note making strategies. |
Student has used
(and shows evidence when handing in final
draft) of appropriate note making strategies |
Student has used
(and shown some evidence when handing in
final draft) of appropriate note making
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Student has not used
(and shows no evidence when handing in
final draft) of appropriate note making
strategies |
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SCO 8.3
Language Choice |
Student has used language appropriate to the purpose of this writing (ie: sentence starters, variety of sentence lengths, etc.) to enhance meaning and achieve interesting effects. Student has given at least three detailed arguments both for the topic, and addressed possible arguements. |
Student has used language appropriate to the
purpose of this writing to enhance meaning and
achieve interesting effects. Student has given
at three arguments both for and against the
topic and has included some details. |
Student has used
simplistic language
for this purpose of writing to enhance
meaning, and has
not achieved interesting effects. Student
has given at three arguments both for and
against the topic, but they are lacking details. |
Student has used language that is inappropriate
to the purpose of this writing , so
meaning
is compromised. Student has given
arguments
both for and against the topic, but they
are inappropriate or lacking details |
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SCO10.1/10.5
Research and Writing Process |
Student has used a wide range of prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading strategies which are clearly handed in with final draft. Student has selected, organized, and combined relevant information from three or more sources to construct and communicate meaning. |
Student has used prewriting, drafting, revising,
editing, and proofreading strategies which are
handed in with final draft. |
Student has used some prewriting, drafting,
revising, editing, or proofreading strategies
which are clearly handed in with final draft. |
Student has used a wide few of the prewriting,
drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading
strategies and they are not handed in with final
draft. |
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SCO10.2
Conventions |
There
are few or no
errors in mechanics,
usage, grammar, or
spelling. |
There
are some errors
in
mechanics, usage,
grammar, or spelling. |
There
are serious errors
in
mechanics, usage,
grammar, or spelling. |
Serious errors in mechanics,
usage, grammar,
or
spelling make
the
writing difficult
to
understand. |
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SCIENCE- (204-1, 301-8) (302-4) |
Student has thoroughly described how the chosen organ works, what system it is a part of and what other organs it interacts with, what it's function is, and why it is essential to the Human Body. |
Student has
described
most
of the following: how the chosen organ works, what system it is a part of and what other organs it interacts with, what it's function is, and why it is essential to the Human Body. |
Student has
described
some of the
following: how the chosen organ works, what system it is a part of and what other organs it interacts with, what it's function is, and why it is essential to the Human Body. |
Student has
made an attempt at describing a few
of the following: how the chosen organ works, what system it is a part of and what other organs it interacts with, what it's function is, and why it is essential to the Human Body. |
After you have completed
this lesson you should understand the importance of your organ’s job at the
Human Body Corporation. For more information, ask your teacher for more
resources.