Geography of the GCC Countries in CNN 5

Geography of the GCC countries in CNN 5

Extending our Understanding

We have been learning quite a lot about the geography of the Arabian Peninsula generally, and Kuwait specifically. To extend our understanding, we will be investigating social issues relevant to Kuwait (which helps us better understand how the 5 themes of geography affect the region). This assignment will act as a test grade for this chapter. So please take it seriously. The details of the assignment are below.

Task:

You are required to produce a news video similar to CNN 10 for a social issue that is taking place in Kuwait. You will need to show a minimum of 4 scenes: a) the news anchor explaining the problem affecting Kuwait, (b) footage showing the problem in Kuwait, (c) news anchor talking about some solutions to the problem that was shown previously, and (d) footage showing someone/group working towards the solution. You have the option of either working by yourself, with a partner, or in a group of 3 to complete this assignment. The video must be a minimum of:

• 2 minutes 30 seconds (if you are working by yourself)
• 3:30 (if you are working with a partner)
• 5:00 (if you are working in a group of 3)

Please note that the above time is for the news segment itself, and does not include introduction, bloopers, side issues, etc.

CHECKLIST:

Please check off the points below to make sure you have completed everything.

I/we have chosen a social issue that is relevant to Kuwait. ______

I/we have thought of solutions to solving the above problem. ______

I/we have used our class time productively to research, discuss, and write our news script. ______

My/our script meets the minimum time.______

I/we have included at least 4 scenes in my/our news program that explain the social issue in detail, show an example of the issue, explain ways to solve the issue in detail, and show an example of the solution. ______

I/we have thought of how we are going to create my/our news program.______

I/we have thought about what props I/we will use, how the news program will be creative, and how to get the audience (the class) to enjoy it. ______

MARKING RUBRIC

Total Marks: 100 marks

DO NOT FILL THIS IN OR LOSE THIS PAPER. I WILL BE MARKING THIS IN.

1. Students used class time productively to research, discuss, and/or write their script (20 marks) ______

1. Student(s) has/have written the script (10 marks)______

1. Video is like a news briefing (similar to CNN 10) (5 marks)______

1. Meets minimum time (5 marks)______

1. Contains at least 4 scenes (5 marks)______

1. Discusses a social issue relevant to Kuwait in detail (10 marks)______

1. Shows footage (acting out) of the social issue affecting Kuwait (10 marks)______

1. Discusses a solution to the social issue affecting Kuwait (10 marks) ______

1. Shows footage (acting out) of the social issue affecting Kuwait (10 marks)______

1. Shows evidence of creativity (10 marks) ______

1. Students are appropriately dressed and props are used well (5 marks)______

BONUS (10 extra marks)______

You can get bonus marks for including other things that appear on CNN 10, such as the 10 out of 10, or jokes that usually end the program. This has to be done creatively in order to receive bonus marks though.

TOTAL (out of 100): ______