English 8: FINAL IQBAL PROJECT

Iqbal: Final Project

A Reporter’s Perspective

Your Task: Imagine you are a Canadian reporter visiting Pakistan. You have secretly been escorted into the inside of the carpet factory where Iqbal lives. You have taken detailed notes on the experiences of the children here and now is time to expose the truth.  Try to recall the documentary we watched with about the use of child labour in the chocolate trade.  As well, use the prompts below to complete your report:

·      Explain your position on child labour.

·      How would you let people in Canada know about the conditions of bonded child slaves in Pakistan? 

·      What do you think can be done to address this issue?

·      How would you let people know how they can become involved?

You may choose the following media to present your report:

1.You can film a documentary.

2.You can create a brochure in electronic or print format.

3.You can create a Powerpoint Presentation.

You will have four classes to design your report, with presentations in front of the class occurring on the fifth class.  You may work in small groups unless you prove incapable of doing so, in which case, I will insist that you create a brochure on your own.

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

FINAL IQBAL PROJECT MARKING RUBRIC

	Beginning	Developing	Accomplished	Exemplary
Concepts	Work does not convey an understanding of child labour conditions or solutions to child labour issues.	Work conveys a minimal understanding of child labour conditons & solutions to child labour issues	Works conveys some  understanding of Child labour conditions & is able to identify some thoughtful & realistic solutions to child labour issues	Work conveys a deep understanding of child labour conditions & is able to identify many thoughtful and realistic solutions to child labour issues
Communication	Cannot apply concepts learned	Presented content which failed to maintain a consistent focus, showed minimal organization & effort, & lacked an adequate amount of supporting evidence	Presented most of the content with a logical progression of ideas & supporting evidence	Presented content clearly with a logical progression of ideas & effective supporting evidence
Critical Thought	Is unable to independently make connections & draw conclusions	Some evidence of ability to identify one’s own position on the issue, drawing support from experience and information from a variety of sources.	Evidence of ability to identify one’s own position on the issue, drawing support from experience and information from a variety of sources.	Clearly identifies one’s own position on the issue, drawing support from experience and information from a variety of sources.
Quality of Product	The writing/script presents loosely connected ideas & is often difficult to follow, with serious errors in conventions. May need help to complete task.	The writing/script completes most basic requirements; may be vague & unfocused in places, or omit key information. Some errors.	The writing/script is easy to follow & includes enough accurate, relevant information & detail to accomplish the basic task. Few errors.	The writing/script is clear & concise; provides well-chosen, specific information & details to effectively accomplish the task.

Please use the following link to access more information on Iqbal:

http://desk2.sd8.bc.ca/web1/Elementary/Iqbal/links.htm