Criteria Knowledge and Understanding Understanding the process for proposing a change in the law. Thinking Use of inquiry skills (interpreting. evaluating information: drawing conclusions} Application Making logical conclusions about the process of changing the law. Communication The degree to which the writer's response: Demonstrates an awareness of audience and task Communication of information and ideas The degree to which the writer's response exhibits correct usage. structure, and grammar Level 4 10 points demonstrates thorough understanding of the process for changing the law. applies all or most ofthe skills involved in an inquiry process always or almost always makes logical conclusions about the process for changing the law demonstrates a thorough understanding of audience andtask demonstrates a high degree of clarity of ideas and information demonstrates thoroughly correct usage, structure an d gram m ar Level 3 7 points demonstrates considerable understanding of the process for changing the law applies most of the skills involved in an inquiry process - lJSlJElll}r ITIEKBS logical conclusions about the process for changing the law demonstrales a clear understanding of audience andtask demonstrates considerable clarity of ideas and information demonstrates co neiderably correct usage. structure: and grammar Level 2 6 points - demonstrates some understanding of the process for changing the law. - applies some ofthe skills involved in an inquiry DIDDEES - sometimes makes logical conclusions about the process for changing the law - demonstrates some awareness of audience and task - demonstrates some clarity of ideas and information - demonstrates moderately correct usage, structure and grammar Level 1 5 points - demonstrates limited understanding of the process for changing the law. - applies few of the skills involved in an inquiry DFDC BBS - infrequently makes logical conclusions aboutthe process for changing the law -demonstrates a limited awareness of audience and task - demonstrates limited clarity of information and ideas - demonstrates limited correct usage. structure: and grammar Criterion Score 2'10 #10 2'10 #10 The Elements of a Paragp Eyery paragraph is unique. There are many ways to organize a paragraph. depending on your purpose and your topic or main idea. But eyery paragraph you write should haye the following three elements: 1. The Topic Sentence clearly identifies the main idea in a paragraph. It tells the reader what the paragraph is about. Atopic sentence frequently appears nearthe beginning ofa paragraph. although it need not be the first sentence. Sometimes the main idea of the paragraph is implied ratherthan stated outright in the topic sentence. Elut unless you are writing a story. it is a good idea to include a topic sentence in every paragraph you write. 2. Supporting Sentences. sometimes called the body. giye more details about the main idea of the paragraph. The details should be presented in an order that is easy to follow. The details may be facts. examples. reasons. or added description. 3. The Closing Sentence makes it clear that the paragraph is finished. A closing sentence sometimes restates the main idea ofthe paragraph. A closing sentence may also challenge the reader with a question. deliyer a strong final detail or example. or proyide a linlt to the main idea of the next paragraph. Changing Law Assignment Hide Assignment Information Instructions 1. Choose a law that needs to be changed or a societal situation that demands legal attention. Using the resources listed below you will propose a new law or identify a law that needs to be changed. Remember to keep in mind the need for, and the purpose of, your law. 2. You want to make your proposed law into a Canadian statute. Decide whether your law will be federal or provincial responsibility. In a well-structured paragraph introduce your proposed law to the House of Commons. Remember, your law represents the needs and values of society. Your duty is to convince the House of Commons to accept and pass your law, therefore,_provide supportive examples for proposing such a law. Useful Resources: 1. Criminal Code of Canada 2. Coalition for Gun Control 3. Prostitution Law Reform 4. Structure of the Government