Assignment:
Directions:
Write an essay exploring how the COVID-19, Global Pandemic has impacted the world and history with a more specific FOCUS on its PERSONAL IMPACT to your life. Include the causes, effects, and changes that have occurred because of the worldwide health crisis.
Essay Structure
Introduction: COVID-19 and Global Pandemic
You must: (use resources from Lesson One to cite your sources and information)
• Define
• Give Statistics
• Cite Sources: CDC, WHO, John Hopkins...etc.
Topic Sentence/Thesis Statement: (SAMPLE)-
COVID 19 has impacted many people Worldwide during the 2020 year. The global pandemic has caused:_______(add to this statement how YOU plan on discussing its PERSONAL impact)
Body Paragraph 1: 3 Causes
POSSIBLE SAMPLE CAUSES:
• National and local Lockdowns
• Shortage of supplies
• Cancellation of Events (Personal, Private and/or Public)
• Many sick people
• Vulnerable Population/Family Members
• Healthcare workers
• Mental Health
• Overcrowded hospitals
• Homeschooling
• Remote work/Remote Learning
Body Paragraph 2: 3 Effects (Personal Impact)
POSSIBLE SAMPLE NEGATIVE EFFECTS:
• Unable to attend parties/concerts/gym/beach/date
• Not enough Toilet Paper/Food/Cleaning Supplies
• Prom/Graduation/Senior Activities Cancelled
• Many sick people
• Protecting elderly/sick parents/grandparents
• Family in healthcare
• Depression/isolation/anxiety/loneliness
• Working/Learning from home
Body Paragraph 3: 3 Changes/Perspectives/
Positive Outlooks (Based on Rewriting 2020 Presentation)
Discuss 3 changes/solutions/perspectives/positive outlook/lessons learned from this global pandemic. How are YOU rewriting 2020?
Conclusion: (These are sample sentences)
Although 2020 has brought many challenges that had negatively impacted my life I am rewriting 2020 by focusing on______.
or
Although 2020 has brought many challenges that had negatively impacted my life I have found my inner voice by.