Writing About North Korea
Background and Directions: This essay will make you an agent for the National Security Agency, the principal information-gathering organization responsible for the monitoring threats to our country. Your job is to write a security briefing—or paper—that will be read by the President about the dangers of North Korea and what his best options are for dealing with this conflict. Your work should contain the following:
Introduction:
-Introduce yourself to the President, explaining that you are an expert on North Korea.
-Mention that the purpose of this briefing is to provide him advice on the current situation.
2nd Paragraph:
-Describe the threat that North Korea presents to the world, discussing:
3rd Paragraph:
-Explain and discuss what life is like in North Korea and how life is different in South Korea, discussing:
4th Paragraph:
-Discuss what you think is the best course of action that the President should take, discussing
Conclusion:
-What might be some potential problems that the President should look out for?
-Explain why the President should adopt your recommendations.
Due Date:
Ideas for Extra Paragraphs to earn over a 90:
Grading:
To earn an 80, you must:
have at least 5 paragraphs of 4-6 sentences each that are well-written.
To earn over a 90, you must:
have 6-8 paragraphs of 4-6 sentences each.
To earn over a 95:
your briefing must seem realistic, demonstrate excellent writing skills, have a cool-looking cover, and really look professional, as well as have some pictures.
Other Must-Dos:Use proper English--combine sentences when possible—avoid repetition.
Be sure to capitalize proper nouns, especially the word “America”, “Congress”, “President”, etc.
Introduction:
-Introduce yourself to the President, explaining that you are an expert on North Korea.
-Mention that the purpose of this briefing is to provide him advice on the current situation.
2nd Paragraph:
-Describe the threat that North Korea presents to the world, discussing:
- Who Kim Jong-un is and why he is dangerous.
- Kim's nuclear weapon supply
- the dangers of his Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
3rd Paragraph:
-Explain and discuss what life is like in North Korea and how life is different in South Korea, discussing:
- the brutal nature of his rule and lack of human rights for North Koreans
- the incredible nature of South Korean society, high technology and very democratic
- Research Hint: Go to the following Scholastic article, scrolling town to the video entitled "Two Koreas".
4th Paragraph:
-Discuss what you think is the best course of action that the President should take, discussing
- foreign policy options in the Situation Room briefing you received in class.
- You may also want to check out the Scholastic News article on his topic, or one from the BBC.
Conclusion:
-What might be some potential problems that the President should look out for?
-Explain why the President should adopt your recommendations.
Due Date:
Ideas for Extra Paragraphs to earn over a 90:
- Provide biographical information on Kim Jong-un
- Discuss more details on how North Korean society is so repressed (controlled).
- Go into depth describing options the President's options.
Grading:
To earn an 80, you must:
have at least 5 paragraphs of 4-6 sentences each that are well-written.
To earn over a 90, you must:
have 6-8 paragraphs of 4-6 sentences each.
To earn over a 95:
your briefing must seem realistic, demonstrate excellent writing skills, have a cool-looking cover, and really look professional, as well as have some pictures.
Other Must-Dos:Use proper English--combine sentences when possible—avoid repetition.
Be sure to capitalize proper nouns, especially the word “America”, “Congress”, “President”, etc.