DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF BANGUED, ABRA, INC.
Senior High School Department
Bangued, Abra
Name: ________________________________
Subject: UCSP (12 STEM A & C)
Topic: Forms and Functions of Social Organization
Grade and Section: 12 STEM C
Worksheet No. 03
Essay
Instruction: Read and understand the situation. Answer the questions substantively. Write your
answers in the space provided.
1. Social organizations come in many forms, including formal, informal, voluntary, and mandatory
structures. Describe these forms in detail, giving examples for each. How does the structure of
each form impact its effectiveness in achieving its goals?
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2. Social organizations often play critical roles in addressing social issues such as poverty,
education, and healthcare. Choose a social issue and analyze how different types of
organizations (e.g., non-profits, government agencies, community groups) contribute to
addressing this issue. What are the strengths and limitations of each type?
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3. Religious and educational organizations serve various functions in society beyond their primary
objectives. Analyze the broader social functions of both types of organizations, including how
they influence social norms, provide support networks, and contribute to community building.
How do these functions impact individual lives and society as a whole?
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4. Compare formal and informal social organizations by discussing their structures, purposes, and
methods of influence. Provide examples of each type, and explain how their forms impact their
ability to effect social change. Which type of organization do you think is more influential in
modern society, and why?
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5. Social organizations often need to evolve in response to changes in society, such as shifts in
technology, demographics, and cultural values. Choose one type of social organization (e.g.,
healthcare, environmental, youth organizations) and discuss how it has adapted to meet new
DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF BANGUED, ABRA, INC.
Senior High School Department
Bangued, Abra
societal needs over time. What challenges does it face in adapting, and what strategies could
help it remain effective?
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Essay Rubric (5 Points)
Criteria 5 - Excellent 4 - Proficient 3 - Adequate 2 - Developing 1 - Needs Improvement
Addresses the prompt Addresses the prompt
Addresses the prompt but Partially addresses the Does not adequately
thoroughly, with with clear, relevant
lacks depth or detail; ideas prompt with minimal or address the prompt;
Content insightful and relevant ideas; support is mostly
may be underdeveloped or unclear ideas; lacks ideas are vague, off-
ideas fully explored and well-developed, with
need stronger support. sufficient development. topic, or unsupported.
well-supported. some minor gaps.
Essay is logically Essay is organized with Essay has a basic structure Essay is poorly
Organization is
organized with a strong a clear structure, but may lack logical flow or organized, with no clear
inconsistent; lacks clear
Organization introduction, clear body though transitions may effective transitions; intro structure; ideas are
structure, making ideas
paragraphs, and a be weak; has a clear and conclusion are present presented in a confusing
difficult to follow.
cohesive conclusion. intro and conclusion. but weak. manner.
Ideas are expressed Ideas are mostly clear; Ideas are generally
Ideas are often unclear Ideas are unclear or
clearly and concisely, word choice and tone understandable but may be
or awkwardly phrased, difficult to understand;
Clarity with strong word choice are appropriate but vague or repetitive; tone and
with confusing word language lacks clarity
and tone that enhances may lack polish in some word choice may be
choice or tone. and coherence.
meaning. areas. inconsistent.
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