Where does our food come from? Eighth graders research food chains and the consequences for stakeholders affected by those food chains. Using Michael Pollan’s, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, as a core text, the three units in this module teach pupils how to analyze arguments and the evidence used to support arguments. They research the implications of various choices then craft a position paper in which they advocate for the food chain they believe would feed everyone in the United States.
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English Language Arts, Career & Technical Education
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persuasion, persuasive arguments, persuasive techniques, persuasive text, persuasive speeches, evaluating claims, evidence, supporting evidence, textual evidence, informational texts, point of view, conflicting information, author's purpose, multimedia, media, oral presentations, answering questions, close reading, supporting details, context clues, group discussions, word meanings, public speaking, formal language, informal language, giving speeches, food chains, consequences, nonfiction, reading nonfiction, research writing, mla format, evaluating sources, plagiarism, citations, paraphrasing, speaking skills, sustainability, organic farming, omnivores, local agriculture, farming, persuasive language, essay writing, opinion writing, paragraph writing, paragraphs, opinions, visual storytelling
