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Day 1:

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Handout:

ARE THESE CHIPS TOO DELICIOUS?

Grade Level:

3

Subject:

Language Arts

Topic:

This fun article explains how today’s flavor scientists work to develop great-tasting processed foods. The pairing, “A Bloody History,” reveals the high value of spices— and the battles to get them—before the 18th century.

Objective:

This lesson will guide students to compare and contrast details in two informational articles about food flavorings.
This unit will navigate students through the writing process as they produce an opinion piece.

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Prep:

I have evaluated last year's persuasive writing instruction and associated written guides. I have revised them to better meet the needs of my students. The guides/templates are attached.

Materials:

Susan Miller Writing Exemplars
Storyworks and handouts
projector
computer
teacher-made assessments
Lakeshore Centers
teacher-made opinion piece templates used to guide student writing.
tasting party supplies
portfolios (one per student)

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