Persuasive Writing Lesson: Food Insecurity
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Created by Teacher(s): Greta Stacy, Olivia Dulany|Published on: February 2, 2024
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn about food deserts and food insecurity, analyze a map and scientific text, and advocate for action.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students reflect on food options available to them in their own community.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students view a map of food deserts in their community and analyze a scientific text about food insecurity.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students write a letter to a local official to advocate for action to promote food security in Hawai’i.
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Subjects: English Language Arts, Health
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Hawai'i
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Greta Stacy
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Olivia Dulany
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Emmanual Collins
Food insecurity is such an important (yet under-discussed) topic! This lesson does a good job of getting students to analyze this topic on a deep level!
2 years ago
