Grade 8: Module 2

8

GRADE

MODULE

2

Food Choices

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Teacher Guide

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Student Guide

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Food Choices

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In Unit 2 of this module, you explored two topics--GMOs and another topic of your choice. You also made an argumentative essay, making recommendations for how people should take informed actions about their food choices. For this task, you will create an infographic and an oral presentation or the argument you made in your essay. You will share this information with a roundtable consisting of classmates, teachers, families and community members.

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Visually appealing cover page with title and contents page.

A clear recommendation for healthy and sustainable food choices.

Two reasons why your audience should consider your recommendations.

Two quotes or paraphrases from research texts that support each reason.

A counterclaim that addresses the opposition to your claim/recommendation.

Illustrations, images, or graphics to convey your ideas.

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The Infographic

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Take time to personalize your ebook, using fonts, colors, icons and images.

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Food Choices

In Unit 2 of this module, you explored two topics--GMOs and another topic of your choice. You also made an argumentative essay, making recommendations for how people should take informed actions about their food choices. For this task, you will create an infographic and an oral presentation or the argument you made in your essay. You will share this information with a roundtable consisting of classmates, teachers, families and community members.

The Presentation

A 3-minute speech outlining the key points of your argument.

Domain-specific vocabulary to show your understanding of the topic.

The infographic to visually represent your argument.

Appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation when presenting your claims.

Take time to personalize your ebook, using fonts, colors, icons and images.

(Cover Page)

(Contents Page)

Organization

Let's get our information organized.

List one reason why your audience should consider your recommendation in the box to the right.

List another reason why your audience should consider your recommendation in the box to the right.

Organization

Let's get our information organized.