1. Healthy living 101

2. Sub-Topics within the “big” topic
Sugar hidden in healthy foods
Sugar for children
Sugar “education” for adults
Sugar and effects on education
Sugar and long term health effects
Sugar and big corporations
Sugar substitutes: are they really healthier?

3. Break it down even more (ask some questions)
Are foods that are labelled as “healthy” true to their advertisement?
Should there be more guidelines in place to help parents make educated choices when it comes to the amount of sugar (and other “junk”) they are letting their children eat?
Do adults have the appropriate resources available to help them make informed decisions when it comes to food?

4. It is up to you to make a statement!
It’s your turn to answer the questions by making a judgement
By doing this, you are creating a strong topic sentence
This part must express the issue at hand, your stance/POV and it needs to be bold & confident!

5. Statements and stances
Are foods that are labelled as “healthy” true to their advertisement?
A) Many foods, though labelled “healthy”, are simply junk food in disguise
B) The food industry is making a true effort to help consumers make conscious decisions by labelling certain foods as healthy

6. Statements and stances
Should there be more guidelines in place to help parents make educated choices when it comes to the amount of sugar (and other “junk”) they are letting their children eat?
A) The Canadian Association for Healthy Living is failing parents by not making resources readily available for families.
B) The Canadian Association for Healthy living has resources available to parents and families; however, they simply choose not to use them.

7. Statements and Stances
Do adults have the appropriate resources available to help them make informed decisions when it comes to food?
A) In the busy and ever-changing world of the 21st century, consumers do not have time to research their food choices. It is the responsibility of the corporations to only provide products with excellent nutritional value.
B) Given the amount of technology that is used today, it has never been easier for one to make informed choices about their food consumption.

8. Your Homework
Big idea #1
QUESTION
Answer A
Answer B

9. Your Homework
Big idea #2
QUESTION
Answer C
Answer D