1. Global Warming Magazine Article: Is Global Warming a Serious Threat? March 3-March 7 HOT OR NOT?

2. GLOBAL Goals of the WARMING Week  Identify prior knowledge or opinions on the topic of global warming.  Research both sides of the global warming topic.  Read and comprehend science articles.  Analyze research articles to understand the topic of global warming.  Distinguish among facts and opinions about global warming.  Prewrite and outline your stance on global warming.  Cite specific textual evidence to support your stance in your magazine article.  Integrate a graph or picture to support writing.  Publish a magazine article on your global warming stance.

3. Goals of the Day: Monday, March 3, 2014 Tuesday, March 4, 2014  Identify prior knowledge or opinions on the topic of global warming.  Research both sides of the global warming topic.  Locate 2-3 articles  1-2 on your assigned stance (Ex. Yes, global warming is a serious threat)  1 on your opposing viewpoint (Ex. No, global warming is not a serious threat)

4. K-W-L: Is global warming a serious threat? K What I Know W What I Want To Learn L What I Have Learned Yes No

5. Instructions to Finding Research Articles Middle School High School  Go to www.chagrinschools.org and click on Middle School under the “schools” tabwww.chagrinschools.org  Click on Library Media Center in the left- hand column  Click on Information and Resources  Click on Science in Context (PASSWORD: tigers) WebsiteWebsite  Search “Global Warming”  Click on “Magazines” and “Articles” in the left- hand column OR  Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 from above  Click on Infohio Resources 6-8  Click on Science Online  Click Advanced Search and Search “Global Warming”  Click the box “News Articles”  Go to www.chagrinschools.org and click on High School under the “schools” tabwww.chagrinschools.org  Click on Library Media Center in the left-hand column  Click on Opposing Viewpoints in Context in the right- hand column (PASSWORD: tigers) WebsiteWebsite  Search “Global Warming”  Select Viewpoints either above the search box or in the left- hand column

6. Goals of the Day: Wednesday, March 5, 2014  Read and comprehend science articles.  Analyze research articles to understand the topic of global warming.

7. Is global warming a serious threat?

8. Goals of the Day: Thursday, March 6, 2014 Friday, March 7, 2014  Distinguish among facts and opinions about global warming.  Prewrite and outline your stance on global warming.  Cite specific textual evidence to support your stance in your magazine article.  Integrate a graph or picture to support writing.  Publish a magazine article on your global warming stance.

9. Outline Template How to Write a Magazine Article

10. Purposes of an Introduction  The introduction gives readers an idea of what the rest of the writing will say.  The introduction provides a reason for readers to keep reading.

11. Layout of an Introduction  1) Opening statement (1 sentence)  2) Background info and stance (2-3 sentences)  3) Thesis (1 sentence)

12. Opening Statement  To hook the reader:  Pose a specific question that will invite the reader to keep reading  Tired, crabby, or unfocused in class?  Choose statistics or interesting facts that you expect will surprise your reader or that go against the common belief about a topic  The food you eat has the potential to determine everything from how you act to how you feel.

13. Background  To give the reader further information that supports the overall idea  To give factual support of the topic  The lack of healthy and tasty school lunch selections has recently become a problem in almost every elementary, middle, and high school across the nation. Most schools sell junk food to students, but I think this is a poor choice. Research reveals the many benefits of removing junk food from school menus to create a healthier student body.

14. Thesis  To inform the readers of the main point of the essay  To identify the main points of each body paragraph in chronological order  Insert transition to make background sentence and thesis flow  Essay Question: Should junk food be removed from school lunches?  Thesis: Junk foods should be taken out of school lunch menus because they negatively affect student’s bodies and minds.

15. Introduction Example Tired, crabby, or unfocused in class? It could be the food you are eating. The lack of healthy and tasty school lunch selections has recently become a problem in almost every elementary, middle and high school across the nation. Most schools sell junk food to students, but I think this is a poor choice. Research reveals the many benefits of removing junk food from school menus to create a healthier student body. Junk foods should be taken out of school lunch menus because they negatively affect student’s minds and bodies.

16. Body Paragraphs 1 & 2  Topic: Junk food affects a student’s mind  Layout  Topic sentence (1 sentence)  First example (1 sentence)  Explanation (1-2 sentences)  Second example (1 sentence)  Explanation (1-2 sentences)  Concluding sentence (1 sentence)

17. Topic Sentence  Introduces the main idea of the paragraph  Example: Junk food is a major cause of childhood obesity.

18. Examples and Explanations  Choose two strong examples that you can support regarding the topic  Explanation: how the example proves your point  1 st Example: One 12 ounce can of soda has as much as 13 teaspoons of sugar in the form of high fructose corn syrup  Explanation: Many of these sodas are available to kids in school at low prices as well as many other extremely unhealthy foods like chips and cookies.  2 nd Example: School lunches have a very high fat content and the USDA supplies schools with the same commodity foods as prisons  Explanation: Due to the lack of fresh and flavorful food, many students choose to buy the cheap, unhealthy options instead.

19. Conclusion Sentence  Rephrases the main idea of the paragraph and transitions into the next paragraph  Example: If schools could stock vending machines and cafeterias with healthier foods, schools could make a dent in the childhood obesity rate.

20. Example Body Paragraph 1  Junk food is a major cause of childhood obesity. One study shows that 32% of youth are obese and nearly 74% are unfit (Williams et al. 1). The innutritious food offered in public schools contributes to this unacceptable problem. A single 12-ounce can of soda has as much as 13 teaspoons of sugar in the form of high fructose corn syrup (Jetvig 32). Many of these sodas are available to kids in school at low prices as well as many other extremely unhealthy foods like chips and cookies. School lunches have a very high fat content and the USDA supplies schools with the same commodity foods as prisons (Hay 5). Due to the lack of fresh and flavorful food, many students choose to buy the cheap, unhealthy options instead. If schools could stock vending machines and cafeterias with healthier foods, schools could make a dent in the childhood obesity rate.

21. Example Body Paragraph 2  Another reason why cafeterias should start providing healthier food is that junk food does not provide students with the energy needed to stay focused nor the power to participate in sports (Hay 5). Lunch is right in the middle of the day; when a student eats fatty or sugary foods, they often lack energy and focus in their afternoon classes. In addition, such food choices deplete energy, which affects physical activity. One cannot perform optimally without a proper amount of energy (Jetvig 32). For example, many athletes on a California swim team snacked on chips and soda before practice. Many complained about fatigue, and as a result, they were not able to make it through a complete practice. Their coach questioned their diets and suggested that they consume less fried and fatty foods before exercising (Williams et al. 1). Students should be eating healthy, natural foods because these given them necessary energy and are beneficial for their bodies.

22. Body Paragraph 3  Address the opposing argument  Topic: Junk food’s taste  Layout  Topic sentence (1 sentence)  First example (opposing argument) (1 sentence)  Explanation (1-2 sentences)  Second example (your argument) (1 sentence)  Explanation (1-2 sentences)  Concluding sentence (1 sentence)

23. Topic Sentence  Introduces the main idea of the paragraph  Example: While there are several reasons why junk food should be taken out of school cafeterias, many people argue that banning junk food in schools is not a good idea.

24. Examples  Choose one example supporting the opposing argument then one example supporting your argument  Explanation: how the example proves your point  1 st Example: Students say that junk food just tastes better than healthy choices or just prefer eating junk food.  Explanation: There is no rule that says healthy food cannot taste good! Many junk foods can be easily replaced by similar tasting, healthier substitutes (Hay 5). Instead of fried chips, baked chips could be provided. Instead of soda, carbonated fruit juice could be made available.  2 nd Example: If substituting all of the unhealthy foods does not work, what about reducing the amount we serve?  Explanation: Have a healthy main portion for lunch and a small dessert; sweets are not poor choices as long as they are consumed in moderation (Williams et al. 1).

25. Conclusion Sentence  Rephrases the main idea of the paragraph and transitions into the next paragraph  Example: If schools do not want to eliminate junk food from their menus, they can at least include tasty, healthy alternatives and portions.

26. Purposes of Conclusion Paragraph  Stresses the importance of the thesis statement  Gives the essay a sense of completeness  Leaves a final impression on the reader

27. Layout of a Conclusion  1) Restate the thesis using different words than in your introduction (1 sentence)  2) Review main points and draw conclusions (2-3 sentences)  3) Concluding sentence: Provide a final significant thought for the reader (1 sentence)

28. EXAMPLE  There are multiple ways to solve the problem of people’s taste buds craving fatty, unhealthy foods. Students, teachers, and administrators need to support and enforce this change knowing students will need to eat healthy food so they can reach their fullest academic and physical potential, so now is the time to junk food in schools.