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Persuasive Writing Lesson: Food Insecurity

Created by Teacher(s): Greta Stacy, Olivia Dulany|Published on: February 2, 2024
Lesson Plan Grades 9-12 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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
Posted on Feb 02, 2024

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Greta Stacy

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Olivia Dulany

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Reviews

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!
1 year ago