Global Warming Magazine Article:Is Global Warming a Serious

Threat?March 3-March 7

HOT OR NOT?

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.

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)

K-W-L: Is global warming a serious threat?

K What I Know

WWhat I Want To

Learn

LWhat I Have

Learned

Yes

No

Instructions to Finding Research ArticlesMiddle School High School

Go to www.chagrinschools.org and click on Middle School under the “schools” tab

Click on Library Media Center in the left- hand column

Click on Information and Resources Click on Science in Context

(PASSWORD: tigers) Website 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” tab

Click on Library Media Center in the left-hand column

Click on Opposing Viewpoints in Context in the right- hand column (PASSWORD: tigers) Website

Search “Global Warming” Select Viewpoints either above

the search box or in the left- hand column

Goals of the Day: Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Read and comprehend science articles. Analyze research articles to understand the

topic of global warming.

Is global warming a serious threat?

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.

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.

Outline Template

How to Write a Magazine Article

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.

Layout of an Introduction 1) Opening statement (1 sentence) 2) Background info and stance (2-3

sentences) 3) Thesis (1 sentence)

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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)

Topic Sentence Introduces the main idea of the paragraph

Example: Junk food is a major cause of childhood obesity.

Examples and Explanations Choose two strong examples that you can

support regarding the topic Explanation: how the example proves your point

1st 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.

2nd 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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

Examples Choose one example supporting the opposing

argument then one example supporting your argument

Explanation: how the example proves your point 1st 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.

2nd 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).

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.

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

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)

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.