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Scholars consider their reading in The Omnivore's Dilemma to develop a claim answering the question, "Which food chain would you choose to feed your family—the local sustainable food chain or the hunter-gatherer food chain?" To guide their thinking, they use a Developing a Claim Model worksheet. Readers must use text evidence to support their claims.
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- Conduct a class eating survey asking questions such as: Does your family cook or eat out? Does your family eat more meat or vegetables? What is your family's favorite meal?
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson 12 of 15 in Grade 8 ELA Module 4, Unit 1
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- Includes a completed sample claim to use as an exemplar
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