Lesson Plan

Writing a Position Speech: Which Food Chain Would Be Best?

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Eeny, meany, miny, moe. It's time to choose a side. Scholars learn about taking a position by watching a video of a speech about local organic food. Next, pupils use graphic organizers to plan their speeches about which food chain is best for feeding everyone in the United States.

3 Views 1 Download
CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have individuals create a collage about a chosen food chain and present it to the class
Classroom Considerations
  • The lesson is the 15th of 17 from the Grade 8 ELA Module 4, Unit 2 series
  • Builds on previous lessons
  • Requires 10 sticky notes per student
Pros
  • Provides strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners
  • Includes comprehensive teaching notes to assist with planning the lesson
Cons
  • None
Common Core