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Scholars extend their research of the food chain that Michael Pollan discusses in The Omnivore's Dilemma. They determine additional consequences of the food chain and add them to their Cascading Consequences charts. Additionally, pupils record important food chain information in their researcher notebooks.
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- Have small groups discuss the consequences of each of Michael Pollan's food chains
Classroom Considerations
- This is the third of 17 lessons from the Grade 8 ELA Module 4, Unit 2 series, where order matters
- Prepare for the homework assignment by having students print, save, or access their research articles from home
- Individuals should create the Paraphrasing anchor chart in advance
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