We have begun a new writing unit of study on Research-Based Persuasive writing. To kick it off, we have talked about the controversy surrounding chocolate milk being served in the cafeteria. Students read an email from Mr. Shea about whether we should ban chocolate milk or not. We then learned to not form an opinion on the matter until we researched the facts. Naturally, the next step was to research the nutritional value of the chocolate milk and compare it to white milk and to other beverage choices.
At this point, students were able to form an opinion on whether they thought chocolate milk should be banned. They formed a thesis and supported their thesis with two or three reasons based on data. Students then wrote letters to Mr. Shea to let him know what they thought about serving chocolate milk. We are finishing up our letters and then we'll begin doing a little research on a different topic that they are passionate about.
Important Dates to Remember:
5/15 Gundalow field trip (permission slip sent home today)
5/29 Boston field trip
6/9-6/13 Environmental School at Seacoast Science Center
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