Tale of a Fish: Wild or Farm Raised?

6th – 8th Grade

Learning + Food Objectives:
Students will learn about food sources and origins by learning how fish move from water to our table and then write an argument piece defending where and how to best source fish.

Common Core Standards:
Common Core English Language Arts

Writing an argument writing piece using comparing and contrasting

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.1.A
Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.1.B
Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.1.E
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.