Prompt Title: Energy Drinks

Grade Level:

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10

ELA Writing Standard(s)

/ Anchor Standard 1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

Content Standard(s)

/ Health Education II
Standard 2: Students will use nutrition and fitness information, skills, and strategies to enhance health.
Standard 3: Students will demonstrate health-promoting and risk-reducing behaviors to prevent substance abuse.

Text(s)

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Source

Washington Post /

Title

A Teen Chugged A Latte, A Mountain Dew, and An Energy Drink. The Caffeine Binge Led to His Death. /

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2017/05/16/a-teen-chugged-a-latte-a-mountain-dew-and-an-energy-drink-the-caffeine-binge-led-to-his-death/?utm_term=.9732585d15ee

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Source

UEN Online eMedia /

Title

Caffeine: How Much Is Too Much?

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Insert Link Here

http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/
eMedia
Search: “Energy Drinks”

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Source

Google Doc

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Title

Venn Diagram for Video

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Insert Link Here

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k81LTUkimBfKfVCTZu23Hr1Ah_9qnygE0xoIZaAC-vA/copy?usp=sharing

Writing Prompt

/ Should the FDA mandate an age limit of 18 on energy drink purchase and consumption? After reviewing the text and video resources, write an essay in which you argue for or against the FDA setting an age limit of 18 to purchase and consume energy drinks. Support your position with evidence from the texts.

Scoring Rubric

/ See http://www.uen.org/core/languagearts/text-basedwriting/

Authors

/ Jenn Gygi and Jonny Matich