Obesity Paradox

This performance task requires students to demonstrate their ability to read and analyze a short text as well as the ability to write an essay that requires them to take a position and support it with evidence. Before students complete the reading and writing assessments they will participate in some instructional activities including reading and analyzing texts, gaining background information on the topic, and understanding the expectations of the reading and writing assessments. The accompanying task material includes

• An introductory reading for background and essential terms
• Optional graphic organizers for students’ use in taking notes and organizing their ideas
• A student food journal
• A student checklist to be used individually or with peer review before finishing the project