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TeachShare Prompt Topic: Food & the Future Student Profile: High School English Learners (ACCESS ~2.5 / WIDA Level 2.5) Time Frame: 1 Week (5 class periods) Instructional Purpose Create a one-week instructional sequence for high school English Learners (ACCESS ~2.5) centered on the topic of food, using a high-interest focus on eating insects in the future. Instruction must prioritize oral language development, comprehension, and confidence, following a clear Acquire → Comprehend → Analyze pro...

This learning resource engages students in exploring the concept of future food sources, specifically the potential of eating insects. It provides information on the nutritional benefits of insects, such as being rich in protein and vitamins, and discusses their sustainability and environmental impact. The resource includes target vocabulary, simple sentence frames for expressing opinions, and partner activities to enhance speaking and listening skills. Students are encouraged to express their thoughts on whether eating insects is a good or bad idea, how they might envision future food, and to practice describing their favorite foods using specific vocabulary. The resource also emphasizes the use of discussion strategies to support their opinions with evidence from the text.