Writing Activity #1: Text Questions
Directions: Answer the questions based on the article "Obesity Rates Falling: Some U.S. cities are reporting their first declines in the rate of childhood obesity" and your prior knowledge of health issues. Click on the play buttons to hear the questions read aloud.

1. Why is obesity such a cause for concern? (Gist Question) 


2. List four health problems associated with obesity. (Detail Question)
 
3. What have schools done to help reduce childhood obesity? (Detail Question)


4. Why do you think there is a high rate of childhood obesity in America today? (Inferential Question)
Hint: This answer is not in the text!


5. How can you help reduce childhood obesity in your own town/city? (Opinion Question)
Hint: This answer is not in the text!





Writing Activity #2: Writing Process
Directions: You will write a paragraph about the writing prompt provided below. Your paragraph must have a topic sentence, three supporting details, and a conclusion sentence. This means your paragraph must have at least five (5) sentences (you may have more if you would like). Write your paragraph in the box provided below.


What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence is usually the first sentence in a paragraph that tells the reader what the paragraph is going to be about. It is the most important sentence in a paragraph, because it contains the main idea of the paragraph. The main idea will tell you what the rest of the sentences (details) in a paragraph are about.

What is a conclusion sentence?
The conclusion sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph. It restates the main idea of the paragraph by using different words.

Writing Prompt: What do you do to be healthy?

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