Find a current topic in the news that relates to what we are discussing in class.

Objectives:

Find a current topic in the news that relates to what we are discussing in class.
Protein
Alcohol
Water & Electrolytes
Antioxidants
Vitamins & Minerals
Food Production & Availability
Food Safety
Include full citation information for your article in your paper, including the source, authors, date of publication, and page numbers, as well as a link to the article (if found online)
Write about 2 page of analysis on your article following the chart below using 4-paragraph form:
Introductory Paragraph:
Catches the reader’s interest
Should be between 100-150 words
Gives brief background on your topic
Begins or ends with the thesis statement
(Links to an external site.)
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Body (paragraphs 2 & 4)
Develops, expands, and/or supports the thesis statement
Each paragraph should be between 100-150 words
Includes a topic sentence
(Links to an external site.)
for each paragraph
Includes supporting details which reinforce the topic sentence.
3-5 thoughtful questions that the article raised for you personally
Make sure you explain how it relates to class

i..“This relates to class because…”

Concluding Paragraph:
Restates the thesis or sums up the argument.
Tells the reader what you think is important to remember
Never introduce new information in the conclusion
Should be between 100-150 words