Jean Wolph
Louisville Writing Project

 How do we read an on-demand prompt?
 How do we read a passage in order to USE our writing?
 How do we write from our notes?

Writing Part B
Writing situation:
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Your class is studying healthy eating. You’ve learned about ways that the government and medical workers are encouraging us to cut down on sugary beverages. Your class will soon have a parent night to share what you’ve learned.
You have read the articles about sugary drinks and you’ve marked facts and quotes that explain the problem of having too much sugar.
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Writing directions:
Write a speech telling parents the most important things they need to know about choosing the best beverages for their families. Why are sugary drinks bad for us?
Use information from the articles to explain
.

Writing Part B
Writing situation:

Your class is studying healthy eating. You’ve learned about ways that the government and medical workers are encouraging us to cut down on sugary beverages. Your class will soon have a parent night to share what you’ve learned.
You have read the articles about sugary drinks and you’ve mark ed facts and quotes that explain the problem of having too much sugar .

Writing directions:
Write a speech telling parents the most important things they need to know about choosing the best beverages for their families. Why are sugary drinks bad for us?
Use information from the articles to explain
.

WHO are we writing to?
WHAT are we writing?
WHY are we writing?
HOW are we writing?

WHO are we writing to or for?
Parents from our school
WHAT are we writing?
Speech (which is like an article)
WHY are we writing?
To explain how to make good beverage choices and why sugar drinks are bad for us
HOW are we writing?
• Using facts and quotes
• Explaining clearly and correctly

 Too Much Sugar in Beverages adapted from http://www.caffeineinformer.com/sugar-in-drinks
 Should sugary drinks be taxed? http://www.
timeforkids .com/news/debate/192101
Why do we notice titles and authors?
Writers tell their readers
WHERE the information came from!

 What are we looking for?
 FACTS about sugary drinks and why they are bad for us
 QUOTES from experts who can help parents understand how or why to make good beverage choices for their families

 Underline FACTS that show why sugary drinks are bad for us (don’t underline EVERY word, just phrases)
 Circle QUOTES we want to use (just 1-2) that will show parents why sugary drinks are bad for us

Compiling this list surprised us – the most sugar filled drinks are not what you think they are.
In a number of drinks the level of sugar is huge. No wonder soft drinks play such a big role in obesity. The average American consumes around 150 pounds of refined sugars a year.
Some drinks and juices have as much sugar as several Snickers candy bars. Sugary beverages contribute to the Type 2 diabetes crisis in our country.

Compiling this list surprised us – the most sugar filled drinks are not what you think they are.
In a number of drinks the level of sugar is huge. No wonder soft drinks play such a big role in obesity. The average American consumes around 150 pounds of refined sugars a year.
Some drinks and juices have as much sugar as several Snickers candy bars. Sugary beverages contribute to the Type 2 diabetes crisis in our country.

What facts could we pull from this chart? Which drinks do our families sometimes buy?

Sunkist Orange Soda has 69 grams of sugar in a 16 ounce bottle. Mellow Yello has 63. Energy drinks are in between with 66 grams.

A recent study at Maquarie University showed that sugar and caffeine when combined and fed to rats produced lasting changes to brain chemistry.
Researchers from the University of California in San Francisco found that those who drink just 20 fl. oz. of sugary soda a day may take as much as 4 years off of their lifespan.
Why is so much sugar placed in drinks? Caffeine is bitter. Most people add sugar to caffeinated beverages (like coffee or tea) to make them drinkable.
Energy Drinks contain caffeine. They also contain lots of sugar. A typical 16 fl. oz. energy drink contains around 50-60 grams of sugar. This is about 10-12 teaspoons of sugar.

A recent study at Maquarie University showed that sugar and caffeine when combined and fed to rats produced lasting changes to brain chemistry.
Researchers from the University of California in San Francisco found that those who drink just 20 fl. oz. of sugary soda a day may take as much as 4 years off of their lifespan.
Why is so much sugar placed in drinks? Caffeine is bitter. Most people add sugar to caffeinated beverages (like coffee or tea) to make them drinkable.
Energy Drinks contain caffeine. They also contain lots of sugar. A typical 16 fl. oz. energy drink contains around 50-60 grams of sugar. This is about 10-12 teaspoons of sugar.

Sweetened beverages are the biggest source of added sugars in the American diet. The American Heart Association tells us to have no more than 6 teaspoons or 24 grams (women) or 9 teaspoons or 36 grams (men) of refined sugars each day. Since many are having 4 times that amount, they risk health problems that come from consuming too much sugar in drinks and other foods.
Too much refined sugar in the diet is linked to many health problems. High intakes of sugar can lead to obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and other health problems such as tooth decay. “This is the first generation of children who won’t live as long as their parents,” Dr. Rachel Johnson told Time for
Kids. She is a spokesperson for the American Heart Association.

Sweetened beverages are the biggest source of added sugars in the American diet. The American Heart Association tells us to have no more than 6 teaspoons or 24 grams (women) or 9 teaspoons or 36 grams (men) of refined sugars each day. Since many are having 4 times that amount, they risk health problems that come from consuming too much sugar in drinks and other foods.
Too much refined sugar in the diet is linked to many health problems. High intakes of sugar can lead to obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and other health problems such as tooth decay. “This is the first generation of children who won’t live as long as their parents,” Dr. Rachel Johnson told Time for
Kids. She is a spokesperson for the American Heart Association.

 Introduction
 Reason for writing/speaking
 Thesis sentence: BIG IDEA
 Big points
 Facts
 Quotes
 Conclusion

 Introduction
 Reason for writing/speaking INFORM PARENTS
 Thesis sentence: BIG IDEA SUGARY DRINKS
ARE A HEALTH PROBLEM
 Big points
 Facts
 Quotes
 Conclusion Now you’ll be able to make good choices for your family.