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Middle School Project
Middle School Project
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
How can food tell the story of who we are and where we come from?
What makes a recipe more than just a set of instructions?
How can art and writing preserve culture and memory?
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Students will:
Write a detailed family or cultural recipe infused with personal narrative
Reflect on the cultural and emotional significance of food
Create a visual representation (illustration, zine, collage, or recipe card) that enhances the written story
Present their work and give/receive feedback
Components of the Project
Components of the Project
Food & Storytelling
Food & Storytelling
Recipe Writing & Visual Design
Recipe Writing & Visual Design
Polish & present
Polish & present
Deliverables:
Deliverables:
1) Narrative-Style Family Recipe 1-2 pages
2) Illustrated Piece - Choose One:
Illustrated recipe card/poster
Folded zine (8-page mini-book)
Digital layout (Canva)
3) Reflection Paragraph - Tied to essential questions
California Content Standards
California Content Standards
Level 1
Level 1
Vocabulary & Word Study
Vocabulary & Word Study
Use context clues to understand new words
Recognize prefixes, suffixes, and root words
Use grade-level vocabulary in writing and speech
Understand figurative language
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Write complete sentences with correct punctuation
Use proper subject-verb agreement
Correctly use pronouns and verb tenses
Avoid run-ons, fragments, and comma splices
Level 2
Level 2
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Identify main ideas and supporting details
Analyze characters, plot, and theme
Understand author's purpose an dpoint of view
Use evidence from the text to spport answers
Make inferences and distinguish fact form opinion
Writing
Writing
Write narrative, informative, and argumentative pieces
Organize ideas with clear beginning, middle, and end
Use transitions and sentence variety
Review and edit for clarity and grammar
Conduct research and cite sources
Level 3
Level 3
Speaking & Listening
Speaking & Listening
Participate in discussions and respond respectfully
Prepare and deliver oral presentations
Use multimedia and visuals in presentations
Listen actively and summarize main ideas
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