Are GMOs Safe?
Are GMOs Safe?
Are GMOs Safe?
Are GMOs Safe?
Are GMOs Safe?
Are GMOs Safe?
Are GMOs Safe?
Pro/Con (nonfiction), 2,264 words, Level Z2 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1360L
Multilevel Book also available in levels Z and Z1
People have been eating foods grown from genetically engineered seed for only the past two decades. While hundreds of published reports have explored the benefits and risks of GMO foods, many people strongly believe GMOs are unsafe for human consumption. Are GMOs Safe? provides students with a detailed look at the pros and cons of genetically modified foods in the agricultural industry. The book can also be used to teach students how to distinguish between fact and opinion and the proper use of commas in a series. The book and lesson are also available for levels Z and Z1.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Fact or Opinion : Determine whether a detail is a fact or opinion
Grammar and Mechanics
Commas : Recognize and use commas in a series
Word Work
Synonyms and Antonyms : Identify and use synonyms and antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
