Vocabulary and Context
In "Let's Move," the word initiative means a program or plan started to solve a problem. Based on context, what is an initiative?
What is a program or plan designed to achieve a specific goal?
What is the controlling idea of the "Let's Move" initiative as described in the passage?
What is to reduce childhood obesity and encourage healthier lifestyles in children?
What is one similarity between the focus of "Let's Move" and "Childhood Obesity"?
What is that both passages address the issue of childhood obesity?
What is the primary purpose of the "Let's Move" passage?
What is to persuade or encourage readers to take action against childhood obesity?
Based on "Let's Move," what can you infer about why schools are important in fighting childhood obesity?
What is children spend much of their time at school, so schools can influence their eating and exercise habits?
Using context clues from "Childhood Obesity," what does the term sedentary lifestyle most likely mean?
What is a way of living that involves very little physical activity or exercise?
According to "Childhood Obesity," what are three factors that contribute to childhood obesity?
What are poor diet, lack of physical activity, and increased screen time (accept any three from passage)?
How does "Let's Move" differ from "Childhood Obesity" in its approach to the topic?
What is "Let's Move" focuses on solutions and action steps, while "Childhood Obesity" explains the problem and its causes?
Why did the author write the "Childhood Obesity" passage?
What is to inform readers about the causes and severity of childhood obesity?
What evidence from "Childhood Obesity" supports the idea that lifestyle choices play a major role in obesity?
What is information about diet, physical activity levels, and screen time (accept specific evidence from passage)?
In the paired passages, the word epidemic describes childhood obesity. What does epidemic suggest about the spread of the problem?
What is that childhood obesity is spreading quickly and affecting many people?
What specific details does "Let's Move" provide about how schools can help reduce childhood obesity?
What are improving school lunch programs, providing physical education, and creating healthier food options (accept details from passage)?
Compare the tone of the two passages. Is one more urgent than the other?
What is yes, "Childhood Obesity" may be more factual and urgent, while "Let's Move" is more motivational and action-oriented?
Which passage is more persuasive in tone? Explain your answer using one example.
What is "Let's Move" is more persuasive because it uses motivational language and calls to action (accept examples from passage)?
In "Let's Move," what does the existence of this initiative suggest about the problem of childhood obesity?
What is that the problem is serious enough to require government and community attention and resources?
The passage uses the phrase combat childhood obesity. What does the word combat mean in this context?
What is to fight against or work to stop something?
In "Childhood Obesity," what statistics or data points are provided to show the severity of the problem?
What is [accept statistics provided in passage about percentages or numbers of affected children]?
What is one key difference in the intended audience between these two passages?
What is "Let's Move" is aimed at encouraging participation from families and communities, while "Childhood Obesity" informs readers about the problem (accept variations)?
What tone does the author of "Childhood Obesity" use when discussing the problem? Is it serious, light, or neutral?
What is serious or formal, because the author presents facts and data about a major health issue?
Based on details in both passages, why might children today face greater obesity risk than children in previous generations?
What is modern lifestyles include more screen time, processed foods, and less physical activity (accept evidence-based inferences)?
In "Let's Move," the term chronic disease is used. Based on the passage's context, explain what a chronic disease is.
What is a long-lasting health condition that develops over time, often linked to lifestyle choices?
Based on both passages, what would be the long-term effects if childhood obesity rates continue to increase without intervention?
What is higher rates of chronic disease in adulthood, increased healthcare costs, and decreased quality of life for future generations?
Both passages discuss the impact of obesity, but in different ways. How does each passage use evidence differently to support its message?
What is "Childhood Obesity" uses statistics and research to define the problem, while "Let's Move" provides concrete steps and resources for change?
If you combined the purposes of both passages, what overall message would the author be sending to seventh graders?
What is childhood obesity is a serious problem that requires awareness and action from families, schools, and communities?
What inference can you make about the relationship between government action ("Let's Move") and the problem described in "Childhood Obesity"?
What is the government recognized childhood obesity as such a significant problem that it needed to launch a major initiative to address it?