Illustrated lesson that teaches wise healthy living.

1. Daily Lesson #4
Healthy, Wealthy, and
Wise
Read, Discuss, and Write

2. Common Core Lesson
This short lesson is designed to be completed in one
or two class periods. In some cases, longer class
discussions may lengthen the lesson to three days.
By
Dean Berry, Ed. D
Gregg Berry, B.A.
www. Commoncorecurriculum.info

3. Common Core Curriculun Standards
Today’s Lesson
will Focus
on the Following
Standards.

4. Common Core Writing Standard
Write informative/explanatory texts
to examine a topic and convey ideas
and information clearly.

5. Text Types and Purposes
Write arguments to
support claims in an
analysis of substantive
topics or texts using
valid reasoning and
relevant and sufficient
evidence

6. Production and Distribution of Writing
• Develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning,
revising, editing, rewriting, or
trying a new approach.
• Use technology, including the
internet, to produce and
publish writing as well as to
interact and collaborate with
others.

7. Speaking and Listening
Engage effectively in a range
of collaborative discussions
with diverse partners on
topics and texts, building on
others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly

8. The decisions we make daily have a direct effect on our physical health.
What we eat and how we exercise help determine how our cells and
organs develop.

9. Class Discussion
•What kind of daily decisions do people make
that affects their health?
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10. •The food that we ingest on a
regular basis can contribute to
the development of serious
diseases as we get older.
While diseases are caused by
many different factors, a poor
diet can put us at higher risk
for disease.

11. Class Discussion
•What kind of diseases can be related to
eating an unhealthy diet.?

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LIFESTYLE DISEASES

13. Research tells us that there is a direct relationship between
factors such as smoking, inactivity, and unhealthy
foods and the risk of getting a major disease like
cancer, diabetes, or heart problems.
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14. Class Discussion
How does smoking affect health?

15. The biggest lifestyle change for most Americans has been the
explosion of fast food restaurants.
There are ten times more fast food restaurants today than fifty years
ago. The decrease in the health of Americans is directly linked to the
high consumption of fast food with high calories and little
nutritional value.
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16. Class Discussion
•What do you consider fast food?
•How often do you eat fast food?
•How often should Americans eat fast food?
•Does eating fast food cause any particular problems?

17. Many research studies have indicated that
foods high in saturated fats may
contribute to numerous health problems. In
addition, Red meat contains high amounts
of a substance called carnitine which is
linked to the increased development of
cholesterol in the arteries.

18. Class Discussion
•What are the three “macronutrients” that provide
nearly all of the energy needed by the human body
and are found in the foods we eat daily?

19. Foods are composed of carbohydrates,
fats, and proteins. Some foods contain
fats that are very healthy for our bodies, and
some foods contain fats that are less healthy.

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Types of Fat
Saturated
Red meat, pastries, deep fried foods, chips, cheese, and ice
cream
Polyunsaturated
Corn oil, olive oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, and canola oil
Monounsaturated
Fish, nuts, olives, and avocados

21. Fats that are considered monounsaturated
are very healthy for the proper development of
cells, tissues, and organs. Increasing the amount of
this type of fat in the daily diet actually improves
overall health and physical performance.

22. Class Discussion
•What are the two types of carbohydrates?
•Why is one type of carbohydrate considered
much healthier than the other?

23. Carbohydrates can be simple or complex. Complex
carbs are much healthier because they contain more
nutrients and are released more slowly into the
bloodstream enabling cells to receive energy over a
longer period of time. Vegetables and fruits contain
complex carbohydrates while pastries and other sugary
snacks contain simple carbs.

24. Unhealthy carbs turn into sugar. Too many unhealthy
carbohydrates can increase the risk for diabetes for people who are
unable to process an overload of glucose(sugar) in the bloodstream.
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25. Class Discussion
•Why is diabetes increasing at an alarming
rate in the United States?
•What kind of health problems are caused
by diabetes?

26. Type 2 Diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate in the
United States. It appears that the American diet that is
high in sugar, simple carbohydrates and saturated fats is
the blame for the diabetes epidemic. Diabetes
causes heart disease, blindness, kidney
failure, and the loss of limbs.
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27. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes
include excessive thirst, dry mouth, frequent
urination, blurred vision, and slow healing
sores.

28. Risk factors such as inactivity, stress, and
a nutrient poor diet can increase the
likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. However,
many people can change their life style and
improve their health.

29. Type 2 diabetes is a very serious disease that
decreases the ability of the pancreas to process
sugars. As the disease progresses, the body
becomes insulin resistant, and glucose
levels rise in the bloodstream creating damage
in the blood vessels and nerves.

30. Class Discussion
•What can people do to reduce their
risk of diabetes?

31. •Reducing the risk of diabetes includes
life style changes such as increased
physical activity, weight loss, stress
reduction, and improved diet.

32. Increasing the amount of nutritious
vegetables in our daily diet is the
easiest way to improve our health.
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33. Class Discussion
•All organs in our body are affected by the quality
of foods that we include in our daily diet.
•Which foods do you think might be the most
beneficial to maximize our brain power?

34. Certain foods in our diet improve the
functioning of our brains. A good slogan for
brain health might be, “Eat smart, be
smart”.

35. Although research is still ongoing, some
scientists believe that future research may find
that memory and spatial skills in the brain are
enhanced by certain food groups.

36. Some experts believe that foods such as
berries, avocado, fish, eggs, and
dark chocolate may be brain boosters.
Future research may give us additional
information.

37. •Maintaining a nutritious, daily diet is
important in reducing the risk for diseases
such as anemia, osteoporosis,
cancer, and heart disease.

38. Class Discussion
•What is anemia? What are the symptoms?
•What can some people do to reduce anemia?

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Diet Related Illnesses

40. Class Discussion
What kinds of foods should be avoided by a
person who is at high risk for heart disease?

41. Most medical experts are convinced that diets that are high in
saturated fats and simple carbohydrates are likely
contributors to heart disease.

42. Most major diseases are affected by lifestyle issues
such as body weight, nutrition, exercise,
smoking, and sleep deprivation.

43. Heart attacks and strokes are directly
related to life style factors such as
inactivity, stress, sleep
deprivation, weight, and diet.

44. Class Discussion
•If you had to choose one regular behavior
to improve your health, which behavior do
you think most doctors would say is the
most beneficial?

45. Getting plenty of daily exercise may
be the most important health decision
most people make.

46. Another critical life style decision is to avoid
smoking cigarettes. Solid scientific research
links smoking to cancer and heart
disease.

47. Class Discussion
What are the leading causes of cancer?

48. While there are many different causes of cancer,
poor diet and tobacco are the leading
causes of cancer according to current research.
However, obesity is expected to overtake tobacco
as the leading cause of cancer in the near future.

49. • Sometimes certain types of foods
are closely correlated with a
reduced risk of serious disease. In
the spring of 2014, the results of a
major study found that consuming
green tea, coffee, and peaches had
a significant impact on reducing the
incidence of cancer.

50. •Fortunately, most health issues can be avoided by
making informed choices and making healthier
living a priority. Eating healthy foods, getting
adequate exercise, avoiding trans fats, and getting
recommended inoculations can make a significant
difference in health and longevity.

51. Class Discussion
•Other than diet and exercise, what are some
other actions that people can take to
improve their overall health?

53. •Simple things such as
eating a good breakfast,
maintaining close family
connections, and having
a calm personality can
improve one’s health.

54. Living Healthy

55. Feeling good physically and mentally is often
related to our life style choices. A lifestyle that
results in good health is worth a fortune.
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56. Class Opinion Poll
What Do You Think?

57. Should people bother to eat a
healthy diet on a daily basis?

58. Raise your hand if…

59. Is it really necessary to eat a
healthy diet every day?
...you believe that we should eat
our favorite foods each day
rather than worry about healthier
foods.

60. Raise your hand if…

61. Is it really necessary to eat a
healthy diet on a daily basis?
...you believe that we should
eat a healthy diet on a daily
basis.

62. Let’s discuss some of the
most important factors for a
healthy lifestyle.
Take Notes

63. Share Your Ideas
Think about the kinds of behaviors,
habits, and decisions that lead to
better health.
Raise your hand and share your ideas .

65. Class Discussion
Some foods in our diet should be limited if we
want to live a healthy life. Let’s brainstorm all the
different foods that should be eaten in moderation
and not consumed on a daily basis.
Raise your hand and share your ideas.

66. Discussion Continued
Why might some of the foods we discussed be
unhealthy? What kinds of fats, carbohydrates,
meats and sugars can be unhealthy if
consumed in large amounts?
Does it matter which type of fat or
carbohydrate food you eat?

67. Let’s Review
and Take Notes

68. Which types of foods should be avoided or reduced in our daily diet?

69. Which foods should be included in our daily diet?
Healthy
Foods

70. Write an Essay
Organize your ideas and prepare to write
an essay about the benefits of a healthy
life style. Include a review of the most
important factors such as diet and
exercise.

71. Develop a Writing Plan
•Determine what your main point will be, and
write a topic sentence that provides focus for
your essay.
•Choose several main ideas that support your
topic sentence.
•Sort your information into supporting details
with facts and examples.
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72. Use the five
paragraph essay
format to write
your paper.
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Five Paragraph Essay
Outline
Introduction
What is my topic
sentence?
Body-Main Ideas
With supporting
details
Conclusion
How can I summarize
my paragraph?
How can I rephrase
my topic sentence?

74. Essays Require
Three Main
Sections

75. Begin Your Essay With
a Carefully Crafted
Introduction

76. Get the Reader’s Attention and State Your Thesis

77. The Key Elements of a
Strong Introduction

78. Check Out This Sample Introduction

79. Details Must Support
the Main Ideas
Provide specific
facts, examples,
and reasons for
each main idea
in the body of
your essay

80. Create an Outline
Topic Sentence___________________________________
_______________________________________________
A. Main Idea_____________________________________
_______________________________________________
Details/Evidence__________________________________
_______________________________________________
Details/Evidence__________________________________
_______________________________________________
B. Main Idea_____________________________________
_______________________________________________
Details/Evidence__________________________________
________________________________________________
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81. Prepare to Write
•Use your outline and write
an essay on your topic.
•As you write your rough
draft, it will be very
important to use special
words that enable you to
transition smoothly from one
idea to the next.
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82. Transition Words
As you view these words,
select the words that help you
make transitions smoothly
from one idea to the next.
• as a result
• such as
• for example
• nevertheless
• for that reason
• finally
• at this time
• therefore
• furthermore
• in addition
• in conclusion
• as well as
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83. Conclusion
Write a conclusion
for your essay
reviewing your main
points and
discussing why this
issue is so important
for our future.

84. Write a Strong Conclusion for Your Essay

86. Let’s Review a Good Conclusion

87. Review, Edit, and Rewrite
1. Re-read your essay several
times.
2. How can you improve your
sentences to communicate more
clearly?
3. Are your main ideas supported
by examples and details?
4. Exchange papers with another
student and read each other’s
essay out loud.
5. Make final corrections and write
the final draft of your polished
essay. 87

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