Food, Inc. Discussion Guide - TakePart

R e f l e c t i o nHave students choose one of the individuals on the Raising Chickens studenthandout and write persuasively from that viewpoint about the rights thisindividual should have and why.I d e a s f o r A c t i o n• Have students consider the Raising Chickens student handout and chooseone person they think has some responsibility for making a change. Invitethem to write a respectful letter to that person asking for a change for whichhe or she would be responsible. Before writing the letter, have studentsidentify characteristics of a respectful letter. (For example, letters shouldhave a courteous tone; avoid aggressive, accusing, or threatening language;be specific, honest, and straightforward; and be brief, but include appropriatedetails.)• Invite students to seek out organizations in your community that advocate forthe rights of animals or people. Do these organizations describe or list variousrights that animals or people should be afforded? Do students agree withthem?2 7F o o d , I n c . D I S C U S S I O N G U I D E© P a r t i c i p a n t M e d i a