Choose one of these individuals:
Jose Graziano da Silva
Director of Food and Agriculture
United Nations
“ José Graziano da Silvahas worked on issues of food security, rural
development and agriculture for over 30 years.”
“Since assuming his mandate as FAO Director-General in 2012, he has
spearheaded major transformational changes within the Organization.
These reforms have entailed refocusing FAO’s work, reinforcing its
institutional capacities, strengthening partnerships with civil society,
private sector and academia and boosting FAO's support for South-South Cooperation. His efforts have
resulted in best value for money for the Organization and its partners.”
Kevin Concannon
US Department of Agriculture
Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services
“Kevin W. Concannon was nominated by President Obama and Secretary Vilsack and
confirmed by the U.S. Senate in July 2009 to serve as Under Secretary for Food,
Nutrition, and Consumer Services in the United States Department of Agriculture.
“Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services has principal responsibilities and funding authority for Food
and Nutrition Service (FNS), which serves 1 in 4 Americans, and has lead responsibilities for promoting
healthful diet through the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
“Working in partnership with State and local organizations, FNS oversees the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program; child nutrition programs
including National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Summer Food Service Programs; The Child and
Adult Care Food Program; the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
(WIC); the Commodity Supplemental Food Program; Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations;
The Emergency Food Assistance Program; and other nutrition programs.”
Jerry McNerney
Congressman, 9th District
“Congressman Jerry McNerney was sworn into office on January 4, 2007. He is
proud to represent California’s 9th District, which includes a large portion of San
Joaquin County in the Central Valley as well as parts of Contra Costa and
Sacramento Counties.
“McNerney was inspired to run for Congress by his son Michael, who in response
to the attacks of September 11, sought and received a commission in the Air
Force. Michael suggested that his Dad serve his country by running for Congress.
With a deep sense of duty and his family’s support, McNerney began his journey
to Congress.”
Steve Easterbook
CEO
McDonalds, USA
“Steve Easterbrook has been President and CEO of the world’s largest
restaurant company since 2015.
“Easterbrook sparked the brand’s recent turnaround by refocusing on the
fundamentals of running great restaurants and taking smart risks to
address what matters most to customers – quickly. Together with
franchisees, suppliers and employees, McDonald’s has built on that
foundation to drive operating growth, power a brand with both local and
global relevance and enhance financial value across 36,000 restaurants in
more than 100 countries.”
Hugh Grant
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Monsanto
“General and active management and supervision of the business of
the company
“Chairman of the Monsanto Board of Directors with a term that
expires in 2017
“Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Monsanto Board of
Directors”
Prompt: What is the single most important change to consumption, the production or distribution of
food that you would like to see enacted?
Grade
A
B
C
Point of view and
structure of
argument
Thoughtful point
of view is eruditely
argued
throughout.
Argument follows
a highly effective
pattern.
Clear point of view
is succinctly and
effectively
conveyed
throughout.
Argument follows
a logical, effective
pattern.
Clear point of view
is conveyed
throughout.
Argument follows
a logical pattern.
D
Clear point of view
is sustained
throughout most
of essay.
Argument is
generally
structured
logically.
Failing
Point of view is
vague or
contradictory.
Use of Evidence
Quality of Writing
Resourcing
Evidence is intelligent
and offers rich
opportunity for
analysis. It amply
supports argument
and may embrace
ambiguity. Evidence
is from a wide range
of sources and
correctly cited.
Evidence is wellchosen, well-placed
and fits neatly into
overall argument.
Evidence is from a
range of sources and
well cited.
Writing is fluid,
persuasive and shows
college-readiness.
Vocabulary is chosen
for effect. Sentence
structure supports ideas
and engages the reader.
Uses a variety of resource
types (both given by teacher
and found by student) and
directly references them in
essay. Resources serve as a
starting point for the
students own ideas and
greatly enhance the depth of
their argument. Follows MLA
format.
At least four resources (both
given by teacher and found
by student) are used in essay
and often directly
referenced. Resources have
clearly shaped the writer’s
ideas. Follows MLA format.
Evidence is
appropriate in
content and
placement. Evidence
comes from more
than one type of
source and mostly
correctly cited.
Writing is clear and
some attempt at
persuasion is made.
Vocabulary is academic
and interesting. There
is variation to sentence
structure and
transitions are used.
Evidence is generally
appropriate and
placed reasonably
within essay.
Evidence comes from
more than one source
and some attempt is
made to cite
correctly.
Evidence is entirely
absent or comes
entirely from a single
or un-cited source.
Writing is clear and
occasionally persuasive.
Vocabulary is academic.
Sentence structures are
not repetitive.
Transitions are
occasionally used.
Writing is fluent and
persuasive. Vocabulary
is academic and vivid.
Sentences come in a
range of structures and
transitions are well
executed.
Writing lacks clarity or
accuracy interferes with
reader understanding.
The majority of the four
resources (both given by
teacher and found by
student) has obviously
impacted the essay and may
be occasionally directly
referenced. Resources are
all linked to topic. Follows
MLA format.
Bibliography is absent or has
no clear link to essay.
Resources are not all linked
to topic. May not follow MLA
format. Includes no in text
citations.
Under resourced and or
lacking bibliography.
You will…
1. Plan a letter and gather evidence from our texts and other sources.
2. Write a rough draft and turn in with plan on
3. Complete a final draft, turn in with rough draft and plan on
This will be a 60 point project subject to late policies laid out in the syllabus. It should be between 800 –
1200 words.