FFA in the USA Article Activity
This is a National FFA lesson plan and accompanying “Advocate for Agriculture” student worksheet designed to be used with any of the “FFA in the USA” articles. Students analyze a published FFA in the USA article, identify the required elements of an article, and then brainstorm and write their own article advocating for agriculture or FFA in their local community, concluding with a peer review using a provided rubric.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Analyze an FFA in the USA article.
- Determine the required elements for an article.
- Write an article advocating for agriculture or FFA in their local community.
- Time required
- 50 minutes (*Time requirements may vary based upon student understanding and class schedule.)
- Grade level
- Grades 9 and 10
- Materials
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- A copy of the “Advocate for Agriculture” worksheet for each student
- Internet to access the FFA in the USA articles or have a handful of them printed off in advance
- Description of Lesson
- This is a general activity to be used with any of the FFA in the USA articles.
- Vocabulary
- APA citation; Appeal; Advocacy; Jargon; Primary source
- Resources/References
- Website: FFA in the USA (2024), FFA.org/FFA-in-the-usa/
- Cross-Curricular Connections
- English/Language Arts – Students will write an article advocating for agriculture or FFA. Students will analyze an FFA in the USA article.
- SAE and FFA Connections
- Agricultural Communications CDE; Agricultural Communications and Education SAE Idea Cards; Agricultural Issues Forum LDE; FFA in the USA Reporters
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Worksheet
Student Activity Sheets_FFA in the USA Article Activity (PDF)
Student Activity Sheets_FFA in the USA Article Activity (DOCX)
Other
Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.02Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education to be more productive.
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
- CRP.05Consider the environmental, social and economic impact of decisions.
- CRP.07Employ valid and reliable research strategies. Career-ready individuals are discerning in accepting and using new information to make decisions, change practices or inform strategies.
- CRP.08Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Career-ready individuals readily recognize problems in the workplace, understand the nature of the problem, and devise effective plans to solve the problem.
- CRP.11Use technology to enhance productivity. Career-ready individuals find and maximize the productive value of existing and new technology to accomplish workplace tasks and solve workplace problems.
Common Core – Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects: Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9.10.4Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Common Core – Reading: Informational Text
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.2Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper).
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.2Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
FFA Precept
- FFA-CS-M.CommunicationEffectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PG-I.Professional GrowthAssume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.
- FFA.PL-A.ActionAssume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-E.AwarenessUnderstand personal vision, mission and goals.
- FFA.PL-F.Continuous ImprovementAccept responsibility for learning and personal growth.
FFA Precepts
- FFA.CS-N.Decision MakingAnalyze a situation and execute an appropriate course of action.