When you drop food on the floor, do you toss it or eat it? Most of you have heard the 5 Second Rule. The 5 Second Rule is a so-called rule that says food is OK to eat after it hits the ground if you pick it
up within 5 seconds or less. Almost everyone has dropped some food on the floor. If someone saw you
drop your food, he or she might have yelled, "5-second rule!" Write an explanatory essay in which you
identify and explain at least three research findings that highlight concerns regarding the 5-second
rule and food safety. Your essay should be based upon information from the articles.
Manage your time carefully so that you can:
• Read the passages,
• Plan your response)
• Write your response, and
• Revise and edit your response.
Be sure to:
• Use evidence from multiple sources:
• Avoid overly relying on one source.
Your response should be in the form of a multiple paragraph essay. Write your response in the space