October 14, 2009

October 14, 2009 www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com
Class Work
1. Join a group based on the article you found. Share the articles. Make a +/- chart showing the advantages (+) and disadvantages (-) of the idea. Post key points. (Use post-it notes for this.) Your group will be presenting to the class. Try to come to a consensus on the topic.
Group #1: Is it OK to make jokes about weight either too much weight or too little weight?
Group #2: Should larger passengers be charged more for airline seats?
Group #3: Should the cost of medical insurance be increased with increased weight? Should large but otherwise healthy babies be denied health insurance?
Group #4: Should sugared sodas and snacks be taxed?
2. In what ways does the media add to the increased size in children and adults in America? In what ways does the media add to distorted body image in America? What is “just right?” This is a group activity. Each group will look through a magazine and note the images presented as they relate to food and to body image. Compose, as a group, an e-mail to the publisher expressing your group’s views. Include a one-line suggestion. (We are not really mailing these!)
Homework
1. Remember that the final copy of your cause/effect paper is due on Friday. You must submit the draft and peer editing comments with the final copy. Place the final copy on top.
2. Locate two additional articles related to “weight” issues in America.