October 7, 2009

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Class Work
1. Share a quotation from an expert in the field. Why did you select this quotation? Does it support the causes or the effects?
2. It’s time to write the essay. How will you begin? What’s your point? (thesis) What are you claiming?
3. Tips for writing a thesis statement:
a. Select a general subject.
b. Narrow your subject.
c. Select a working thesis.
d. Put your thesis in the form of a question.
e. Compose a final statement.
4. Take a look at pp. 528-531 in Between Worlds for more information on giving credit to your sources.
5. Let’s talk about food – what are your rules for eating wisely?
Homework
1. Read Six Rules for Eating Wisely by Michael Pollan – p. 214+.
2. Answer question #1 under Writing from the Text on p. 216. You will only be looking at your food choices for a day – not for a week.
3. Continue working on your draft. You must have the “causes” section finished by Friday. You must have at least three citations. Bring the draft to class on Friday.