October 9, 2009

October 9, 2009 www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com
Class Work
1. Let’s look at the draft. Remember, you needed to have the “causes” section of the paper finished today!
2. Write your thesis/claim/point sentence on the Post-it and post on the board.
3. Read the wall – look at the statements. Put a “+” on the note if it makes sense. Put a “?” on the note if the statement is confusing in any way.
4. Get with a partner who did NOT write on your topic. Swap papers. Read and look for the following:
a. Clear causes of the problem/event
b. Correctly cited sources
c. Did the introduction capture your attention? Explain on the draft and sign your name. If not, give suggestions. If so, state what was strong in the essay.
5. What did you eat yesterday? Would Pollan agree with your choices? Did you follow Pollan’s rules?
Homework
1. Write the “effects” segment of your essay. Bring the draft to class on Monday.
2. Read the following articles: “Discrimination at Large” p. 198 and answer question #3 ub TAtT, “O.K., So I’m Fat” p. 201 and answer question #2 in TAtT, “’Diabesity, ‘ A Crisis in an Expanding Country” p. 204 and answer questions #2 and #3 in TAtT. Record your responses in your reading log and bring it to class.