September 10, 2015

Class Work

1. Hand in the paper copy of the peer editing page.
2. You have 10 minutes to meet with your group to review the presentation. We will begin at 8:45.
3. Reminders:
All speak. Be sure you speak up! Look at the audience. Do NOT simply read everything from the slides. Do share what you know with us.
4. You will need to take notes on the presentations. Submit these for 25 points!

Homework
Read the following articles.
A. "Six Rules for Eating Wisely" by Michael Pollan http://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/six-rules-for-eating-wisely/
Answer these questions and post in CANVAS.
1. Take a look a the introduction and the author's use of the term "treacherous landscape." What is the treacherous landscape?
2. How much does "Mom" influence our eating habits? Explain. Use one example from your life as well.
3. What is the author's history of food exploration? Have you gone on a food exploration of your own? Explain.
4. Which of the author's six rules would be the easiest for you to adopt? Which of the author's six rules would be the most difficult? Explain both.

B. "'Diabesity,: A Crisis in an Expanding Country by Jane E. Brody http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/29/health/diabesity-a-crisis-in-an-expanding-country.html?_r=0

1. Read the opening paragraph. What is the author's stance on the subject? What is the purpose for writing this essay?
2. What is the point of this essay? What does the author want you to believe and do?
3. Identify humor in the essay. Is humor an effective way for writers to make a point? Explain.