Class Work

1. Review of "How to . . ." write a problem/solution essay.
http://www.enotes.com/topics/how-write-problem-solution-essay
2. Study a sample essay - handout.
3. Review the first paragraph of your problem/solution essay. (Group activity) Did you:
a. Capture the attention of the audience?
b. identify the problem.
4. Return PowerPoint grades
5. Return additional odds and ends.

Homework
Write the rest of your essay. Follow the guidelines as listed on Monday's blog post.

Class Work

1. We will finish the small group presentations.
2. Some say that we are what we eat. Take a look at your food log. Did you make "healthy" choices? What is your definition for healthy eating? What do the experts say?
http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs2010-PolicyDocument.htm

http://helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm
2. We will discuss the articles.
3. We will organize for writing - have you picked a topic?

This is a problem/solution essay. Organize as you did for the PowerPoint.

First: Plan an introduction that captures the attention of your reading audience. This might be a quotation, example, statistics, news story, in short, anything that will prove that a problem exists in an interesting fashion.

Second: Prove that the problem exists. What caused the problem? What is the history of the problem? How has it worsened over time? What is the impact of this problem? What is the monetary cost? What are the emotional costs?

Third: Offer specific solutions. Show the desired results.

Fourth: Wrap it up in an interesting fashion. Leave the readers wanting to do something about the cause.

Homework

1. Write the introduction. Capture our attention. Bring your draft to class. Continue with your research to be ready to write the rest of the essay.

Class Work

1. Return to your group and get organized. Your group will present the answers to the questions to the class. Each of you must speak. Divide the work.

Topics for discussion groups:
1. Body image
2. Weight discrimination
3. Obesity
4. Underweight
5. Eating Disorders
6. Healthy Eating
7. Physical fitness
8. Weight loss - how to's (If you were not here on Wednesday, this is your group and your topic.)

As a group, come up with the following:
A. A definition
B. Statistics - how many are impacted by this? What is the monetary cost?
C. A specific example from the news
D. Medical suggestions/reactions
E. Impact on health

2. Information sharing . . .

3. As you listen, keep a running bulleted list of information that is interesting, new, or surprising!

4. Discussion of your food logs . . . do you make healthy choices? What are your food demons?

Homework
If you have not already done so, read the remaining articles. Answer the Thinking About the Text questions following the remaining selections.
"Six Rules for Eating Wisely"
"Diabisity," A Crisis in an Expanding Country
"O.K., So I'm Fat"
"Bodily Harm"

Decide on a topic related to health that is a problem for some. Find two articles from "professional" sources that relate to the problem. This is in preparation for the final essay. It will be a problem/solution essay and will basically follow the same pattern as the PowerPoint. We will review the guidelines on Monday and look at sample essays.

Start your Works Cited page on EasyBib.

Class Work

1. Thanks for participating in the presentations. The class selected excellent topics. Although getting up in front of the class is not easy, the presentations were professional! Thank you for your hard work. Check the blog after 12:00 pm to see your grade.

2. From the homework . . .

View the following documentary: http://www.hulu.com/watch/63283/super-size-meSupersize Me.

The documentary may be found at other free sites. If this link does not work, simply do a web search. Type in Supersize Me to get to other sites.

A. As you watch, list the problems noted in the documentary.

B. Also, list the solutions.
C. What techniques were used in the documentary - charts, graphs, personal examples, experts, etc. Did you find these effective? Explain.
D. Compared to An Inconvenient Truth, which documentary was more effective?
E. After watching this documentary, do you believe that a problem exists? Explain

F. After watching this documentary, do you believe that American eating habits will change? Explain.

Topics for discussion groups:

1. Body image

2. Weight discrimination

3. Obesity

4. Underweight

5. Eating Disorders

6. Healthy Eating

7. Physical fitness

As a group, come up with the following:

A. A definition

B. Statistics - how many are impacted by this? What is the monetary cost?

C. A specific example from the news

D. Medical suggestions/reactions

E. Impact on health

Homework

1. Keep a food log for 24 hours. Bring your log to class.

If you have not already done so, read three of the following articles. Answer the Thinking About the Text questions following the three you select.

"Six Rules for Eating Wisely"

"Diabisity," A Crisis in an Expanding Country

"O.K., So I'm Fat"

"Bodily Harm"

April 22, 2011 - Friday

Class Work

We will continue with the presentations. Be sure you have yours saved to a jump drive. Please print your notes before it is your turn. You need them so you can look at the class during your presentation.

Homework

View the following documentary: http://www.hulu.com/watch/63283/super-size-me

Supersize Me. The documentary may be found at other free sites. If this link does not work, simply do a web search. Type in Supersize Me to get to other sites.

• As you watch, list the problems noted in the documentary. Also, list the solutions.


• What techniques were used in the documentary - charts, graphs, personal examples, experts, etc.


• Did you find these effective? Explain.


• Compared to An Inconvenient Truth, which documentary was more effective?


• After watching this documentary, do you believe that a problem exists? Explain


• After watching this documentary, do you believe that American eating habits will change? Explain.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Class Work

1. Today is Presentation Day.
2. When it is your turn to present, come to the computer in the front of the room. Bring your jump drive and the presentation rubric.
3. Remember to speak clearly and look at the audience.
4. As a member of the audience, listen to the presentation. After the presentation you may ask questions. Take notes on your sheet. React to the presentation on the notes sheet.

Homework

Enjoy your time if you have presented. Review your notes if you will be presenting on Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Class Work Leftovers. . . . Please get back with your partner(s) to finish the GUM activity. . . GUM Demons - Let's get rid of them. Directions: Working with a partner, decide which of these demons you will research and show the class how to correct: commas in a series commas in dates commas after introductory phrases commas with independent clauses semicolons with independent clauses semicolons with conjunctive adverbs punctuation of book, movie, television, newspaper, CD, and magazine titles punctuation of short stories, poems, songs, magazine articles, and newspaper titles

• First, return to your group to review the rules.


• Second, use at least two sentences as examples of the correct use.


• Third, share the information with the class.


• Fourth, give them a sentence to write correctly. This can all be done on chart paper or on the white board.


• Fifth: Share with the class - teach us.

Part II Share your first three slides with the class. Refer to the guidelines. Did you do the following:

• Include a title page? Is your name on it?


• Place no more than 4 bullets on a slide?


• Use no more than 6 words per bullet?


• Use colors that can be seen?


• Use footless fonts?


• Balance the photos on the slide?

Homework

1. Create the next section of your PowerPoint. Refer to Monday's post for the specific guidelines.

2. Don't forget that you must include a Works Cited page at the end of the slide show. Work on it as you go along. Remember that EasyBib can make this an easy process.

3. Bring your show to class on Friday - jump drive or e-mail.