Fast Food Nation

Hello, Friends.

Happy 23 days left in the semester!

 http://jhampton.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/51769044/Fast%20Food%20Nation.pdf

Pages 63 - 70

In the section of the book we read, there is a clear argument presented.

• What is the author's argument?
• How does the author STRUCTURE the argument?
• Is the purpose of the author effectively met?  If so, how?  If not, why not?  What structures aid or hinder the message of the author?  How does the use of language help or hinder the purpose?
•  In what ways is this chapter related to so many other articles we have read and documentaries we have watched?  What factor binds American workers together?
• Where is the hope?????

12 - 15 sentences.  Write well.  Be thoughtful and well-spoken.  Don't let me down.

Response is due on November 20th by 1156pm.

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"Animals" by Simon Rich

Hello, Friends!!!

It's been a while.........................you're welcome!

What we are accomplishing in this academic response is really to reinforce the discussions we had in class.

Your response is due on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH BY 9PM.  =)

 http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/animals

Requirements:

• 12 - 15 sentences
• Pay particular attention to the types of prejudices that were presented
• What acts of discrimination did you see and how do you define it?
• Select the FIVE (5) MOST SIGNIFICANT WORDS OR PHRASES;  List them separately and write about them separately.  Consider: How did these words AFFECT the story? What was the author's purpose and how did his word choice help him achieve that purpose? 
• What is the message the author was sending?

 Write well.  Be thoughtful and composed.

Come to the Leo Club Pancake Feed on Tuesday, November 15th......................  =)