FFN Chapter 7
-Cogs In the Great Machine is a pretty ominous title. In these chapters that center around how the animal becomes part of our food supply, Schlosser uses words like produce, process, render, design, etc. What result is derived from this type of diction?
-Politics and business are brought back to the forefront in Ch. 7, but in a different style than earlier (Ch. 2) in the book. What has changed about the symbolic qualities that Schlosser gives them?
-Why does Schlosser spend so much time on labor practices? What is his purpose in giving the working class symbolic value?
-The correlation vs. causation argument comes up again at the end of Ch. 7. How does Schlosser use it this time, and is it valid?
FFN Chapter 6
-How does Hank function symbolically when juxtaposed against the beef companies in the first sections of Ch. 6?
-How does the emphasis on the market share that the beef and chicken producers control affect the argument about price and fairness? What is the implication that Schlosser makes indirectly, and why does he stop short of direct accusation?
-How does Schlosser employ cause and effect in his argument, especially specific to the chicken industry but present throughout much of the book?
-Is Schlosser guilty of overuse of the "causation vs. correlation" fallacy of argument?
-How does the structure of the final section affect the overall tone of the chapter? What is the purpose of bringing the chapter about companies/industries back full circle to an individual person's story?
Friday, March 31, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Fast Food Nation reading guidelines, continued:
Ch. 5
-How and why is the line between "growing" something and "producing" something blurred, and what effect does it have on both the argument and the tone of the chapter?
-How does diction such as "food product design" compare to the imagery of farms, farmers and agriculture that is present throughout the book?
-Beyond a contrast against the supposedly natural formation of plants and animals, how does Schlosser's attention to scientific detail both aid his argument and his credibility?
-How does the mixture of science and focus on the amount/number of potatoes compare to each other and impact each other's imagery?
Ch. 5
-How and why is the line between "growing" something and "producing" something blurred, and what effect does it have on both the argument and the tone of the chapter?
-How does diction such as "food product design" compare to the imagery of farms, farmers and agriculture that is present throughout the book?
-Beyond a contrast against the supposedly natural formation of plants and animals, how does Schlosser's attention to scientific detail both aid his argument and his credibility?
-How does the mixture of science and focus on the amount/number of potatoes compare to each other and impact each other's imagery?
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
A reminder as we head into the home stretch for this year and look forward to next:
If you have any questions about AP preparation and how our class aligns with the next two years of English at the AP level, this link to the Vertical Team section of our department website (Raider Writing Center in the toolbar to the right) provides several resources that show both curriculum philosophies as well as results on AP exams. If you would like clarification or still have questions about your own enrollment, feel free to come talk to me.
If you have any questions about AP preparation and how our class aligns with the next two years of English at the AP level, this link to the Vertical Team section of our department website (Raider Writing Center in the toolbar to the right) provides several resources that show both curriculum philosophies as well as results on AP exams. If you would like clarification or still have questions about your own enrollment, feel free to come talk to me.
Friday, March 24, 2017
Fast Food Nation Reading Guidelines
Ch. 2
-Pay attention to the descriptive word choice that is used for objects, people, buildings and other tangible things
-Focus on architecture and climate descriptions
-Colors, temperatures---imagery of the senses juxtaposed against more natural images
-Interweaving of politics and the industry: What effect does the combination of these two have on the tone of the writing
-When kids and education become part of the example, what rhetorical strategy is being employed and why?
Ch. 3
-Why is so much time spent describing the infrastructure of Colorado Springs
-Why does Schlosser focus on the types of business and growth that CS goes through rather than just the numbers
-Look for more word choice that gives away Schlosser's apparent dislike for the newer populations, businesses, houses and neighborhoods
-How does Schlosser transition and connect the first half of the chapter that deals with housing, population and infrastructure with the second half and its look at crime and the actual workplace environment of the industry?
Ch. 4
-How does the concept of "business" work as an extended metaphor throughout the entire chapter?
-How does isolation play a significant role in this chapter?
-This chapter has a number of references to money. What do the monetary allusions help reinforce and how does it relate to the first two questions about business and isolation?
-Compare/contrast the experiences of the individuals who are represented in this chapter. What do they have in common, what separates them and how do their paths cross, either literally or figuratively?
Ch. 2
-Pay attention to the descriptive word choice that is used for objects, people, buildings and other tangible things
-Focus on architecture and climate descriptions
-Colors, temperatures---imagery of the senses juxtaposed against more natural images
-Interweaving of politics and the industry: What effect does the combination of these two have on the tone of the writing
-When kids and education become part of the example, what rhetorical strategy is being employed and why?
Ch. 3
-Why is so much time spent describing the infrastructure of Colorado Springs
-Why does Schlosser focus on the types of business and growth that CS goes through rather than just the numbers
-Look for more word choice that gives away Schlosser's apparent dislike for the newer populations, businesses, houses and neighborhoods
-How does Schlosser transition and connect the first half of the chapter that deals with housing, population and infrastructure with the second half and its look at crime and the actual workplace environment of the industry?
Ch. 4
-How does the concept of "business" work as an extended metaphor throughout the entire chapter?
-How does isolation play a significant role in this chapter?
-This chapter has a number of references to money. What do the monetary allusions help reinforce and how does it relate to the first two questions about business and isolation?
-Compare/contrast the experiences of the individuals who are represented in this chapter. What do they have in common, what separates them and how do their paths cross, either literally or figuratively?
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Crystal Bridges Field Trip List
Guaranteed spots are currently filled, but still send me an email if you are interested. Spots have reopened every year so being on the overflow list still gives you a good chance.
1 Anna Burns
2 Olivia Sutton
3 Abi Wandling
4 Jack Calderwood
5 Maddie Westcott
6 Cynthia Flores
7 Brenna Dulaney
8 Eliza Fitzgerald
9 Mara Baine
10 Alexandra Soto
11 Lukas Vohs
12 Alexandra werth
13 Lilly Wagner
14 Jordyn Martin
15 Tim Nunez
16 Gabriel Myers
17 Jill Propst
18 Meg Blinzler
19 Valentina Mercado
20 Audrey Hartwell
21 Emma Ross
22 Jane Swanberg
23 Lauren Moreland
24 Heidi Tapko
25 H. Kopp
26 Megan Smith
27 Miah Clark
Guaranteed spots are currently filled, but still send me an email if you are interested. Spots have reopened every year so being on the overflow list still gives you a good chance.
1 Anna Burns
2 Olivia Sutton
3 Abi Wandling
4 Jack Calderwood
5 Maddie Westcott
6 Cynthia Flores
7 Brenna Dulaney
8 Eliza Fitzgerald
9 Mara Baine
10 Alexandra Soto
11 Lukas Vohs
12 Alexandra werth
13 Lilly Wagner
14 Jordyn Martin
15 Tim Nunez
16 Gabriel Myers
17 Jill Propst
18 Meg Blinzler
19 Valentina Mercado
20 Audrey Hartwell
21 Emma Ross
22 Jane Swanberg
23 Lauren Moreland
24 Heidi Tapko
25 H. Kopp
26 Megan Smith
27 Miah Clark
28 Hannah Carter
29 Kice Mansi
30 Maxie Crimm
31 Trevan Baker
32 Manal Boullaouz
33 Katie Schultz
34 Jermika Jones
35. Olivia Chudik
36. Vincent Jischke
37. Carter Hale
35. Olivia Chudik
36. Vincent Jischke
37. Carter Hale
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