Do now Take 10 minutes to discuss with your group what your final conclusions were. Summarize into 3-4 sentences and write on the board. Be ready for me to ask you questions. Turn in your papers to (Pd 4) blue folder/ (pd 5 and 7) silver bin on desk. Make sure all names are on Meal Chart and Work Cited (if group work cited)

Whose fault is the obesity epidemic? And WHY? Your Topic Whose fault is the obesity epidemic? And WHY? Consumer Companies Government

Consumer How much fast food does the average consumer eat? Why do consumers eat fast food? Consumer’s Choices-What choices do the consumers make that contribute to obesity? How does this contribute to obesity? What can we do to change? What are their habits that contribute to obesity?

Government How does the government manage the food? Is it enough? What exact policies help to regulate the food? Are the companies regulated heavily by the government? Should the government do something to warn about obesity?n

Company Choose ONE company-research their history and practices. What have they done to have unhealthy/heathier products? HOW are they responsible/not responsible for obesity?

Your Own Topic It must be arguable. No: History of Fast Food Yes: The world would be a better place if fast food were banned. Tell me your topic by November 13/14.

3-5 sources-Write this onto handout Notecards 50 note cards 3-5 sources-Write this onto handout

3-5 pages AND Work Cited Page MLA format-heading and in-text citations Paper Logistics 3-5 pages AND Work Cited Page MLA format-heading and in-text citations 12 pt. Times New Roman, double spaced I know all the tricks, don’t try them.

Define: Thesis, Rebuttal, and Counterclaim. Do now: Define: Thesis, Rebuttal, and Counterclaim.

Introduction: hook, important information Body 1: MEAL, 2 pieces of evidence, counterclaim and rebuttal, and analysis Body 2: MEAL-2 pieces of evidence and analysis, link back Body 3: MEAL-2 pieces of evidence and analysis, link back Conclusion: Restate thesis-not in the same words.

Announcements Juice and Soda should be kept at the long brown tables not by the computers No eating at computers, that should be done at the long brown table. Check your area before you leave. Shut down computers at the end of class.

Thesis-A claim that will drive your paper. Determine what type of paper you are writing. What is your purpose? Who is your audience? Be specific, should cover what you are going to talk about your paper Counterclaim- A claim that disagrees with the thesis. Rebuttal- A claim that negates the counterclaim.

How do I make a Strong Thesis? The thesis should be debateable. It must be specific so it can drive your entire paper. Pollution is bad for the environment. At least 25% of the federal budget should be spent on limiting pollution. America’s anti-pollution efforts should focus on privately owned cars. Drug use is detrimental to society. Illegal drug use is detrimental to society because it encourages gang violence.

Types of Claims Definition-argue about what the definition of something is. Cause and effect- argue that one person, thing, or event caused another thing or event to occur. Value-claim about what something is worth, whether we value it or not. Solutions or policies-claim that argue for or against a certain solution or policy approach to a problem.

CounterClaims and Rebuttal The opponent’s argument: Usually, you should not assume that your reader has read or remembered the argument you are refuting. Thus at the beginning of your paragraph, you need to state, accurately and fairly, the main points of the argument you will refute. Your position: Next, make clear the nature of your disagreement with the argument or position you are refuting. Your position might assert, for example, that a writer has not proved his assertion because he has provided evidence that is outdated, or that the argument is filled with fallacies. Your refutation: The specifics of your counterargument will depend upon the nature of your disagreement. If you challenge the writer’s evidence, then you must present the more recent evidence. If you challenge assumptions, then you must explain why they do not hold up. If your position is that the piece is filled with fallacies, then you must present and explain each fallacy.

I do not want to see Thing Good Bad Mad Happy Sad Is Was Are Being None of this: Limit: Thing Good Bad Mad Happy Sad Is Was Are Being

How Should my Paragraph look? Main Point: Hybrid cars are an effective strategy to fight pollution. Evidence: Driving a private car is a typical citizen's most air polluting activity. Analysis: Because cars are the largest source of private, as opposed to industry produced, air pollution switching to hybrid cars should have an impact on fighting pollution. Evidence 2: Each vehicle produced is going to stay on the road for roughly 12 to 15 years. Analysis 2: Cars generally have a long lifespan, meaning that a decision to switch to a hybrid car will make a long-term impact on pollution levels.

How Should my Paragraph look? Counterclaim: Instead of focusing on cars, which still encourages a culture of driving even if it cuts down on pollution, the nation should focus on building and encouraging use of mass transit systems. Rebuttal: While mass transit is an environmentally sound idea that should be encouraged, it is not feasible in many rural and suburban areas, or for people who must commute to work; thus hybrid cars are a better solution for much of the nation's population. Link Back: People are always trying to get to where they need to go in a hurry, so the most viable way to fight pollution is to encourage people to buy hybrid cars.