Global Warming, Environment, Personal Responsibility “Why Bother?” Global Warming, Environment, Personal Responsibility

Agenda Announcements Smile and say Kimchi Presentations Previewing Questions Vocabulary, imperatives, etc. Discussion Questions Action One Minute Notes Homework?

Previewing Questions With a partner, discuss the following questions: 1. Do you think it is important to be environmentally responsible? 2. Have you done anything that is environmentally responsible? (“ Reduce carbon footprint” “greener”) 3. If yes, what do you do and why? If not, why not?

Actions Actions Reasons for Acting Reasons for not acting

Actions Do you think these actions make a difference? If so, how? If not, why not?

Review- “Imperatives” What are imperatives? Examples Circle or find examples from the text Come up with 1-2 more examples of what people can do to change their habits using an imperative form.

Discussion Questions Why do you think Pollan finds it “depressing” just to change light bulbs? In your opinion, what else needs to be done, besides changing light bulbs, to stop global warming? Why is it difficult to make environmentally responsible choices? What role do legislation and technology play in solving global warming? In your opinion, is “personal virtue” enough to change your habits?

Subgroups What is your subtitle and how is it related to the environment? What is being done by individuals, organizations and businesses to be more environmentally responsible in this area? Do you know of any similar programs or groups that exist here? Are these actions possible to implement in your life or where you live? How are these actions contributing to a better environment? Do you think these actions can become widespread in the future?