Click to edit Master subtitle style 1/22/12 OPINION WRITING

1/22/12 Food Eating contest New York Post: 2011 Hot dog eating contest 32 eggs in one minute 47 burritos 5 hotdogs 30 seconds Man vs Food (mega burger)

1/22/12 Food face-off Situation: There are many forms of entertainment in our world today. Many T.V. shows and local contest showcase food and the amounts people can eat in a certain time frame. It has become so popular that many restaurants have a wall to honor those that meet the challenge of their outrageous amount of food consumed in one sitting. Task: Write an article to be published in your local paper explaining if you feel people should take part in competitive eating contest? Clearly state your opinion with supporting evidence to back It up.

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1/22/12 Yes! If officials limited competitive eating contest, they would be getting rid of entertainment for viewers and competitors. Besides, people should be able to choose which activities they particiopate in. Those who enter competitive contests are aware of the potential, or possible, consequences. Joshua Glick, a student from Longmeadow, Mass. Agrees, “If they want to eat, let them eat, he says. People who want to limit competitive eating claim that the contest cause health problems and encourage overeating. But taking part in a single eating competition will not always lead to health problems. Additionally, eating one very large meal occasionally does not mean that you overate all the time. Written by: Michael Baick

1/22/12 no People should not participate in competitive eating contest, because they can be hazardous, or dangerous, to contestants and viewers. A person can choke by trying to eat food to quickly. The contests also involve eating unhealthy foods, not fruits or vegetables. That sends the message to viewers that it is OK to eat large amounts of unhealthy items. Eating too much of unhealthy foods can lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes. It is not fun watching people stuff themselves with unhealthy foods. Kim Gruenberg, a city worker in Quincy, Mass., agrees. “Food contests are gross and disturbing,” she says. Seeing people race to eat more food than most people eat in a whole day is unappetizing. Written By: Bella Fletcher

1/22/12 Minimum guidelines Grabber Introductory Sentence Detail 1 Further Support Detail 2 Further Support Detail 3 Further Support Conclusion Don’t forget you can add more than one sentence for further support Your piece can be divided up into more than one paragraph if needed.

1/22/12 To begin stating your opinion I strongly Agree/disagree… To begin with I feel/think… I am for/against… There are ______reasons why I… I am convinced/certain…

1/22/12 Transitions For continuing a common line of reasoning: consequently clearly, then furthermore additionally in addition moreover because besides that in the same way following this further also pursuing this further it is easy to see that To change the line of reasoning (contrast): however on the other hand yet nevertheless on the contrary For opening a paragraph initially or for general use: admittedly assuredly certainly granted no doubt nobody denies obviously of course to be sure undoubtedly unquestionably generally speaking in general in this situation

1/22/12 Transitions to help with sequence Transitional chains, to use in separating sections of a paragraph which is arranged chronologically: first... second... third... generally... furthermore... finally in the first place... also... lastly in the first place... pursuing this further... finally to be sure... additionally... lastly in the first place... just in the same way... finally basically... similarly... as well

1/22/12 Conclusion Transitions to conclude with as a final point eventually at last in the end finally lastly All in all All things considered

1/22/12 Rubric Purpose/Focus Establishes purpose by introducing a(n) opinion/claim; maintains focus throughout Indicates awareness of audience’s needs by providing relevant background; anticipating audience’s knowledge level and concerns Communicates purpose, responding to the anticipated needs of the audience by addressing reasons/alternate claims

1/22/12 rubric Idea Development Idea development by using facts, quotes, details and examples to support opinion Structure Provides logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. Transitions used to guide the reader through the text and clarify ideas Focused throughout the entire piece Maintains control of sentence structure (varied)

1/22/12 rubric Language & Conventions Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among opinions (s)/claim(s), reasons, and evidence Accurate, rich word choice Appropriate tone for the audience and purpose Correct grammar, usage and mechanics

1/22/12 Powerpoint Should lottery be banned?