1. Pop Culture Continued Read “6 Disastrous ways…”
How has pop culture influenced your life? List at least 6 ways, and be prepared to share!
What do you think of Gladwell’s ideas about suicide and teen smoking? What is his main point? Is there any validity here? Can you think of other examples?

2. Thinking Critically: Pop Culture Edition
Write an essay in which you consider the extent to which an author’s observation holds true . . .
“I think it’s always important for academics to study popular culture, even if the thing they are studying is idiotic. If it’s successful or made a dent in culture, then it is worthy of study to find out why.” ~Joss Whedon
Write a thesis statement.
Write a list of 5 pieces of evidence.
Rank your pieces of evidence.
Write a list of 3 counter claims to your evidence.
Create an outline for the essay.
Why did you organize your essay in this manner?