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Exploring Logic and Evidence in "Fast Food Nation": Group Discussion Overview

This discussion focuses on the key themes and evidence presented in "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser, particularly in Chapters 1-4. We will analyze the author's main points regarding the fast food industry's impact on American society, such as its marketing strategies aimed at children and the cultural implications of fast food. Each group member will contribute to support these claims using logical reasoning, facts, and emotional appeals, incorporating quotes from the text to illustrate our arguments. **Relevant

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Exploring Logic and Evidence in "Fast Food Nation": Group Discussion Overview

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  1. English 255 EAWR Chpt 4 – Logic FFN Chpts 1-3, +Introduction

  2. Reading Journal 2 / Quiz Discussion Group Participation points:20 for original comment (use your reading journal!)5 for each reply to the comment of others (Deliverable: Group Discussion Form) Quiz will be on:EAWR Chpt 4, (3,2)FFN Chpts 1-2

  3. Fast Food Nation Intro + Chpt 1-2 Group Analysis • What are some of his main points thus far? • Give 1 -2 quotes that support (Give evidence for) his main points • How is he supporting each point: Pathos? Ethos? Logic?(yes, it can be a combination of the 3, but explain how so) Deliverable: 1 pg per group Class presentation

  4. Fast Food Nation Claims Fast food is the American way – the lowest of the low can make it BIG - orphans, drop outs, salesmen (22) Progress- the loss of the orange groves – is bad (28) Fast food is marketed to children (40-57) Disney was a role model for Kroc (34). So many more!!! • Fast food has infiltrated American society (3) • Americans spend more now on fast food than on… (3) • Car culture helped build fast food culture (15) • The automobile industry tried to wipe out the competition (16) • McDonalds represents conformity; Hells Angels represent rebellion. (21)

  5. What is Logic? • Using reliable information and inference • Which of these is logical, then? A.1.  If Jane has a cat, then Jane has a pet2.  Jane has a cat3.  Therefore, Jane has a pet B.1. If Jane has a cat, then Jane has a pet2. Jane has a pet3. Therefore, Jane has a catC.1.  If Jane has a cat, then Jane has a pet2.  It is not the case that Jane has a pet3.  Therefore, it is not the case that Jane has a catD.1.  If Jane has a cat, then Jane has a pet2.  It is not the case that Jane has a cat3.  Therefore, it is not the case that Jane has a pet A. Valid B. InvalidThis argument form is commonly mistaken as being valid.  Notice that even if the premises are true, the conclusion could still be false: Jane could have a dog.C.Valid

  6. What is Evidence? #1, pg 93 Which of these is Hard Evidence? Which is Rational appeal? 6. Apple – rational 7. Cutting taxes – both hard evidence and rational 8. Fear – rational 9. Air bags – hard evidence • The bigger they are, the harder the fall. Rational. • Drunk drivers are involved in more than 50% of traffic deaths. Hard evidence. “involved” is the key word • DNA… Hard evidence. • marriage…Hard evidence • Psychologist..Hard evidence

  7. Logic/Reasoning Evidence • Believing a point vs proving/providing evidence • Premise: Students shouldn’t be allowed to own cars. • “Students have more accidents than older drivers.” • search for evidence of this claim • “The costs of owning a car make students work more, giving them less time to study.” • Search for facts and figures to back this up. • “Not having cars encourages students to spend more time on campus or with other students, increasing their involvement with and commitment to school life.” • Create poll, poll class members, and discuss when we can rely on our own experience or that of people we know, and when we need a larger sample size.

  8. EAWR Chpt 4: Using Logic Choose one of these claims (or use a claim agreed upon by your group and approved by Mrs. T) Support the claim using each (research these online) Facts Statistics Surveys/Polls Testimonies/Narratives • Standardized tests do not demonstrate student knowledge • Parents of bullies should be fined. • America needs more holidays. • MP3s should be free. • Higher education should be free. Deliverable: Each group member contributes one (or more) an example to support your claim using one of the listed. 1 pg, class presentation

  9. Proposals and Options for the Final • Exam – 4hr long • multiple choice, short answer, 2 essay questions • Presentations: • Fast Food Nation analysis • Demonstration of one topic (definition, logic, etc) • Other ideas? Email me! We will vote next week

  10. Paper 1 Written Paper Requirements: • Outline required • typed, 12-pt Times Roman type, double spaced (MLA). • 2,000 words (approximately four pages). • At least five (5) references to other people’s work. • Use MLA formatting for in-text citations and the Works Cited page. • Works Cited page (MLA format) • Writing Guidelines: • Brainstorm possible topics • Create an outline of the main ideas • Find evidence to support the main ideas with supporting detail • Write a draft paper • Complete the Works Cited Page • Make final revisions

  11. Rubric (Your paper grade is based on)

  12. Paper Schedule • Topic Selection/Outline – 05/03/2011 • Bring Rough Draft – 05/10/2011 • Edit (in class 05/10/2011) • Final draft due in class 05/10/2011 • My expectation – you will be able to use Logos, Pathos, and Ethos to persuade a reader.

  13. Side note: Fast food is now EVERYWHERE

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