Fast Food Nation Questions

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Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, Grade 11 Introductory Reading Activity Selection: Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser Rationale: This non-fiction book contains the elements of argumentation and rhetorical strategies incorporated into the AP Language and Composition curriculum. More importantly, this book will serve as an excellent bridge between the expository essay and persuasion analysis of Pre-AP Honors English 10 and the stylistic and argumentative analysis of AP English 11. Objectives: To read and respond to the book in its entirety To understand how a writer uses language to create message and meaning Connections: Ongoing reference and instruction regarding argument will be tied to this book throughout the year. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS BOOK IN ITS ENTIRETY. Assignment: Reading, (we strongly recommend notetaking and/or annotating (not required), and 13 essay questions (required). Specific Essay Instructions for answering essay questions • MLA formatting • Formal, academic voice • A well-developed response, incorporating appropriate and relevant text citations and references • Less than 10% summary—stick to analysis and higher level DOK • Upload to turnitin.com (as one document, upon return and registration in your new class) Essay Questions: Introduction: Readers must trust the good character, fairness, and reliability of the writer before they are willing to accept his arguments. The philosopher Aristotle called this quality ethos. Analyze the ways Eric Schlosser establishes his ethos, helping the audience to trust the writer and see the importance of his investigation of the fast food industry. Be sure to explore the chapter fully, particularly the second half. Chapter 1: Some readers find it counter-productive to Schlosser’s argument against the fast food industry that he

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