Reading Question #3: "Global Realization"

Ok.  Everybody.  I see my last email wasn't an effective reminder. As you can see, only five of you posted an answer to reading question #2.  Sadness.  Disappointment.   

Let's not let this happen with reading question # 3!!  I'll issue reminders via phone calls to as many of you as possible. To receive full credit, you must respond by Sunday, October 26th. And if you haven't already, please respond to reading question #2. You can still receive partial credit. 

Here's your question. As always, give a substantive athletic answer: 

1. What is Schlosser's position in Chapter 10, "Global Realization"?  In other words, what do you think he trying to persuade you to believe about the global effects of fast food? Be sure to support your answer with evidence from the text. 

Reading Question #2: "What's in the Meat"

So . . . we just passed the halfway mark of our break, and what better way to mark but to exchange our scintillating ideas on another reading question!! Hey-oh!! 

Answers to reading question #1 were excellent: precise, thoughtful and passionate--I enjoyed each of your contributions. Also, unlike the previous chapters we've studied, everyone seemed to have strong, even angry responses to "the most dangerous job" and I'm glad. 

Now for another discussion. Please answer the following questions with the same athleticism that you did in the previous posts. Be careful to answer BOTH of them.  

Consider the following quote from chapter 9 : 

"The nation's industrialized and centralized system of food processing has created a whole new sort of outbreak, one that can potentially sicken millions of people." (195) 

1. Explain the significance of this quote and how it relates to Schlosser's position.  In other words, what "outbreak" is he talking about?  Be sure to include evidence from the text to support your answer. 

2. What is your reaction to this chapter? 

To receive full credit for your response, you have until 11:30pm this Sunday, October 12th.  And remember, be bold and sophisticated with your answers. 

 All the best, and enjoy the reading! 

Reading Question #1: "The Most Dangerous Job"

Hello my lovelies! Here is the reading question (careful--it's actually three questions--he he) I hope will spark a wildly insightful discussion about chapter 8 of Fast Food Nation: 

Which of the many anecdotes or statistics that Schlosser offers about the slaughterhouse experience did you find to be the most powerful/effective? Why? What do you think Schlosser is trying to convince you to think, or do, by presenting this evidence and how does it relate to fast food restaurants? 

 To receive full credit for your response, you have until 11:30pm this Saturday, September 13th.  Be specific in your answers. Think athletically. Don't sit down at the starting line and draw in the the dirt. SOAR through the finish line! On your mark, get set, go. 

Ugh, Mister!

Yes, you have a break assignment. But, there's good news: You're going to learn more alarming, compelling stuff about fast food with which you can impress your friends and family. 

The break assignment is basically two tasks: 

• Read Chapters 8, 9, and 10 of Fast Food Nation. 
• Every two weeks, on this site, respond to a question regarding your reading.  

The first question you should answer will cover chapter 8--"The Most Dangerous Job"--and will be issued by me on Tuesday, September 9th. You have until 11:30pm on Saturday, September 13th to provide a response. You may respond to my question directly, or to another classmate's posting. 

Happy Reading!