CLASS 31

EWRT 1A

AGENDA

• Due: Concept Paper: Essay #3

• Change Teams

• Discussion: SMG p 684 "Logical Fallacies”

• Essay #4: Problem Solution Essay

• In-Class Writing: Finding a problem to write about.

• Identify a problem faced by one of the districts or communities in The Hunger Games. How would you solve the problem?

Form new teams of 4 or 5 members

You must change at least half of your team after each essay.

You may never have a new team composed of more than 50% of any prior team.

Raise your hand if you need help forming a complete team

IN YOUR

GROUPS, DISCUSS

LOGICAL FALLACIES

(SMG 684)

KNOW THEM FOR TWO REASONS: SEE

THEM IN OTHERS’ ARGUMENTS; DO NOT

USE THEM IN YOUR OWN ARGUMENTS!

ESSAY #4

• Proposals for solving problems take many forms in our culture.

Formal written proposals are used often in

business, government, and the academic world to present

possible solutions to particular problems, like spiraling costs or

lower-than-expected revenue. Effectively composed formal

proposals exhibit all of the basic features of the proposal

essay discussed in this chapter: a well-defined problem, a

well-argued solution, an effective counterargument, and a

readable plan.

• In this chapter, you will write a proposal for a solution to a

problem that concerns you. As you compose your

proposal, you should consider whether the use of visuals or

multimedia would help your readers more immediately or more

fully grasp your proposed solution.

ESSAY #4

Essay #4: Proposing a Solution : Essay (four to six pages) 150 points

Assignment: Write an essay from 4-6pages in length, that addresses the

topic below. Use a minimum of two credible sources to support your

argument. These are in addition to The Hunger Games.

Prompt : Write an essay proposing a solution to a well-defined problem

faced by a community or group to which you may belong.

Alternatively, you may address a well-defined problem faced by one of

the districts or communities in The Hunger Games. Address your

proposal to your audience: one or more members of the group, its

leadership, or to outsiders who may be able to contribute to solving the

problem.

CHOOSING A

TOPIC FOR

YOUR ESSAY!

My Community, Club, or Group

YOUR CHARTGROUPS AND

ORGANIZATIONS

1. The Hunger Games

2. De Anza College

3. Your Neighborhood

4. Your Club

5. Community

PROBLEMS

1. Problem

2. Problem

3. Problem

4. Problem

5. Problem

YOUR CHARTGROUPS AND

ORGANIZATIONS

1. The Hunger Games

2. De Anza College

3. Willow Glen

4. Karate Club

5. Community

Recreation Centers

PROBLEMS

1. Not enough food

2. Not enough parking

3. Employee parking on

our street

4. Lack of commitment

5. Not enough safe places

for kids to play

FILL IN YOUR CHART WITH PROBLEMS AND

SOLUTIONS FOR EACH GROUP

GROUPS AND

ORGANIZATIONS

1. The Hunger

Games

2. De Anza College

3. Your

Neighborhood

4. Karate Club

5. Community

Recreation

Center

PROBLEMS

1. Not Enough Food

2. Lack of Parking

3. Commercial

parking problem

4. No commitment

5. Not enough safe

places for kids to

play

Solutions

1. ?

2. Reorganize lots

3. ?

4. ?

5. Start a volunteer parents group to

offer after school activities at

local schools.

HOMEWORK

Post # 36: Identify a problem faced by one

of the districts or communities in The

Hunger Games. How would you solve the

problem? Write a paragraph or more.

Study Vocab: Test tomorrow: Chapters

19-23