The 33rd: "There is Something Fishy About Our Food Sysytem"
Proverb
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime"
means = It is more worthwhile to teach someone to do something than to do it for them.
Define the following Vocabulary:
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exemplifies
hook, line and sinker
vested
ensues
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fallacy
fare
bait(n)
reel(v)
food stamps
Informal Writing
When you read an op-ed, it is useful to know the author's backgroun about the topic. Is Christa Blumenthal credible? Why or why not?
In paragraph one, answer the following:
Define what a "food insecure household" is? What is the author's argument? In the author's opinion, what is "fishy about the U.S. food system? What kind of evidence does she give to support her thesis? Include at three examples. Is the evidence convincing? Why or why not?
In paragraph two analyze the language:
The author includes several words and phrases related to fish or fishing.
How do they enchance her op-ed?
What language choices do you find?
What words or phrases are repeated?
Finally, explain if you agree or disagee with the author's opinion about the food industry's role in America's obesity crisis?