Little Brown Handbook Activity

exercise 28.5
1. Many colleges have started campus garden programs, that aim to teach students about the benefits of sustainable farming methods and locally grown food.
2. These gardens which use organic farming techniques, also, provide fresh produce for their college students.
3. A garden that is big enough to grow produce for a college cafeteria, requires a large piece of land.
4. Such a garden also needs a leader, who can choose crops that will thrive in local growing conditions.
5. Volunteers willing to work in the gardens every week, are essential as well.
6. Some campus gardeners distribute produce to the people in the community who live far from a grocery store.
7. some urban neighborhoods, are called " Food Deserts," because they lack grocery stores that residents can reach easily on foot.
8. the colleges may distribute produce with special trucks,  or veggie wagons, that drive through the Urban neighborhoods.
9. The Wagons deliver produce once a week, although, they may make two deliveries during peak harvest time.
10. A community garden planted during the academic year, will fare better in the southern states, where the growing season is longer than in northern states.

Exercise 28.7
1. Prices have risen rapidly, the government debated a price freeze.
2. A price freeze unlike a rise in interest rates, seemed a sure solution.
3. the president would have to persuade businesses to accept a price freeze, his methods depending on their resistance.
4. no doubt the president, his advisors having urged it, would first try a patriotic appeal.
5. the president, not his advisors, insisted on negotiations with businesses.

Exercise 28.6
1. American colonists first imported pasta from the English, who discovered it as terrorists in Italy.
2. After the English returned from their grand tours in Italy, they were called macaroni's because of their fancy air.
3. A hair styled called Macaroni, had elaborate curls.
4. The Song "Yankee Doodle," refers to this hairstyle.
5. The song was intended to make fun of this hairstyle before it was created into English.

Videos with ethos, pathos, and logos

I have three awesome advertising videos that use Pathos mostly with a little bit of Logos and Ethos, I wanted to show them all three to you, but I will only be writing about one.

Video One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAlyHUWjNjE
Video Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQB7QRyF4p4
Video Three: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pubTiDCEVZ8

I will be writing on Commercial number one.
     
       This commercial appeals to your emotions because it gives you a very sad feeling, but then you get this feel of happiness as well. You get this sad feeling first, when the boy is spray painting because it seems like he is having family issues and the only way for him to feel better is to spray paint a wall. Also, you feel a sense of hurt because the boy is all alone and he looks pretty sad, and like something is really wrong with him, and he needs someone to care about him, at first when I was watching I thought he had a horrible home life or was a street kid. You also feel sad, when you see his little sister in the bed with a oxygen tube on and she just looks so unhappy basically miserable. Once the brother opens the curtains and the sick little girl see the flower and words be brave, she gets a smile on her face and she looks happy and so does the brother, so you feel happiness because he did it for his little sister and even at that point the mother was proud.
     This commercial shows Logos, because it has some logic in it, or at least I see some logical explanation to this. I believe when he first ran out and started spray painting was when logos first appeared because he had to have a logical reason for doing what he had done, and come to find out, he did. Also, I see logos when the brother opens the curtains, and the sick little sister sees the colorful flowers and words be brave. This is logical because a sick child must be brave in order to heal and get better, so the words there are very true. He shows her encouragement and that she can do it and be a fighter. It can also be proven that someone sick must be brave because of all the work being done to them, so it is actually a real reason.
   This commercial does not really show ethos very much because it is the best credible source. But I do believe this video is credible because it shows an older brother will do anything to bring a smile on his little sister face, which can be credible I believe. Also, this video shows that the brother believes in his sister in that she is brave and can get better, which is credible. This is believable because it is true that one must be brave.

Pathos, ethos, and logos summary

                                                                                Ethos

                Ethos is the appeal to credibility. To use ethos in writing one must have good judgment, be knowledgeable, and show that you know about this issue you are writing about. In order to have good judgment, you have to identify a problem that is actually worth addressing, this then shows how credible something is. When identifying a problem, you should also get the reader’s attention with this problem, so they too can agree with you on that problem. You should keep your reader’s interest while conveying your judgment in a perfect way. To show the reader how knowledgeable you are, you need to be thoughtful about the subject and even provide reference for your subject, if available. To show you understand your issue, you must help your reader to understand the issue at hand, and provide ways for the reader to understand that issue, in the same way you do. Also, it is nice to use more than one view point for you issue because you are showing both sides and it conveys the meaning better for the reader.

 

                                                                                Pathos    

                Pathos is appealing to the reader’s emotions. When using pathos, you should make your reader feel something like anger, sadness, happiness, passion, and many other emotions. It basically is making your reader get the feels for the topic, and makes them feel the same way about the topic, that you feel. Usually this is indirect way of making their emotions come out. Using examples or illustrating your topic, can usually show Pathos in the best ways. When using pathos, you should show your readers value, use examples or illustrations, and consider you tone to your audience. Make sure to show your reader he or she is valuable and that their opinion matters too. Giving examples is pretty straight forward, I mean just give a life example, like something that happened to you and relates to the topic. Your tone is set by the language you use in your writing, such as strong meaningful words. Tone is very important when appealing to Pathos because it has a lot to do with emotions.

 

                                                                                Logos

                Logos is appealing to logic. You should use reason and evidence to fit the argument or situation you are conveying. When using logos you should also, state your argument, use credible evidence, and show your conclusion to that certain topic. When saying your argument give both sides and persuade your reader to feel the same way about the topic, which you do. Make sure to lead your reader into you argument and don’t lose them at any point in time. Use the right type of words to get to your conclusion, so that you don’t confuse your reader in any way.

thesis statements two

Thesis Exercise

 

EXERCISE 1 :  Write T next to each thesis statement below. Write NT if there is no thesis statement.

 

	1.	I want to tell you about the many defects in the administration's proposals for restructuring the Social Security program. T
	2.	Al Capone, the Chicago gang leader, was nicknamed "Scarface." NT
	3.	Justice delayed is justice denied. NT
	4.	My thesis asks whether affirmative action programs are just a new form of racism. NT
	5.	It's not only poor people who get government handouts. NT
	6.	How to Grow Prize-Winning Roses. NT
	7.	This paper will examine recent proposals to reinstate the death penalty. TS
	8.	My husband is a terrible cook. NT
	9.	My husband cooks all the meals for our family. TS
	10.	Christmas shopping shows that the law of the jungle is still with us. TS

EXERCISE 2 :  Write G next to each sentence if it is a good thesis statement, and NG if it is not good.

 

1.	The history of the United States is dominated by lust for money. NG
2.	Common sense is sometimes the enemy of genius. NG
3.	British and American poets through the centuries have vastly overrated the glories of romantic love. G
4.	Thirst is harder to endure than hunger. NG
5.	Exercise is a worthwhile activity. NG
6.	Jogging can add years to one's life. NG
7.	Teaching tricks to a dog is easier than most people think. G
8.	The way people shake hands can reveal something about their characters. G
9.	Natural beauty must be preserved, but government agencies often make foolish decisions on this matter, and jobs must also be preserved. G
10.	In Moby Dick, Melville does a very good job. NG

 

 

EXERCISE 3 : Rewrite each of the “not good” thesis statements from Exercise 2, making them more specific, more unified, or more restricted

 

1-      There is a lot of history in the United States, but money is one of the biggest historical elements we have.

2-      Common sense, is just something you should already know, not have to be told it, but it can be the enemy to some people.

3-      4- To be thirsty, it harder than to be hungry because you can go longer without food, than water.

4-      5- Exercise is outstanding and helps many people because it realizes stress, gets you fit, and can be fun.

5-      6- Jogging can add many years to someone’s life because you are being active by running.

6-      10- Moby Dick, a very popular story, the author does an outstanding job with his writing and details.

Summary of chapter five

BLOG POST 1: Write a summary of Chapter 5 in Inquiry. (You don't need to summarize the exercises and sample essays; just the information about thesis statements.)

       In chapter five of our Inquiry text, it talks a lot about how to make a amazing thesis statement, which can be truly helpful, if you don't already know how to write a proper thesis statement. First, it must have a clear assertion about your topic, must reflect awareness of the topic, shows the writers view on that topic, and should be at the beginning of an essay. Also, the argument the writer is trying to state, should be clear to the reader, they don't have to guess it. There are three ways to make a thesis statement and these ways are misinterpretations model, the gap model, and Modification model. In the thesis, you should have a clear context about the topic and the issue must be established in the thesis, no later. You should write the other side to that topic, if you can, so that the reader knows there are two sides to that certain topic. Explain what you see is the problem with your topic or what are you trying to convey. Lastly, you should if possible have three main points in your thesis statement.

thesis statement pratice

Exercise 1 

The following exercise contains hypothetical thesis statements. On the blank line beside each statement, write “A” if the statement is arguable or “F” if the statement is a statement of fact. 

__F_____1. The amount of financial aid available to students should be proportionate to       the earning potential of the career fields for which their majors prepare them.  

___A____2. Tom Hanks should have won the Best-Actor award for his performance in       Castaway. 

____A___3. Frank Sinatra was loved and admired by many people. 

Writing Thesis Statements 3

___F____4. The United States contains citizens of many different ethnicities. 

____A___5. Sterling College should make coffee available to students in every building. 

___F____6. Driving under the influence of alcohol is dangerous. 

____A___7. Penalties for drinking and driving should be more severe.  

___A____8. Television networks air a lot of reality shows nowadays. 

___A____9. The Harry Potter movies are better than the Indiana Jones movies. 

____F___10. Steroid abuse can lead to serious health problems

 

Exercise 2

Write three (3) to five (5) arguable thesis statements. 

PART 2: WRITING AN ARGUABLE AND NARROW THESIS STATEMENT AROUND AN ISSUE THAT EXCITES YOU

-          Even though, many people believe math isn’t an important concept to learn for the real world, I believe math is an important subject to learn because it helps with measuring, so you can cook and measure the exact amount, also for engineers and construction workers, and lastly, so you can help your kids or friends with a math type of problem if they need it.

-          Everyone has their own favorite food, that they enjoy having wherever they get the chance, I for one, have a few different favorite foods, but my all-time favorite is homemade ground beef casserole, this is my favorite food because it is delicious, homemade, and it has this flavoring that is to die for.

-          Although, many people like sweat shirts over hoodies, I would have to disagree with those people because I believe hoodies are the better option because they zip up or down, are warmer in my opinion, and they come in more colors and designs than sweat shirts.

-          Most people have that one favorite restaurant where they just wish they could eat there all the time, but usually people don’t, well my favorite restaurant is Red Robins because you can get endless root beer floats there, which are amazing if I might add, they have the worlds bet burgers and spaghetti, and their fruit salad is beyond good, it taste so good and they have a special flavoring making it better.

-          The topic about gun control is a very debatable in today’s time, you have the people who want stronger gun laws, but you also, have the people who don’t, I for one am in vote of having stronger gun law because I believe it is safer for the people and children, less violence mostly, and less children can get a hold of a gun and hurt themselves or someone else.

 

Exercise 3

Each item below contains a general subject and a narrower subject that is derivative of it. Write an arguable thesis statement for each group of words in the column labeled “Narrower Topic.”  

General Topic                    Narrower Topic                                               

1.  education                      distance education    ?                          

2. communication             the difference in people’s voices ?  

3. work                                 paid vacation time   ? 

4. dishonesty                     cheating in sports   ? 

5. community                    volunteerism    ? 

6. television                        reality shows    ? 

7. relationships                  fathers and sons   ? 

8. newspapers                  college newspapers   ? 

9. family               eating together    ? 

10. criminal justice             treatment of inmates   ?

 

Thesis Statements

1-      Education is a great place for a person to get a better education and learn new things to help them later on in life. 1- A distance education is a great way for you to do what you want and learn at your own pace because you won’t be in the regular classroom setting, it is also good for the shy, less talkative people, who don’t like being in groups.

2-      Communication is the perfect way for someone to get to know someone in a better way and learn things about them such as what they like or how many siblings they have. 2- Hearing a difference in people’s voice, is a wonderful thing to hear because you can then tell if someone is mad, upset, or excited about something.

3-      Work, is basically the only way you are going to make money, so you have to work in order to get what you want. 3- Don’t you love, when your job, gives you paid vacation time, it like the best feeling in the world, you get paid while having fun.

4-      One of the worst things someone can be is dishonest because then they lie and aren’t loyal, meaning they aren’t real friends. 4- You shouldn’t cheat in sports because it is wrong, dishonest, and not fair to the other players.

5-      A community is a place where people live, but you all live close to whether, you can talk and become friends. 5- Volunteerism, is such a great thing because it makes you feel good, you help people, and it’s nice to volunteer your time.

6-      Watching TV isn’t the worst possible thing for kids, but it by far not the best thing either because it rotes children’s brains, teaches some bad things, and they see things, a child should never do. 6- There are so many reality TV shows on TV today, it’s just crazy.

7-      Relationships are truly amazing, it’s a great feeling to be in a relationship with someone, but in order to have a good relationship, and you must be loyal, trustworthy, and kind. 7- There is no such kind of relationship, like a relationship a father and son share.

8-      Not used very much today is newspapers, an example of a print media. 8- I haven’t yet seen an actual college newspaper, but I am sure they exist and are pretty awesome.

9-      Family is truly amazing, one of the greatest things in the world, is your family because they stand by you and love you for who you are. 9- Many people don’t actually eat together in a home anymore, but I believe eating as a family is very valuable and should be done more often.

10-   Criminal justice is a very popular topic for college students to study today. 10- The treatment of inmates is by far too good because it is better than actual people who haven’t committed crime are treated.

 

EXERCISE 4

Write two arguable thesis statements, each with at least three supporting arguments. They do not need to be complicated. The important thing is that your thesis and supporting arguments logically align. 

 

 

1-      I believe the government needs to fix more Colorado roads because some roads are too dangerous to drive on, too many pot holes, and some roads are so bumpy, you move around so much and can get hurt.

2-      I believe every person should be treated equal no matter what their gender, sexuality or class they are in because it is fair, its follows the rules, and more people would be happy.

 

 

EXERCISE 5

Listed with the two thesis statements below are possible supporting arguments. Within each group of possible supporting arguments, one (1) does not align logically with the thesis. Circle each supporting argument that does not align.   

1. The media should be as hard on non-players as they are on players when it comes to cheating in baseball. 

(• Gamblers do a lot of damage to the game.) • Fans steal signals from opposing teams and relay them to players and coaches. • Non-starting players also steal signals.  • Groundskeepers have been known to “fix” fields for a home-team advantage. 

 

 

 

2. Kansas is a great place to live. 

(• The state has great roads and traffic is seldom congested). • Kansas City offers many fun attractions, especially east of State Line Road. • It has many community colleges that enhance local economies. • Kansans have a rich history of looking out for one another.

English assessments two

Due today in my English class, is our first draft for our writing assignment, which we have to review a mom and pop shop here in Colorado Springs. We have to make criteria for it and what we look for at those kinds of places and we have to say what we think of that place and serve. So we are making a review for a mom and pop shop, and the first draft is due today, but I can't remember when the final draft is due, maybe in a week or two.