2 paragraphs, first 2 class readings

The first part of "They Say, I Say" (Graff) described how best to structure one's writing to make it not only understandable, but appealing to others. Templates have been set up in the English writing style that allow one to take their argument and structure it in a format that will endear it to others; a great point will not be listened to if it makes a poor first impression. This frees up the mental capacity of how to write, and allows one to focus more on what to write. In addition, any literary work must make one central point, but not just that: it must make an argument, and have comparison to that argument (having one single repeating message puts off potential readers). Conflict breeds interest. In conclusion, keep one style and message central, writing on from there.

The first part of "The Omnivore's Dilemma" (Pollan) explains the title: an explanation of eating habits, of choice in diet, of potential health risks from them, and how they all relate. Much is focused in America, where people are constantly hit with a barrage of eating options, grow diverse in health and personal dietary habits, and move blindly and fanatically toward an ideal food stability as a result. People will eat anything appealing almost at first glance, from children refusing vegetables for cookies, to adults turning down salad for steak. As great omnivores, people have a choice of what to eat, which has lead to the greatest achievements and disasters of food, and the Earth, in history. "The Omnivore's Dilemma" reflects America's omni-culture: all-consuming, all-encompassing, and through this, all-degrading.