Your essay is an analysis of Morgan Spurlock's film, Super Size Me. The general prompt concerns the effectiveness of the film. What is Spurlock's main point, and does he successfully prove it? What evidence is the most compelling? Is it accurate? What argument is the least effective? Does he anticipate opposing viewpoints, and does he effectively refute them?
Your assignment for tonight is to print out two reputable sources on two of the claims made in the movie. The sources can prove or disprove the claims, and you are not limited to claims on the following lists:
Fast Food Fact Sheet
Here's Another (printable document file)
Also, here's a link to THE WEEK's super topic Fast Food Nation as a possible place to start your research. Remember to print out articles using the "format for printing" tool to reduce the amount of ads.
Your assignment for tonight is to print out two reputable sources on two of the claims made in the movie. The sources can prove or disprove the claims, and you are not limited to claims on the following lists:
Fast Food Fact Sheet
Here's Another (printable document file)
Also, here's a link to THE WEEK's super topic Fast Food Nation as a possible place to start your research. Remember to print out articles using the "format for printing" tool to reduce the amount of ads.