Dietary+Choices+Seminar+Plan

**__ by others? __**    Socratic Seminar
 * __What is the impact of personal dietary choices and should they be mandated, regulated, or influenced__ **


 * __Expectations for Participation__**
 * **Listen** by looking at the speaker, perhaps taking notes, and not talking while another is talking.


 * **Speak** loudly enough for everyone to hear, asking questions as well as making statements, while looking as others.

examining the various perspectives with an open mind.
 * **Think** deeply about the ideas and values expressed in the dialogue,

a point of view.
 * **Refer to text** by citing specific pages and/or quoting actual passages to support


 * **Address others respectfully** by using others’ names, agreeing/disagreeing constructively, and making connections to others’ comments.

**__Seminar Holistic Participation Rubric__** --offers solid, insightful analysis without prompting --offers solid analysis without prompting --demonstrates through comments a deep knowledge of text --demonstrates through comments a good and understanding of question knowledge of text and understanding --is able to make original/appropriate connections between of question the text and universal concepts --is able to make clear connections between --often refers back to text with specific examples the text and universal concepts --is prepared for seminar with notes/annotated text --often refers back to text --demonstrates active listening through comments --is prepared for seminar with notes and/or --offers clarification and/or follow-up that extends the annotated text conversation --demonstrates active listening through comments --offers clarification and/or follow-up
 * A Level Participant B Level Participant **

--offers some analysis, but need prompting from --offers little analytical information seminar leader --is unprepared with little understanding of --demonstrates through comments a general knowledge text/question of text and question --at times does not listen to others --makes obvious connections between the text and other --offers little commentary to further concepts discussion --is less prepared with few notes --distracts the group by interrupting of --actively listens, but does not offer clarification/ offering off-topic comments follow-up to others’ comments --ignores discussion and participants --relies more on own opinion and less on text to drive comment 1. Read **//Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal//** 2. View **//Food, Inc.//** documentary by Robert Kenner 3. View **//Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution//** “Pink Slime” clip 4. Generate a list of topics related to the question 5. Research and upload articles/videos connected to the topic 6. Read the articles and view the video clips on the ENG 101 wiki 7. Analyze the rhetorical strategies inherent in the restaurant industry 8. Analyze the dietary choices made during our restaurant visit
 * C Level Participant D or F Level Participant **
 * __Pre-seminar Activities__**


 * __Seminar Questions__**
 * Opening:** After the restaurant visit, discuss your findings regarding the rhetorical strategies restaurants use to attract customers.


 * Core:**
 * What other strategies do other restaurants use to attract customers? Do you think the general public is aware of the amount of thought and research that goes into their choices?


 * Do we have a right to know how our food is grown/where it comes from? Do we want to know?


 * Were you surprised to find that 90% of products contain some kind of corn? Why don’t more people know this?


 * Who should inform us about what’s in our food? Consumer or producer? Why do you think so?


 * How could consumers be more responsible for finding out themselves?


 * Who is responsible for Kevin’s death? The meatpacking company? The owner? The fast food chain? The worker in the meat packing plant who followed the procedures? Or the people who started feeding corn to cows in the first place? If a particular party is responsible for Kevin’s death, what do you think the consequences should be?


 * Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Do only higher income people having access to healthy food? What is the impact of the cost of food?


 * Who benefits from cheap, fast food? Is it really cheap for everyone?


 * How often do you consider the workers involved in bringing food to you? How many jobs can you think of that makes it possible for you to get your lunch?


 * Does it matter to you which food companies produce your food?


 * Do warning labels on products, like on cigarettes, appliances, tobacco, games, have an impact on consumers? What might be more effective? Should foods have warning labels, too? Would such labels change how/what you eat?

Which do you think would be a more effective way to change people’s food choices: changing policy or informing the public about health benefits and environmental impacts? Why do you think so?
 * Closing: **