2. AGENDA
• Due: Concept Paper: Essay #3
• Change Teams
• Discussion: SMG p 684 "Logical Fallacies”
• Essay #4: Problem Solution Essay
• In-Class Writing: Finding a problem to
write about.
• Identify a problem faced by one of the
districts or communities in The Hunger
Games. How would you solve the problem?
3. Form new teams of 4
or 5 members
You must change at
least half of your
team after each
essay.
You may never have
a new team
composed of more
than 50% of any
prior team.
Raise your hand if
you need help
forming a complete
team
4. IN YOUR
GROUPS, DISCUSS
LOGICAL FALLACIES
(SMG 684)
KNOW THEM FOR TWO REASONS: SEE
THEM IN OTHERS’ ARGUMENTS; DO NOT
USE THEM IN YOUR OWN ARGUMENTS!
9. • Proposals for solving problems take many forms in our culture.
Formal written proposals are used often in
business, government, and the academic world to present
possible solutions to particular problems, like spiraling costs or
lower-than-expected revenue. Effectively composed formal
proposals exhibit all of the basic features of the proposal
essay discussed in this chapter: a well-defined problem, a
well-argued solution, an effective counterargument, and a
readable plan.
• In this chapter, you will write a proposal for a solution to a
problem that concerns you. As you compose your
proposal, you should consider whether the use of visuals or
multimedia would help your readers more immediately or more
fully grasp your proposed solution.
10. ESSAY #4
Essay #4: Proposing a Solution : Essay (four to six pages) 150 points
Assignment: Write an essay from 4-6pages in length, that addresses the
topic below. Use a minimum of two credible sources to support your
argument. These are in addition to The Hunger Games.
Prompt : Write an essay proposing a solution to a well-defined problem
faced by a community or group to which you may belong.
Alternatively, you may address a well-defined problem faced by one of
the districts or communities in The Hunger Games. Address your
proposal to your audience: one or more members of the group, its
leadership, or to outsiders who may be able to contribute to solving the
problem.
13. YOUR CHART
GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
1. The Hunger Games
2. De Anza College
3. Your Neighborhood
4. Your Club
5. Community
PROBLEMS
1. Problem
2. Problem
3. Problem
4. Problem
5. Problem
14. YOUR CHARTGROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
1. The Hunger Games
2. De Anza College
3. Willow Glen
4. Karate Club
5. Community
Recreation Centers
PROBLEMS
1. Not enough food
2. Not enough parking
3. Employee parking on
our street
4. Lack of commitment
5. Not enough safe places
for kids to play
15. FILL IN YOUR CHART WITH PROBLEMS AND
SOLUTIONS FOR EACH GROUP
GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
1. The Hunger
Games
2. De Anza College
3. Your
Neighborhood
4. Karate Club
5. Community
Recreation
Center
PROBLEMS
1. Not Enough Food
2. Lack of Parking
3. Commercial
parking problem
4. No commitment
5. Not enough safe
places for kids to
play
Solutions
1. ?
2. Reorganize lots
3. ?
4. ?
5. Start a volunteer parents group to
offer after school activities at
local schools.
16. HOMEWORK
Post # 36: Identify a problem faced by one
of the districts or communities in The
Hunger Games. How would you solve the
problem? Write a paragraph or more.
Study Vocab: Test tomorrow: Chapters
19-23
