1) “Excerpt from The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” Michael Pollan
link: http://archive.pov.org/foodinc/excerpt-michael-pollans-the-omnivores-dilemma/
2) “‘It’s like a place of healing’: the growth of America’s food forests,” The Guardian
link: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/08/its-like-a-place-of-healing-the-growth-of-americas-food-forests
Assignment: In class, we read and discussed two works that examine the relationship of how food is grown with the eating habits of consumers. Pollan draws a parallel between the overconsumption of alcohol and the overconsumption of food, while The Guardian looks at food and eating from a community perspective. Drawing from either or both of the assigned sources, write an essay where you take a position that answers the following question:
To what extent is food access a community issue?
Suggestion: Think about your own community. Is there a community garden? A farmer’s market? How many supermarkets are within walking distance? How many health food stores? How many fast food restaurants? How many stores sell reasonably priced fresh fruits and vegetables?
Requirements:
YOU MAY NOT USE OUTSIDE SOURCES FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT. This means you will not “Google” this topic, but instead use your own experience and at least one of the above sources.
You must have a clearly articulated thesis.
Support your claim with details from the assigned readings as well as your own personal examples and observations.
Cite all sources using MLA format in-text citations.
Essay must be 3-4 pages in length, meaning you touch the bottom of page 3.
Works Cited page.
MLA format.
DO NOT USE OUTSIDE SOURCES FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT
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