To Prepare For This Week’s Discussion, First Go To YouTube

To prepare for this week’s discussion, first go to YouTube and watch T

To prepare for this week’s discussion, first go to YouTube and watch two videos:

· I Love Lucy chocolate factory ( )

· Dove Evolution ( ) (The above links are current; if they do not work, search for videos using the titles/key terms above.)

Now read “Lucy, You Have Some ‘Splainin’ to Do," in The Writer’s Way. For this discussion, think about how the student author, Nicole Benbow, connects the familiar TV series (The I Love Lucy show) to larger issues about perceptions of women in the workplace. Consider how she attempts to present the TV series—and the broader issue—in a new way. In your initial post, write a 75- to 150-word response addressing these questions: What is the central point or thesis? What evidence does the author provide to support this thesis? Is her argument convincing? What is your reaction to the essay? Do you find Benbow’s argument convincing? Why or why not?

A good argument includes counterarguments. Can you think of some reasonable opposing views to Benbow’s argument? Also, note the unorthodox structure used by the author, who begins with a riddle and solves it at the end. Is this an effective way to write an essay? What other rules does she “break”? These questions guide your understanding of her rhetorical choices and essay structure.