Reflect on how the author uses the phrases to discuss/argue his message. Is he successful in getting his message across?

TASK: Read the following chapters from American Wasteland:

Chapter 3: The Disgrace of Plenty: The Coexistence of Hunger & Food Waste

Chapter 4: A Culture of Waste: Our Fall from Thrift & Our Imminent Return

You will notice that the author, Jonathan Bloom has used the following phrases in order to get his message across to the readers.

food insecurity

redistribution

guerrilla giving

cultural shift

culture of waste

culture of thrift

Reflect on how the author uses the phrases to discuss/argue his message. Is he successful in getting his message across? Is he not? Why or why not? I want you to focus on any 3 of the phrases above when you write your reflection.- Remember these tips Relate ideas from the textbook, and link the information together to your personal experience. Use key phrases, such as “for example,” “as a result of,” “another idea that supports my view is,” “an opposite view is,” and “a different perspective is.” These are all good transitional phrases that signal the introduction of specifics as well as shifts in the argument.

-Focus your feelings Before writing a reflection paper, stop and decide what it is that you are going to write about. By establishing a theme, you will be able to write in a clear and concise manner.

Develop observations and feelings Observations and feelings are an essential component of a reflection paper; however, in order for these components to be properly conveyed to the reader, they must be developed.Identify specific aspects or components of the situation you have observed

ontentThere is evidence that the student reflected extensively on the issue. Opinions and ideas are thoughtful, comprehensive, creative, and/or insightful. The inclusion of humor is effective.The student provides depth to the paper by providing specific examples, multiple points of view, opposing points of view, analogies, quotes from various sources, comparisons, lists of ideas, etc. Outside material is cited correctly.The student organizes content so that ideas are grouped and sequenced logically. The student uses phrases to organize ideas (example: “I have always believed that…For example…Evidence for this idea is found…”)