1. WR090 Skilled Writing through Inquiry: A Community of Scholars Examines Sustainable Food | Sustainable Agriculture Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 Food, Inc Wrap-Up Socratic Dialogue

2. Socratic Discussion: Rounds 4 and 5 Assignment Review for Thurs., Feb 14 th Order of Business

3. Socratic Discussion Norms Reflect in writing for each question during the pre-seminar reflection period. Listen carefully to others. Stick to the question. Support your position with references to the film or text. Speak clearly, one at a time, with no cross-talk. No side conversations under any circumstances. Accept other people’s opinions without immediately judging them as right or wrong. Participate openly. Value other people’s opinions by acknowledging them.

4. Socratic Discussion Round 4: Explore the pros and cons of companies being able to legally own the DNA in food plants and animals. What, if any limits should be placed on ability of private corporations to use the presence of this DNA as a reason to obtain hefty court judgments against farmers. Round 5: What actions are you willing to take to improve the sustainability of our food system?

5. Homework Due Thursday, February 14 th Brainstorm: Sustainable Food We begin your first essay on Thursday and we return to our study of English Grammar (oh joy!)