Basic Worksheet Questions: These questions/tasks are to be completed prior to class for each scheduled reading marked with an asterisk (*). When quoting or paraphrasing directly from the article, be sure to include the paragraph citation for easy reference during class discussion.
1.Quote a sentence (or two) from the article that best indicates the author’s main argument.
In Adrian Mack’s and Miranda Nelson’s article, “Vancouver Hockey Riot Is a Symptom of a Larger Problem” the authors explain that the one of the main factors instigating the Vancouver hockey riot was that the fan’s loyalty to the sport “…exceeds far beyond a natural and healthy spirit of competitiveness or an appreciation of the beauty of the game itself. It’s pathological. …show more content…
1.List two additional claims the author makes. You may quote or paraphrase in either sentence or point form. (Attempt at paraphrasing…)
2.Mack and Nelson also argue that “advertising companies monetarily feed off these events through the disgruntled population (par. 8).”
3.In support of their main argument, Mack and Nelson claim society is partly to blame stating “The riot didn’t happen on its own. Society as a whole ensured that it was the only outcome, starting with the assumption that our over-amped if not war-like passion for something as inconsequential as a hockey game is appropriate to begin with, let alone officially sanctioned (par. 8).” This rings true if one merely pays attention to the overly dramatic mainstream media hockey ads with its super charged music and self-aggrandizing tone. Mack and Nelson also claim that “It’s not the game of hockey that’s the problem; it’s the capitalistic appropriation of our national pastime (par. 6)” This couldn’t be more true when one considers every figurine, pennant, jersey or toy sold under the guise of maniacal love and support for the sport or …show more content…
You may quote or paraphrase in either sentence or point form.
Mack and Nelson make an excellent emotional appeal toward the end of the article when they ask “Wouldn’t it be preferable to live in a society in which we actually knew our neighbours to begin with? To know and trust the people around us to act like responsible individuals? To enjoy a culture of mutual respect rather than suspicion, hyper-competitiveness, and meaningless interaction mediated through our phones and iPads? (par. 9)”
Mack and Nelson contend that our youth are in despair over their bleak societal future and a dark humor is employed when they ask the question “Can you imagine how much more fearful and angry they would be if they fully comprehended the seriousness of peak oil? (par.
1.Quote a sentence (or two) from the article that best indicates the author’s main argument.
In Adrian Mack’s and Miranda Nelson’s article, “Vancouver Hockey Riot Is a Symptom of a Larger Problem” the authors explain that the one of the main factors instigating the Vancouver hockey riot was that the fan’s loyalty to the sport “…exceeds far beyond a natural and healthy spirit of competitiveness or an appreciation of the beauty of the game itself. It’s pathological. …show more content…
1.List two additional claims the author makes. You may quote or paraphrase in either sentence or point form. (Attempt at paraphrasing…)
2.Mack and Nelson also argue that “advertising companies monetarily feed off these events through the disgruntled population (par. 8).”
3.In support of their main argument, Mack and Nelson claim society is partly to blame stating “The riot didn’t happen on its own. Society as a whole ensured that it was the only outcome, starting with the assumption that our over-amped if not war-like passion for something as inconsequential as a hockey game is appropriate to begin with, let alone officially sanctioned (par. 8).” This rings true if one merely pays attention to the overly dramatic mainstream media hockey ads with its super charged music and self-aggrandizing tone. Mack and Nelson also claim that “It’s not the game of hockey that’s the problem; it’s the capitalistic appropriation of our national pastime (par. 6)” This couldn’t be more true when one considers every figurine, pennant, jersey or toy sold under the guise of maniacal love and support for the sport or …show more content…
You may quote or paraphrase in either sentence or point form.
Mack and Nelson make an excellent emotional appeal toward the end of the article when they ask “Wouldn’t it be preferable to live in a society in which we actually knew our neighbours to begin with? To know and trust the people around us to act like responsible individuals? To enjoy a culture of mutual respect rather than suspicion, hyper-competitiveness, and meaningless interaction mediated through our phones and iPads? (par. 9)”
Mack and Nelson contend that our youth are in despair over their bleak societal future and a dark humor is employed when they ask the question “Can you imagine how much more fearful and angry they would be if they fully comprehended the seriousness of peak oil? (par.