What would make the author's argument more effective!
If anything gets in the way of our good eating, it's
lifestyle. When you get home from work late, why spend
an hour in front of the stove when you can spend two
minutes at the microwave? And doesn't that oatmeal box
claim to be a good source of calcium for our kids, never
mind the small print listing 14 grams of sugar? A small
soda at the movies could satisfy a family of four. Even
schools have vending machines.
O offering a reason to support her opinion
o providing a quotation from a credible source
O recognizing and refuting a counterclaim
O motivating readers with a call to action
