815 Discussion discussion

Read the article "Bug Bites" in your text set. Cool, right?! Ant Tacos! If you would rather do a posting about another article ("Navajo Code Talkers," "A Separate Peace?" "The New Face of America," or "IPod Turns Ten"), that's fine with me.

In your post, identify the genre, purpose, central idea, supporting ideas, and evidence. Remember, it may be wise to look at the supporting ideas before committing to a central idea!

Consider structuring it like so:

1.) Genre:
2.) Purpose:

3.) CI:

4.) Supporting Idea #1
a.)
b.)
c.)

Etcetera.

First off I'd just like to say, reading this article made me shiver in discust about nine times. And ms. Flagg, Ant Tacos do not seem "cool" they seem like, if I saw ants in my taco I would get some bug spray and spray the taco not say "oh boy I'm starving" and dig in;). Now for the actual HW...

GENRE: informative article
PURPOSE: to make bugs part of our" food pyramid"
CENTRAL IDEA: to promote bugs as food to everybody

SUPPORTING IDEA: Bugs are healthy/ good for you (so they say)
~Bugs have a ton of protein, we need protein accept ms. Flagg because she's a vegetarian:)
~Bugs also contain calcium and iron, also things we need
~Bugs are nutritional, our ancestor apparently ate bugs and it was very nutritional for them

SUPPORTING IDEA: So many people eat bugs
~Our ancestors ate bugs
~In Alstralia, South America, Africa and Asia people eat bugs like we eat cereal
~Restirants in Mexico sell ant taco

SUPPORTING IDEA: Eating bugs isn't such a crazy idea because we do strange things to
~We get honey from bees
~We eat shrim and crayfish
~We eat crabs and lobsters
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^are all reffered to as the bugs of the sea

Article: Ipod Turns 10
Genre: information article
Purpose: history of Apple
Central idea: Ipod turning 10 years old

Supporting idea- competitors of the ipod
- Microsoft release the Zune
- Sony created the disc man
- Sony also created the walkman

Supporting idea- Apple without the ipod
- Apple wouldn't have created the itunes store
- Making less money
- Probably be no such thing of ipad or iphone.

Supporting idea- New inventions
- Iphone 4S was reviled to the public
- Ipad was reviled to the public
- New version of the Nano was released

1.) Genre: Article
2.) Purpose: To say that bugs are always in our food.
3.) CI: Is bugs should be eaten for every meal.

4.) Supporting Idea #1: Bugs can be very important to our diet.
a.) Most of these bugs give us protein which is a nutrient made up of essential and nonessential amino acids, for good health.
b.) Your muscles, organs and many of your hormones are made up of protein, and it is also used in the manufacture of hemoglobin, the red blood cells that carry oxygen to your body.
c.) Calium: Most people reach their maximum bone mass sometime between 18 and 25 years old and the denser your bones.
D.) Iron: A protein found in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Iron also regulates cell growth.

Supporting Idea #2 :People eat bugs in different parts of the world.
a.) I am guessing since the Mexicans eat the taco ants alo in their taco to make it flavorful.
b.) Some of our ancestors could have eaten when they were poor or they had liked it.
c.) Even today we eat bugs in our cereal. Eating bugs is now part of the challenge of participating in reality TV shows like Survivor and Fear Factor. If you own red lipstick or have ever snacked on red candy, chances are that you've ingested cochineal, an insect native to South America that is used to produce red dye. Bugs are also becoming prevalent in sweets. Many candy shops like Hotlix in Pismo Beach, California are famous for selling chocolate-covered ants and cricket lollipops. Also In the New York hall of science has these scorpions in the lolipops.

Supporting Idea #3 : You do not have to eat bugs from those pest but you might have a taste of them
a.) THESE ARE SOME OF THE BUGS THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS BUGS OF THE SEA : Crabs and crayfish also know as crustaceans
b.) We humans take honey from bees but we have a little taste of these creatures because they step in the honey.

I read the article "Navajo code Talkers" and the purpose of this article was to inform people why the Marines used the Navajo's language instead of other languages.
BEST LANGUAGE
-no books or anything was written in Navajo
-there was no real way to translate it because the words changed by the tone you say the word in
-Navajos were very unknown and not even heard of
-There were also only 400 words used

I read "The Ipod Turns Ten"

1)Genre: Non-Fiction Article
2)Purpose: to inform
3)Central Idea: The History Apple and the Evolution of the Ipod.
>Supporting idea 1:The history of the Ipod and it's evolution was discussed
a)In march 2001 was released at 400 dollars per ipod
b)then soon came Ipod photo, shuffle, nano and video came along followed by the iPhone and iPad according to the article
c)Also takes 80 percent of the digital audio player market.
>supporting Idea 2:The history of apple was also discussed throughout the article
a)In April of 2003 the Itunes music store was introduced.
b)On April 3, 2008 Apple announced that it was the number one music retailer
c)Apple sold over one million songs at ninety nine cents per song in one week within the same week it opened.

I read "Bug Bites"

Genre: Article
Purpose: To show a different kind of food that people eat in other countries around the world that is not the same food that we usually eat.
CI: While eating a bug seems disgusting to us in other parts of the world it is not only normal but also part of their diet.

Supporting Idea #1:There are varieties of foods that people make having bugs as part of the ingredient or even selling them in stores.
a.)Restaurants in Mexico sell ant tacos.
b.)Cans of baby bees sell on the shelves in Japan.
c.)Outdoor markets in Thailand sell silkworm larvae.

Supporting Idea #2: Even though bugs to us are disgusting they're actually healthy.
a.)Grasshoppers have lots of protein.
b.)A pound of grasshoppers has less fat than a pound of beef and are higher in calcium and iron.
c.)Grasshoppers are also better for the planet.

"Bug Bites"

Genre: article
Purpose: To Inform
Central Idea: In other places, they have foods that we may find disgusting but is part of their daily diet.

Supporting Idea 1: For people in other countries, eating bugs is very common.
a) In Columbia, people eat ants instead of popcorn at the movies.
b) In Mexico, restaurants sell ant tacos
c) In Uganda, people sell crickets and termites at markets.

Supporting Idea 2: Bugs are healthier than the food we eat (sometimes)
1) Grasshoppers are healthier than beef
2) Grasshoppers have more protein
3) It tastes like green peppers, too.

Article: "Bug Bites"

1.) Genre: Article
2.) Purpose: To inform

3.) CI: Many people around the world eat bugs because it is healthy for them, and part of their diet.

Supporting Idea #1 Bugs are really healthy for your body
a.) Bugs have a lot of proteins
b.) A pound of grasshoppers has less fat than a pound of beef
c.) Bugs help your bones grow

Supporting Idea# 2 In different countries they sell bugs as food
a.) Restaurants in Mexico sell ant tacos
b.) In Japan they sell cans of baby bees
c.) In Thailand outdoor markets sell silkworms

I read the article “Bug Bites” in my text set.

Genre: A non-fiction article.

Purpose: To inform readers about how bugs are eaten all around the world and how healthy they are for you, as revolting as that sounds…!

The Central Idea: Although eating bugs or insects may sound disgusting to many people, it is a healthy food that is eaten all over the world.

Supporting Idea #1: In different countries all over the world, eating bugs is considered a common “habit”.
Evidence:
• Moviegoers in Columbia eat roasted ants instead of popcorn (>.<)
• In Bali, dragonflies are a treat!
• In the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya, cicadas are eaten.
• Restaurants in Mexico sell ant tacos.

Supporting Idea #2: Eating bugs are healthy!
Evidence:
• A heaping pile of cooked grasshoppers are healthier than a plate of ground beef.
• Worms are nutritious and safe to eat.
• Grasshoppers are higher in calcium and iron.

Supporting Idea #3: Some people find consuming bugs revolting!
Evidence:
• People in North America and Europe may find the fact of eating bugs downright disgusting!
• People mostly stick to food they’ve been used to and what they’ve been taught. So, people who did not grow up eating bugs may find it disgusting as well.

I read "Bug Bites"


Genre: Article

Purpose: To inform that eating bugs isn't so disgusting to other people around the world

Central Idea: Other places, they have foods that we might think ius gross put it is part of their diet.

Supporting Idea 1: For people in other places in the world, eating bugs is common for them
a) In Mozambique, eastern Africa people call grasshoppers Flying Shrimps
b) In Mexico, some restaurants sell ant tacos
c) People who go to the movies in Columbia, east ants instead of popcorn

Supporting Idea 2: Bugs can be healthier than food we eat sometimes

a) Grasshoppers are more healthy than beef
b) Grasshoppper have more protein
c) Other bugs can be good for you

I read "Bug Bites"

1.) Genre:Non-fiction Article
2.) Purpose:to inform

3.) CI:To help people eat bugs

4.) Supporting Idea #1 Eating bugs has been a life style for other countries
a.)Eastern Africa eat grasshoppers
b.) Mexicans eat ant tacos
c.) Japanese people eat baby bees

5.)Supporting Idea #2 Bugs are healthy
a.)Grasshoppers have lots of protein
b.)Helps kids grow taller and stronger
c.)Insects have high iron and calcium

6.)Supporting Idea #3 Other animals we eat are bug related
a.)honey comes from bees
b.)lobsters are arthropods
c.)Shrimp and crab are other types of bugs as well

"Bug Bites"

1) The Genre is a non-fiction article
2) Purpose is to show that most people around the world eat bugs
3) Central idea is to show tell us that we should eat bugs

Supporting idea: Bugs are accepted as meals in other countries.
1) Some people from Africa eat grasshoppers.
2) In Mexico, some restaurants serve ant tacos.
3) In Thailand, many outdoor markets sell silkworms.

Supporting Idea: Eating bugs is healthy
1) Grass Hopers are healthier to eat then beef.
2) Worms are nutritious.
3) Bugs have a lot of calcium.

Article: Bug Bites

Genre: Article--Non fiction
Purpose: To inform, persuade

Central Idea: Bugs should be eaten more widely around the world.

Supporting Idea: Bugs are very healthy.
- Has lots of protein
- 1 pound of grasshopper has less fat than 1 pound of beef
- high in iron and calcium

Supporting Idea: Bugs taste very good.
- Shrimp Crayfish, crabs and lobster are all arthropods (bug category) and are recognized as good tasting
- in Bali, Indonesia dragonflies are considered a treat
- In China scorpions are raised as food.

Supporting Idea: Good for the environment
- Many more bugs could be raised in the same amount of land meant for cows.
- There are many more bugs than humans so by eating them your'e hellping conserve space.

"Bug Bites"


1.) Genre:Article
2.) Purpose: to show Americans or Europeans that in some countries people eat bugs normally and that it can be a good thing
3.) CI: The central idea of this article is that many people around the world eat all kinds of bugs.

4.) Supporting Idea #1: Eating bugs is normal in some countries, but in other countries it can be sort of disgusting
a.)It can be their only option for survival
b.)They were raised with those kind of foods so it seems normal
c.)Americans have more options and sometimes eat things like shrimp that other people wouldn't eat.

Supporting Idea #2: Eating bugs is good for you
a.)bugs have a lot of protein
b.)higher in calcium and iron than a hamburger.
c.)a pound of grasshoppers has less fat than a pound of beef

Article: Bug Bites
1.) Genre: Article
2.) Purpose: To inform readers that bugs aren't only bugs, they're also delicious for eating
3.) CI: Bugs aren't just bugs

4.) Supporting Idea #1: Bugs can be used as food
a. They can be eaten
b. Bugs are actually very healthy
c. Bugs are also very safe to eat

5.) Supporting Idea #2: Bugs are can help the body
a. Bugs can provide calcium in them
b. Bugs have less fat than most foods(meat)
c. Bugs can also offer iron for the body

6.) Supporting Idea #3: Bugs can be eaten everywhere
a. Termites are eaten as lunch of South Africans
b. Scorpions are raised as food in China
c. Dragonflies are a treat in Bali, Indonesia

Article: iPod Turns 10
Genre: Informational Article
Purpose: To teach the history of Apple
Central idea: iPod reaches ten years of being around

Supporting Idea- What would Apple be like w/o the iPod
> There would be no iPhone/iPad
> Not as much products to buy
> Apple would be not as popular

Supporting Idea- Newer, Faster Apple products
> Different versions of the iPod (Nano, Touch etc.)
> iPhone (4 Generations)
> iPad (2 Generations)

Supporting Idea- Similar copies of iPod (Competitors)
- Zune by Microsoft
- Disc Man by Sony
- iRiver by Google

Article: The iPod Turns 10
Genre: article
Purpose: to tell people about the change the iPod has made on us in 10 years
Central Idea: After 10 years of the iPod we see the impact of it
Supporting Idea: What the iPod has
- listened to music
-play games
-talk to friends
Supporting Idea: What the iPod did for society
-iPads,Mac computers, iPhones wouldn't be around
-less music would be bought
-more money for artists

I am not reading about eating bugs. I'm sorry. So instead, I'll read about Mars.

Title: "Exploring Mars"

Genre: Non-Fiction/Article.

Purpose: To inform readers of Curiosity, the new Mars rover.

Central Idea: Curiosity, the new Mars rover, is stronger, smarter, and bigger then the old 2004 rovers.

Supporting Idea #1: Curiosity will be more active.
-The new Mars rover is not powered by solar panels, instead, it is powered by a battery, which will make it active year round, unlike the earlier, 2004 rovers which were made to hibernate in the winter.

Supporting Idea #2 Curiosity is bigger then the 2004 rovers
-The new rover is about the size of a car, which is twice as big as the old 2004 rovers.
-This way, Curiosity will tread more ground at a much faster pace then the old 2004 rovers.

Article: Bug Bites
Genre: Article
Purpose: To inform readers that bugs could be used as a type of food for others.
Central Idea: Bugs should be eaten as regular food.

Supporting Idea #1: Bugs can be used as food.
a. They can be eaten as food.
b. Bugs are healthy and have lots of proteins.
c. Bugs are safe to eat.

Supporting Idea #2: Bugs are healthy to eat and good for the body.
a. Bugs can provide calcium in humans.
b. Bugs have iron for the body that we need.
c. It has less fat than a lot of other foods .

Supporting Idea #3: Bugs can be used a food everywhere around the world.
a. It could be used for survival food.
b. Scorpions are used for food in China.
c. Shrimps and craps (all part of the bugs) are foods that taste very good.

1.) Genre: Non-fiction article
2.) Purpose: To inform us that people in other places eat bugs and to persuade us that bugs aren't all so disgusting.

3.) CI: People all around the world eat foods that may or may not be normal to us.

4.) Supporting Idea #1: Eating bugs could one day be common to us
a.) Kids are getting less squeamish and more educated about bugs
b.) Astronauts can breed and eat them in space
c.) Bugs are very healthy.

5.) Supporting Idea #3: Bugs are healthy!
a.) A pound of grasshoppers is healthier than a pound of beef.
b.) they are easy to breed
c.) it takes less water and space and grass to breed grasshoppers than it does to breed cows.

6.) Supporting Idea #4: There are a lot of bugs in the world
a.) For every person on the planet, there are 200 million bugs
b.) One out of 3 animals are bugs
c.) Out of millions types of bugs, there are more than 1,500 that people love to eat.

I choose to read the article "Bug Bites" in the text set. I found it very gross, but I have heard many storied about how people in other countries eat bugs and they are also a very important part of their food groups, so this article did not surprise me much. For a little anecdote, in Fire Island where I spend my summers, there is a candy store called Ice Castle and for many years they have been selling chocolate- covered crickets. When you buy one, you get a pin that says that you are apart of the "I ate a bug club" and as you eat the cricket they take a picture of you and it goes up on a bullitin board in the store. I have been going to Fire Island my whole life and my picture is up on the wall about five times, because I have eaten around five chocolate-covered crickets. It's not that bad though, it tastes sort of like a crunch bar or a twix bar.

1.) Genre: Non-fiction- Article
2.) Purpose: to inform, entertain and persuade people that a lot of people in the world eat bugs and that the reader should try eating bugs too.

3.) CI: Bugs are eaten all around the world and are very healthy and soon can become a part of every person's diet.

4.)Supporting Idea #1: There are a lot of bugs in the world.(Eat up! We're Outnumbered)
a.)One out of every animal is a bug.
b.)It is an estimate that there are 200 million bugs for every person in the world.
c.)More than 1,500 types of bugs are someone's favorite snack.

5)Supporting Idea #2: Bugs are very healthy.
a.)Bugs have a lot of protein to build muscle in your body.
b.)Insects are higher in calcium and iron than most foods like a pound of beef.
c.)Bugs take up less space to raise then cattle.

6)Supporting idea #3: Bugs may soon reach every person in the world and be some part of everyone's diet
a.)There are bug-appreciation programs at school and science centers.
b.)Astronauts could breed them bugs outer space.
c.)Bugs are healthy and taste good!

Article read: "The iPod Turns 10"

1.) Genre: Informative article.
2.) Purpose: To inform readers about the beginning of the iPod and why the iPod is still significant ten years after it was released.

3.) CI: Without the Apple iPod, there would be no iTunes Store, iPhone, or iPad, and maybe no Apple company or paying music industry.

4.) Supporting Idea #1
a.) About a year and a half after the first iPod was released, Apple opened its iTunes Store and sold 200,000 songs at $o.99 per song within a week. In the first fifteen months, the iTunes store sold 100 million songs. The iTunes Store is still in business today.
b.) Because there was a successful iTunes Store, music got paid for instead of being stolen online. So the music industry got better.
c.) People got used to listening to music on a tiny machine that could hold a lot of music, a phone that could hold music got very popular. This is the iPhone.
d.) Because people go used to seeing videos and hearing music on little Apple machines, Apple could make a kind of little computer called the iPad which is very popular.
e.) Because Apple has made these great invention that began with the iPod which changed how people use media, the Apple Company is very strong.
f.) All this progress started with the iPod which came out ten years ago.

I read the article "Bug Bites".
Genre: Non-fiction
purpose: To inform others about bugs and that they're being eaten.
Central Idea: Eating bugs can have positive effects.

SI: Bugs are good for you
-Bugs have a lot of protien
-bugs dont carry as much fat as other foods we eat
-a plate of cooked crickets are healthier than a hamburger.
-since there are so many bugs, eating them is good to lower the population
Eating bugs are normal
-half of the population on earth eat bugs
-lots if people in asia and other places eat lots of bugs
-bugs are served as regular cuisine
- people eat bugs sometimes as a delecacy

"Bug Bites"
Genre:Non-fiction
Purpose:To inform readers that bugs are eaten as food.

CI:Although you may not eat a bug they are eaten a lot of other places.


a.)They are filled with vitamins.
b.) Cheaper than meats.
c.)Large in number.