Listen to "act 2" at 25 minutes into the program. It's posted this week but next week it will be archived. Act 2 is on climate change, where a science educator tries to make convincing arguments to a high school student. Listen for evidence of ethos, pathos, and particularly logos--and how the student reacts. This is the direct link to the podcast (http://www.thisamericanlife.org/play_full.php?play=424&podcast=1)

Reading assignment for first week...please comment! Look at the evidence, arguments, and misunderstandings. Comment on what interests you and what you are reacting to as you read.