Lefthanded Knitters and the Affluent Tattooed--Prompt 5

Like Jeopardy? If you answered yes you'll love the article you have to read about microtrends. Click on the title of this blog to access the Newsweek article "Tattoos and Knitting" When you have completed the reading answer the questions below in paragraph format:

1. Define microtrends in your own words.

2. Why do you think microtrends like knitters under 30 and high-earners getting tattoos are growing in America?

3. Why did Hilary Clinton hire Penn for her campaign?

4. What do you think the effects of a "free society" will have or is having on American culture when it comes to factors like gay rights?

5. Do you think Penn's book was published as a political pun to increase the votes of Clinton?

6. As a member of the student body of Weimar Academy do you have any microtrends to cite?

This assignment is due: Monday, September 24, 2007.