- Today’s assignment is to write a letter to the editorabout one of the following articles: CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLOWING OPTIONS-
“A Change of Heart About Animals” by Jeremy Rifkin
What do you personally think about Rifkin’s point? Do you think it is true, as Rifkin says, that “many of our fellow creatures are more like us than we had ever imagined”? Do you think we need to change the way we treat the animals around us? Or do you think Rifkin is wrong? Write a letter expressing your viewpoint to the editor of the newspaper.
**At least 200 words required.
DUE AT THE AT THE END OF CLASS!
OR
“Hooked on A Myth…” by Victoria Braithwaite:
Should we ban the use of barbed hooks? Should we change our fishing practices because fish might suffer? Or is Braithwaite making a big deal out of nothing? Write a letter expressing your viewpoint to the editor of the newspaper.
***At least 200 words required.
DUE AT THE AT THE END OF CLASS!
****ON THE BACK of Rifkin’s article, you will find two examples of responses to the editor. Read over those to get an idea of what your response should sound like. It’s a very causal writing assignment. THIS IS DUE TODAY! THIS IS GOING IN THE ESSAY CATERGORY IN THE GRADING BOOK!
