This weeks discussion requires a critical reading of a newspaper article from the Los Angeles Times and the writing of two paragraphs. One paragraph must be written in third person point of view; the other paragraph must be written in first person point of view.

Paragraph #1:  One summary paragraph written in third person point of view summarizing both positions on the topic/controversy in the article. Make sure to clearly identify the subject of the article in your topic sentence. If you have any questions about third person point of view after viewing the video below, post in the Discussion area.  Zero points for this paragraph if written in second or first person point of view.

Paragraph #2: One paragraph in first person point of view that explains your opinion/position on the topic/controversy presented in the article.  Make sure to clearly express in a general way your opinion/position in the topic sentence. In the remainder of the paragraph present the specific reasons why you hold the opinion/position you do. If you have any questions about first person point of view after viewing the video below, post in the Discussion area.  Zero points for this paragraph if written in second or third person point of view.