Extra Credit 2: Due Friday, December 11th by 9am

1. Read the article of the link below:
http://www.jhunewsletter.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticlePrinterFriendly&uStory_id=3ac66193-a48e-49fc-b8fd-281f25361092

2. In 200-300 words, discuss what your opinion is. Make sure you cite the reading from the above link and at least two other sources we have read this year. Be sure to consider whether or not you fully agree with the author. Some questions to consider (these are not the only questions):

• Even though our poor are not as impoverished as other countries, does it mean the American Dream is still thriving?
• Is the American Dream available to everyone?
• Do you agree with the author of the above opinion article? Disagree? Agree with reservations? Disagree with reservations?
• What solutions do you propose?
  

3. Make sure you pay attention to grammar, punctuation, and appropriate citing procedures.

Extra Credit 1: Due Friday, December 11th by 9am

1. Read the article of the link below:
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-sullivan7-2009nov07,0,5025811.story

2. In 200-300 words, discuss what your opinion is. Make sure you cite the opinion article (at least twice) and any other sources you might research to support your opinion (hint: if you use an outside resource, it might strengthen your grade).

3. Make sure you pay attention to grammar, punctuation, and appropriate citing procedures.