Make-Up / Extra Credit Assignment

The following assignment is intended to serve as a make-up/extra credit opportunity for people who would like to improve their grade. It is NOT REQUIRED, but I strongly suggest that, if you are missing an assignment, you do it.  It is due on FRIDAY (11/1) by the end of the period. 

Directions:
1) Read: Los Angeles schools' plan for non-English speakers: Segregation or solution?

2) Summarize: Write a summary of the article in which you do the following:

• Describe the issue/debate - What are people arguing about?
• Discuss BOTH SIDES of the debate - What does each side say? What is the main claim made by each side?

3) Evaluate: Write another paragraph where you express your opinion on the debate and evaluate the arguments of each side. 

• Which side do you believe has a stronger argument? 
• What evidence do they cite that is particularly persuasive/convincing? 
• Which side do you agree with? Why? EXPLAIN.