One of the most heartbreaking stories of the Holocaust, next to Elie Wiesel’s Night - The Diary of Anne Frank - was written in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, between 1942 and 1944. When German Nazis invaded the Netherlands in 1940s, drastic anti-Semitic laws led to the arrest of most Jews and their deportation and death in concentration camps. One such case was the Frank’s family, whose life in hiding, before their death, is unfolded in … [Read more...]
The Octuplet Mom
March 17, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Present both sides of a controversial issue, using about 300 words for each position. The test of balance and fairness should disguise your own preference, but don’t be so bland that you don’t make it read like a lively disagreement. By Monica A. Suma There has been a lot of controversy surrounding Nadya Suleman, the so-called Octuplet Mom, now infamous for her eight newborn babies. Her questionable reputation resulted from her … [Read more...]
On the controversial issue of Gun Control
March 17, 2009 by · 2 Comments
Compose a 700-word political opinion piece. Take a stand on a national or local issue and explain it, convincingly discrediting the contrary viewpoint (which means explaining why it’s unwise, unfair, naïve or whatever – phony statistics, perhaps, or misrepresenting the position you’ve taken) By Monica A. Suma The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, part of the Bill of Rights, states that “a well regulated Militia, … [Read more...]
