Topic 5

1. Human Genetics
2."Human Genetics." Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Detroit: Gale, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 16 Oct. 2015.
3. Messing with human genetics can have harmful affects when implanted into another human being because they will create imbalance. The act of genetic splicing can have harmful affects on the patient in the future.
4. Scientists have developed over a thousand tests to screen for genetic markers. Gene therapy works to put an end to color blindness and other ailments in people.
5.Would you use genetic therapy on yourself if given the choice?
6. Muscular Dystrophy
7. I have never used or seen this term before.
8. a hereditary condition marked by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles.
9. Will perfected genetic therapy be beneficial in the future?

What is the topic you are reading about?

What is the source citation? Just copy and paste it from the bottom onto your blog. DO NOT COPY THE URL!

Summarize the central idea of the overview in one or two sentences IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

List two to four specific details that support the central idea IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

Create an opportunity for further research by writing down two questions the text raises about the central idea (explicitly or implicitly). Explicit means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt, while implicit means implied though not plainly expressed.

Write down one word or phrase whose meaning you do not fully understand.

Next, write down what may be preventing you from understanding it (is it an unrecognizable term? an unfamiliar person, place, or allusion?)

Use a third party resource (dictionary, thesaurus, Google search) to find its definition or meaning. Write it down.

Write one question about the overview that you can pose to your peers in a discussion.

Topic 4

1. Minimum wage
2. "Minimum Wage." Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Detroit: Gale, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 14 Oct. 2015.
3. Minimum wage has been rising over the years and a organization hopes to reach for fifteen dollars.
4. People at the age of 16n and over are eligible for minimum wage. Minimum wage as of 2015 is $9.47 an hour.
5. Why is minimum wage rising over the years?
6. Proponents
7.I never seen this word in a piece of writing.
8.A person who advocates theory.
9.If minimum wage is so important to people in the U.S how come there aren't millions of people fighting for higher minimum wage.

What is the topic you are reading about?

What is the source citation? Just copy and paste it from the bottom onto your blog. DO NOT COPY THE URL!

Summarize the central idea of the overview in one or two sentences IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

List two to four specific details that support the central idea IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

Create an opportunity for further research by writing down two questions the text raises about the central idea (explicitly or implicitly). Explicit means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt, while implicit means implied though not plainly expressed.

Write down one word or phrase whose meaning you do not fully understand.

Next, write down what may be preventing you from understanding it (is it an unrecognizable term? an unfamiliar person, place, or allusion?)

Use a third party resource (dictionary, thesaurus, Google search) to find its definition or meaning. Write it down.

Write one question about the overview that you can pose to your peers in a discussion.

Topic 3

1. What is the topic you are reading about? Western U.S Droughts
2. What is the source citation? Just copy and paste it from the bottom onto your blog. "Western US Droughts." Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Detroit: Gale, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 10 Oct. 2015.
3. Summarize the central idea of the overview in one or two sentences. There have been severe droughts in California restricting farming and nothing can be done. Drought in California affect the ecosystem and could cause endangered species to become extinct.
4.List two to four specific details that support the central idea. California is a top farm state and produces one third of vegetables in the U.S. Wildfires are becoming more and more frequent in California because of the droughts that are occurring.
5.Create an opportunity for further research by writing down two questions the text raises about the central idea (explicitly or implicitly). Explicit means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt, while implicit means implied though not plainly expressed. What can be done during times of Drought to help California in times of drought?; What are the long term affects of droughts in California.
6. Write down one word or phrase whose meaning you do not fully understand. Jerry Brown
7.Next, write down what may be preventing you from understanding it (is it an unrecognizable term? an unfamiliar person, place, or allusion?) I do not know who Jerry Brown is or what he does?
8.Use a third party resource (dictionary, thesaurus, Google search) to find its definition or meaning. Write it down. Jerry Brown is the 39th governor of California.
9.Write one question about the overview that you can pose to your peers in a discussion. What would you do if you were in the place of Jerry Brown and had to find a solution to the drought issue in California?

Topic 2

1. What topic are you reading about? Air Pollution
2. What  is the source citation? "Air Pollution." Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Detroit: Gale, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 9 Oct. 2015.
3. Summarize the central idea of the overview in one or two sentences. Air pollution is changing the climate and needs to be stopped before permanent damage is done. Outdoor air pollution has already lead to the deaths of 3.7 million people.
4. List two to four specific details that support the central idea. By smoking cigarettes people pollute the air as well as by using cooking devices.
5. Create an opportunity for further research by writing down two questions the text raises about the central idea. Why hasn't air pollution stopped till this day?; Why can't we stop companies from destroying the environment?
6. Write down one word or phrase whose meaning you do not fully understand. Asbestosis
7. Next, write down what may be preventing you from understanding it (is it an unrecognizable term? an unfamiliar person, place, or allusion?) I've never quite fully understood what asbetosis was and why it was so harmful.
8. Use a third party resource (dictionary, thesaurus, Google search) to find its definition or meaning. Write it down. 
9. Write one question about the overview that you can pose to your peers in a discussion. Whats worth more the economy or the environment?

Topic 1

1. What is the topic you are reading about? The topic I am reading about is water pollution.
2. What is the source citation? "Water Pollution." Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Detroit: Gale, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 2 Oct. 2015.

3. Summarize the central idea. The article is about the water supplies diminishing due to a lack of precautions to keep water clean. Water covers most of the world but most of it is either salt water or polluted, in a couple of years there would be no water left.

4. List two to four specific details that support the central idea. Industrialization causes pollution to seep into the environment through toxic sludge and dangerous chemicals. People as individuals can help to put an end to pollution by reducing the amount of fertilizers used in gardens  and lawns.
5. Create an opportunity for further research by writing down two questions the text raises about the central idea (explicitly or implicitly). Explicit means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt, while implicit means implied though not plainly expressed.  What had been done since 1987 to help conserve water? ; What countries can the U.S work with to make a huge impact on ending pollution reaching water?
6.Write down one word or phrase whose meaning you do not fully understand. "The Phosphates and nitrates found in fertilizer."
7.Next, write down what may be preventing you from understanding it (is it an unrecognizable term? an unfamiliar person, place, or allusion?) I am unfamiliar with what these chemicals are.
8.Use a third party resource (dictionary, thesaurus, Google search) to find its definition or meaning. Write it down. Nitrites are families of chemical compounds containing atoms of nitrogen and oxygen and Phosphates are essential to the growth of biological organisms, including both their metabolic and photosynthetic processes.
9.Write one question about the overview that you can pose to your peers in a discussion. Have any of you tried to conserve water in any way?

11. The subject I enjoy the most is english because I enjoy reading and writing my own stories and learning new words.
12. My favorite hobby or pastime is riding my bike bike because it is very relaxing to ride on my bike near the beach without any worries.
13. If I won the lottery , I would use the money to buy a new computer because mine is too slow and tends to turn off randomly.
14.The type of volunteer activity I prefer is working with kids because they look up to you and respect you.
15.My favorite school subject has always been english because it has always come easy to me and I can relax in that class.
16.If I ran the world, the first thing I would change would be to end all wars because then peace would be made and problems would be solved through discussion.
17."What I consider interesting" It looks like me becoming a therapist and learning about the different personalities people have.