4.1 Assignment
For this assignment, you will be reading a newspaper article from 2006. You will then be asked to form an opinion as to the significance of the event described.
Remember when working with a point of view identify
- the issue and who you think the speaker is.
- which arguments are emphasized by the speaker
- which aspects of the issue are not mentioned by the speaker
- any biases shown by the speaker based on the previous steps
- the point of view of the speaker
Step 1
Read the article from 2006 below.
House Passes Motion Recognizing Quebec as a Nation
Step 2
After reading through the article, spend a few minutes identifying the various points of view mentioned in the piece. Write down some point form notes.
Step 3
Your main task here is to answer the question below in paragraph form:
Is the recognition of Quebec as a nation within Canada a significant turning point in Canadian history?
Your topic sentence will make your stance on this issue clear and will provide a reason for your position. The main body of your paragraph will include several points that expand on your position. You may choose to use quotations, examples or specific details from the article. Finally, you will conclude the paragraph by summarizing and reinforcing your main point in light of the evidence that you have provided.