10.7

Pick one of the essays for today's wiki discussion and respond the the following. **__300__** words. You will most likely need to go in great detail or branch off on your own response.

What is the writer arguing?

Is it a valid argument? Why or why not?

What, if any, evidence does the writer use to back up their arguments?

Is the evidence the writer uses the best possible evidence you can think of as a reader? In other words, what evidence is lacking for you the reader to agree with the argument of the writer (not necessarily saying you agree with the writers argument)?

What did you think of the lead of the piece? Is it the most effective for you as a reader, why or why not?

What tone/voice did the writer take in their paper? What about the tone worked (or didn't work) for you the reader?