Writing In Response To Texts

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Writing In Response To Texts English Language Coursework

“Enter The Dragon Babies” A response to a text containing facts, opinions and arguments such as an article or speech. “Enter The Dragon Babies”

What’s so special about the Dragon year that some parents are willing to go to great lengths just for a “Dragon baby?” Areas to consider: Cultural Norms and Cultural beliefs Compare with other cultural beliefs Superstitions. True or False? Personal beliefs and experiences Practicalities in modern age All babies are a gift regardless of year or Zodiac sign Advantages/Positives which are associated with dragon babies Disadvantages/ Negatives which are associated with dragon babies Find some other arguments from similar articles, experts. Include some use of statistics to support your argument 2012 is the year of the water dragon – how does this differ from other dragon years? Is it an auspicious year?