1. Writing In Response To Texts
English Language Coursework

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

3. 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?