The Argument for Tuition-Free College
By Keith Ellison
Analyze this Reading
1. This argument opens with reference to the vision of an American president, to some a revered figure who embodies principles of equal opportunity and fair play. What factual information does the writer bring to his argument to demonstrate how this vision is now under attack?
2. Describe the reinvestment program at the center of this argument. How would this program signal a shift in public investment priorities?
3. Describe the emotional appeal the writer deploys in support of public funding for higher education.
Respond to this Reading
1. Do you favor free college tuition? Are there conditions attached to your position? Explain.
2. Identify the rebuttal in this argument. Evaluate how the writer counters the rebuttal.
3. How would your educational and career plans be altered should we move from our present tuition structure to a tuition-free approach?
SECOND ARTICLE QUESTIONS Airbnb is Crashing the Neighborhood
Analyze this Reading
What context does the writer provide to introduce the issue to readers?
What does the writer claim? Where does the claim appear in the argument?
Two reasons that support the claim center on housing stock and risk. Describe these reasons.
Explain how the writer counters the rebuttal.
Respond to this Reading
Do Airbnb and VRBO (vacation rental by owner) companies have a presence in your community? If yes, how do local residents react to short-term rentals?
Given the long-standing tension between realtors, like the writer, and owners of short-term rental units, are you sympathetic with one or the side? Explain.
