3.3.

9 Practice: Complete Your Assignment Practice

English 11 Sem 1 Name: Omer Dahan
Date: 26/10/2023

Evaluate one of the speeches you heard about a plan to erect a statue honoring the pioneers.
Choose the speech you disagree with, and write a two- or three-paragraph rebuttal in the
form of a letter to the editor.

Your assignment should include the following elements:

 A two- or three-paragraph letter to the editor explaining your disagreement with one of
the speeches you read

 A precise claim related to the statue of the pioneers

 A fair and well-developed response to a counterclaim

You should have completed a draft of this assignment in the activity before this one. If you
haven't done so, go back and complete that activity now.

Ask yourself these questions as you revise:

 Did I take a clear position on the issue?

 Did I introduce a counterclaim that shows my understanding of my opponent's argument?

 Did I respond to that argument fairly and thoroughly?

 Did I consider my opponent's knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases as I
developed my ideas?
Omer Dahan

26th October, 2023

Subject: Disagreement with one of your Speeches

Dear Editor,

The above subject matter refers.

I strongly disagree with Congressman Smith's proposal. While I appreciate the idea of
honoring the pioneers, I believe the plan for a statue in their honor is ill-advised. Such a
statue would glorify a history marred by brutality and disrespect towards the Native
Americans, whose lives and cultures were tragically lost. Undoubtedly, pioneers played a
significant role in America's expansion, but we cannot ignore the ethical shortcomings of
their actions. Their quest for land and resources often involved cruelty and greed, resulting in
the forced displacement and suffering of Native Americans who had lived on this land long
before the pioneers arrived. Erecting a statue to honor the pioneers would, in effect, condone
their cruel deeds.

I implore your readers to vote against Proposition 17. Let's not support commemorating the
tragic genocide of millions of innocent people nor celebrate those responsible for it. Instead, I
propose that we consider a statue that pays tribute to the Native Americans who tragically
lost their lives during America's expansion, serving as a beautiful and thoughtful bronze
memorial to acknowledge their contributions to the nation.

Sincerely,

Omer Dahan.
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3.3.9 Practice: Complete Your Assignment