Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Reading Standards for Informational Text 6-12

Standard:

1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Putin plays peacemaker in Ukraine

Pro

  • Massive influx of Russian troops, tanks, and artillery from across the border 
  • Putin boasted that he can easily take over Kiev in 2 weeks 
  • Putin annexed Crimea 
  • Russian troops stopped Ukraine's offensive in East 
Con

  • Ukraine remains overwhelmingly dependent upon Russian gas shipments 
  • Europe and U.S refuse to arm Ukrainian (no support) 
Stance: 

I think they should keep fighting because Russia is not going to stop attacking Ukraine and if they don't do anything about it eventually other countries will assume that it is okay and easy to take over other smaller countries. 

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