CE 3.1

1.Why does Travis County want to ban the Confederate flag from a parade to be held this month in Austin? Page A1 "Controversy erupts over..." Travis County wants to ban the Confederate flag from the Veteran's Day parade because it's a "political symbol of hatred and racism."

2. How did Julian Hernandez find out he was a victim of kidnapping by his father? Page A12 "Teen discovers..." Julian Hernandez discovered his kidnapping when he started applying for colleges and discovered a problem with his social security number.

3. Why does a group of kids have to climb a ladder to get to school? Page B2 "Young students' trek to school.." A group of kids have to climb a up a ladder, and down the other side, to walk through Dessau Fountain Estates in order to get to Barron Elementary. They don't have busing or sidewalks for those students.

4. Three-part question, make sure to answer all 3: What business is Whole Foods in? What business is Amplify Snacks in? What business is HomeAway in? BE SPECIFIC FROM THE READINGS. Page B6 top 3 stories on the page. 
Whole foods is in the organic food business, Amplify Snacks is in the health conscious snack business, and HomeAway is in the online vacation rental industry.

5. What is Elena Donio trying to do with her life and how is she carrying her goals out? Page SA1 "Mentoring women in tech". Elena Donio is mentoring women who want a tech career and a family, and she is doing the same thing. She is about to be promoted to president of her company, Concur, in December. 

Read the article on page A17 headlined "Learn who you really are by choosing to do without".

1. What kind of article/story is this, based on what you have learned in my class this year?
I think this story is an editorial because he's getting into the topic of simple living.
2. What was the argument David Brooks was making in the piece?
David Brooks made the argument that with all the new technology and just overall clutter of our modern lives needs some clearing out. He's motivating you to see what you can do without.
3. What support did he offer to prove his point to you?
The author refers to his New York Times colleague, books, and historical facts while trying to establish his point.
4. Why do you think the article was termed "From the Right" at the top of the story?
"From the Right" was at the top of the story because the page has balanced views. They use "From the Left" and "From the Right" as a term for 2 opposing sides.
5. Did he convince you of his point? WHY
The author, David Brooks, convinced me of his point because he referenced a book that I've heard a lot about from my mom. I was able to connect the dots with his research, and not only understand, but agree with what he was talking about.