First, read the following articles on the Washington Redskins team name debate:
Change It:
President Obama urges name change:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000256458/article/president-obama-open-to-washington-redskins-name-change
NBC Sports' Bob Costas refers to the team name as a "slur":
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/10/14/nbc-host-bob-costas-washington-redskins-nickname-insult-slur/
Keep It:
Team owner Daniel Snyder pens an open letter explaining why he is against changing the name:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/09/us/washington-redskins-name/index.html
2004 Annenberg Study cites that 90% of Native Americans are not offended by the name:
http://www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/redskins-question-in-2004-annenberg-study-cited-anew-in-controversy/
PROMPT:
Do you feel that the Washington Redskins franchise should change the name of their team? Read the pro and con articles above and then craft a three paragraph reply that features the following:
- Introductory paragraph discussing the issue and concluding with a clear thesis statement.
- Body Paragraph #1 that argues in support of the thesis.
- Body Paragraph #1 that argues in support of the thesis.
Please note that a significant percentage of your grade for this blog will be determined by how well you incorporate information from the attached articles.
DUE: MONDAY, OCT. 21st by 4:30pm
