1.5 Discussion

Objective

• Identify the role of personal context in the debate of an issue.

Instructions

1. Review the powerpoint presentation understanding your personal context.pptx to recall the eight dimensions of one’s personal context. You may also want to review your earlier work on identifying and ranking personal context dimensions.
2. Read/review the articles on recycling from chapter 2:

“The Reign of Recycling” by John Tierney pages 66-70

“It’s Time to Phase Out Single-Use Plastic” an editorial in Los Angeles Times, Pages 74-75

“Waste Not…?” by Bob Holmes, pages 76-80

“We Are So Farked” by Jenny Luna, pages 80-82

• In the first paragraph of your discussion post explain which textbook article on recycling represents your position and which elements of your own personal context have influenced your choice. In other words, identify the important dimensions in forming your opinion on how far to go in recycling.
• In the second paragraph decide which textbook article represents the position opposite of yours and why.
• In the third paragraph describe “supporter” and then your “opponent” selecting them from the imaginary friends (Maria, Juan, and so on) in the power point presentation. To do so, review the powerpoint presentation paying close attention to the descriptions of “imaginary friends.” Infer which of the five “friends” likely side with you and which would oppose you. As always explain how you came up with your inferences-which details in the personal context of the “friend” seemed most important and why.

There are no wrong answers; the purpose of the assignment is to show that you understand how personal context might influence opinions.

Note: paragraphs do not need to be long-3-5 sentences will suffice

Due: Wednesday, Week 1