1.  The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise or answer. What do you think is the purpose of Seth Lipsky’s editorial? Explain your answer.

2.  What is the main idea of this editorial?

3.  In his 1944 presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation, President Franklin D. Roosevelt suggested “a nationwide reading of the Holy Scriptures (the Bible) during the period from Thanksgiving to Christmas."  Why is this good advice for Americans today?  Explain your answer.

CHALLENGE: Read a detailed editorial “The Answerable Courage of William Bradford”