1. What is the main idea of Steven Mosher’s commentary?

2. The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise or answer. What do you think is the purpose of Mr. Mosher's editorial? Explain your answer.

3. The cartoon below depicts the opposite point of view.
a) How does Mr. Mosher's opinion differ from that of the cartoonist?
b) With whom do you agree? Explain your answer.
c) Ask a parent the same question.

Cartoon by Steve Breen.