1. The author of this blog shares many opinions. Respond to each of the opinions listed here by either agreeing or disagreeing with them. Give one
reason to support your answer in each case.
a. When future generations look back, they will probably never forgive us for passing up the opportunities we have had to make the world a better place.
b. Truly, we are living in the era of greatest innovation and change.
c. I fi rmly believe if there was a genuine will from governments around the world to solve this crisis, it could be solved in a few short years.
d. War is a real and terrible reality for too many people.
e. We have plenty of money and are plenty smart enough to sort the crisis out. What is clearly lacking is the will to do so.
2. The author backs up some of their opinions with evidence. Find two opinions in the blog that are backed up with evidence.
Choose one of the universal issues listed below, or choose one of your own, and write a short blog entry sharing your opinion on the topic. You can write about the issue in general or you can pick a certain aspect of the issue and focus on that. Refer to the blog writing checklist below to make sure you cover all aspects. Check your spelling and grammar as well.
a. Education b. Children’s rights c. Racism d. Food poverty
BLOG WRITING CHECKLIST ❍ Catchy headline ❍ Date and/or time ❍ Image(s) ❍ Your opinion ❍ Write in the fi rst person narrative ❍ Informal tone and language
