Something to talk about...

For your second post you need to read the article: "Gossip, When It's Not Too Nasty, It Has Its Good Side" from the Sept. 8, 2007 edition of the Vancouver Sun. Please follow these steps as you go through the article.

In your own words, write down what you think are the 5 most important points made in the article, and then summarize the entire article in one or two sentences. (Pretend someone asks you what the article is about, and you have to explain it to them in a short amount of time).

Next, you need to write a personal response about whether or not you consider gossip to be an ethical activity. Think carefully about whether you are one of those people who spends "two hours a day talking about people who are not there". Do you associate gossip with low morality, or do you agree with some of the advantages mentioned in the article? Please provide reasons for your opinion, and attempt to persuade others to see your point of view. (You may write in first person)

Finally, you will be asked to comment on another person's blog. You need to focus on one or two SPECIFIC points that they make and respond to them. Respect for other viewpoints is a must, and of course all writing expectations for spelling and grammar apply.