Assignments Due Week of November 30

Weekly Task List
Date
Work Due
11/30

Monday
Complete the computer-based practice reading test. You can write right on the paper. It’s multiple choice.

Read the two articles on Euthanasia: “Girl Once Comatose and Scheduled for Euthanasia Will Testify against Attacker” and “A Poet Crusades for the Right to Die His Way”
Answer the questions on the articles below.

12/2
Wednesday

Essay comparing and contrasting two immigrants’ experiences coming to the U.S.


Ø Euthanasia Definitions
Euthanasia: the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependent human being for his or her alleged benefit. (The key word here is "intentional". If death is not intended, it is not an act of euthanasia)

Voluntary euthanasia: When the person who is killed has requested to be killed.

Non-voluntary: When the person who is killed made no request and gave no consent.

“Girl Once Comatose and Scheduled for Euthanasia Will Testify against Attacker”
Please answer the questions below in complete sentences. Type your answers out!

Describe clearly what happened to the girl in the article.
How does this girl’s experience support or oppose the euthanasia (or the right to die)? Explain clearly.
What are possible reasons to support euthanasia?

“A Poet Crusades for the Right to Die His Way”

1. What does Mr. Welby want? Explain why he wants this clearly.
2. What is the church’s argument against euthanasia? Explain Clearly and completely.
3. By the end of the article, what are Mr. Welby’s choices?
3a. What would you do if you were in his position?
4. What are possible reasons for not supporting euthanasia? What complications could occur if this became a legal option for people?