Week 3, Question 1

I really enjoyed watching the pro and con video.  It helped me think about multiple aspects for my presentation as there is also 2 sides to mine.  I haven't nailed down exactly how I want to proceed with mine, but having seen these examples really helped me see that both can be done very effectively.  Both speakers appealed to the emotions of the audience by using the basis that we all want whats best for our children and this also helped them connect with the audience.  The girl used tragedy and fear as a way to persuade her audience while the boy used more statistical and factual data.  For me personally, I like the more statistical data as I feel that is more accurate.  The Columbine reference, while tragic, was something people outside of that town may not connect with as close as she had hoped.  Such tragedy is sometimes intangible in some peoples minds.When the male used the statistical data about the parents not being as motivated or as well trained as the teachers, thus justifying kids attend a public school versus being home taught, some may have been offended.  I wouldn't have been personally because I am confident and educated enough to understand his perspective and point, but I could see where some parents may disagree..depending on his audience.