You have read two texts about banning plastic straws. These texts include: Straw Ban Or Straw Ban? Why Plastic Straw Bans Aren’t The Answer and

Plastic Straws aren’t just bad for the environment-- they can be bad for your body

The author of each text has a distinct point of view. Write an essay in which you analyze each author's point of view and explain how each other distinguish from his or her point of view from that of others. Remember to use evidence from both texts to support your response.

Active Reading: Unlocking a Prompt Steps-

Read the prompt/task carefully.

Circle the key direction verbs and underline important ideas.

Explain what the prompt is asking you to do in your own words.

Restate the prompt expectations as a thesis statement, leaving blanks for your analysis , or develop your plan for answering the task.

Restate the prompt as a thesis statement: