We all have different perspectives and opinions. For this discussion, you will read the prompt and decide if you agree or disagree. In a short paragraph, you will state your opinion and then support your point with the following: 1. researched facts or statistics (include the source)
2. information from the readings in this class
3. specific experiences or knowledge that you have

Your response may start with something similar to this: “In my opinion, I agree with this statement. I feel/believe that _[blank]_. To support my perspective, _[blank]_.” Or “In my opinion, I disagree with this statement. I feel/believe _[blank]_. To support my perspective, _[blank]_.”

Prompt:

In “The Gift of the Magi” the author concludes the story by stating this:

“But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are the wisest. They are the magi.