Wednesday Charity

One of the things that bothers me most is laziness.  Probably because I can be lazy too, and it annoys me.  There is something to be said for motivation, resilience, grit.  Grit, in fact, is one of the greatest predictors of "success"  For those of you interested enough to click, HERE'S a link to some really excellent reading on grit and resilience.  My favorite is the Maya Angelou interview but I think she was one of the most intelligent people ever.

Be prepared for the debate tomorrow.  For those of you not in the know, it's the 2005 Singer Solution to world poverty prompt that can be found at College Board.  Or you can just look below.

And don't forget about the Twitter conversation due Friday for SAS.  (Two characters in literature, conversation between them, at least 10 total tweets/texts.)

And you should be reading for your final exams.  (1/2 WED 21st, 3/4 TH 22nd, 6/7 FRI 23rd)

In “The Singer Solution to World Poverty,” an article that appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Peter Singer, a professor of bioethics, calls attention to the urgent need for food and medicine in many parts of the world. Singer argues that prosperous people should donate to overseas aid organizations such as UNICEF or Oxfam America all money not needed for the basic requirements of life. The formula is simple: whatever money you’re spending on luxuries, not necessities, should be given away.

Evaluate the pros and cons of Singer’s argument. Use appropriate evidence as you examine each side, and indicate which position you find more persuasive.