Chose one of the story about the proposed wall to be built along the southern U.S. border with Mexico.
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“Border crossers, and the desert that claims them.” (Daniel Gonzalez)
“Border crossers, and the wall that won’t stop them.” (Rafael Carranza)
“A border tribe, and the wall that will divide it.” (Dianna M. Náñez)
“Border violence, and the families in its wake.” (Dennis Wagner)
“Border ranchers, in a world without a wall.” (Dennis Wagner)
“Border commerce, and who will really pay for the wall.” (Daniel González)
Answer the following questions for the story that you chose:
- What aspect of the proposed border wall does the story illustrate?
- Does the story have an implied or overt claim? What is it and how is it presented?
- Does the story argue for or against the wall?
- How do the writers link the story to the larger social issue of the proposed wall?
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