Basics in Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing: PHIL 152 Assignment 4 A Shooting

1. Use one of the two active reading methods to read the essay for this assignment. Submit all your notes. For those steps usually done “in your head” (such as recite), note briefly what you did in the step. If you use ...

1. Use one of the two active reading methods to read the essay for this assignment. Submit all your notes. For those steps usually done “in your head” (such as recite), note briefly what you did in the step. If you use a Reading Inventory, when you reach Rereading, only answer the first three questions listed in Reader’s Choice, page 41. State the author’s purpose and main idea. I Used the SQ4R active reading Method to analysis the essay “Shootings” by Gopnik, Adam. Survey- The title of the essay is called Shootings. Assuming from the title, the essay is going to touch on shootings happening in the world, possibly in relation to major shootings that have happened in today’s society. Since there are questions in the footnotes about America, this must be about shootings that have happened in America. The essay is about two and a half pages with eight paragraphs. Question and Read- The essay, had not provided any headings and/or subheadings that would have given me room to ask any questions and show concerns. Below are outline from the essay,” Shooting” by • Virginia Tech shootings - Victims cellphones ringing - Area cleared by the police - Feelings of police - Feelings of parent - Parents and others told not to ask questions • Why would a disturbed student; with a history of mental illness, able to buy guns • Why does shooting happens repeatedly in America - Tim Kaine, Virginia Governor press conference • Not the right time to ask questions • Governors speech that “healing” can take place, but facts make it horrible • The aftermath of a terrorist attack is wrong time to talk about security and aftermath of anything tragic • Shooting was talked about, but focus is on treating mental illness in universities