Can You Hear the Melody?

Respond to the Discussion Spark by Day 2. Your response marks your entrance into this week’s
Discussion area. While you are not required to respond to your colleagues’ Discussion Spark responses,
you are encouraged to read them.
This week’s Discussion also is designed to build your skill in locating and responding to the main idea of a
reading selection. Remember, the main idea is the melody around which everything else revolves.
By Day 4
Respond to any one of the following three main topics. The required reading should be completed prior to
this Discussion post and should be referenced, using APA formatting, in the Discussion post. To begin your
post, restate the main idea of what you have read. Be sure to provide attribution for any outside sources
used, using APA formatting.
Topic 3 (American Education): There are many issues facing America’s educational system, from lack of
effective support for children who need help with literacy skills in the early grades, to high dropout rates in
high school and lack of preparation, to transition from high school to college. Consider any one of the
articles on American education. Write a 250-word persuasive paragraph agreeing or disagreeing with the
article.