https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw This board records students' ideas on the argumentative essay topics. en-us 2018-09-05 19:07:39 UTC 2018-09-17 14:04:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279119491 Agree: Reparations would be a form of compensation to the slave descendants, on behalf of their ancestors, which would help to alleviate some of the suffering. Though it may not heal the wounds,  "it would restore the black community to the economic position it would have if it had not been subjected to slavery and discrimination", according to Economist Robert Browne.
Disagree: The present Great Britain had no part in the past Great Britain's slavery injustice, as such, they owe nothing to us. Moreover, reparations would do us no good, it's best we rise above it and make better of ourselves, rather than turn back to our colonizers, albeit they are not directly responsible, and ask them to 'pay' us. This not what our ancestors fought for.]]> 2018-09-09 00:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279119491 https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279231316 Agree: Cellphones provide a great distraction fron educational activities for students at an early age. Because of the variety of features the phone utilizes, they will often take away from the learning experience.

Disagree: It is important for a child to be able to communicate with their parent or guardian in a timely manner when necessary as well as other emergency services. ]]> 2018-09-10 01:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279231316 https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279260300 Agree: The disclosure of convictions  by convicted persons provide factual information about his or her past criminal lifestyle and helps to guide the decision of the employer as to the suitability for specific roles. For example,  A ofrepeat sexual fender in Jamaica seeks employment in a child care facility]]> 2018-09-10 04:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279260300 https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279264883 Agree: It is important to know the antecedent of persons entering the workforce and their suitability for roles and responsibilities. For example, an ex-convict for sex crimes seeking to re-enter the workforce in a child care facility. Though he or she may be reformed, it would be more important to protect children from predators than to expose them to the likelihood of becoming victims. ]]> 2018-09-10 05:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279264883 https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279266245 Disagree: Disclosure of convictions can bias the minds of employers and therefore ex-convicts may remain unemployed for an extended period with the likelihood of returning to a life of crime thus becoming re-offenders.

]]> 2018-09-10 05:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279266245 https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279266799 Disagreeing with Joseph's point: Cellphone does not create a great deal of distraction to students. In fact, cellphones and tablets are  effective devices that aid students at the primary and secondary level to communicate in real time with their parents or guardians. It also provides a technological platform with access to information that can aid their learning capabilites.

 ]]> 2018-09-10 05:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279266799 https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279688047 Agree: I agree because this can allow the youth with the "newer/fresher" minds to take their place creating a different outlook or perspective to solve problems at hand. We could provide more modern solutions to long lasting problems.

]]> 2018-09-11 03:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/279688047 https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/282320095 Agree: All Jamaicans should be allowed access to the natural attraction as these from a part of our natural resources and as citizens we should all be able to share and not be restricted by monetary contributions. If more people are able to experience these natural attractions then they will be more inclined to share their knowledge on their travels overseas and also with visitors.]]> 2018-09-17 13:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/academicwritingfels/kwkg3ltcblhw/wish/282320095