Monday, September 28, 2015

602 Point Counterpoint: Concussions in the NFL


Watch this video about Concussions in the NFL

DISCUSSION QUESTION FOR BLOG COMMENTS: 

Do you agree or disagree with the guests on this panel?  Make sure you state what it is you are agreeing or disagreeing with.

14 comments:

  1. I was confused of what was going on. I didn't understand anything that the video was trying to show me and tell me what was going on

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    1. When a film or video such as this one confuses you, you can always go back and view again. You might also log on the the SVA Film blog and see what you classmates have to say as they consider the assignment prompts.

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  2. My personal opinion is that when NFL has a concussion they should wait it out instead of playing on the field because if they get another concussion it can ruin there carrier of playing foot ball.

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    1. Are you saying that when an NFL 'player' has a concussion? Here's a hint I have shared with other SVA scholars: Read you writing out loud. See if it sounds okay. This might help you figure out where to begin and end your sentences. Sometimes, shorter sentences help the reader truly understand the point(s) you are trying to make. Good job.

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  3. i say they should keep on football because thats why they have gear thats why you learn how not to get hit so hard like my cousin he been playing football sense he was 6 and now he 18

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    1. So you're saying that football players should not worry too much about injuries, especially head injuries? I like how you connected this film with your own life and family. Here's a hint for you: Read your writing out loud. That might help you identify where your sentences should begin and end.

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  4. I disagree because i think people should not be getting hurt. I think that because people should not be getting hurt and its not good for them.Another thing is that they (the players) will get pains as they get older and when they retire the game or something.Its not okay for them they can get problems as they get older.

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    1. Nice work. I like that your are compassionate about these players and the pain they might have to suffer. Remember to put two spaces after every sentence. That helps the reader with smoothly reading your work.

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  5. i disagree because there is no way that could happen to football players.some or most of them should be able to remember things and maybe have a little brain damage,but they still be ok.

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    1. Thanks, Niyha, for your views on this subject. It is a tough one with many little details and a lot of medical science. You might want to research further and see if your opinion still holds.

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  6. I always watch NFL football it is fun to watch but i think it should be safer

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    1. Okay, John. This is a great beginning. How would you try to make the game safer? Also, remember that you can help a reader take in your ideas with punctuation (periods and comas, for instance). an the letter i should always be capitalized when refering to you...as in: Maybe I didn't watch the whole thing.

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  7. this is terrible that this is happening to people

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    1. Okay. I see you have begun to understand a little bit more about this subject. Why do you think that this particular issue is terrible?

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