For this assignment, you will write an evaluation of “Is the World Falling Apart?” Reread the text. Then, read and answer the questions using evidence from the text to support your evaluation.

1. What is the author’s claim?

2. What reasons does the author provide to support the claim?

3. How well do the author’s reasons support the claim? Use evidence from the text that shows the reasons do or do not support the claim.

4. What evidence does the author use to support the reasons?

5. Does the evidence support the reasons? Does the author provide enough evidence to support the reasons? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

6. In a few sentences, evaluate the author’s argument. Discuss strengths and weaknesses of the argument.