Essay about Is the educational system failing boys, or are boys failing themsel

** If you do not have the 2011 (8th ed.) of The Longman writer, here are links to

these selections: Garibaldi’s, http://www.city-journal.org/html/16_3_schools_boys.html
,

and Kimmel’s, http://www.dissentmagazine.org/article/?article=700
.

• How
  does each author incorporate outside sources into his writing to help show
  what “They Say” and what “I Say”? Are their positions clear regarding
  where they stand on the causes leading to declining success of boys in
  school?
• Of the
  two authors, who do you think makes the better case? Why is that argument
  more convincing? What evidence do they present to support their positions?
• Consider
  your own position on gender bias in education. How did you arrive at this
  position? What evidence do you have to back up your position?

The Assignment:

Write a 1- to 2-page essay that demonstrates how evidence
reinforces a position in response to a reading by responding to the following
question:

“Where
does society’s responsibility end, and where does personal responsibility begin
for choices made by individuals? Is the educational system failing boys, or are
boys failing themselves?”