Galaxy S5

The article talks about Samsung launching the new Galaxy S5. The article compares and contrasts the S5 to the S4. The new phone is water proof and dust proof. The S5 has a better battery life than the S4.

I can connect to this article because we use phones every day. A new phone will improve our life style; this phone has the capacities needed for our everyday life. I like this article because it tells me the qualities of the S5; this article will affect the decision whether I want the phone or not.





What is the author’s point of view, and how does it impact the overall effect of the text? Use evidence from the selection to support your answer. 


The author uses third point of view to address his audience, as he states "Samsung had a few tricks up its sleeve for its top-of-the-line Android phone." The author impacted the reader describing the phones capabilities. “Galaxy S5 is completely protected against dust, and can resist water up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes" said the author. By using third point of view the author can inform the reader about the S5 without putting his personal opinion in the article.




Covert ,Adrian."Samsung launches Galaxy S5 smartphone"CNN.Feb 24,2014. Web. Feb 24,2014.<http://money.cnn.com/2014/02/24/technology/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s5/index.html?hpt=hp_t2>

Grobert,"Samsung android smartphone i9000 Galaxy S".Photograph.Flickr.Yahoo, Jul 21 2010.web.Feb 24 2014

Michael Sam is gay

This article is about Michael Sam being gay. Sam is one of the major prospects for the NFL.Sam told ESPN that he was openly and proudly gay.This is a very hard thing to do, especially in a sport. Teammates will look at you differently for being gay.This connects to society because he is going to be bullied, just as it happens in schools across America.This relates to class because he will be judge just like people were judge in The Crucible.I think it is bad idea to become publically gay in a professional sport. He will face many issues regarding his sexuality.Teammates will not look at him the same or appreciate sharing a locker room with him.

How does the structure of the text refine and support the author’s claim?

The structure of the text supports the author’s claim by clearly and quickly stating Sam’s sexuality and the difficulties he will face . The author wasted no time to say  “Michael Sam, an All-American and the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, has come out as gay.” Freeman understands the trouble that Sam will face as he stated “Sam will have to withstand being the center of attention outside and inside the locker room. And many believe his teammates may have a hard time playing alongside him.”

Freeman,Mike.”NFL Prospect Michael Sam Comes Out as Gay — Big Tests Loom for Him, League”CNN.Feb 9 2014. web.Feb 11 2014.<http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1954005-nfl-prospect-michael-sam-comes-out-as-gay-big-tests-loom-for-him-league>

Telnet.”Male Gay Pride Flag.”Photograph.Flickr.Yahoo, Sep 12 2006.web.Feb 12 2014<http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pride-male.jpg>