The first article is titled Teen Scene : Why curfews should be enforced?

written by
Jenna

Welsh,

TIMES

columnist

The

article

is

posted

on

the

website

www.gettysburgtimes.com on December 8, 2010. The article describes curfew useful as it

helps limit late night freedom out for safetys sake.
Firstly, in the article, the writer seems to be bias on the issue whether the teen curfew
should be abolished or not. Plus, the writers tone is confident and persuasive, making her
point of view on the issue very clear. Her reasons on the issue are also connected to the issue
and proves her ideas strong enough to be considered valid. She even points out the main
purpose of establishing and the consequences of having a curfew for teenagers. The writers
flow of ideas are well-managed and structured to make easier understanding for the readers.
Other than that, the writer herself understands the position of being the victim of the issue as
she herself is a high school student. This makes her point of view even more relatable to the
issue discussed.
As a conclusion, the writer has provided clear reasons from her point of view. The
writer even expresses her argument by stating the advantages and disadvantages of practising
curfew in teenagers lives.