reading a small story and writing 250 words about it
Consider the following questions and write a 200-250 word response. You may focus on just one or two questions, but make sure your response is thoughtful and gives your opinion/insight rather than just a summary of the story.
- Genetic modification already exists in our world, with the supercow, micropig, and genetically modified crops. Do you see our future as similar to the one presented in the story?
- What do you think about the morality/ethics of CRISPR? Do you see pros to a technology that could put an end to diseases? Is it okay to manipulate genes for this reason?
- If you had a choice between a naturally conceived child and a genetically manipulated one, which would you choose and why?
- What do you think the chances are of Connie and Roy’s marriage surviving? Support your answer by referencing the personality of the characters as you understand them from the story.
- Crowparrots – do you love them or hate them? If you could invent a hybrid animal, what would it be and why?
