7. "The Real Benefits of Spanish-Immersion Elementary School"

This article states the pros and cons to sending children to Spanish-Immersed public schools. Although it is hard for American children to learn by being taught school in Spanish, the author believes that there are many benefits to early immersion into different cultures. "A Spanish Immersion program will equip our children missionally, giving them tools to build relationships across cultural divides as they speak and listen to others in their native language." The author states that Christians sending their children to public schools that teach in Spanish can better equip them for being future missionaries. Lea also uses evidence from outside sources, making her point very clear through her writing. The author uses many examples of how being a minority helps a child to understand how most people in the world feel. Lea uses her own experiences growing up as a native caucasian in South Africa as an example of how she realized the advantage that white people have. The essay is concluded with an encouragement to Christian parents, urging them to raise disciples and missionaries for Christ's kingdom.One way of doing that s putting their children in Spanish-Immsed schools, although it can be hard.
This article was written mainly as an informative, persuasive essay directed toward Christian parents. The author backs her reasons for sending children to Spanish-Immersed schools using her own experiences and other sources as proof. Lea's writing is not too forcive, but she uses enough persuasive language and biblical commandments to convince the reader of the long-term benefits that come with Spanish influenced schooling. The article could be claimed to be a little wordy, however it is a good length for the audience the author was seeking. The purpose of Brownwyn Lea's article was to inform parents of the benefits and difficulties that come with Spanish-Immersion; and to persuade parents to make this decision  for the benefit of their children and God's kingdom. Overall the author does a good job of sticking to her thesis and persuading the reader that there are more benefits than drawbacks in the long-term effects to Spanish speaking schools.

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