1. In accordance with Gerald and Cathy Birkenstein’s “entering the conversation,” writers should use the model in their writing because this model’s advantages are to converse and disagree in a respectful manner. It means you can listen and acknowledge someone else ideas and opinions without offending them. This design is used to try to understand the other person’s perspective on different types of discussions. It also allows the writer to express their beliefs and ideas along with substantial facts that can make the reader subsequentially broaden their minds to think about it more in-depth.

2. Yes, I agree with the smart history videos because it helps us analyze situations in our environment. In a portrait, the artwork is so detailed and precise that it lets you think outside of the box. It can focus your attention on specifics in a situation, see objects differently, and view things you never thought would be there. For example, as in a puzzle, whereas there can be hundreds of pieces, you can see the whole picture forming as soon as you start placing them together. This is like in a scenario; once you get the facts, you can solve the problem. This builds critical thinking by evaluating the situation and then defining the issue. These tools can be useful in our daily lives.