We read the newspaper article “Yeti-like Monster Gives Staid Town in Illinois a Fright.” It’s time for your opinion. What exactly do you believe was seen by Christian Baril, Randy Creath, Cheryl Ray, and all the other observers mentioned? What evidence from this story is the basis for your opinion? Please leave a comment that states your opinion AND the reason why (use evidence from the story). If other students have already left a comment, read them, and you can mention their ideas. For example, you may say, “I agree with Cheyenne because…” or “I disagree with Melissa because…”
For further reading, there is an article on the internet called “The Murphysboro Mud Monster.”




