Facebook Parenting: For the Troubled Teen

How is it possible to write a Defend/Challenge Paragraph without citing specific examples-in this case-from what was spoken-consider it as a "speech" rather than from prose-something that you have read? (My goodness-I do not know about the wording of this question-yet-many of you made "general" statements without making specific references to what the father shared...)

Dear Parents:
I posted this assignment on Saturday, 11 February (see below) with a due date of
Thursday, 16 February-only two paragraphs. Sadly, several students did not complete this assignment. Perhaps, one of those students is your child.

Dear Students:
You are well aware of the homework policy for this class and what must be done if you are absent. Do NOT attempt to email me the past-due assignments at this time-that opportunity has past.