Weekly Written Analysis 1

In an incredible article, Ohm (2008) reported that a 2,000-year-old luxurious gold, pearl and emerald earring was found in Jerusalem. It dates back to the Roman period after the time of Jesus. The earring was uncovered by a team of archaeologists in a destroyed Byzantine structure, which was built centuries before the piece was made. Surely, this suggests that the earring was likely passed down through generations.
The picture of the earring shown in the article is astonishing. “A large pearl inlaid in gold with two drop pieces, each with an emerald and pearl set in gold”( Ohm, 2008). The archaeologists reports that the earring must have belonged to one of the elite in Jerusalem because such a valuable item couldn’t be one of just ordinary people.
The article is intended for a general audience as it informs the people in Jerusalem as well as others all over the world of the discovery. Subject-specific vocabulary and concepts were utilized in the article. For example, it conveyed information specifically about the 2,000-year-old earring. Also, it presented the concept of the earring dating back to the Roman period after the time of Jesus.
The article is logically organized. The thesis statement is clearly identified at the beginning, and the main points follow and support the thesis statement. The text was easy to read as there were no technical words or jargon.
A discovery of such a precious item is amazing. This 2,000-year-old well-preserved earring can provide essential information about the elite culture of Jerusalem’s women in ancient times. Can you imagine the influence this earring can have on the women in Jerusalem?