WEEK 5: Part 2- Writing from Sources: Argument- Tips and Strategies for Success Mrs. LoFaso- 2016

What does the English Regents Exam require? Part 1- Reading Comprehension Part 2- Writing from Sources: Argument Part 3- Text-Analysis Response

What will this course cover and when? Wednesday, April 6th Introduction to the English Regents Exam; How to become a better Reader and Writer Wednesday, April 13th Close Reading and Annotating Literature Wednesday, April 20th Part 1- Reading Comprehension- Tips and Strategies for Success Wednesday, May 4th Part 1- Reading Comprehension- Review and Analysis for Understanding Wednesday, May 11th Part 2- Writing from Sources: Argument- Tips and Strategies for Success Wednesday, May 18th Part 2- Writing from Sources: Argument- Review and Analysis for Understanding Wednesday, May 25th Part 3- Text-Analysis Response- Tips and Strategies for Success Tuesday, May 24th Wednesday, June 1st Part 3- Text-Analysis Response- Review and Analysis for Understanding Wednesday, June 8th Review of Parts 1-3; Overcoming Test Anxiety

Let’s review the practice Regents we completed! How did you do? What tips worked well for you?

What does Part 2 require? Closely read four texts and then write an evidence-based argument on the topic provided. These topics raise questions that have a variety of legitimate answers or present problems without solutions.

What is the topic provided on the practice exam? (pg. 23) Let’s try it: What is the topic provided on the practice exam? (pg. 23) Should companies be allowed to track consumers’ shopping or other preferences without their permission?

Step #1: read the four texts… While reading, annotate in the margins. Underline or highlight any statements you think you can use as evidence. Think of yourself as a detective gathering clues and data to prove something (the topic provided).

Let’s break it down by text: Text 1: Cell Phone Carrier Marketing Techniques: An Invasion of Privacy? This document opens with a dramatic assertion: “Your cell phone may be spying on you.” The rest of the short article, from a television news report, gives a general description of data collection by cell phone companies and provides a useful introduction to the issue. What quotes do you like? Be sure to include the paragraph and page #!

Let’s break it down by text: Text 2: EyeSee You and the Internet of Things: Watching You While You Shop This article, from a website devoted to issues of civil liberties, presents several detailed examples of how retailers, Internet providers, and political campaigns make use of data mining. This text is an excellent source of material to support an argument opposed to tracking consumers’ behavior without their permission.

Let’s break it down by text: Text 3: Where Will Consumers Find Privacy Protection from RFIDs?: A Case for Federal Legislation This article, from a university law review, is the most challenging: The article offers a detailed technical description of what RFIDs are and how they operate. It also offers an analysis of the complex legal issues they raise. Finally, the last paragraph seems to suggest that is consumers are aware of this new technology, its use might not be considered intrusive.

Let’s break it down by text: Text 4: RFID Consumer Applications and Benefits The title of this document, from a journal that promotes development and use of RFIDs, is a clear statement of the content and point of view. What follows is a list of various applications of RFID technology in language that is technical but readily understood, and the examples are presented as only beneficial for consumers.

Step #2: compose a source-based argument Choose a position (claim) that you can make convincing. Clearly establish your position/claim! Distinguish your claim from opposing claims Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least THREE of the texts to develop your argument. Identify each source you are referencing by text number and line number(s) or graphic(s). For example: Text 1, line 4 Organize your ideas Maintain a formal style of writing Follow the conventions of standard written English

Stake your claim! Write down your claim on this topic. Share your claim with a partner or the class!

Take a look: Here are a few effective claims on the topic of data mining and consumer privacy: Technology is changing, allowing companies and other interests…to track our location any given time and collect information about what we buy, all without our consent. There should be a limit to what these entities can gather on us… Under most circumstances, consumers should not be tracked without permission for the sole benefit of companies. However, if the consumer does authorize its use by way of contract, companies should have the right to track them.

Consider who your audience is. Establish your claim and distinguish it Step #3: plan your essay Consider who your audience is. Establish your claim and distinguish it Support your claim with sufficient evidence that best supports your argument/claim Write a coherent, organized essay. Proofread your work for clarity!

Do NOT: Summarize the text(s)! This will result in a failing grade (which you obviously don’t want or you wouldn’t be here)!

Practice makes perfect, so… Let’s try out what we have learned using another practice exam! 