This activity provides practice in summarizing the central argument and supporting details for differing arguments and perspectives
Learning Goal: I’m working on a english multi-part question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Purpose
This activity provides practice in summarizing the central argument and supporting details for differing arguments and perspectives, integrating sources into your writing, and citing your sources.
PREPARE
Print, review and annotate the TWO perspective articles on your chosen topic below:
TOPIC ONE: Social Media and Freedom of Speech
“Primary Source Document: Anti-Defamation League Representative Testifies About Online Extremism”
“Primary Source Document: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Delivers Address on Free Speech”
TOPIC TWO: The Threat of Artificial Intelligence
“AI’s are Really Dumb:They Don’t Even Have the Intelligence of a 6-Month Old” by Timothy Revell from New Scientist
“Beware an AI-Fuelled World” by Andrew Simms from New Scientist
TOPIC THREE: Voting Rights for Felons
“Zero Disenfranchisement: The Movement to Restore Voting Rights” by Common Cause
“Felons Lose Their Right to Vote When They Break the Law” by Roger Clegg from Voter Fraud
Answer preview This activity provides practice in summarizing the central argument and supporting details for differing arguments and perspectives
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