Class Work
I. It is time to share! This was the assignment:
A. Read two articles - various topics are fine.Note title, author, and source. (Article titles go in quotation marks. The source titles are underlined or place in italics.) You may locate and report on an article related to your chosen technology.
B. Identify the technology.
C. Tell a little about the history of the technology. Explain the evolution of the topic.
D. List the advantages of the "new" technology.
E. Note the disadvantages of the technology.
F. Explain your opinion about the technology.
Write your name and the topic on the note card. Be ready to share B, C, D, E, and F.
II. Back to the time machine!
"Sound of Thunder."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxgbZAwIhVw&t=20s (Movie)
Discussion: What do you think? Could the travel back in time alter the present? If so, would that be a positive or negative? Would travel to the future have the same impact? Should humans do either?
The Assignment - Technology/Friend or Foe?
Technology – Friend or Foe?
For this essay, you are writing to convince the opposition. Consider
the dangers and advantages of technology. For this essay, you must pick a side. Think of this essay as a
debate on paper. You must know what the opposition thinks, but you do not
support that point of view.
I.
Introduction –
a.
Identify the specific technology you will be
discussing – cell phone, computer, automobile, dishwasher, microwave, GPS, video
games, television, apps, photography etc.
b.
Capture the attention of the audience in the
normal way with startling statistics, an interesting anecdote, a quotation from
an expert, lines from a song or poem, a thought provoking question, etc. In
short, make sure that what you say makes the reader want to know more.
c.
In addition, state your thesis – make your point
of view clear!
d.
Use claims, reasons, and evidence to build your
case
II.
The body of the paper will do several things –
a.
Convince the reader that they either need or do
not need the technology.
b.
Provide a brief history of the specific
technology you plan to discuss. What was life like before its invention? When
was it invented? How has it evolved? What is its story?
c.
Provide clear evidence to support your point of
view. You must have proof from at least four of the following:
i.
At least three experts/sources. You may use the
articles studied in class and articles that specifically relate to your chosen
technology.
ii.
A current news source such as a newspaper or
magazine article or news cast.
iii.
An interview with at least one person who uses
the technology.
iv.
A personal anecdote.
v.
Lines from literature – poem, short story, or
novel.
VI. “A work of art.
vII.
Strong statistics from an expert source.
The body of the paper will be
several paragraphs in length.
III.
Conclusion –
Wrap it up for the readers. Leave them with a call to action to either
give up or get the gadget you are supporting. Be sure they know why they need
or do not need one. Consider:
a.
Convenience
b.
Cost
c.
Safety
d.
Environmental impact
e.
Impact on society/ethics
Quick Write) Topic? Are you ready to write? What is your message? Is your chosen technology a friend or foe? Do you have enough evidence to prove your point? Why do people need to know this?
Find a quotation to use in your essay.
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This site is interesting:
Check out the source of a famous quotation. Sometimes people credit "persons" with a quotation, but it is not necessarily true!
Start your draft. Write the introduction and work on the body. Post your work in Canvas by Tuesday. Keep in mind that you will need in-text citations and a Works Cited page. Plan accordingly.
