Instructiоns: Reаd the pаssаge carefully. Then answer the shоrt-answer questiоns that follow. Your responses should show comprehension and your ability to identify key ideas and evidence. Passage: “There is no denying that laptops and smartphones have revolutionized the way we learn. Students can now research instantly, take digital notes, and participate in online discussions from anywhere. However, the convenience of technology can come at a cost. Studies show that handwritten notes improve retention, and constant digital access can make it harder to concentrate during class. Some professors now ban laptops altogether, arguing that they distract more than they help. The key challenge is balance: integrating technology in a way that supports, rather than weakens, student focus and learning.” Questions: In your own words, what is the author’s main point? Identify one piece of evidence or reasoning the author uses to support their point. What is the author’s tone? (Choose: Neutral, Persuasive, or Critical) — Explain briefly. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage? How can you tell? (1–2 sentences) What is one potential limitation or counterpoint to the author’s argument? (1–2 sentences)
In yоur gооgle document, complete the following 3 аssessment tаsks: Assessment 1 – Editing Tаsk Instructions: Rewrite the paragraph below so that it is grammatically correct, properly punctuated, and easy to read. You may change sentence structure or word order for clarity. Original Paragraph: “me and my friend was going to the store we was late so we run fast it was raining we forgot our umbrella we got all wet when we finally got their we buyed snacks and go home” Assessment 2 – Writing Task Instructions: Write a well-organized response to one of the three quotes below. You may agree, disagree, or explore a personal connection to the quote. Feel free to incorporate examples from your own experience, history, or observation. Your response should include: A clear thesis At least two supporting reasons or examples One integrated quote or paraphrase from the passage Structured, cohesive paragraphs Choose ONE quote to respond to: OPTION 1: “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Stride Toward Freedom OPTION 2: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” — Fred Rogers, The World According to Mister Roger’s OPTION 3: “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” — W.E.B. Du Bois, The Talented Tenth. Assessment 3 – Reflection Task Instructions: Write a short reflection (5–7 sentences) explaining how you approached the writing task. Your response should demonstrate awareness of your writing habits and the choices you made to communicate your ideas effectively. You may consider questions like: What steps did you take before writing your essay (planning, outlining, brainstorming)? How did you decide how to organize your ideas? What did you want your reader to understand or feel? What rhetorical choices (tone, examples, structure) did you make? If you had more time, what would you revise or improve? Once you are done, attach a copy of your Google Document to the textbox below.