Mini-assignment 3: (200-300 words) Part I (150-250 words): respond to questions 1 and 3 on page 346.

. Part II (150-250 words): respond to questions 1 and 2 on page 348. Part III (250 words): Summarize Crystals argument (his position and how he supports it) using at least one signal verb from three of the four groups listed on page 39 of They. For now, avoid using any direct quotations in your summary; instead, boil down his argument in your own words. Also, adopt the believing game strategy described in Chapter 2 so that your readers will not be able to tell whether you agree or disagree with the ideas you are summarizing (31). In other words, stay as neutral as possible. Mini-assignment 4: (150-250 words) In a single paragraph, summarize Bissells argument as accurately, fairly, and fully as possible while following these guidelines: To focus your summary of the argument, start with a passage (one or two sentences, maybe even a part of a sentence, though no more than 30 words total) that to your mind most explicitly signals the authors central claimthe statement that best captures the gist or focus of his/her argument. Using one of the templates described in chapter 3 of TS/IS, frame your quotation of this passage by first introducing the author and his position on the issue and then following the quotation with your own accurate and neutral explanation of what the author means (see TS/IS pp. 46-47). Then, explain how this quotation relates to the rest of the authors argument. Finally, to provide your readers a clear and accurate summary of the authors argument, mention also the objections that the author is anticipating/responding to, whether explicitly or implicitly. Note: Be mindful of the signal verbs you use when describing the authors position. As Graff and Birkenstein suggest in chapter two of TS/IS, use vivid and precise signal verbs as often as possible (39). Also, avoid the boring list summary that Graff and Birkenstein describe on page 35. Finally, assume your readers are unfamiliar with the argument. Therefore, make sure to summarize the argument effectively enough so that these readers could gain a clear and accurate sense of the authors original argument; also, make sure that your readers cannot tell whether you agree with the authors argument. Mini-Assignment 5: (300-400 words). Following the below guidelines, respond to Marches argument (Is Facebook Making us Lonely): Part 1: In the first half of your response (in a single paragraph) identify some part of the authors argument that you especially disagree and/or agree with a brief passage (one or two sentences, maybe even a part of a sentence). Using one of the templates described in chapter 3 of TS/IS. Be sure to frame your quotation by first introducing the author and his/her position on the issue and then following the quotation with your own accurate and neutral explanation of what the author means (see TS/IS pp. 46-7). When introducing the quotation, make clear whether you agree and/or disagree with the authors statement. Then, explain briefly how this quotation relates to the rest of the authors argument. As always, be mindful of the signal verbs you use when describing the authors position. Part 2: In the second half of your response (in a second paragraph) use one of the three ways of responding described in chapter 4 of TS/IS to explain why you agree, disagree, or agree and disagree simultaneously with the quoted passage. Imagine that your audience for this response is someone who is unfamiliar with the source from which you are quoting. Therefore, be sure you effectively frame your quotation and explain your response.