Argument Essay

Common Core English Regents Part 2- Writing from Sources - Argument

The extended-response question is designed to assess Writing from Sources. It will focus on
Common Core Reading, Writing and Language Standards. The extended-response question will
require comprehension and analysis of 4 texts which may include a graphic. Part 2 of the test will
require students to take a position on an argument and support it with text-based evidence.
The extended-response question allows students to demonstrate their ability to write coherent essays
using textual evidence to support their ideas.
June 2014 Common Core Regents
Topic: Should companies be allowed to track consumers shopping or other preferences without
their permission?
Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least
three of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding companies being allowed to track
consumers shopping or other preferences without their permission. Clearly establish your
claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific, relevant, and
sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. Do not simply
summarize each text.
Guidelines:
Be sure to
Establish your claim regarding companies being allowed to track consumers shopping
or other preferences without their permission
Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop
your argument
Identify each source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic (for
example: Text 1, line 4 or Text 2, graphic)
Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
Maintain a formal style of writing
Follow the conventions of standard written English
Texts:
Text 1- Cell Phone Carrier Marketing Techniques An Invasion of Privacy?
Text 2- EyeSee You and the Internet of Things: Watching You While You Shop
Text 3- Where Will Consumers Find Privacy Protection from RFIDs?: A Case for Federal Legislation
Text 4- RFID Consumer Applications and Benefits
Writing a Rhetorical Analysis
Step 1) Use the topic to create your claim. (Your claim will either agree or disagree with the question
posed) For example:
Should companies be allowed to track consumers shopping or other preferences without their
permission?
Option 1) Companies should be allowed to track consumers shopping or other preferences without
their permission in that (provide rationale: tracking consumer spending will help small businesses
grow and make the lives of the buyers easier.)

Option 2) Companies should not be allowed to track consumers shopping or other preferences without
their permission as (provide rationale: it is an invasion of privacy.)
Part 2 Argument Essay Graphic Organizer 10th, 11th, 12th grade
Copy Topic:
State Claim:

Textual
Evidence#1
Identify text
number and
line number
Text 1
Textual
Evidence #2
Identify text
number and
line number
Text 1
Textual
Evidence #3
Identify text
number and
line number
Text 2
Textual
Evidence #4
Identify text
number and
line number
Text 2
Textual

Copy Evidence
Text ___, line ___
For example:
Text 1, line 17 states that:
all of the major cell phone
carriers admit to collecting
information about its
customers.

Explain how evidence supports your claim

While downloading app onto phones,
accessing the internet, using GPS, or even
just making calls and accepting updates,
users are technically giving consent to be
tracked when they accept terms and
conditions without reading them carefully or
do not pay full attention to privacy policies.

Evidence #5
Identify text
number and
line number
Text 3
Textual
Evidence #6
Identify text
number and
line number
Text 3
Textual
Evidence #7
Identify text
number and
line number
Graphic
Textual
Evidence #8
Identify text
number and
line number
Graphic

COUNTERCLAIMS:
Text ____, Line____:

Text ____, Line____:

Text____, Line____: