4. What kind of reasoning does What does Simmons use in the second paragraph? Is her reasoning sound? 5. How is the evidence in the third paragraph related to the claim?

6. What kind of reasoning is used to support the point that technology keeps people from making connections? Does this reasoning support the claim in a sound
manner?

7. What counterclaim does Simmons use in the fourth paragraph?

8. Does Simmons present enough evidence to convince most people to accept her claim? Why or why not?

1. What is Jody Frank’s claim in this blog post?

2. What kind of reasoning does Frank use here to support her claim? Is her reasoning sound?

3. How does the evidence, Frank uses in this third paragraph relate to the claim?

4. What words are used to indicate a counterargument in this fourth paragraph?

5. Starting in the sixth paragraph, Frank uses an extended analogy/ comparison to support her point that people have a history of learning to use technology more
wisely. Does her reasoning logically support her claim that technology makes people smarter?
6. Is the evidence Frank uses about the history of cars actually related to her claim? Why or why not?

7. Does Frank present enough evidence to convince most people to accept her claim? Why or why not?