How was Trevor different from other people? Explain 1-3 ways that you think are interesting. Write about 8-12 sentences. Use academic paragraph structure, and check your grammar and spelling carefully. Your score depends on content, organization, and grammar.

Is the following thesis statement neutral, or does it take a side? While it is true that social media has both good and bad sides, it is above all a beneficial tool that we can use to communicate with loved ones, seek out job opportunities, and stay connected to our communities.

Purpose: Evaluate the purpose of the article.

What was apartheid?

A tall boat _______ (destroy) the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in 1981. The government _______ (construct) the new bridge to the east of the old one. Now you can drive over the new bridge; the old bridge is a fishing pier.

Where is Trevor Noah from?

The availability of cheap illegal drugs ______ to an increase in the number of overdose deaths in the U.S. Now we are feeling the effects of these terrible tragedies.

Accuracy: Evaluate the accuracy of the article.

Authority: Evaluate the authority of the article.

Is the following thesis statement neutral, or does it take a side? By analyzing how social media impacts relationships, careers, and safety, we can see that its dangers far exceed its benefits to society.