Carefully read the four texts and view the political cartoon that are attached. Write a source-based argument on the topic below.
Topic: As the United States becomes more dependent on technology, is the American Dream possible for everyone? Do Americans have equal access to technology and education?
Your Task: Read the four texts closely. Then, using evidence from at least two texts to write a well-developed argument discussing equal access to technology and education. Establish your claim. Then distinguish your claim from opposing claims. Use relevant evidence from at least two of the sources to develop your argument. Do not simply summarize each text or information in the graphic.
Guidelines:
• Establish your claim and write a clear thesis regarding equal access to education and technology.
• Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
• Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least two of the sources
• Identify each source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic (for example: Text 1, line 4 or Text 2, line 16, Graphic 1)
• Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
• Maintain a formal style of writing
• Follow the conventions of standard written English
