Drones

Based on what you highlighted, is this author for or against drones? (RI.2.6)

• Based on the evidence the author presents in the article, the author does not support the use of drones.

• Based on the evidence the author presents in the article, the author supports the use of drones.

Select a sentence where the author uses an external viewpoint to distinguish and reveal his or her own. (RI.2.6)

• Radioshack is selling the Surveyor Drone for just $60.

• ...the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is in charge of the nation's aviation safety, has been receiving 30 complaints a month from pilots who have had close calls with drones, or seen them flying in restricted airspace near airports.

• Drones take off vertically, shooting straight up into the sky.

• Since then, sales of drones have skyrocketed.

How does the section titled “Airports Are No-Drone Zones” contribute to the meaning of the text? (RI.2.5)

• The author creates a tone of positivity while discussing the importance of drones in airports.

• The author indicates that drones are a waste of consumer money.

• The author describes two different problems associated with drones.

• The author reflects upon his own use of drones.

Which section helps explain why drones are becoming more common? (RI.2.5)

• A. "Low-Cost Fun, Simple Cameras"

• B. "Selling Thousands a Month"

• C. "Packed with New Technology"

• D. "Airports Are No-Drone Zones"

Which selection highlights the new popularity of drones? (RI.2.5)

• There’s even a drone cheaper than $100.

• A drone is a small flying aircraft, often with a camera attached.

• The Phantom 2 Vision has four propellers and a high-quality camera. It sells for $1,200.

• The newspaper USA Today called the DJI Phantom 2 Vision drone a top holiday gift for 2014.

Part A: What is the role of the underlined sentence in the following paragraph: (RI.2.5)

Drone supporters say privacy concerns are exaggerated. A good pair of binoculars is a better spying tool than a drone, which can only fly for a few minutes at a time while making a loud buzzing noise, said Michael Drobac, who works for a business group that represents drone makers.

• To emphasize the drone concerns.

• To show the concerns for drones are over exaggerated.

• To show that consumers are endangering the safety of others.

• To emphasize the popularity of drones.

Part B: How does this sentence impact the paragraph as a whole? (RI.2.5)

• It provides a counterclaim to the argument presented in the paragraph

• It provides evidence to support the claim that drones invade people’s privacy.

• It provides evidence for the growing popularity of drones.

• It provides evidence to support Percenti actions.

Why would the author include the section,"Hey Drone, Leave Me Alone", at the end of the article?

• To end the article with examples of reasons why drones may or may not invade the privacy of citizens.

• To explain why drones are so important.

• To present possible uses of drones for the future.

• To confuse people and make them reflect upon just how useful drones really are.

How do the sections,"Airports Are No-Drone Zones" and,"Hey Drone Leave Me Alone", relate to each other?

• The first section introduces the possible threat of danger drones create since they are flying higher and into restricted airspace, while the second section provides examples of how drones may or may not invade privacy.

• The first section introduces the threat of low quality drones, while the second section provides examples of how drones can be a useful spying tool.

• The first section highlights the threat of drones to birds, while the second section provides examples of how binoculars will always be the superior spying tool.

• The first section highlights the threat of drones to drivers on the road, while the second section provides examples of how most consumers support drone use.