Part 4: tracking who thinks what
By Michael Ukwuma
The hardest reading part. Use a viewpoint tracker so you never mix up opinions.
Part 4 gives you a persuasive article with two or more opinions on a community issue, then a reader's comment with blanks. It is the hardest part for a reason. The questions test whether you can keep opinions straight.
Build a viewpoint tracker
As you skim, make three columns on your paper: Person, Position, Reason. Every time a new voice appears, add a line.
Example trackerMayor Lin | supports the bike lanes | safer for children
Shop owner Patel | against | loses parking for customers
Councillor Ross | supports with changes | wants a trial period first
Now when a question asks what the shop owner believes, you look at one line, not the whole article.
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