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Continue Activity 21 below

1) Expression that introduces a point of view arguineg against Remember

computer music.
When building
2) Explanation that supports what was already stated. a point of view,
3) Pronoun that replaces the word “musicians” follow this formula:
personal stance
4) Sentences that agree with the point of view against the topic, and + connective +
a comment about it. explanation. The
personal stance
implies deciding
• Check if the arguments above have all the elements needed. who subscribes
to it; personal
• Underline the expression with the personal stance, circle the
subject pronouns
connector and write a } next to the explanation. Look at the example.
(I, you, he, she,
it, we, they) are
used to indicate
Example: who is responsible
for such a view.
We can all agree with the fact that music has evolved over time The connective
because if technology is present in most aspects of our lives, links the personal
stance with the
it is going to be present in music, as well. explanation, which
elaborates on why
the person thinks
22. Write a few sentences to express your point of view. this way.

• Use the discussion in Activity 21 as an example.

23. Check the quotes in the paragraphs you are working with and, with the teacher’s
help, exchange opinions about how to explain information in your own words,
that is, how to paraphrase it. Look at the example. computers
Passive voice. Pronouns If we use passive voice the focus will be on the devices instead can be used

Example:

of on the people manipulating them
We can all agree with the fact that music has evolved over time because if technology is present

in most aspects of our lives, it is going to be present in music, as well. We can use computers
as musical instruments if people are manipulating them to make sound for a musical purpose. The
computer doesn’t replace a traditional instrument, it’s a new expressive tool. It depends on the
in itself
skill of the person with the computer.
session 9 The reflexive pronoun emphasizes the By shortening the statement we make
person’s skill

sure that we don’t lose the address-
fact that we are referring back to
ee’s attention.
the computer.

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