Are Electronic Devices Good for Us? Questions #1

Are Electronic Devices Good for Us? Questions #1

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1. Which sentence does the author use to introduce the topic and clarify his point of view?

• Do you love to surf the internet , listen to music, IM, and talk on a cell phone?

• In fact, the data shows that technology can benefit kids.

• Kids between the ages of 8 and 19 spend seven and a half hours a day on electronic devices.

• Some adults try to advance the idea that these devices waste kids’ time.

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2. What effect do the pie graphs in the section The Effect of Media Use on Grades have on the counterpoint argument that electronic media is harming kids. ?

• The graphs show that more kids who are “heavy media” users have higher grades.

• The graphs show that students use media to answer questions in class.

• The graphs show that more kids who are “heavy media” users have lower grades.

• The graphs show that students learn better when using a device.

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3. What 2 facts does the author use to support that electronics are good for us?

• One study says that action video games help increase kids' visual attention.

• One study showed that “heavy” media users actually spent more time in physical activity than “light” users.

• Critics say that kids stare at computers and TV’s all day long and do not get enough exercise.

• The house he lived in was too noisy and distracting.