Teenagers and New Technology

How many texts does Allison receive in one day?

• 900

• 27,000

• 2,700

• 9,000

How many texts does Allison receive in one month?

• 27,000

• 900

• 2,700

• 9,000

What year was the first text message sent during?

• 1992

• 1995

• 1985

• 1982

Which of the following text features are used in this article?

• headings

• pie chart

• bullet points

• glossary

Which of the following text features are used in this article?

• bar graph

• glossary

• bullet points

• footnotes

Which of the following does the author NOT use?

• expert opinions from doctors and scientists

• questions to make the reader think about his/her own use of technology

• real life personal anecdotes about people's personal use of technology

• statistics about the use of technology

Which of the following is a concern that scientists have about electronic e-mails?

• the decline it may cause in a student's ability to concentrate

• the effects on a teenager's brain, which is not yet fully developed

• the possibility that it could cause an inability to focus

• all of the above

The article states that teens can use technology to help define their personalities.

• true

• false

The article states that teens can use technology to become more dependent on their parents.

• true

• false

The article states that teens can use technology to enhance their education.

• true

• false