Take the Time to Disconnect

Sentence 6 is unclear because Kayla has chosen an inappropriate word. What change should Kayla make to improve this sentence?

• Change Certainly to Surely

• Change most to many

• Change agree to think

• Change profits to benefits

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CCSS.RI.6.7

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CCSS.RL.6.7

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CCSS.RL.8.7

What transition can BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 9?

• Obviously

• For example

• However

• In the end

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Kayla wants to provide a better closing sentence for the third paragraph ( sentences 12-16). Which of these could replace sentence 16 and improve the closing of the paragraph?

• This obsession can lead to sleep deprivation, which isn't healthy.

• Doesn't all this texting during sleep time seem ridiculous to you now?

• Sometimes I check my text messages when I'm in the bathroom.

• Lack of adequate sleep is certainly not a very good thing.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Kayla needs more support for the idea she is presenting in the fourth paragraph ( sentences 17-19). Which two sentences could BEST follow sentence 18 and help develop the main develop the main idea of this paragraph?

• Professionals sometimes have to respond to a text immediately. They might lose money if they don't respond right away.

• There you are talking, and the person next to you is texting. You didn't expect your day to turn out this way.

• It makes you feel as though you aren't as important as the person who sent the text. That person gets immediate attention while you sit and wait.

• Sometimes I do this, and my mom reminds me that it's rude. Occasionally I have to remind her.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Kayla needs to clarify the meaning of sentence 24. What is the most effective way to do this?

• Change that you to that people

• Change that you to that those you truly care about

• Change it to all that stuff

• Change it to the constant interruption of a phone or a computer

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the best way to revise sentence 26?

• I believe that a day without technology is a day that will be helping make you a healthier and better person and friend.

• I believe that a day without technology will help make you a healthier person and a better friend.

• I believe that a day without technology, it will help make you a healthier person, and it will help make you a better friend.

• I believe that a day without technology is good, it will help make you a healthier person, who will be a better friend.