Pop Quiz: "Outsmart Your Smartphone"

The author of "Outsmart Your Smartphone" believes that teenagers shouldn't be on social media, and that they shouldn't be using smartphones.

• True

• False

Which of the following best expresses the author's argument?

• Social media and smartphones are dangerous for teenagers, and adult authority figures need to be aware of this and not let them use this type of technology until they are adults.

• There are many benefits to using social media and smartphones, however, there are also many dangers. It is important for adults and teens to be aware of this and to set limits on their use.

• Social media and smartphones encourage cyber bullying and bad behavior, so we should stop allowing teenage students to use social media, and only allow them to use their phones as a way to check in with parents/adults.

• Teenage social media and smartphone usage are a part of modern society, and we must learn to accept them as part of modern teens' lives.

Which of the following is an example of evidence used by the author of "Outsmart Your Smartphone" to support her argument?

• Social media use inevitably leads to interactions with dangerous people and dangerous situations.

• Teenage use of social media and smartphones have made students dumber.

• Teenagers will always act irresponsibly when using social media or smartphones, so it is important to make sure they are constantly monitored.

• Social media may expand friend networks, but they are more shallow than, and not as deeply meaningful, as face to face interactions with friends.