Cell Phones In Schools

What is the main goal in writing this article? 

• to describe what classrooms should look like
• to convince students to rethink their cell phone use
• to relate to modern students
• to discuss the benefits of using cell phones in school

Which word best matches the meaning of capabilities in paragraph 2? 

• supremacy
• proficiency
• incorporate 
• sturdier 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence best summarizes paragraphs 2-4?

• Phones are not just for communication but have many capabilities that could be used for learning. If working on a research project, cell phones could help students get information quickly. 
• Cell phones have shareable calendars, reminders, and alerts that will help students stay organized. 
• One-day schools, principals, and teachers will begin to see those benefits. 
• Cell phones can be used in classrooms to help student's research, take detailed notes, and stay organized. 

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The author hopes that the use of modern technology in schools will---

• help teachers be more effective
• inspire students to work harder in school
• one day become the norm
• lead to a change in schools' programs across the country

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What emotion is the author most likely intending to evoke in the reader? 

• concern for a change in cell phone use in schools 
• awe at the power of cell phone use in school
• excitement about being able to use cell phones in school
• disappointment in current cell phone use 

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

The author emphasizes the idea that cell phones-

• will disappear if schools do not change their view
• require teacher approval
• should be studied by students
• are an important tool in schools 

Which of the following belongs in the empty box? 

• Cell phones can help students in school.
• Cell phones can help students with test dates.
• Cell phones can be used for organization.
• Cell phones can be a useful tool for students. 

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

the reason why an author writes a passage/book

• author's reason
• author's purpose
• figurative language
• I don't know

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

comparing two unrelated thing with an element that is shared without using like or as 

• simile 
• metaphor
• personification
• hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

an exaggeration or "stretching the truth" 

• simile 
• onomatopoeia 
• hyperbole
• personification 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3