TikTok Opinion Writing Questions

Based on Jaden’s letter, what is one reason TikTok is good for kids?

• It makes you stronger.

• It helps you make friends.

• It makes you more creative.

• It helps you learn new math skills.

Jaden says his parents might say that:

• the game costs too much.

• experts do not like the app.

• he spends too much time on screens.

• they want him to play sports instead.

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Jaden argues against the point his parents make in Question 2. He does this by saying:

• they are not being fair.

• all of his friends have the app

• they can control how much time he spends using the app.

• he will get a job walking dogs in the neighborhood.

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Jaden writes, “I’ll get better at memorizing stuff by remembering the funny movie quotes I’ll record.” Which word gives a clue to the meaning of memorizing?

• better

• remembering

• funny

• record

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What do Jaden’s parents think will happen if they let Jaden use TikTok?

• He will start being rude.

• He will become bored by it

• He will stop seeing his friends

• He will not spend enough time outside.

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Based on Mom and Dad’s letter, what is one reason TikTok is not good for kids?

• It is too expensive.

• It has inappropriate videos.

• It causes sleeping problems

• It takes away from family time.

Both Jaden and his parents say that:

• lots of people have TikTok.

• TikTok is good for computer skills.

• two hours a day is too much screen time.

• kids younger than 13 are not allowed on TikTok.

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Which detail from Jaden’s parents’ letter supports the answer to Question 7?

• “You are a good kid!”

• “It says you need our permission to use it.”

• “That’s just not how we do things, though.”

• “TikTok is huge right now.”

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Why does Jaden say, “But I’m a good kid”?

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Jaden’s parents say they feel bad for Jaden. Why do they feel bad for him? What do they say to make him feel better?

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