Cellphones in Schools

Which sentence from the article is MOST important to include in a summary?

• Elementary schools are starting to allow students to bring their cell phones.

• In some places families can get special permission for their children to bring cellphones to school.

• Some families can afford them and others cannot

• Amanda Lenhart studies teenagers and technology

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the section "Just Keeping Up With The Times"?

• The schools are thinking about the new rule because many parents want their children to bring cellphones to school.

• Most students say they like having cellphones to make plans with their parents.

• The superintendent will decide whether or not students are allowed to carry cellphones in school.

• Most parents worry that cellphones could distract students in the classroom.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence from the section "A Distraction In Classrooms" explains the schools' MAIN purpose behind making a rule to allow cellphones?

• Many parents are concerned that cellphones could be a distraction in the classroom.

• Teachers would spend time monitoring kids using cellphones rather than teaching, she said.

• Most young students put their belongings in cubbies or backpacks.

• It is to recognize cellphones are already in schools and offer direction for their use.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Read the section "Cellphones Could Help Students Learn." Which sentence from the section helps the reader understand HOW cellphones could help students and teachers?

• He said the rule change is in line with a bigger idea.

• It allows students to use their own tools in addition to other technology being used in the classroom.

• Collette said they compared Montgomery County schools with other schools.

• They found that many younger students are already bringing cellphones to school.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2