Close Reader: Teens and New Technology

In lines 1-23, what are examples of technology overuse? Select all that apply.

• spends six to seven hours a day playing video games

• interest in film has made Vishal's grades go down

• receives more than 27,000 text messages a month

• spends hours during the week hanging out with some 450 Facebook friends

• parents worry about predators on the internet

In lines, 6-10 what is the cause and effect relationship?

• Because the teenager receives more than 27,000 texts a month, her cell phone bill is high.

• Because the teenager spends so many hours a day playing video games, his grades have suffered.

• Because the teenager is addicted to his phone, he's rather give up his kidney than give up his phone.

• Because the teenager has 450 Facebook friends, they do not have as many real life friends.

In lines 24-35 and using the bar graph, what text contains numerical data? Select all that apply.

• 93 percent of teenagers between the

  ages of 12 and 17 years of age regularly go online to use the Internet.

• This averages out to about 900 texts per day. Allison explains, “I text while I’m doing like everything

• Studies also show that 75 percent of all teenagers own cell phones.

• Half of that 75 percent sends fifty or more texts a day. One in three sends 100 or more texts per day.

• The average teenager

  has 201 Facebook friends!

In lines 24-35 and using the bar graph, what parts were generalizations? Select all that apply.

• 74% of teenagers have their own computer

• 11% use email to talk to friends

• Some teenage cellphone users don’t

  even use their phones to make actual phone calls—except to their parents.

• And, as all cell phone owners know, today’s phones enable you to do much more than just texting.

What is the difference between numerical data and generalizations?

• Numerical data is more specific (usually contains facts using numbers) than generalizations (broad statements/opinions).

• Generalizations is about the military and numerical is about math.

On page 29 using the bar graph, what conclusion can you draw about the landline phones?

• Instant message is more popular the email.

• 27% use phones to go online.

• 54% send text messages.

• Cell phones are getting more popular than landline phones.

In lines 24-35, what inference can be made about the reason teenagers may make actual phone calls to their parents?

• They see their parents everyday and do not need their phones to communicate.

• Parents are not cool so teenagers don't talk to them.

• Parents may not know how to send text messages.

In lines 36-57, what are the negative effects of using digital devices? Select all that apply.

• Parents worry about the presence of predators on social networking sites. They are also alarmed by the threat of cyber-bullying.

• technology is “bad for me as a student” because it has caused his grades to go down.

• Educators notice a decline in students’ ability to concentrate on any one thing for an extended period of time.

• Vishal’s access to technology has distracted him and made it difficult for him to concentrate on his assigned schoolwork

• Social media helps connect people from around the world.

In lines 36-57, what are the positive effects of social media? Select all that apply.

• It has also helped him to pursue in depth his interest in filmmaking.

• On the other hand, he says, it is “good for me as a learner.”

• Educators see technology as an interesting new way of connecting with students.

In lines, 58-71, what are the positive effects of using digital devices? Select all that apply.

• a tool for personalizing education and encouraging individual students’ interests.

• Vishal can affordably pursue a film career because the internet can show him how to make movies for free.

• meet needs common to all teenagers, such as defining their personal identity and establishing their independence. These technologies provide new avenues for teenagers to do the things teenagers have always wanted to do.

• Allison can go into journalism because she communicates so often with people through text and social media.