Is the Internet Teaching Young People Not to Think?
Authored by Theresa Norton
English
6th Grade
CCSS covered
Used 5+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose of the text?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In the introduction of the article, what is the author's claim regarding internet usage by young adults?
Our digital generation uses the Internet as a second brain.
We do not know how to use the Internet correctly
It is difficult to focus while using the internet.
Some people don't notice when they are mindlessly scrolling.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Read the selection below.
Matt Richtel wrote an article called "Attached to Technology and Paying a Price." He mentions that most computer users switch between tabs and webpages almost every two minutes!
Why did the author include this idea?
to illustrate how much faster it is to look things up on the Internet
to highlight the difficulty of focusing when you are on the Internet
to point out how often people use the Internet to look things up
to show how kids use the Internet to learn new information
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence from the introduction [paragraphs 1-4] BEST introduces the problem that people have using the Internet?
I could use this advice when I'm tempted to turn to a search engine for answers.
Nicholas Carr, the author of "The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains," says that we should take some time away from screens.
On top of all the distracting notifications and advertisements, there's also the tendency to start surfing on websites from one topic to another.
Our digital generation uses the Internet as a second brain.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which option BEST describes the author's point of view about the Internet?
She thinks people should stop using the Internet and try to find their own answers.
She thinks the Internet makes learning easier, and it is positive for her generation.
She thinks the Internet is useful, but kids should not turn to it automatically.
She thinks the Internet is harmful and that kids should read and play sports more.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How did the author explain the impact of the Internet on young people?
by emphasizing the negative side of technology, and illustrating how kids rely on the Internet
by showing how the Internet affects learning, and discussing its effect on problem-solving
by discussing the opinions of experts on the topic, and sharing her own experience
by explaining how her generation uses the Internet, and suggesting a technology break
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In the section "Find Time For Other Activities" which statement BEST supports the author's claim?
This generation has been born into a digital world
Set the next generation up for success
We can start by teaching them how to use technology productively and responsibly.
It's time to take a step back from technology
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
