Cell phone Quiz

The author's main purpose in writing this selection is to

• Describe what the classrooms should look like

• Convince students to rethink their cell phone use

• Relate to the modern student

• Discuss the benefits of using cell phones in school

Answer explanation

Great reminder

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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

• Powerful

• Proficiency

• Incorporate

• Sturdier

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence best summarizes paragraphs 2 through 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 the benefits of cell phones.

• Cell phones can be used in classrooms to help students research, take detailed notes, and stay organized.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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 school programs across the country.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What emotions 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 schools.

• Excitement about being able to use cell phones in school.

• Disappointment in current cell phone use.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

Look at the diagram of information from the selection.

• 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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The author emphasized 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 school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6