G6 Technology Before Social Media -Chapter 1 & 2

What did the girls do while they were at summer camp?

• They played sports together.

• They swam in the lake together.

• They wrote letters to each other.

• They took classes together.

What did the girls do before they left summer camp?

• They said goodbye to each other.

• They exchanged contact information.

• They fought over the last slice of pizza.

• They promised to meet again the next year.

Why were the girls glad they had stayed in touch by writing letters?

• Because it allowed them to keep in touch with their camp friends after camp was over.

• Because they got to meet new friends every year at camp.

• Because writing letters helped them remember their summer experiences better.

How do people primarily interact on social media?

• In person

• Through phone calls

• Online

• Through letters

How did kids in the past primarily communicate with their friends?

• Through social media

• Through phone calls

• Through letters

• In person

What did kids do if their friend wasn't home when they called?

• Left a message and waited for a call back

• Sent them an email

• Wrote a letter

• Gave them a note at school

How did kids stay in touch with friends who moved away?

• Through social media

• Through phone calls

• Through letters

• In person

How did kids give notes to their friends at school?

• They sent emails

• They used phone calls

• They wrote notes on scraps of paper.

• They used smart phones

What is a penpal?

• A friend who lives nearby

• A friend who you communicate with through social media

• A friend who you communicate with through phone calls

• A friend who you communicate with through letters

Is sending letters and calling friends still common today?

• Yes, it is very common

• No, it is not common at all

• It is much less common

• It depends on the person and their preferences.