Television in English Class

The author defines literature as…

• anything that amuses the reader.

• a story with a deeper meaning.

• any form of written art.

• a story that has gained popularity.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the golden age of television?

• more complex storylines

• availability on more channels

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• more visually pleasing

• content appeals to a wide audience

How does teaching television in schools differ from movies or plays?

• Television is more accessible for students.

• Television addresses more serious topics.

• Television is not as heavily monitored.

• Television is more appropriate for students.

How has television contributed to a "gap" in America?

• People are watching different television shows.

• Schools will only teach certain television shows.

• People don't have access to certain television shows.

• Regulations prevent people from accessing some television shows.

The author believes that teachers…

• should accept the inevitable and use television shows to teach.

• can teach about television using literature written about television.

• should push back against the popularity of television and continue to teach literature.

• will eventually teach television over literature because it's easier for students to understand.

1. PART A: Which of the following best identifies the author's main claim in the text?

• 1. Schools can use written materials about television to explore its place in today's culture and to teach reading, writing, and thinking skills.

• 1. Even though watching television provides students with the same advantages as reading literature, it should not be considered as a legitimate school subject.

• 1. English curriculums should incorporate watching television because it benefits students more than reading pop novels and literature.

• 1. Watching television does not meet the requirements that determine if something is literature, but it's likely to develop more comprehensively in the future.

1. PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• 1. "The idea of television as a form of literature that should be taught in classrooms remains controversial." (Paragraph 4)

• 1. "Together, these three changes ushered in the golden era of television, allowing TV shows to tell more complex stories." (Paragraph 5)

• 1. "When novels deal with similar themes, they are not visual. TV shows place those themes directly before the viewer." (Paragraph 8)

• 1. "Using these written materials, television can be taught in schools without sacrificing reading and writing skills or exposing students to graphic images." (Paragraph 18)

1. PART A: How do the benefits of television compare to reading literature?

• 1. Television engages students more directly, while reading literature helps develop students' imaginations.

• 1. Television can expose students to different types of stories and cultures, while reading literature develops their mental processes.

• 1. Television teaches students more modern and relevant storylines, while reading literature allows students to better understand the past.

• 1. Television more quickly develops students' mental processes, while reading literature teaches students patience and hard work.

PART B: Which TWO sections from the text best support the answer to Part A?

• "They were first told orally as fairy tales, folklore, and epic poems, and were eventually written down." (Paragraph 1)
  

• "First, TV shows started to look better and showcase more interesting camera work." (Paragraph 5)

• "Teaching television shows in school can help to bridge that gap by providing a common cultural ground in the way novels once did." (Paragraph 13)

• "As this discussion of TV surges, enthusiasm for traditional, written literature wanes." (Paragraph 15)
  

• "a study at Emory University found that college students had increased connectivity in the parts of the brain associated with language while reading a novel." (Paragraph 16)

In paragraph 11, the word quintessentially basically means -

• no very important issue or detail.

• extremely boring or drab.

• a great example of something.

• the state of being wise or mature.