Stack L Quiz - Cellphones

What is the claim the author makes in the text?

• Cellphones can be used for emergencies to call parents.

• Students should not be allowed to bring cellphones to school.

• Cellphones are a distraction in schools and will lower test grades.

• Students should be allowed to bring cellphones to school.

Select two pieces of evidence that support the author's claim.

• Elementary schools are starting to allow students to bring their cellphones. (paragraph 1)

• In some places families can get special permission for their child to bring a cellphone to school. (paragraph 6)

• Teachers would spend time monitoring kids using cellphones rather than teaching, she said. (paragraph 8)

• It allows students to use their own tools in addition to other technology being used in the classroom. (paragraph 10)

• “For example, students would get online through the school's network.” (paragraph 9)

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

Select two relevant details that would be included in a summary of this text.

• “Parents often want young students to carry cell phones. It helps for safety or for planning.” (paragraph 5)

• “Teachers would spend time monitoring kids using cellphones rather than teaching.” (paragraph 8)

• “It allows students to use their own tools in addition to other technology being used in the classroom.” (paragraph 10)

• "Parents understand that the school system is not responsible for any damage to them." (paragraph 12)

• “Children play on their smartphones in the Royal Library Garden in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 1, 2016.” (caption)

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the most accurate summary of this text?

• Many students were already bringing cellphones to school. Parents think that they are more of a distraction to learning. Teachers like cellphones at school because it can help with technology and with learning. The new rule will stop allowing children to use cellphones in schools.

• A new rule will allow students to bring cellphones to school. Some families can get special permission for their child to bring cellphones to school. Some parents worry that because some families cannot afford cellphones, this will cause problems at school.

• Cell phones should not be allowed on school campuses. School board members believe students may use cellphones to get answers on tests. Teachers are also concerned that cellphones will allow students too much access to gaming during the school day. The new rule will change cellphone access.

• A new rule will allow students to bring cellphones to school. Students would follow rules in order to use their phones. Parents often want young students to carry cellphones for safety. Teachers like cellphones at school because it can help with technology and with learning.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Using your knowledge of word parts, what is the meaning of the word harmful?

• full of harm

• to harm again

• to not harm

• a person who harms

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Using your knowledge of word parts, what is the meaning of the word safely?

• the process of being safe

• the state of being safe

• how something is safe

• the most safe

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B