NewsELA Article:Are Young People Too Reliant on the Internet?

Which characterization does NOT accurately describe the opinion of both the author and Nicholas Carr?

• They both think technology is needed to figure things out.

• They both think technology is detrimental to your productivity when you have to limit it.

• They both think taking a break from the Internet benefits your mind.

• They both think the Internet may hamper a person's intelligence by making it calm and attentive.

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Which option BEST explains how young people interact with technology?

• They use phone apps in class, and do not learn how to solve problems.

• They rely on it immediately to solve problems, and get easily distracted.

• They rely on it to get information, and spend less time reading texts.

• They use Google for homework, and cannot remember most facts.

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David Price thinks Google has a positive impact on homework. How does the author respond to his point of view?

• She points out that Internet access can be unreliable.

• She suggests that facts matter less because of apps.

• She stresses the necessity of using your own mind.

• She questions how valuable search engines are.

Philip Perry thinks the Internet is negatively affecting our memory. What does the author think about his point of view?

• She thinks the Internet is helping people remember more accurately.

• She thinks the Internet is making it more difficult to remember things.

• She thinks the Internet has changed how we make memories.

• She thinks the Internet is making people less reliant on memory.

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Which of the following statements addresses a counterargument to the author's main claim?

• The Internet makes problem-solving immensely easier.

• Using technology too frequently can diminish our memory capacity.

• Adults use their devices more productively than teenagers.

• While it's true that the Internet gives us answers quickly and reliably, it's not something to get into a habit of doing.