Scholastic News-Should Schools Ban Phones?

1. Supporters of banning phones in classrooms argue that bans ___.

• A.discourage students from being social
• B.decrease distractions
• C.make it difficult to communicate in school
• D. lead to an increase in cheating

2. Which is an example of responsible phone use in school, according to Stevie Frank?

• A.scrolling on social media
• B.sending text messages
• C.creating podcasts
• D.looking up answers to test questions

3. Which statement would people on both sides of the debate be most likely to agree with?

• A.Cell phones have become an important method of communication.
• B.Phone apps have improved student work.
• C.Cell phones help students become more engaged with classwork.
• D.Phone bans are a positive change.

4. Which word in the article means “to change words from one language to another”?

• A. communicate
• B. settle
• C. translate
• D. fluent

5. Which is one way being bilingual is a superpower for Reisli Maldonado Quintero?

• A.It lets her help her family adjust to life in the U.S.
• B.It lets her read other people’s minds.
• C.It allowed her to stay in Venezuela long after her family moved to the U.S.
• D.It helps her earn money.

6. According to the sidebar, “Celebrate Hispanic History,” why is September 15 a significant date?

• A.It was the day Reisli’s family moved to the U.S.
• B.It was the day Reisli won the essay contest.
• C.It was the day five countries declared independence from Spain.
• D.It was the day Venezuela declared independence from Spain.

7. The First Continental Congress met in ___.

• A.Washington, D.C.
• B.New York City
• C.Great Britain
• D. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8. Why was the First Continental Congress important, according to Brian Krisch?

• A.It was the longest meeting in U.S. history.
• B.It created the U.S. Constitution.
• C.It started the process of the 13 Colonies becoming the 13 states.
• D. It officially gave America its independence.

9. Which statement about the rocket-firing Boba Fett action figure is true?

• A. It sold out quickly in stores.
• B.It was made for the last Star Wars movie.
• C.It was recently banned in most states.
• D.It was never sold in stores.

10. Which word in the article means “a model for a new product”?

• A. merchandise
• B. prototype
• C. release
• D. giveaway