Unit 1.3 Reading Info. Review Part 1

1. This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then answer Part B.

Part A.

What is the central idea of the text on page 65, in the section Plugged In?

• Technology usage is greatly harming our economy.

• Using technology is only beneficial for adults.

• Using technology is only beneficial for adults.

• Using technology will provide many benefits for kids.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Part B. 

Select a relevant detail from the text that supports the central idea in Part A.

• “Using interactive media can give kids good structure for learning.” (paragraph 3)

• “Critics say that kids who stare at computers and TVs all day do not get enough exercise.” (paragraph 2)

• “Kids in the United States between the ages of 8 and 18 spend seven and a half hours a day on electronic devices.” (paragraph 1)

• “One study compared kids who use media a lot to those who do not.” (paragraph 2)

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

This question has two parts. First Answer Part A, then answer Part B.

     Part A.

     What is the central idea of the text on page 66-67, titled Tuned Out?

• Using technology will cause harm to the human population.

• Using technology has many drawbacks for kids.

• Using technology will help kids get better grades in school.

• There are no drawbacks for kids who use technology.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Part B. 

    Select a relevant detail from the text that supports the central idea in Part A.

• “Do kids who love computers do better in the classroom?” (paragraph 2)

• “Some studies say kids’ thinking improves when they do several tasks at once.” (paragraph 4)

• “A close analysis of several studies shows that there are plenty of disadvantages to these devices.” (paragraph 2)

• “Nearly 6 out of 10 kids get their first cell phone between the ages of 10-11.” (paragraph 1)

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then answer Part B.         

Part A.

What is the central idea of the overall text, Are Electronic Devices Good For Us?

• Using electronic devices is very harmful to your life.

• Using electronic devices has positive and negative effects for kids.

  
  

• Using electronic devices benefits everyone all the time.

  
  

• Using electronic devices has very negative effects on kids

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Part B. 

Select two relevant details that should be included in a summary of the text, Are Electronic Devices Good For Us?

• • “In fact, the data show that technology can benefit kids.” (paragraph 1)

• • "Today’s world is wired, and not just for fun.” (paragraph 4)

• • “An alarming report states that electronic media use has continued to grow over the past decade, aided by the increase in mobile phone use among teenagers.” (paragraph 1)

• • “Still experts point out that much more research needs to be done on this.” (paragraph 4)

• • “A close analysis of several studies shows that there are plenty of disadvantages to these devices.” (paragraph 1)

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Read paragraph 2 on page 67.

“There are other serious drawbacks to new technology. One issue is 

multitasking, or trying to do many tasks at the same time. Is it possible

to do more than one task at a time well?” (pg. 67) 

Select the phrase that best provides context to help you understand the word 

multitasking.

• drawback to new technology

• do many tasks at the same

• one task at a time

•  is it possible

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read paragraph 2 on page 65.

“Critics say that kids who stare at computers and TVs all day do not get enough  exercise. The facts stand in counterpoint to this belief. One study compared  kids who use media a lot to those who do not. The “heavy” media users  actually spent more time in physical activity than “light” media users.” (pg. 65)

What does the word counterpoint mean, as it is used in the text?

•  the opposite point

• the same point

•  the false point

•  the true point

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read paragraph 1 on page 65.

“A recent study has some surprising news: Kids in the United States between 

the ages of 8 and 18 spend seven and a half hours a day on electronic devices. These 

include computers, smart phones, and video games. Some adults try to advance the 

idea that these devices waste kids’ time.” (page 65)

Which words in the text provide context to help you understand the meaning of the 

word device?

• a recent study

• waste kids’ time

•  some surprising news

• computers, smart phones and video games

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4