The Impact of the Internet on Adolescent Socialization

What is the primary shift in adolescent socialization discussed in the text?

• Increased face-to-face interactions

• Shift from face-to-face interactions to online communication

• Decrease in social activities

• More adult-supervised socializing

Which of the following is a potential negative effect of heavy internet use mentioned in the text?

• Enhanced communication skills

• Increased community engagement

• Isolation and diminished social skills

• Improved academic performance

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the author suggest is essential for healthy adolescent development?

• Spending more time online

• Reading more books

• Real-life experiences

• Watching educational TV

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.6

According to the text, how does the internet affect adolescents' ability to form real-world connections?

• It enhances their ability to connect

• It helps them make lifelong friends

• It may lead to loss of real-life connections

• It has no effect on their social skills

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.8

What central theme is developed throughout the text?

• The internet is the best tool for learning

• Online communication is superior to face-to-face interaction

• Balancing online and real-world interactions is important

• Adolescents should avoid technology

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In the narrative about the author's first crush, what role does the girl's father play in the socialization process?

•  He encourages online communication

• He represents a challenge to face

• He acts as a passive observer

• He discourages all forms of communication

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CCSS.W.8.3B

What inference can be made about adolescents creating new personas online?

• They are seeking validation from peers

• They are trying to hide from their real identities

• They are exploring different aspects of themselves

• They are learning to deceive others

How does the author distinguish their perspective on internet use from others?

• By praising the internet's role in education

• By focusing on the negative consequences of excessive use

• By highlighting only the positive aspects

• By ignoring the impact on social skills

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CCSS.RI.8.6

What is the author's purpose in discussing the shift in adolescent socialization?

• To warn against the dangers of the internet

• To promote the use of digital tools

• To explore how social skills develop

• To compare different generations

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CCSS.RI.8.6

What textual evidence supports the idea that real-life experiences are crucial for growth?

• "The internet was supposed to enhance our social lives."

• "Young people lose real-life connections and experience loneliness."

• "Online shopping can be more isolating than watching TV."

• "Adolescents are drawn to escape their everyday identities."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A