Understanding Teen Anger and Violence

What is the main issue discussed in the prompt regarding high school campuses in Southern California?

• Lack of academic resources

• Disturbances and fights among teenagers

• Poor infrastructure

• Low graduation rates

According to the prompt, what is one reason why teenagers might be drawn to fights?

• They are bored with their studies

• Fights provide an emotional rush

• They want to impress their teachers

• They are encouraged by their parents

What societal influence is mentioned as contributing to the glorification of violent behavior?

• Educational programs

• Professional athletes and hip-hop artists

• Environmental campaigns

• Political debates

Who does the prompt suggest should be a role model for teenagers instead of Tony Soprano?

• Julius Caesar

• Socrates

• Albert Einstein

• William Shakespeare

What is one method suggested for teaching teenagers to handle conflicts?

• Encouraging them to fight it out

• Teaching them to use words instead of violence

• Ignoring the conflicts

• Rewarding aggressive behavior

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the prompt suggest is a common reaction of teenagers when they are angry?

• They write in their journals

• They punch walls or objects

• They go for a walk

• They meditate

What is one of the official repercussions for campus scuffles mentioned in the prompt?

• Extra homework

• Detention

• Suspension

• Community service

What is the suggested guideline for teenagers to follow when they feel the urge to fight?

• Stop, look, and listen

• Stop, think, breathe, and walk away

• Run, hide, and fight

• Talk, argue, and resolve

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the prompt imply about the nature of 17-year-olds?

• They are fully mature adults

• They are children in adult bodies

• They are incapable of learning

• They are always calm and rational

What role do bystanders play in school fights, according to the prompt?

• They help to stop the fights

• They contribute to the mayhem

• They ignore the fights

• They report the fights to teachers