Lesson Objectives and Descriptors Quiz

Do you think cell phones should be banned in schools?

• Yes, because they are a distraction.

• No, because they can be used for educational purposes.

• Yes, because they are expensive.

• No, because they are a form of communication.

Why or why not should cell phones be banned in schools?

• They can be used for cheating.

• They help students focus.

• They are necessary for emergencies.

• They are a distraction.

What is the word limit for the argumentative article as per the learning material?

• 50-100 words

• 80-120 words

• 100-150 words

• 120-180 words

What is the purpose of discourse markers in a text?

• To indicate the relationship between ideas and sentences

• To confuse the reader

• To replace nouns in a sentence

• To add humor to a text

Which discourse marker would you use to show similarity between two ideas?

• In contrast

• Similarly

• Additional

• As a result

According to psychologist Jonathan Haidt, why are children aged 9 to 15 particularly vulnerable to the harms of social media?

• Their brains are fully developed and can handle complex information.

• They are exposed to educational content that benefits their growth.

• Their brains are still developing, making them susceptible to harmful content.

• They have a strong ability to distinguish between harmful and beneficial content.

What solution does the author suggest for managing smartphone use in schools?

• Asking students to silence their phones

• Turning off phones during class

• Locking phones in secure pouches during class

• Allowing students to use phones freely

What is the main difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is a statement that is true, while an opinion is someone's feelings or beliefs about a topic.

• A fact is someone's feelings or beliefs about a topic, while an opinion is a statement that is true.

• A fact cannot be proven true or false, while an opinion can be tested and proven.

• A fact is associated with adjectives, while an opinion is associated with proven statements.

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• The sun is hot.

• I believe the sun is hot.

• The sun is the most beautiful star.

• I think the sun is hot.

What strategies were discussed in class for formulating opinions regarding the use of cell phones in the classroom?

• Strategies for sustaining, refuting, negotiating positions, and reformulating stances

• Strategies for increasing cell phone usage in class

• Strategies for banning cell phones completely

• Strategies for ignoring cell phone usage