Realistic Fiction: The Day to Screens Went Dark

What was the first sign Maya noticed that something was wrong?

• Her phone was buzzing.

• The digital clock was blinking.

• The Wi-Fi was out.

• Her tablet was glowing.

What did Maya's dad say was not working?

• Only the Wi-Fi.

• Just the TV.

• Phones, cars, and traffic lights.

• Only the traffic lights.

What did Mr. Lewis use for the school day when the electronics were not working?

• Laptops and tablets.

• An old stack of paper and pencils.

• A projector and slides.

• A whiteboard and markers.

What activity did Maya and her friends invent during recess?

• A new soccer game.

• A clapping game.

• A bike race.

• A drawing contest.

What did Maya realize about life without technology at the end of the story?

• It was impossible to live without technology.

• Life without technology was boring.

• Life without technology wasn't so bad.

• Technology was not helpful at all.

What were some harmful things about technology in Maya’s life?

• It made her more productive.

• It helped her connect with friends.

• It caused distractions and stress.

• It improved her learning.

If all technology stopped working for three days, how would you spend your time?

• Playing video games.

• Reading books and spending time outdoors.

• Watching TV shows.

• Browsing the internet.