Unit 1.3 Quiz (AM)

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

Part A.

What is the central idea of the passage?

• 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 adults.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

1. Part B. 

Select two relevant details that support the central idea?

• “In fact, the data shows that technology can benefit kids.” (page 65, paragraph 1)

• “One study compared kids who use media a lot to those who do not.” (page 65, paragraph 2)

• “New electronic devices hit stores every year.” (page 67)

• “Nearly 6 out of 10 kids get their first cell phone between the ages of 10-11.” (page 66, paragraph 1)

• “A close analysis of several studies shows that there are plenty of disadvantages to these devices.” (page 66, paragraph 1, paragraph 3)

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which statement explains how the graph on page 65 supports one of the author’s claims?

• The graph visually shows that people of all ages use newspapers, television, magazines, and websites to find their news.

•  The graph visually shows that teens, ages 12-13 only, get their news from social media sites.

• The graph visually shows that most teens, ages 12-17, get their news from newspapers, television, and magazines.

•  The graph visually shows that most teens, ages 12-17, get their news from online.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How does Page 65 (paragraph 3) help to develop the author’s claim that technology is beneficial to kids?

• Paragraph 3 provides reasons why parents should take all technology away from kids.

• Paragraph 3 compares and contrasts the benefits of technology and the disadvantages of technology for kids.

• Paragraph 3 shows the cause-and-effect relationship between playing action video games and the increase of kids' visual attention.

• Paragraph 3 lists all the reasons that technology is bad for kids and should not be used because they are harmful.

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

Part A. 

Read the following sentences from 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.” (page 65)

What is the meaning of the word devices, as it is used in the sentence?

• an instant analysis of the situation

•  equipment used for a special purpose

• plans that scientists use

• a computer analysis

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Part B. 

Read the following sentences from 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.” (page 65)

What words in the sentence help us understand the meaning of the word devices, as it is used in this sentence?

• a recent study

• some surprising news

• spend seven and a half hours

• computers, smart phones and video games

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why is paragraph 1 on page 65 important to the author’s argument?

• It details how technology will improve the world in the future.

• It introduces the claim that technology can benefit kids.

• It presents three main reasons why the use of technology will decrease.

• It explains that technology is neither helpful nor harmful to kids.

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

Part A.

How is the author’s purpose developed in the text?

• The author provides their opinion on technology and provides reasons and evidence as to why technology benefits kids.

• The author informs the reader about all the ways kids use newspapers and magazines and how to create new things with them.

• The author provides their opinion on video games then gives reasons and evidence as to why kids don't like playing video games.

• The author informs the reader about how dangerous it is to use social media and gives information about how to make it safe.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

1. Part B.

Select the two best details from the text to support your answer in Part A.

• • “Do you love to surf the Internet, listen to music, text, and talk on the cell phone? You are not alone. 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.” (pg. 65, paragraph 1)

• • “One study by the National Institute of Health says that action video games may help increase kids’ visual attention. In addition, using interactive media can give kids good structure for learning.” (page 65, paragraph 3)

• • “Kids also need to use the web to access information. Many argue that learning to use the web responsibly sharpens kids' reasoning abilities.” (page 65, paragraph 3)

• • “The Internet is supposed to be a great tool for learning. Do kids who love computers do better in the classroom?” (page 66, paragraph 2)

• • “Are kids tuning out by tuning in to electronic devices? 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.” (page 66, paragraph 1)

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The Latin root add means “join.” If we put the suffix -tion to the root add, what would the new definition be?

• not joining something to something else

• the process of joining something to something else

• filled with joining something

• causing to join something

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E