Multiple Choice Questions - Screen Time Passage

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Screen time can have both positive and negative effects depending on how it is used

• Screen time should never be allowed for children

• Educational games are the best type of screen time

• Children should only use screens for schoolwork

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which detail from the passage shows a positive effect of screen time?

• Screens can make children feel sleepy during the day

• Screens can help children learn coding skills

• Screens can increase blood pressure

• Screens can reduce social interaction

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

According to the passage, why can screens make it harder to sleep?

• They make children excited about games

• They play loud music

• The bright light keeps the brain awake

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the word overstimulate most nearly mean?

• Calm someone down

• Teach someone something new

• Help someone feel sleepy

• Make someone too excited or overwhelmed

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the word controversial mean?

• Everyone agrees about it

• It is not important

• People have different opinions about it

• It is difficult to understand

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

• To describe both benefits and problems of screen time

• To explain only the dangers of screen time

• To entertain readers

• To convince readers to stop using screens

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

How does the author organize the passage?

• Time order

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Positive and negative effects

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which sentence best supports the idea that screen time helps families stay connected?

• Educational apps help students learn math

• Tablets are easy to carry

• Screens produce bright light

• Video calls make it easier to talk with relatives far away

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Why might too much screen time make it harder for children to talk with others?

• Screens replace time that could be spent playing with people

• Screens make children forget how to read

• Screens teach children too much information

• Screens make children finish homework faster

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

Revising and Editing Questions

Directions: Choose TWO answers for each question:

Educational apps can help students practice reading and math skills. Some games also improve problem-solving abilities. Because of this, many students become more interested in learning technology skills.

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Because of this, many students become more interested in learning technology skills.

Which TWO sentences BEST belong in the blanks?

• Students can also learn how digital devices work

• This can lead to interest in careers that use technology

• Some students like to play outside after school

• Tablets come in different sizes

• Some children watch movies at night

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2