WorksheetsAre Electronic Devices Good for Us?
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The first part of the text titled "Plugged In" justifies the fact that technology can...
a)
be harmful to kids
b)
benefit kids
c)
make kids spend too much time on their devices
d)
ask kids to use more devices
2.
About how long does a student from ages 8-19 spend a day on electronic devices according to the text?
a)
2 hours
b)
3 hours
c)
7.5 hours
d)
24 hours
3.
The text makes an argument that interactive media can help students with structure for learning. What are some examples of interactive media that we use in class?
a)
Literaturature Anthology
b)
Kahoot and Quizlet
c)
Library books
d)
ELA Notebook
4.
The author's final argument that kids should spend more time on their devices comes at the end of the first part of the text when they author states that in the future...
a)
devices will no longer be available
b)
devices will be everywhere in the world
c)
even babies will be using devices
d)
jobs will depend on people that know how to use devices
5.
On page 80, the counterpoint argument is made that electronic media is
a)
helping kids
b)
harming kids
c)
highlighting kids
d)
making kids happy
6.
What increase do you see between heavy media users and moderate media users when it comes to good grades? (Look at the pie charts)
a)
51%
b)
65%
c)
14%
d)
41%
7.
What does the counterpoint argument say about kids that claim to make new friends on the social networks?
a)
You can find lots of new friends
b)
Most kids just connect with the friends they already have
c)
It is fun to find friends
d)
Electronic devices can become your best friend
8.
Go back to the third paragraph on page 81. What is multitasking?
a)
redoing a task
b)
thinking of a task
c)
trying to do many tasks at the same time
d)
using more than one electronic device
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