Is TikTok Good for Kids?

Based on Jaden's letter, what is one reason TikTok is good for kids?

• It makes you stronger.

• It helps you make friends.

• It makes you more creative.

• It helps you learn new math skills.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.SL.3.2

Jaden says his parents might say that:

• the game costs too much.

• experts do not like the app.

• he spends too much time on screens.

• they want him to play sports instead.

Jaden argues against the point his parents make in spending too much time on the screen. He does this by saying:

• they are not being fair.

• all of his friends have the app.

• they can control how much time he spends using the app.

• he will get a job walking dogs in the neighborhood.

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CCSS.W.3.1B

Jaden writes, " I'll get better at memorizing stuff by remembering the funny movie quotes I'll record". Which word gives a clue to the meaning of memorizing?

• better

• remembering

• funny

• record

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CCSS.L.3.4A

What do Jaden's parents think will happen if they let Jaden use TikTok?

• He will start being rude.

• He will become bored by it.

• He will stop seeing his friends.

• He will not spend enough time outside.

Based on Mom and Dad's letter, what is one reason TikTok is NOT good for kids?

• It is too expensive.

• It has inappropriate videos.

• It causes sleeping problems.

• It takes away from family time.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.SL.3.2

Both Jaden and his parents say that:

• lots of people have TikTok.

• TikTok is good for computer skills.

• two hours a day is too much screen time.

• Kids younger than 13 are not allowed on TikTok.

Which detail from Jaden's parents' letter supports that lots of people have TikTok?

• "You are a good kid!"

• "It says you need our permission to use it".

• "That's just not how we do things, though".

• "TikTok is huge right now".

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CCSS.SL.3.2

In Jaden's parents' letter, they say they feel bad for him. Why do they feel bad for him?

• He can't remember the quotes from the movies he wants to film.

• He feels left out since he can't use the app.

• He received a hurtful comment on a TikTok video.