The Black Hole of Technology - Vocabulary and Meaning

Using context clues, what does devouring mean in this sentence?

"Technology is devouring everyone living in modern times"

• taking in greedily

• learning

• absorbed

• an understanding of

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Using context clues, what does absorbing mean in this sentence?

"No matter how much people may look at information, it does not mean they are absorbing it"

• taking in greedily

• learning

• fully taking in

• an understanding of

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Using context clues, what does process mean in this sentence?

"No one stops to process information anymore"

• taking in greedily

• learning

• an understanding of

• absorbed

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Using context clues, what does consumed mean in this sentence?

"I'm always consumed by my technology, and I never want to take a break."

• taking in greedily

• learning

• absorbed; occupies

• gain an understanding of

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Using context clues, what does digesting mean in this sentence?

"I wasn't digesting useless information anymore"

• learning from

• thinking over

• gain an understanding of

• taking in greedily

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

How did Leena Khan interact with the world?

• Leena was always on her phone checking for updates

• Leena never used her phone while in public

• Leena only used her phone for work

• Leena never used her phone to talk to her friends

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

How many hours do you think you spend on your phone every day?

• 1-2 hours

• 3-4 hours

• 5-6 hours

• 7 or more hours

Personally, do you think you are addicted to technology (social media, phones, video games, youtube)?

• YES!

• A little bit

• Nope :)

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is something you have always wondered about technology?

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4