The Automation Paradox

Based on the writer's argument, which word best describes the impact of automation on future employment?

• insignificant

• transformative

• limited

• devasting

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.6

Which of the following does the writer identify as an effect of automation that will have a positive impact on jobs?

• more work space

• slower production

• increased demand

• higher prices

What is a claim?

• A claim is the main argument of an essay.

• A topic.

• An understanding.

• Evidence.

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CCSS.W.8.1A

What does predominately mean?

• For the most part.

• A topic.

• Automation

• Paradox

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does it mean to collaborate?

• Work alone

• Work together

• Raise hand

• Dance

Relevant means

• To redistribute

• To recognize

• Related to

• Restated

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The Automation Paradox cites examples of the impact of automation on jobs in the banking and legal industries and on jobs that are already computerized.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which sentence from the text best supports the writer's claim?

• Computers are now taking over tasks performed by professional workers, raising fears.

• But not all the news about computer automation is good.

• It might seem a sure thing that automating a task would reduce employment in an occupation.

• Workers have greater employment opportunities if occupation has some computer automation.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A