Cell Phones in School

1. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What is the main idea of Source 1 ?

• Students might misuse their phone and cause disruptions.

• Cell phones can be distracting to students during class.

• People debate if cell phones should be used in schools.

• There are some important reasons why students should have their cell phones.

1. This question has two parts.

Part B What sentence supports your answer in Part A?

• Cell phones make it very convenient to get in touch with people in case of an emergency or to simply say hello and check on each other.

• They may also be distracted by notifications from sites such as YouTube, Spotify, Snapchat, and Instagram

• People are debating whether students should be allowed to have cell phones at school.

• Many people who complain about cell phones being allowed in schools are concerned about them being distracting and used inappropriately.

2. Why did the author include the information about how communication has changed over the years in Source 2?

• It explains that we don’t need cell phones to communicate

• It explains that the author knows cell phones are important but also that they are not needed all the time.

• It explains phones can be used for learning too.

• It explains why 95% of Americans own cell phones.

3. Which of the following is another good title for Source 1?

• Cell Phones are Distractions

• Cell Phones for Kids

• Cell Phones are Necessary

• The Cell Phone Debate

4. Read this sentence from Source 2.

Parents also need to make sure they watch the use of their child’s phone to make sure it’s not being misused.

What does misused mean in this sentence?

• Used

• Not used

• Not used properly

• Used in school

5. How are the two articles alike?

• Both authors think that communication has changed over time.

• Both authors think phones can be distractions at school.

• Both authors think cell phones should be banned.

• Both authors think that kids shouldn’t own cell phones.

6. Which statements would the author of Source 1 agree with? Select all that apply.

• Schools should set guidelines for how phones can be used at school.

• Phones can be useful if used properly.

• There are no good reasons kids should have phones at school.

• Phones can be misused and cause distractions.

• Kids might need their phones on their walk to school.

7. Fill in one bubble in each row to show which source supports the statement provided.

Students that walk to school might need a cell phone for emergencies.

• Cell Phones In Schools

• Both

• Time to Ban Cell Phones

7. Fill in one bubble in each row to show which source supports the statement provided.

Cell phones can be addictive when kids use them too much.

• Cell Phones In Schools

• Both

• Time to Ban Cell Phones

7. Fill in one bubble in each row to show which source supports the statement provided.

Cell phones could be used to access learning resources.

• Cell Phones In Schools

• Both

• Time to Ban Cell Phones