6th GRADE Passage 1: Coding & Screen Time - pg. 76 & 77

Use "Coding" to answer this question.

The word "portable" comes from the Latin root part, which means "carry." What does portable mean in paragraph 2 of the passage?

• small

• easy to use

• easy to carry

• reliable

Use "Coding" to answer this question.

Part A: How does the author support the claim in paragraph 4 of the passage that it is better to learn coding at a young age?

• by describing how children enjoy learning new things

• by comparing children to adults in terms of learning new things

• by listing examples of computer science activities

• by discussing how it is easier to learn new things at a younger age

Use "Coding" to answer this question.

Part B: Which sentence from paragraph 4 of the passage best supports your answer in Part A?

• "From programming to coding to game-making, the possibilities are virtually limitless for someone entering the computer science field."

• "It's like learning how to play the piano or picking up a new language."

• "It's easier to master the fundamentals of something new at a young age."

• "Later in life, you will be able to rely on memory to recall what you learned."

Use "The Usefulness of Screen Time" to answer this question.

Read this sentence from the passage: "While it is true that there are issues with the prolonged use of electronic devices, too much of anything is bad." (paragraph 1)

What does the word prolonged mean?

• single

• lengthy

• usual

• wasteful

Use "The Usefulness of Screen Time" to answer this question.

Which statement from the passage best supports the claim that digital screens should be integrated into the learning process?

• "Tablets, for one, are introduced in classroom settings earlier and earlier." (paragraph 2)

• "Digital whiteboards are also used by teachers to share ideas and concepts." (paragraph 2)

• "Through technology, we can learn almost anything about the world." (paragraph 5)

• "Video chat tools allow us to connect with family members across great distances." (paragraph 5)

Use "The Usefulness of Screen Time" to answer this question.

Part A: Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the passage?

• Despite negative associations with screen time, technology is useful and beneficial.

• Technology is easily available and should be used regularly to connect with the world.

• There are many different kids of technology you can use to learn about the world around you.

• It is difficult to balance the good and bad aspects of technology.

Use "The Usefulness of Screen Time" to answer this question.

Part B: Which sentence from the passage best supports your answer in Part A?

• "Remember that not all technology is negative." (paragraph 2)

• "Still, while there are many challenges when it comes to screen time, you shouldn't necessarily be afraid of it." (paragraph 3)

• "Despite many of the negative things associated with screen time, it is more important to focus on the positive impact of technology..." (paragraph 4)

• "Through technology, we can learn almost anything about the world." (paragraph 5)

Use BOTH "Coding" AND "The Usefulness of Screen Time" to answer this question.

Which sentence states an idea that is shared by both passages?

• Children can and should learn to use technology in a meaningful way.

• It is important to understand the benefits of digital screens in learning.

• Learning how to code is an important skill for understanding technology.

• Technology is an important tool for learning about the world.

Use BOTH "Coding" AND "The Usefulness of Screen Time" to answer this question.

Select two sentences that best support the idea that it is good for children to learn about technolgy.

• "You adopt things more quickly the younger you are." ("Coding," paragraph 4)

• "Even as computer code continues to advance, the basics will always remain the same." ("Coding," paragraph 5)

• "Digital screens play an increasingly central role in how children learn to interact with the world." ("The Usefulness of Screen Time," paragraph 4)

• "Interacting with digital materials also affords us the ability to find structure in learning and education, ranging from basic cognitive skills to linguistic skills." ("The Usefulness of Screen Time," paragraph 5)

• "In many ways, it's one of the first ways children develop the means to govern and control themselves." ("The Usefulness of Screen Time," paragraph 4)