Author's Perspective with Teens and Tech

What form of technology does the author of Teens and Technology Share a Future mainly praise in the article?

(a)  

• laptops

• social media

• the Internet
• smartphones

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According to Teens and Technology Share a Future, why does the author recommend young people filter out "useless Facebook messages" and "out-of-context" tweets?

• This will help them focus on schoolwork.

• This will help them relate more to others.

• This will create a better daily routine.

• This will help them find and use more important information.

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Which of the following is not an example of how technology is like a superpower in the blog Teens and Technology Share a Future?

(a)  

• Invent new things

• Meet new people

• Filter out useless information
• Help others

In which class subject would you find trigonometry?

• Science

• Math

• ELA

• Social Studies

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Why does the author of “Teens and Technology Share a Future” value technology so highly?

• It gives him a way to connect with young people.

• It allows humans to find any information they need.

• It has created an entire system of online abbreviations

• It has made today’s humans more like people of the past.

Answer explanation

The author mentions how easy it is to find any answer multiple times throughout the blog.

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According to “Teens and Technology Share a Future,” today’s teenagers can become the world’s greatest generation by (a)   .

• by using technology responsibly
• by reading great authors of the pas
• by writing blog posts persuading ot
• by using computers to change the wa

Answer explanation

RESPONSIBILITY IS KEY

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Landfills are overflowing with the garbage 
created by fast food restaurants and individuals too lazy to wash their dishes.  The earth is 
becoming polluted.  Wouldn't it be nice if people would go back to eating at home and washing 
dishes?
What is the author's perspective? Which statement do you think the author would agree with?

• People should not use disposable products
• People should never wash dishes
• People should only use disposable products

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The average school day for kindergartners is getting longer, and it's paying off in improved reading skills.  Public schoolchildren who attended kindergarten for a full day showed more improvement than those enrolled in half-day programs.  
According to the author's perspective, _____.

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The deer population 
has grown tremendously in recent
years.  Each year at hunting season, hunters are able to help 
control the deer population and 
prevent many deer from starving.
What is the author's perspective?

• The author favors deer hunting
• The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment
• The author does not favor deer hunting
• The author loves deer

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