The Case for Cell Phones in Schools

According to the passage, why should teens be allowed to have cell phones at school?

• For educational purposes

• To stay connected with family

• For emergency situations

• To access social media

What technology do many cell phones now have that helps parents track the location of their children?

• Bluetooth

• GPS

• Wi-Fi

• NFC

Fill in the blank: The National Parent Network recommends that students be allowed cell phones for safety purposes, if for no other reason.

• safety purposes

• entertainment purposes

• educational purposes

• social purposes

According to the passage, what is one argument against the necessity of cell phones for students?

• They are a distraction in the classroom.

• They are too expensive for students.

• They cause health issues.

• They are not allowed in schools.

What is the main claim of the argument?

• The argument claims that technology improves education.

• The argument claims that climate change is a hoax.

• The argument claims that exercise is harmful to health.

• The argument claims that eating vegetables is unhealthy.

What is the first reason supporting the claim?

• Reason A

• Reason B

• Reason C

• Reason D

What evidence supports the first reason?

• A detailed study

• An expert opinion

• A statistical analysis

• A historical example

Identify the opposing claim(s) to the main argument.

• The main argument is universally accepted.

• There are no opposing claims to the main argument.

• The opposing claims challenge the validity of the main argument.

• The opposing claims support the main argument.

What are the counterclaim(s) to the opposing claim(s)?

• The counterclaim(s) provide evidence against the opposing claim(s).

• The counterclaim(s) support the opposing claim(s).

• The counterclaim(s) are irrelevant to the opposing claim(s).

• The counterclaim(s) are identical to the opposing claim(s).