Digital Diet STAAR Passage
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
6th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What is the most likely reason the author includes the cartoon?
To highlight how children have created new ways to use phones for play.
To indicate that children today should use phones when outside.
To suggest that children are too attached to phones.
To emphasize that phones can help children complete acticities.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What does the word attentive mean in paragraph 5?
Encouraging
Focused
Grateful
Understanding
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What primary claim does the author make in this selection?
Electronic devices are the main reason why people have meaningless conversations.
Children and teenagers should give up their digital devices completely.
People would benefit greatly by limiting their time with technology
Individuals are spending more time indoors using screens than ever before.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Read this sentence from paragraph 5. "If you notice that those around you are using their phones too much, speak up." What is the most likely reason the author uses direct address in this sentence?
To show the reader that texting is enjoyable
To suggest that the reader take action
To encourage the reader to be more observant
To help the reader develop better friendships
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the most likely reason the author includes a quotation in paragraph 4?
To explain what can happen when people do not take a break from technology
To show that people must be able to send information at all times
To highlight a typical routine of someone who regularly uses technology
To suggest that people do not know how to give up their devices
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the most likely reason the author includes this fact?
To suggest that using multiple media platforms simultaneously can be beneficial.
To provide evidence that technology has improved productivity.
To emphasize the importance of multitasking.
To highlight the negative effects of excessive technology use on attention span.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What opinion does the author include to explain why students should avoid screen time?
Text messaging and email allow people to effortlessly stay connected to others. (paragraph 1)
By taking a break from digital devices, young people have more time to go outside. (paragraph 3)
Staring at a cell phone, computer, or television screen right before bedtime is distracting. (paragraph 4)
Being more mindful of when we use technology allows us to be more present when interacting with others. (paragraph 5)
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