A39 yd_ii Adolescent Online Interaction

In paragraph 1, the father’s control of the phone pushes boys to show up at the house and answer to an adult rather than stay hidden.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In paragraph 3, technology is shown as helping teens practice dealing with adults like strict parents more often.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In paragraph 5, the text suggests that when teens let online time replace time with people, they end up more isolated.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In paragraph 4, teens’ private online chats are said to prepare them better for adult, face-to-face life.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In paragraph 6, TV is described as the more isolating medium because people usually watch it alone.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In paragraph 8, the studies suggest people trade better real-world friendships for thin online ties because the new medium feels exciting.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In paragraph 7, the example of around-the-clock e-mail use supports the idea that heavy Internet use can stunt social life outside the home too.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In paragraph 9, long hours alone online are said to improve teens’ face-to-face social skills.

• True

• False

In paragraph 12, the author argues that teens who live mostly online will find it harder to grow into adulthood than those with steady real-world practice.

• True

• False

In paragraph 10, the Marcus Arnold story shows that teens can pose as older experts online without actually learning the field.

• True

• False