AssessmentLL

Debate, pages 17-19

September 2015

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Is Technology Killing Our Friendships? Quiz

Directions: Read Is Technology Killing Our Friendships? Then answer the questions below.

1. The information in the first paragraph about

what Kaylee does on weekends best supports
which idea?
A Teens do not have a lot of strong friendships.
B Teens mostly use technology on the weekends.
C Teens spend a lot of time using technology to
communicate with friends.
Most
teens do not enjoy communicating with
D
their friends in person.
2. According to the article, what is the main way
that friendship has changed since your parents
were young?
A Kids now play Words With Friends instead of
Scrabble.
Friends
no longer write each other letters.
B
C Friends spend less time physically together
than they used to.
D Kids have fewer friends than they used to.
3. Additional information about how technology
can harm friendship would best fit into which
section?
A the introduction
B Alone Together
C Connecting With Friends
D It would not fit anywhere in the article.

4. On page 19, the author includes a quote from

a psychology expert: If we are constantly
checking in with our virtual worlds, this leaves
little time for our real-world relationships. How
does this line contribute to the article?
A It proves that teens enjoy using technology.
B It offers a rebuttal to the argument that
online communication can make friendships
stronger.
It
C supports the claim that technology improves
friendships.
It
D explains the reasons why too much online
communication can affect friendship.
5. In the line Other experts, however, warn that too
much online communication can get in the way
of forming deep friendships, deep means
A meaningful.
C hard to understand.
B wise.
D heavy.
6. Which of the following claims CANNOT be
supported with information from the article?
A Teens spend a lot of time online.
B Kids used to spend more time together in
person than they do now.
Technology
helps people stay connected.
C
D The more friends you have on Facebook, the
harder it is to form meaningful friendships.

Constructed-Response Questions
Directions: Write your answers to the questions below on the back of this paper or type them up on a computer.
7. According to the article, in what way can
technology be good for friendship? Use text
evidence to support your answer.

8. Tarshis writes, In tough times, you dont need

someone to like your picture or share your tweet.
You need someone who will keep your secrets and
hold your hand. What does she mean? Explain.

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