Smartphones + Social Media
Who are affected by the social media bans?
Teenagers/Under 18’s
What is the name of the group that controls Gaza?
Hamas
Why are scholarship recipients in Japan struggling to pay for necessities?
Rising prices (of food)
Turn this sentence into a headline:
A powerful typhoon ravaged parts of Japan last week
Powerful typhoon ravages parts of Japan
What is one result of using smartphones too much?
Anxiety/depression/distraction in class
Where does Umm Yazan’s family live in Gaza?
The toilets of a school
Why do so many Americans feel the need to go to university?
They want to be successful
“WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC”
WHO is an acronym. What is the full name?
World Health Organization
What is one benefit of banning smartphones in schools?
Improved academic ability
When did the Gaza War begin?
October 7th, 2023
Why are American families struggling to afford having children?
They are struggling to repay student loans and mortgages.
“Climate crisis: UN chief lays out blueprint for clean energy transition”
What does the colon (:) mean in this headline?
It shows the topic of the news. In this case, the climate crisis
What is the purpose of banning social media for students?
To keep them safe
What award did the film “Voice of Hind Rajab” receive?
The Silver Lion from the Venice Film Festival
What is “the American dream” mentioned in the CNN interview?
The idea that any American can become prosperous through hard work.
Ex. Own a house, car, a good job, happy family, etc.
“Europe mulls response to Trump’s Greenland threats”
What is a synonym for “mull”?
Consider
How many countries have banned smartphones in school?
79
How old was Hind Rajab when she died?
Five (5) years old
What percentage of applicants to the Ashinaga Foundation got accepted in 2025?
58.4% (About 60%)
Make a full sentence out of this headline:
“Iran, US, trade attacks as ceasefire falters”
Iran and the United States attacked each other after the (Strait of Hormuz) ceasefire failed.