Technology Then & Now
What is one example of "new" technology in the article?
Computers and smartphones
What does nostalgia mean?
A feeling of happiness and sadness when thinking of the past
That does gradually mean?
Happening little by little, step by step, not all at once
What is one benefit of modern technology?
It is faster, easier, and more convenient
How did the dad feel about the cereal and and old weather report?
Nostalgic
What does continuation mean?
Something that keeps going on or carries on from what was happening before
Because we use smartphones, what do we do less of?
Use housephones, write letters, or wait for mail
What was the cereal that the Narrator and Dad ate in the story?
Life cereal
How do older generations often view new technology?
They compare it to the past and may feel nostalgic
The narrator says instead of writing on pen and paper for homework, we may use
Google Docs
Why might someone miss writing letters instead of texting?
Letters felt more personal and lasting. It takes someone more effort.
What point of view is this story in?
First person point of view
What do people use today instead of typewriters?
Computers
Why is it important to remember the past even as we use new tools?
It helps us appreciate what was meaningful before
Who is the “our” in the title Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?
Us/People in society today