Smartphones + Social Media
The Children of Gaza
Student Loans + Scholarships
Headline Grammar
100

Who are affected by the social media bans?

Teenagers/Under 18’s

100

What is the name of the group that controls Gaza?

Hamas

100

Why are scholarship recipients in Japan struggling to pay for necessities?

Rising prices (of food)

100

Turn this sentence into a headline:

A powerful typhoon ravaged parts of Japan last week

Powerful typhoon ravages parts of Japan

200

What is one result of using smartphones too much?

Anxiety/depression/distraction in class

200

Where does Umm Yazan’s family live in Gaza?

The toilets of a school

200

Why do so many Americans feel the need to go to university?

They want to be successful 

200

“WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC”

WHO is an acronym. What is the full name?

World Health Organization 

300

What is one benefit of banning smartphones in schools?

Improved academic ability

300

When did the Gaza War begin?

October 7th, 2023

300

Why are American families struggling to afford having children?

They are struggling to repay student loans and mortgages.

300

“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

400

What is the purpose of banning social media for students?

To keep them safe

400

What award did the film “Voice of Hind Rajab” receive?

The Silver Lion from the Venice Film Festival

400

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.

400

“Europe mulls response to Trump’s Greenland threats”

What is a synonym for “mull”?

Consider

500

How many countries have banned smartphones in school?

79

500

How old was Hind Rajab when she died?

Five (5) years old

500

What percentage of applicants to the Ashinaga Foundation got accepted in 2025?

58.4% (About 60%)

500

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.

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