TV History
Who had the idea to send pictures through radio waves?
David Sarnoff
About what percent of homes in America have a TV?
About 99%
Do both texts talk about television?
Yes
“In 1939, TV was first broadcast.” Is this a fact or opinion?
Fact
Name one good thing about watching TV.
You can learn new things
In what year was broadcast television first shown?
1939
Name one thing you can learn or see on TV today.
animals, cooking, space
Which text talks about the past of TV?
History of Television
“Watching TV is relaxing.” Fact or opinion?
Opinion
Name another good thing about TV.
It can help you relax
Where was the first TV broadcast shown to the public?
New York World’s Fair
About how many hours a day does the average person watch TV?
About 4 hours
Which text talks about how TV affects people today?
Should We Watch TV?
Which text mostly uses facts?
History of Television
Name one bad thing about watching too much TV.
Less exercise
What was the first TV show about?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt giving a speech
What might happen if kids watch too much TV instead of playing?
They may not exercise or play games
Name one way both texts are the same.
Both talk about TV (or how popular it is)
Which text includes opinions?
Should We Watch TV?
Name another bad thing about too much TV.
Eating unhealthy foods
How were early TV screens different from today’s TVs?
They were very small (about 5 by 12 inches)
What is one unhealthy habit linked to watching too much TV?
Eating junk food
Name one way the texts are different.
One gives history; the other gives opinions about watching TV
“Watching too much TV can be bad for your health.” Fact or opinion?
Opinion
Does History of Television talk about pros and cons or just facts?
Just facts