Comprehension Check
What event in “The Black Hole of Technology” strengthens the author’s opinion about technology?
a hike to an ancient temple
Use process in a sentence.
It took her awhile to process the information.
In a life of go, go, go I had finally stopped.
Which statement best explains the overall effect of this contrast in the blogpost?
b. It proves that a world of constant, rapid travel can suddenly end.
c. It shows the difference between consuming information and appreciating
c. It shows the difference between consuming information and appreciating
Give an example of a multiple-meaning word
racket, mouse, sign, etc
True or False
You need evidence to support your claim.
True
How do the friends in “The Black Hole of Technology” react when Fouly asks them whether they have seen Miley Cyrus’s post?
They quickly check social media
Use digesting in a sentence.
I wasn't digesting useless information anymore.
Which pair of statements best describes the ways in which the authors of “Teens and Technology Share a Future” and “The Black Hole of Technology” present their points of view?
A.)The first author addresses readers directly. The second author uses a personal anecdote.
B.)The first author expresses a negative viewpoint. The second author is more optimistic.
The first author addresses readers directly. The second author uses a personal anecdote.
Which is the best definition of subject in this sentence?
Our camp counselors like to subject us to difficult outdoor challenges.
to force to do something
What is the ....
Words, phrases, or stories that make readers feel something—readers can be influenced by words that create positive feelings for the author’s position and ones that create negative feelings for an opposing position.
What is the appeal to emotion
What opinion about technology does the author state at the beginning of “The Black Hole of Technology”
Technology is keeping us from processing and interacting.
What is the most likely meaning of devouring in the following sentence?
She is devouring every page of the new book in her favorite series.
taking in greedily
With which of these ideas from “Teens and Technology Share a Future” would the author of “The Black Hole of Technology” most likely agree?
A.) There are many useless and meaningless bits of information on your network.
B.) Technology has the power to help us meet new people and invent new things
There are many useless and meaningless bits of information on your network.
Give a sentence for the multiple-meaning word sign as it is defined as“warning”?
That dark sky may be a sign of stormy weather to come.
No one stops to process information anymore to determine its significance or importance. No one appreciates the value of personal interaction or nature. Everything is go, go, go. Not once do we stop.…
Which sentence best explains the author’s use of repetition in this passage?
a. She repeats the word go to make her argument more reasonable.
b. She repeats the word stop to emphasize an idea that is important to her.
She repeats the word stop to emphasize an idea that is important to her
What does the author of “The Black Hole of Technology” vow to do the next time she’s walking along a road?
Value her surroundings
What does it mean if a certain clue consumed a detective?
The detective spent most of his time working with that particular clue.
What is the best meaning of the following sentence?
The black hole of endless, unimportant streams of technology-enabled information is devouring everyone living in the twenty-first century.
People today are overly distracted and overwhelmed by meaningless texts, posts, and tweets.
Which of the following sentences is composed of two independent clauses?
a. Dad and I watch football regularly, but we cheer for different teams.
b. My team, which is currently in first place, will surely win.
c. Dad’s team has not scored since the second half began.
d. Whenever my team scores, Dad growls irritably.
A. Dad and I watch football regularly, but we cheer for different teams.
What is the author's claim in "The Black Hole of Technology?"
Modern technology can distract us from enjoying our surroundings and interacting with the people around us.
Name two things that the author notice about villagers in Cambodia?
They seem very happy
They have no electronics.
No shoes on their feet.
What happens if you are absorbing information?
You are adding the information to what you know.
What detail from the text shows the author was distracted while spending time with friends as they check social media?
The enticing warmth of the sun and delicate breeze were begging us torun around outside…
Compose a sentence with an independent and dependent clause.
Whenever my team scores, Dad growls irritably.
Which detail in the story supports the author's claim?
Before being introduced to my phone and computer, I had always been more appreciative of the world around me