Author's Claims about Smartphones and Boredom
Authored by Tina Lyons
English
6th Grade
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1.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
The author claims that (a) have taken away opportunities to be bored.
2.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
The author claims that (a) is necessary for creativity.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What claim does the author make in the section about our brains doing important work when we think we're doing nothing?
Doing nothing is a waste of time.
The brain shuts down when we’re bored.
Boredom allows the brain to rest and be creative.
People should avoid being bored.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What evidence does the author provide for the claim that smartphones may interfere with goal setting?
Smartphones help people plan their goals.
Smartphones distract people from thinking deeply.
Smartphones are used mostly for games.
Smartphones improve memory and focus.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What evidence does the author provide for the claim that boredom helps creativity?
People were more creative after doing something boring.
People enjoyed reading the phone book.
People became bored after using their phones.
People were more focused when they were bored.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Read the following quote from the podcast: “I kind of realized that I have not been bored since I got a smartphone seven years ago.” — Manoush Zomorodi What claim does the author make in this section?
Smartphones help people be more productive.
Smartphones have replaced the need for boredom.
Smartphones have taken away opportunities to be bored.
Smartphones are only used for entertainment.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Match each claim with the statement that best supports it based on the podcast quote.
It is important to never experience boredom.
Constant stimulation helps us think better.
Letting ourselves get bored leads to original ideas.
People should avoid being bored.
Using technology is the key to creativity.
Boredom is necessary for creativity.
Being constantly entertained leads to better ideas.
Phones are the best way to stay creative.
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