As technology has become more common in our daily lives, humans are interacting with computer screens at a higher rate than ever before. Portable devices like laptops, tablets, handheld gaming systems, and especially smartphones have remarkably increased the amount of time teenagers are staring at computer screens. As a result, the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended a limit of two hours of screen time per day for teenagers.
After examining the potential benefits and risks of screen time in the sources provided, write an essay arguing whether or not the AAP should keep the recommended two-hour limit of daily screen time for teenagers or eliminate it. Defend your position using clear reasons and relevant evidence from the sources provided, and be sure to acknowledge and address counterclaims to your position.
Students will engage argumentative writing given a pre-selected prompt by the teachers.
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Teacher will provide the following instructions to students as they sit down to write:
Teacher will access core report to identify the appropriate intervention.
Students will follow the directions on their board and/or their handouts.
Ask teachers for help if they have trouble with any of the technical steps the teacher articulates on the board.
Begin writing.
Click ‘Signal Check’ periodically to get instantaneous feedback. Note: If students have not written enough they will not get any feedback. Be sure to complete at least one paragraph before asking for a signal check.
Click ‘Submit’ when they are done writing.
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