CELL PHONES

CAPITLIZATION and full stops Choose the best sentence: dana doesn’t speak English. Dana doesn’t Speak English. Dana doesn’t speak English Dana doesn’t speak English. Choose the best sentence: The internet is a dangerous place. the internet is a dangerous place The Internet is a Dangerous Place. The internet is a dangerous Place. Choose the best sentence: Many students have a cell phone many students have a cell phone. Many student have a cell phone. many students have a cell phone Choose the best sentence: Video games are Fun when played in moderation. Video games are fun when played in moderation. video games are fun when played in moderation Video games are fun when played in moderation Choose the best sentence: My favorite movie is the lion king. My favorite movie is the lion King. My favorite movie is The Lion King My favorite movie is The Lion King. How to write a good sentence: Write your own sentences for each picture Click on the BLUE dot to open a text box. Write your sentence inside the box.RMEMBER!CAPITALIZATION, punctuation (.,!?)and S.V.O.P.T. Complete the sentences with words from the WORD BANK: Click on the blanks to open the WORD BANK1. Danna doesn't understand why her mother thinks that the Internet is as dangerous as a gun.2. Danna's dad believes she should have self-control when using the internet.3. Both parents agree that playing video games in an uncontrolled way is not good for teenagers.4. Video games can be fun either when played for a limited amount of time, or when played with an adult. Match the word to the correct ANTONYM (opposite): Click on the word and then click on the correct ANTONYM (opposite) in order to connect them. different (adj) same ban (v) allow / permit dangerous (adj) safe disagree (v) agree uncontrolled (adj) in control Vocabulary Practice Click on the BLUE dot to open a text box. Write the correct word from the WORD BANK in it.WORD BANK:gun; trouble; cell phone; fun; scary scary trouble fun cell phone gun Match the word to the correct SYNONYM (different word with same meaning): Click on the word and then click on the correct SYNONYM (different word with same meaning) in order to connect them. advantage (n) something good disadvantage (n) something not good useful (adj) helpful moderation (n) balance restraint (n) control finally the last thing CELL PHONES LINE 1-4Danna is twelve years old. She does not have a cell phone. Danna says that all of her friends have a cell phone and she doesn’t understand why she has to be different. Danna's mother doesn’t want to buy her one. Danna's mom doesn’t want Danna to play video games either. What is more, the Internet scares her.LINES 5-8Danna's mom says, “If Danna has a cell phone, how do we know whom she talks to? Video games are bad for you. The Internet is dangerous and uncontrolled. It’s like having a gun in the house. We should just ban her from using the computer, and I'm not buying her a cell phone until she is eighteen. This is the only way we can be sure that Danna is safe."LINES 9-14Danna's father disagrees with Danna's mother. Although he agrees that there are some dangers to the cell phone, he likes the Internet, and finds it very useful. “The trouble is,” he says, “We can’t stop Danna from using the Internet, as this would put her at a disadvantage. What is more, I like video games. I think they are fun, when played in moderation. Obviously, it is not good to play them without restraint or self-control. Finally, I think Danna needs a cell phone. We can’t take these things away.” 1. (a) Write YES or NO next to the following sentence:(lines 1-4) Dana has a cell phone. no 1. (b) Copy the sentence that helped you answer: She does not have a cell phone. 2. CHOOSE 2 ANSWERWhat information is given in lines 1-4? Who is Dana. What Dana wants. Where Dana lives. How long has Dana wanted a cell phone. What Dana's mom feel about the internet. When Dana is going to buy a cell phone. 3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCE (lines 1-4)Why doesn't Dana's mom want to buy Dana a cell phone? Dana's mom doesn't want Dana to play video games and the internet scares her. 4. The word "her" (line 4) refers to: Dana's mom 5. COMPLETE THE SENTENCE (lines 5-8) If Dana has a cell phone, her parents will not know who she speaks with. 6. According to lines 5-8, Dana's mom wants to ban her from using the computer. why does she wants to do that? ANSWER: It is the only way they can keep Dana safe. 7. The words "we" (line 7) refers to: Dana's parents 8 (a) Write YES or NO next to the sentence: Dana's dad thinks like Dana's mom. no 8 (b) Copy a word from lines 9-14 that supports your answer. disagrees 9. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWERThis text is about: Kids and parents. Cell phones Problems teens have the dangers of the internet Bridging the Text - Class Discussion Read the information below and think how this information helps you understand Danna's mother and father from the text Cell Phone.A newspaper article says that the Internet has many good educational and social benefits for young people, but there are dangers too. Children and young people may expose themselves to danger, knowingly or unknowingly, when using the internet and other digital technologies such as the cell phone. Some young people may find themselves involved in activities which are wrong or illegal. How to Write My Opinion Write Your Opinion 1. Choose 1 topic2. Describe your opinion in 30-50 words in English.TOPICS:1. Do you think every student in school should have a cell phone?2. Do you agree with Dana's mother?3. Do you agree with Dana's father?4. Do you think cell phones have more advantages or disadvantages?5. Do you believe students can be safe on-line?