Question

directions: view the tedtalks and answer the following questions on your own sheet of paper. make sure to answer in complete thoughtful sentences. you may view the transcript online if necessary. sara dewit: “3 fears about screen time for kids – and why they’re not true” https://www.ted.com/talks/sara_dewitt_3_fears_about_screen_time_for_kids_and_why_they_re_not_true/transcript?language=en 1. how many americans check their phones within five minutes of waking up every morning? 2. how many times a day do they look at their phone? 3. why do you think the author began her speech with these statistics? 4. what persuasive strategy is used when the speaker shares the story about maria? 5. the speaker says, “ive now worked at pbs kids for more than 15 years, and my work there is focused on harnessing the power of technology as a positive in childrens lives.” what persuasive strategy is the speaker using in this piece of information? 6. the speaker says, “fear about kids and technology is nothing new” and talks about an invention 50 years ago. what was that invention? how does the speaker use this effectively in her argument? 7. the speaker lists three fears (counterarguments) and rebuttals to these fears. summarize those below. fear 1 passive rebuttal kids remember stuff fear 2 waste of time rebuttal can predict test scores, can reduce test time and anxiety. fear 3 isolating parents from kids rebuttal parents can feel better while playing with their kids.

Explanation:

1. The answer to the first question is not provided in the given information. One would need to watch the Ted - Talk or view the transcript to find out.
2. Similarly, the answer to the second question about the number of times Americans look at their phone a day is not given here and requires watching the talk.
3. The author may have begun with statistics to grab the audience's attention, establish a relatable context about technology - use habits, and set the stage for her argument about kids' screen - time.
4. When sharing the story about Maria, the speaker is likely using the persuasive strategy of anecdotal evidence. Anecdotes can make the argument more relatable and engaging.
5. By stating her long - term work at PBS Kids and her focus on the positive power of technology for children, the speaker is using the persuasive strategy of establishing credibility. She is showing that she is an authority on the subject.
6. To answer what the invention was 50 years ago and how it was used effectively, one would need to watch the talk. But generally, referring to past fears about new technology can show that current fears are not unique and may be overblown.

7.

• Fear 1: Passive (presumably about kids being passive with screen - time). Rebuttal: Kids remember stuff.
• Fear 2: Waste of time. Rebuttal: Can predict test scores, can reduce test time and anxiety.
• Fear 3: Isolating parents from kids. Rebuttal: Parents can feel better while playing with their kids.

Answer:

1. Information unavailable in the given text.
2. Information unavailable in the given text.
3. To grab attention and set context.
4. Anecdotal evidence.
5. Establishing credibility.
6. Information unavailable in the given text.
7. Fear 1: Passive. Rebuttal: Kids remember stuff.

Fear 2: Waste of time. Rebuttal: Can predict test scores, can reduce test time and anxiety.
Fear 3: Isolating parents from kids. Rebuttal: Parents can feel better while playing with their kids.