Share ARE ELECTRONIC DEVICES GOOD FOR US? P. 66
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**1. What is the title of the article?**
➡ *Tuned Out.*
**2. What is the article about?**
➡ It is about how electronic media is harming kids.
**3. Who is the article written for?**
➡ For *TIME for Kids* readers.
**4. What does the author say about electronic media use?**
➡ It has continued to grow over the past decade.
**5. What is one reason for the increase in media use?**
➡ More kids and teenagers use mobile phones.
**6. What percent of teenagers say they are “constantly connected” to the Internet?**
➡ About 25 percent.
**7. How many out of 10 kids get their first cell phone between ages 10–11?**
➡ Nearly 6 out of 10 kids.
**8. What question does the author ask about electronic devices?**
➡ Are these devices harmless or hurtful to kids?
**9. What does the author say about studies on electronic devices?**
➡ Many studies show there are disadvantages.
**10. What is the Internet supposed to be good for?**
➡ It is supposed to be a great tool for learning.
**11. What report does the author mention?**
➡ A report that says access to electronic devices does not always mean good grades.
**12. What do the pie graphs show?**
➡ They show how media use affects grades.
**13. Which group has the highest percentage of good grades?**
➡ Moderate Media Users (65% good grades).
**14. Which group has the lowest percentage of good grades?**
➡ Heavy Media Users (51% good grades).
**15. Which group has the highest percentage of fair or poor grades?**
➡ Heavy Media Users (47% fair/poor grades).
**16. What percentage of Light Media Users have good grades?**
➡ 60 percent.
