Parent Guide > Why it matters that teens are reading less
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Why it matters that teens are reading less" by Jean Twenge.
In the informational text "Why it matters that teens are reading less" Jean Twenge discusses how teenagers are spending less time reading in favor of spending more time online.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What are the costs and benefits of technology?" and "What is the goal of education?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Why it matters that teens are reading less" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: