by Alison Pearce Stevens 2014

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 "The Distracted Teenage Brain" by Alison Pearce Stevens.

In this article, a 2014 study reveals that teenage brains are more likely to be driven — and distracted — by rewards than adults'.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Identity as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"What makes you who you are?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "The Distracted Teenage Brain" about?
    • What did you learn about Identity?
  • Watch Brain Games! Pay Attention at home with your child.