Critics might say that smart phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. a 2009 article in education magazine made just such a claim. although cell phones can certainly cause distractions, current research suggests that teachers and students are putting phones to better use. a 2013 educator insider poll reveals that 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom setting. students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. the poll lists internet access, spell checks, and collaboration as three key uses of smart phones in an educational setting. how does the author handle the counterclaim? the author chooses to concede the point and offers no rebuttal. the author offers an opinion discounting the counterclaim. the author ignores the counterclaim and avoids responding. the author supplies a rebuttal that quotes more current research.

What are the authors purposes in writing its our world too young people who are making a difference

Which development most aided explorers in their ability to set sail the oceans to discover the new world during the age discovery? a. waterproof sails b. the printing press c. map-making devices d. fictional travel accounts

Kwan gazed out at her brother and heard his shrieks of delight as he tried to direct their marvelous flying creation. she watched it wheel, spin, and dive—a wild, colorful bird putting on an aerial display. its gold and red crepe-paper wings fluttered in the air, mimicking the flight of a predatory bird surveying the landscape for prey. it swooped and dived, perhaps discovering a possible meal, and then went airborne again to avoid the rocky terrain below. min was the falconer, guiding his bird on its path through the sky, not yet ready to call it back to the ground. but kwan grew concerned when she looked out at the dark, threatening clouds beginning to roll in off the water. when she saw the streaks of lightning within the cloud formation, she pointed to the distant storm and called out to her little brother to bring in the kite. min nodded and rolled in the kite string, bringing his bird home. “let’s go,” kwan told her brother and put her arm around him to fold him safely under her wing as they both held onto the kite. “it’s time to go home.” how does the extended metaphor in paragraph 3 affect the mood of this passage? a-it creates a feeling of silliness that captures the absurd humor of the situation. b- it creates a sense of tranquility to match the feelings of min at this point. c-it creates a feeling of fear over what may happen if the kite crashes. d-it creates a sense of awe and wonder at min's mastery of the kite.