Should Schools Limit Screen Time for Students

 
This Grade 7 worksheet focuses on an argument-driven reading comprehension passage, offering students an opportunity to analyze differing viewpoints on screen time during school hours. The exercises encourage critical thinking and enhance reading comprehension skills with a variety of question types. This worksheet is particularly beneficial in helping students engage with real-world issues, while also honing their ability to examine, comprehend, and articulate arguments effectively.
 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

The worksheet includes several activities designed to deepen students' comprehension:

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students will answer multiple-choice questions that assess their understanding of key points from the story. Example: “What issue started the debate in the school?”

✏️ Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students will complete sentences with the correct words from the word bank, strengthening their ability to recall and apply story details. Example: “Aarav connected excessive screen time with poor ______.”

📋 Exercise 3 – True or False 
This exercise checks students' ability to identify factual statements about the story. Example: “Aarav believed that reducing screen time could improve students’ focus and health.”

📝 Exercise 4 – Underline the Words 
In this activity, students underline the part of each sentence that provides clear evidence or supporting details, enhancing their ability to analyze and justify opinions based on text.
 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 
 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. a) The introduction of tablets for learning. 
2. b) It affects focus and health. 
3. b) They experienced headaches and eye strain. 
4. c) It makes learning more engaging. 
5. b) Interactive videos and quizzes help understanding. 
6. b) He listened to both sides carefully. 
7. a) Limited and balanced use of technology. 
8. b) To help students relax and stay healthy. 
9. c) It considered both viewpoints. 
10. c) Balance leads to better decisions. 
 

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. strain 
2. tablets 
3. engaging 
4. decision 
5. balance 
6. active 
7. breaks 
8. discussion 
9. health 
10. viewpoints 
 

Exercise 3 – True or False 
1. True 
2. False 
3. True 
4. False 
5. True 
6. False 
7. True 
8. True 
9. False 
10. True 
 

Exercise 4 – Underline the Supporting Details 
1. “complained of headaches and eye strain after long hours of screen use” 
2. “students were less active during breaks and preferred using devices.” 
3. “interactive videos and online quizzes make learning more engaging.” 
4. “The final plan combined both viewpoints to create a practical solution.” 
5. “The principal listened to both sides before making a decision.” 
6. “Students were encouraged to take part in outdoor activities for better health.” 
7. “Tablets were used only for specific subjects instead of all classes.” 
8. “The debate helped students understand the importance of balanced decision-making.” 
9. “Some students felt distracted after using screens for a long time.” 
10. “The final plan combined both viewpoints to create a practical solution.”
 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing (Sample Answer) 
I agree with Aarav’s argument that schools should limit screen time. He pointed out that too much screen time can lead to headaches and eye strain, which is a common problem among students. I also noticed that students become less active during breaks when they are allowed to use devices. This is not healthy, as outdoor activities are important for physical well-being. While Meera’s point about technology making learning more engaging is valid, I believe a balance must be struck to ensure both the physical and mental health of students. Therefore, I support a limited screen time policy in schools. 
 

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