Joshua's Behavior and Cell Phone Use

What was Joshua's primary motivation for his disruptive behavior at school?

What incentive did Joshua's mom and the principal use to try to improve Joshua's behavior?

What restrictions did Joshua's mom place on his cell phone usage?

Why was Joshua allowed to have his phone at school?

What rule did Joshua break that resulted in him having his phone taken away?

What character trait does the text imply about Joshua when stating, "he was bright and knew how he should act."

What does the phrase "You're Grounded" imply about Joshua's mom?

What did the fact that the answers Joshua texted to his classmate were correct suggest about him?

Joshua's Behavior and Cell Phone

Joshua was audacious and energetic, sometimes causing trouble at school
He was bright but bored in school, lacking excitement in class
His mom frequently interacted with the school, building relationships
His mom and the principal brainstormed using a cell phone as an incentive for good behavior
Joshua was ecstatic about getting a cell phone
He could only have approved phone numbers
He was allowed the phone at school due to sports participation but not in class
The cell phone plan initially worked, keeping Joshua out of trouble

Joshua's Misuse of Cell Phone

Joshua violated the rules, using his phone in class by texting answers to a test
The principal contacted his mom, and she grounded him
His mom took away his cell phone as a punishment

Text Evidence Analysis - Joshua's Qualities

Not a proof of audaciousness: Joshua's phone limitations (only specific numbers, no use in class) don't prove he wasn't audacious.
Supporting bright student: "He really was just trying to bring new energy to his school day" and "they were the correct answers too" imply academic intelligence and academic prowess.

Mom's Actions and Reasoning

Joshua's mom grounded him for phone misuse
She wanted him to have the phone as an incentive for good behavior at school, not for getting out of trouble or texting friends.

This quiz explores Joshua's behavior regarding his cell phone usage, highlighting his interactions with school rules and his mother. It examines the consequences of his actions, including the initial incentives and subsequent misuse of the phone in class. Dive into Joshua's story to understand the balance between motivation and adherence to rules.