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What was Joshua's primary motivation for his disruptive behavior at school?
What was Joshua's primary motivation for his disruptive behavior at school?
Joshua was bored and was trying to bring new energy to his school day.
What incentive did Joshua's mom and the principal use to try to improve Joshua's behavior?
What incentive did Joshua's mom and the principal use to try to improve Joshua's behavior?
They decided to give him a cell phone.
What restrictions did Joshua's mom place on his cell phone usage?
What restrictions did Joshua's mom place on his cell phone usage?
Joshua could only contact people his mom had approved and she checked his phone nightly.
Why was Joshua allowed to have his phone at school?
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 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 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 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?
What did the fact that the answers Joshua texted to his classmate were correct suggest about him?
Flashcards
What does audacious mean?
What does audacious mean?
Audacious means bold and daring, often in a way that is considered reckless or disrespectful.
What does dauntless mean?
What does dauntless mean?
Dauntless means fearless and determined, someone who isn't intimidated by challenges or danger.
What does reprimanded mean?
What does reprimanded mean?
Reprimanded means to be scolded or criticized for bad behavior.
What is an incentive?
What is an incentive?
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What does ecstatic mean?
What does ecstatic mean?
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What does grounding mean?
What does grounding mean?
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What does texting mean?
What does texting mean?
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Who is a classmate?
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Study Notes
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.
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Description
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.
