Making Connections in Nonfiction
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students practice making text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections while reading nonfiction.
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Making Connections in Nonfiction
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Read the following passage carefully. As you read, think about any connections you can make to your own life (text-to-self), other texts you've read (text-to-text), or events and ideas in the world around you (text-to-world). Then, answer the questions that follow.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Daily Life
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept confined to science fiction; it is rapidly transforming various aspects of our daily lives. From personalized recommendations on streaming platforms to sophisticated navigation systems in our cars, AI algorithms are constantly at work, often without us even realizing it. In healthcare, AI assists doctors in diagnosing diseases more accurately and developing personalized treatment plans. In education, AI-powered tools are adapting learning experiences to individual student needs, providing tailored content and feedback. The rise of AI also brings ethical considerations, such as data privacy and algorithmic bias, which demand careful attention as this technology continues to evolve.
1. Describe a personal experience where you have encountered or benefited from Artificial Intelligence. How did this experience relate to the information presented in the passage?
2. Have you read any other articles, books, or watched any documentaries that discuss Artificial Intelligence? If so, how does the information in this passage connect to or differ from what you learned in that other text?
3. What current events or global issues are related to the advancements or ethical concerns of Artificial Intelligence mentioned in the passage? Explain how these real-world situations connect to the text.
4. Which of the following is an example of an ethical consideration related to AI, as mentioned in the passage?
Personalized streaming recommendations
Improved disease diagnosis
Data privacy
Tailored educational content
5. AI assists doctors in diseases more accurately and developing treatment plans.
6. The passage states that AI is a concept confined only to science fiction.
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False
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