How does the author introduce the debate surrounding teaching televisions in the classroom? From “Can televisions be considered literature and taught in English classes?” By Shelby ostergaard

Answers:

1 - A. Schools can use written materials about television to explore its place in today’s  culture and to teach reading, writing, and thinking skills.

2 - D. “Using these written materials, television can be taught in schools without  sacrificing reading and writing skills or exposing students to graphic images.” (Paragraph 18)

3 - B. Television can expose students to different types of stories and cultures, while  reading literature develops their mental processes.

4 - D/F    D. “Teaching television shows in school can help to bridge that gap by providing a common cultural ground in the way novels once did.” (Paragraph 13) /    F. “a study at Emory University found that college students had increased  connectivity in the parts of the brain associated with language while reading a  novel.” (Paragraph 16)

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