5.1.1 - The Fun They Had (by Isaac Asimov)
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Practice Questions
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What does Margie dislike about her mechanical teacher?
💡 Hint: Think about her feelings towards her lessons.
What is a telebook?
💡 Hint: Consider the term's root.
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What year is 'The Fun They Had' set in?
💡 Hint: Look for the future setting mentioned in the story.
Does Margie enjoy her learning experience with her mechanical teacher?
💡 Hint: Consider how she feels during her lessons.
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Discuss how Asimov's depiction of the future can serve as a warning for our current educational trends.
💡 Hint: Look at the outcomes of Margie's learning.
Illustrate how Margie’s experience with her mechanical teacher could represent current student feelings towards standardized testing.
💡 Hint: Think about the similarities in learning frustrations.
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