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April's Phone Safety Stories

Girl using smartphone safely

📱 Stories 1-3: Reading and Understanding

Story 1: April's New Phone

April got her first phone for her 9th birthday. Her mom sat down with her to talk about phone rules. "Your phone is a tool to help us stay connected," Mom said. "We need to use it safely and kindly. Always ask me before downloading new apps, and never share your personal information with strangers online."

Girl holding smartphone smiling
1. What is the main idea of this story?

April's birthday party was fun

Phones need rules to be used safely

Mom doesn't like phones

2. What should April do before downloading apps?
3. Find evidence in the text that shows phones can be helpful.

Story 2: A Strange Message

One day, April received a message from someone she didn't know. The person asked for her address and wanted to meet her at the park. April felt worried and confused. She remembered her mom's advice about strangers online. April decided not to reply and showed the message to her mom right away.

Girl looking cautiously at smartphone
4. How did April feel when she got the message?

Happy and excited

Worried and confused

Angry and upset

5. What was April's purpose for showing the message to her mom?
6. Compare April's choice to what you might do. Would you do the same thing?

Story 3: Uncomfortable Chat

April was playing a game on her tablet when someone in the game chat started asking personal questions. They wanted to know her real name, school, and where she lived. The questions made April feel uncomfortable. She remembered her safety rules and quickly left the chat. She told her dad what happened, and he praised her for making a smart choice.

Girl closing chat on tablet
7. What made April feel uncomfortable?
8. What does the word "praised" mean in this story?

Scolded or got in trouble

Ignored or didn't notice

Complimented or said good job

9. Find text evidence that shows April followed her safety rules.

📱 Stories 4-6: More Safety Adventures

Story 4: Screen Time Balance

April loved her phone, but sometimes she used it too much. One Saturday, she spent four hours playing games and watching videos. She missed lunch with her family and forgot to do her chores. Her mom helped her set up screen time limits. "Balance is important," Mom explained. "Phones are fun, but we need time for family, friends, and other activities too."

Girl sitting on couch using smartphone
10. What problem did April have with her phone?

It was broken

She used it too much

She lost it

11. What does "balance" mean in this story?
12. What activities did April miss because of too much screen time?

Story 5: Pressure from Friends

April's friend Emma wanted her to share a photo that made April feel uncomfortable. "Everyone is doing it," Emma said. "It's no big deal." But April remembered her family's rules about sharing photos online. Even though she wanted to make Emma happy, April said no. Later, April felt proud that she stuck to her values and kept herself safe.

Girl looking uncomfortable holding smartphone
13. What did Emma want April to do?
14. How did April feel after saying no to Emma?

Sad and regretful

Proud and safe

Angry and confused

15. Compare Emma's reason ("everyone is doing it") with April's choice. Who made the better decision and why?

Story 6: Standing Strong

At school, some older kids asked April to let them use her phone to send messages. They said they would give it right back. April felt nervous because they were bigger than her, but she remembered her mom's rule: "Never let other people use your phone." April took a deep breath and said, "No, I can't let you use my phone." The older kids walked away, and April felt relieved and strong.

Girl saying no firmly with hand gesture
16. Why did April feel nervous at first?
17. What rule helped April make her decision?
18. Find evidence in the text that shows how April felt after standing up for herself.

🤔 Reflection: What Did You Learn?

19. What is the most important phone safety rule that April learned? Use examples from the stories to support your answer.
20. How did April's family help her stay safe with her phone? Give at least two examples.
21. If you had a phone like April, what would you do if someone online asked for your personal information? Explain your thinking.

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