Exploring Screened Out

Name:

Date:

📚 Part 1: Quick Check & Themes

I can...

- I can explain why Screened Out is relevant to digital childhoods.

- I can cite a specific example from the clips to support my idea.

Success criteria:

- I will share at least two discussion points.

- I can write a 3–4 sentence reflection connecting the film to my experience.

1. What is the primary focus of the documentary Screened Out?

The history of television

The effects of screens on children and families

How to build apps

The economics of movie theaters

2. Why might the filmmakers title the documentary "Screened Out"?

To suggest children are being excluded from screens

To suggest screens are isolating people from real life

To indicate a technical film-editing term

3. Check all themes you heard or saw in the clips (select all that apply):

Screen addiction and attention

Impact on sleep and routines

Agricultural practices

Tech industry responsibility

4. Match each piece of evidence (left) to the main theme it supports (right). Draw a line between columns.

A. Teen scrolling alone at night

B. Expert explaining dopamine and notifications

C. Parent describing disrupted family dinner

D. Graph showing rise in daily screen hours

1. Neuroscience/addiction

2. Family routines & relationships

3. Increased screen exposure over time

4. Sleep and attention concerns

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Reflection

5. Cite one specific example from the clips and explain in 1–2 sentences what it suggests about youth screen use.

6. In 3–4 sentences, explain why Screened Out is relevant to our generation. Use at least one example from the clips or your own experience.

7. Self-check: Read each "I can" statement below and check the box if you feel you have met it during today's lesson.

I can explain the documentary's main message.

I contributed at least two points to discussion (or shared in a small group).

I can connect the film's themes to a real-world example.

8. Extension (optional homework): Write a short research question you could pursue about the film or its director, and name one source you would check.

Research question: ____________________________

Source I would check: ____________________________

Differentiation: Need support? Use sentence starters like "I noticed..." or answer in a small group. Want a challenge? Research the director's background and argue how it shapes the film's perspective.