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The document argues that students should be allowed to use cell phones in school. It provides several reasons: 1) Cell phones allow students to stay connected with family and friends for communication and safety. 2) They are useful learning resources, with tools like calculators and apps for research. 3) Allowing cell phone use encourages students to responsibly use technology. When rules are consistently enforced, cell phones can enhance education without causing disruption. Overall, the document claims cell phones improve communication, provide educational resources, and teach technology responsibility when incorporated appropriately in schools.

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Definitive-Argumentative Text

The document argues that students should be allowed to use cell phones in school. It provides several reasons: 1) Cell phones allow students to stay connected with family and friends for communication and safety. 2) They are useful learning resources, with tools like calculators and apps for research. 3) Allowing cell phone use encourages students to responsibly use technology. When rules are consistently enforced, cell phones can enhance education without causing disruption. Overall, the document claims cell phones improve communication, provide educational resources, and teach technology responsibility when incorporated appropriately in schools.

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CELLPHONES INSIDE THE ROOM

Who doesn’t have a cell phone these days? The amazing thing about cell phones is that they are
no longer just used for calling or texting. They have become an indispensable multi-tool wonder.
Today’s cell phone is cutting-edge technology at your fingertips. With this in mind, should
students be permitted to use cell phones in school? I believe they should not just be permitted to
use cell phones, they should be required to use them. Cell phones don’t just allow students to
stay connected with family and friends, they are also an excellent learning resource, and they
encourage the responsible use of technology.
To begin with, cell phones make it possible for students to stay in touch with family and friends.
A student can call home and ask a family member to bring them a forgotten assignment or lunch
money or to come pick them up if they are sick. Also, cell phones allow parents to keep track of
their children’s whereabouts before, during, and after school. And, of course, there’s always the
possibility of a student needing to contact a parent because of a dangerous situation. Thus,
having a cell phone is like having a guardian angel. Students can also connect with friends, but
not just because it’s a fun thing to do; my teacher asks us to text or email our friends when they
are absent to let them know what’s going on in class and to inform them of any homework.
When used responsibly, a cell phone can be an excellent communication tool. Also, cell phones –
especially smart phones - are a fabulous learning resource. Students can use tools such as the
calculator, the map finder, and the calendar. I’ve used my cell phone in Math and science and to
keep track of my homework. My science teacher lets us use our smart phones to do research
when we are doing group work or working on a project. For example, when we were studying
biology we did research on local jobs having to do with protecting the environment. Plus there
are lots of great learning websites including essay writing websites we can use to supplement the
learning in class. Cell phones are a quick and easy way to incorporate technology in the
classroom.
Finally, cell phones encourage the responsible use of technology. Students can learn when and
how to use their cell phones to enhance their learning. They will become more independent in
their work and more motivated to learn. Students like being allowed to make choices, and they
understand consequences. If a student is texting when he/she should be paying attention to the
teacher, the teacher should take the cell phone temporarily away. No big deal. Before a test, all
cell phones should be placed on the teacher’s desk. Again, no big deal. By allowing the use of
cell phones, students will feel like they are being treated like responsible young adults, and they
will appreciate that. If teachers are patient, understanding, and consistent, students will surely
become responsible users of technology.
In conclusion, people who oppose the use of cell phones inside the rom do it because of the
disruptions and distractions cell phones can cause. But we must accept that we live in a world of
technology and that cell phones are an important and very useful part of that world. We miss out
if we fail to take advantage of the educational power of the cell phone. All in all, cell phones
improve communication, provide learning resources, and encourage appropriate use of
technology. Teachers and administrators must find ways to incorporate this excellent multi-tool
in our schools.
Peer Critiqued by: Solomon Salvador I. Elnar / My Former Teacher

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