“The Pedestrian” Pre-Reading Discussion Questions

1. How many hours a day do you spend watching television or playing video games?

2 hours

2 Hours

2. Do you have a television/computer in your bedroom?

Yes

yes

3. According to research, the average American family is glued to the screen for more than
seven hours a day. Is this habit helping or hurting our society? Why or why not?

Yes because the more time families spend in front of their tv less time quality time is spent with
their family members.

4. Identify and explain an example of society’s reliance on technology in today’s world.

I’d probably be roadkill without technology to be honest.