Question

(6) do you think todays digital technology will have as big of an impact on the future as the printing press did in the past? why or why not?
avid \marking the text\ note - taking strategies

1. circle all important names (people, inventions, or key terms) such as gutenberg, bible, pamphlet.
2. underline major ideas or turning points in each paragraph (e.g., first major book printed, pamphlets spread like wildfire).
3. write 1 - 2 margin notes per paragraph (summarize the main point in your own words).
4. star any sentences that connect to todays world (paragraphs 4 & 5).
5. sketch & research activity → research the gutenberg printing press and sketch a drawing of it. add 3 facts you learned about the invention.

sketch box: draw the gutenberg printing press here ↓

Explanation:

The question asks for an opinion on whether digital technology will have as great an impact on the future as the printing press did in the past. One could consider factors like the speed of information - spread, accessibility, and cultural - societal changes brought by each. For the note - taking strategies, they are designed to help with comprehension and engagement with text about the printing press. For the sketch and research activity, facts about the Gutenberg printing press could include its invention date (around 1440), its use of movable type, and how it revolutionized book production.

Answer:

For the opinion question, responses may vary. For example, "Yes, digital technology will have as big an impact because it has already transformed communication, education, and business on a global scale, similar to how the printing press spread knowledge and ideas in the past." For the note - taking: Follow the steps as described for marking the text. For the sketch and research: Facts could be: 1. Invented around 1440 by Johannes Gutenberg. 2. Used movable type for mass production. 3. Led to the spread of literacy and the growth of the Renaissance.