Clocked Lives

Students read a short dystopian story exploring the effects of overreliance on technology and loss of human freedom. After reading, they write a 6-8 sentence analytical response explaining the author’s warning and how it connects to real-world issues. The activity strengthens interpretive reading, critical thinking, and text-to-world connections. Students cite textual evidence to support their ideas, fostering argument-based writing and discussion. This worksheet builds awareness of theme, author’s purpose, and societal commentary in literature.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Analyzing Theme and Author’s Purpose

English Language Arts – Making Text-to-World Connections

English Language Arts – Citing Textual Evidence in Analytical Writing

English Language Arts – Writing Coherent Literary Responses

This worksheet is part of our Grade 8 Reading Comprehension collection.