The Anxious Generation, study guide & Activities

The Anxious Generation
by Jonathan Haidt
Description
This study guide helps students engage critically with Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, building skills in
evidence evaluation, argumentative analysis, and vocabulary related to psychology and media studies. It saves
teachers valuable preparation time by providing ready-made comprehension checks and discussion-ready critical
thinking prompts organized by section. The activities encourage students to connect Haidt’s data-driven claims to
their own experiences with technology and childhood development.
What’s Included:
This study guide features: 50 Factual Questions (10 per section), 15 Critical Analysis Questions (3 per section), 1
Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt + critical thinking question).