Main Idea SchoolNet Passage

Main Idea SchoolNet Passage

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is the BEST summary of Paragraph 1?

• A. Most kids who are more than 10 years old go to bed after 10 p.m.

• B. Studies have found that American kids do not get enough sleep.

• C. Many studies have shown that 15% of kids feel tired during the day.

• D. The National Sleep Foundation has studied how much sleep kids need.

Multiple Choice

Which paragraph BEST convinces the reader that getting plenty of sleep is important?

• A. Paragraph 1

• B. Paragraph 4

• C. Paragraph 5

• D. Paragraph 6

Multiple Choice

Why did the author write “But I’m Not Tired”?

• A. to persuade children to get more sleep

• B. to persuade schools to begin classes later

• C. to persuade researchers to do more studies about sleep

• D. to persuade parents to keep their kids from watching TV

Multiple Choice

What is the MAIN message of this article?

• A. American kids watch too much television before bedtime.

• B. By using your age, you can figure out how much sleep you need.

• C. To stay happy and alert, kids should get enough sleep every night.

• D. The National Sleep Foundation surveys people about their bedtimes.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following topics is covered in Paragraph 3?

• A. how little sleep affects thinking

• B. how little sleep affects the body

• C. how children do not stay awake in school

• D. how much sleep people need

Multiple Choice

According to the passage, the author shows lack of sleep as a

• A. serious problem.

• B. reason for starting school later.

• C. regular part of growing up.

• D. result of having too much to do.