Citing Text Evidence 01202026

Open Ended

Read the sentence from paragraph 5: "They would need to adjust their

budgets to accommodate air conditioning in the summer, additional staff, and maintenance

costs."

This sentence suggest the author believes–

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the article best supports the idea that year‑round schooling can reduce learning loss?

• "Supporters also believe that year‑round schooling can provide more opportunities for enrichment programs."

• "By implementing a year‑round schedule with shorter, more frequent breaks, schools can keep students engaged in learning throughout the year."

• "Critics also argue that there is not enough evidence to show that year‑round schooling significantly improves academic performance."

• "They would need to adjust their budgets to accommodate air conditioning in the summer, additional staff, and maintenance costs."

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence from paragraph 3: "However, critics of year‑round schooling argue that it can lead to burnout for both students and teachers."

The sentence suggests the author believes–

• critics think year‑round schedules always reduce school costs.

• supporters believe shorter breaks eliminate all summer learning loss.

• People worry the schedules may cause exhaustion for school communities

• all districts have already adopted year‑round calendars without problems.

Open Ended

Explain the evidence from the article that supports the idea that there are limitations to eating locally grown food.

Multiple Choice

What evidence from the article shows that buying local supports the local economy?

• "For example, importing food from other countries often requires extensive transportation, which produces high levels of greenhouse gases."

• "According to a report from the University of California, every dollar spent on locally grown food generates twice as much economic activity in the local area compared to food from large, distant farms."

• "Local food is often fresher and more nutritious."

• "As more people choose to buy locally, they help reduce the environmental impact of their diet and contribute to a healthier planet."

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best supports the idea that locally grown food can reduce environmental impact?

• "Local food is often fresher and more nutritious."

• "By buying fruits and vegetables that are grown close to home, consumers can reduce the carbon footprint associated with transporting food long distances."

• "When people buy from local farms, they help to strengthen their community's economy."

• "Critics point out that local food can be more expensive and that not all regions have access to a wide variety of crops year‑round."