News Debate: Cashing In {ReadWorks Article}

According to the passage, how much money do some students receive for perfect attendance?

• $25

• The article does not state how much money the students receive.

• $2

• $10

How does the author present the information in this article?

• The author describes the issue of paying students for doing well in school, then sets forth arguments for and against paying for grades.

• The author describes different states in the U.S. that are paying students for schoolwork, and then points out that student reporters took sides on this issue.

• The author states that getting good grades in school is what kids are supposed to be doing, then argues that students should work hard in school so they will be successful in the future.

• The author states that getting good grades in school is what kids are supposed to be doing, then argues that students should work hard in school so they will be successful in the future.

It can be inferred from the passage that...

• all students in New York City are paid $25 for good state test scores.

• it is a bad idea to pay students to do well in school.

• not all schools pay their students to do well.

• paying students to do well in school is very effective.

Read the following sentence:

“Student Brett Upperman agrees that kids should be rewarded with money for schoolwork.”

In this sentence the word rewarded most nearly means:

• given another chance to succeed

• given poor-quality items

• given a strong education

• given something for good work

What would be another good title for this passage?

• The Pros and Cons of Paying Students for Good Grades

• Education Benefits You for Life

• Money for Grades Equals Gifts to Charity

• Paid to Succeed on the Test