Do You Need Recess?

What is the meaning of the word retain in the section titled "Brain Breaks"?

• select

• keep

• forget

• absorb

The idea what recess can be beneficial for students is developed by the author in all of the following ways EXCEPT-

• by including an expert's explanation of why the brain needs breaks to learn new information

• by listing the different activities kids can of during recess

• by explaining how many kids play sports

• by quoting a student who has recess

How does the line below contribute to the article?

"...some of the countries that outshine the U.S. in test scores, including Finland and Japan, have multiple recesses a day."

• It offers a rebuttal to the idea that recess helps students learn.

• It supports the argument that recess can help students do better in school.

• It shows that America is the only country that doesn't give students recess.

• It refutes the idea that school in Finland and Japan give students too much recess time.

The author closes their argument with which logical fallacy?

• leading questions

• bandwagon appeal

• circular reasoning

• a comparison

The author's argument in the section "Get Moving" could be strengthened by adding-

• vivid details

• a definition of physical activity

• recommendations of activities from a teacher

• a quote from a doctor

In the line "...it can be tough to carve out that much time for exercise." the phrase "carve out" means-

• make

• cut

• dig

• slice

The author presents all of the following arguments against recess EXCEPT-

• recess can be dangerous

• recess can create extra costs for schools

• kids don't need recess to stay active; they already get enough exercise during sports

• recess gives bullying an opportunity to happen at school

Which line supports the idea that recess can be beneficial for students?

• Recess also requires an adult to monitor students and make sure everyone stays safe.

• Plus, 73 percent of school-age kids in America participate in sports...

• According to Dr. Robert Murray....giving your brain rest helps it work better.

• Recess was coming back.

You can conclude the author most likely intended this article would be read by-

• parents of middle school students

• college professors

• school administrators

• middle school students

On page 30, Carro writes, "At Google, for example, employees take breaks and play in the office's Lego station." This line supports the idea that-

• employees at Google like LEGO bricks

• recess can be beneficial for people of all ages, not just kids

• recess is time to have fun, not exercise

• recess can help you get a job in the future at a successful company