Reading Diagnostic

Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?

• Teenagers require a unique amount of sleep to fully function depending on their age and individual demands of their body.

• Adults who did not get enough sleep during their teenage years showed slower mental development than those who did get enough sleep.

• Teenagers function better during the day if they are allowed to follow their internal clock and sleep as much as they can.

• Sleeping for 8-10 hours a night supports teenager's mental development and guarantees that teens perform better in school.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Their bodies want to stay awake later at night and sleep later in the morning. School still starts early, though."

• "Too much sleep and too little sleep are both extremes."

• "Even among kids the same age, everyone needed a slightly different amount of sleep to feel good."

• "They've found that the later times let kids sleep more. They also have fewer car accidents, higher test scores and better graduation rates."

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the author's main purpose in the text?

• To argue that all schools should start later in the day.

• To warn teens about the dangers of staying up late.

• To compare the sleep patterns of teens and adults.

• To explore what the right amount of sleep is for teenagers.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does internal clock mean?

• A clock that doesn't make a sound.

• A system in the body that controls when a person sleeps, eats, and performs other necessary functions.

• A clock that wakes you up in the middle of the night.

• A system that operates like a clock.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Does the author prove that teenagers need a unique amount of sleep? Part A.

• Yes

• No

How did the author prove/did not prove her argument that teens need a unique amount of sleep?

Write a counterclaim to the following claim:

One way to help teens get enough sleep is to have school start later. Some school districts have already done this. They’ve found that the later times let kids sleep more.

• Secondly, students can get more sleep if sporting events only happened on the weekend.

• Another way students can get enough sleep is by changing the amount of homework assignments per week.

• Having a later start time will actually delay students in their day. Instead of completing the day at 3:15 pm, students will still be in school until 4:30 pm

• Lastly, students will be able to complete homework at night because they will have time to sleep in.

What does "prone" mean?

• a feeling of worry or nervousness

• an internal clock

• it's a device to help drones

• more likely to suffer from something

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does anxiety mean?

• a feeling of happiness or joy

• a feeling of worry or nervousness

• a feeling of euphoria

• a feeling of falling

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Overall, do you agree or disagree with the article? Use specific examples from the text to write your response.