“Lack of sleep can turn teens into ‘zombies’.

How do the references to the CDC and AAP contribute to the author's central claim? [RI.5]

• A. They support the idea that a lack of sleep can affect both adults and children.

• B. They emphasize that medical experts recommend later school start times for teenagers..

• C. They suggest that later school start times will not be able to solve the sleep problem with teens

• D. They reveal that students are suffering from a lack of sleep because they are not listening to medical advice.

2. How does the section "Zombie-making biology" use science to refute the idea that teens are just lazy? [RI.5]

• A. by suggesting that teens might be harmed by later school start times B. by suggesting that teens can be trained to go to bed earlier by taking away electronic devices

• B. by suggesting that teens can be trained to go to bed earlier by taking away electronic devices

• C. by suggesting that teens have a biological need for more sleep than they did as young children

• D. by suggesting that teens have a biological reason for going to bed later so need to sleep in later

3. Which statement best conveys the author's views on how a later school start time could affect teens? [RI.6]

• A. It could decrease teens’ compassion for their tired peers.

• B. It could decrease the time teens spend on electronic devices each day.

• C. It could increase teen wellness and their ability to focus and make good decisions.

• .D. It could increase teens’ trust in the advice of medical professionals and school leaders.

How does the section “The dangers of deprivation” contribute to the idea that school should start later? [RI.5]

• A. by describing different ways that not getting enough sleep can endanger teens

• B. by highlighting the way homework contributes to the sleep epidemic among teens

• C. by revealing the dangers of having teens become dependent on caffeine and energy drinks

• D. by outlining strategies teens can use to overcome the challenge of not getting enough sleep

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