Wake Up, School Board!

The author wrote the selection most likely to-

• provide evidence that school schedules have an impact on the rate of fatal accidents

• inform the reader about the biological needs of adolescents

• explain the health benefits of getting the recommended amount of sleep

• persuade the reader to make the regular school day start at a later time

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6.9A

The information in paragraphs 2 and 3 supports the idea that -

• early school start times can harm developing minds

• poor choices teens make are a result of drowsiness

• students who get enough sleep will get the best grades

• sleeping in on weekends is a harmful as missing sleep

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6.8E.i

The author wrote this selection mostly likely for -

• teenagers who are concerned about their health

• administrators who have a say in school schedules

• business owners who have influence over schools

• parents who cannot understand why teens are tired

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6.8E.iii

How does the author support the claim that changing school schedules can save lives?

• By explaining how getting the recommended amount of sleep improves quality of life

• By providing examples of students whose lives were ruined as a result of school times

• By including evidence that shows a decrease in fatal accidents in areas with later school times

• By implying health complications that come with a lack of sleep can lead to an early death

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6.8E.ii

Paragraph 6 helps support the author's argument by-

• presenting an emotional appeal

• pointing out the benefits of a later start time

• exaggerating to emphasize a key point

• using metaphors to emphasize a key point

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6.8E.ii

Which idea does the author develop throughout the selection?

• Starting school too early in the morning is harmful to students.

• Students are more affected than their teachers by early start times.

• Teenagers cannot go to bed earlier, so schools must adjust.

• The average teenager needs more than eight hours of sleep per night.

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6.5H

The photograph of the student supports the information in the selection by-

• showing the reader a major danger of sleep deprivation

• illustrating the difficulty students have getting through a school day

• proving that some students get bored and drowsy during school hours

• helping the reader see the large number of students affected by early start times

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6.9C

In paragraph 6, the word implement means

• resist

• force

• start

• intend

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6.2B