Should School Be Canceled for Bad Weather?

Which statement best explains how the author of the "YES" section conveys their perspective?

• By discussing the negative impact of remote learning on students

• By emphasizing the joy of snow days and the need for breaks

• By describing the history of snow days in the U.S.

• By explaining how remote learning works during severe weather

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which of the following reasons does Gerald Harris give to support the idea that snow days should not be replaced with remote learning?

• Remote learning is harder to manage during power outages

• Students can learn more efficiently online

• Snow days can be made up in the summer

• Remote learning causes emotional stress for students

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What claim does Melissa Forillo make in the "NO" section of the passage?

• Snow days are no longer necessary due to technology

• Students benefit from the mental break that snow days provide

• Remote learning allows students to learn even during bad weather

• Snow days waste valuable learning time and make up days are needed

What evidence does the author use to support the argument that remote learning is a solution for weather-related school closures?

• Statistics showing how many school districts have already switched to remote learning

• Personal anecdotes from parents and teachers

• A survey showing how students prefer snow days to be replaced

• Research on how weather affects student performance

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which of the following statements is a claim that is supported by evidence in the text? (Select all that apply)

• A few cancellation days will not shorten summer break significantly

• Climate change has led to more frequent and severe weather events

• Remote learning is not an effective way to engage students

• The majority of students support snow days being replaced with remote learning

According to the "NO" section, why does Melissa Forillo believe remote learning is a better option than snow days?

• It allows students to avoid falling behind in their studies

• It ensures that students get to enjoy a longer summer vacation

• It provides the same opportunity for relaxation as snow days

• It eliminates the need for makeup days at the end of the school year

What does the author of the "YES" section argue about the impact of school closures on student well-being?

• Students benefit from additional learning during snow days

• Snow days are a necessary mental break that helps students stay focused

• Remote learning is more convenient for students and teachers

• Longer summer vacations lead to better student performance

How does the structure of the passage help convey the argument for both sides of the issue?

• By showing how both authors’ views are supported by emotional appeals

• By presenting both sides in a balanced manner, giving each side a chance to argue their points

• By focusing only on the benefits of remote learning

• By including personal stories and statistics that support one side

Which of the following best describes how the author of the "YES" section uses the poll results to support their argument?

• They use it to show that most students prefer snow days over remote learning

• They use it to argue that students are not ready for remote learning

• They use it to suggest that schools should avoid making any changes to their schedule

• They use it to support the idea that remote learning is harmful to students' mental health

How does Gerald Harris use the idea of "a few cancellation days" in his argument?

• To explain that snow days will not drastically shorten summer break

• To argue that remote learning is a better solution to weather-related school closures

• To suggest that making up snow days will be more harmful than helpful

• To show that students should always have time off during bad weather