Longer School Days

What evidence does the article provide to support one claim in favor of adding expanded learning time?

• Andover schools are already top performers in the state.

• Funding for longer school days is only guaranteed for one year.

• Some are convinced that ELT will encourage positive parent involvement.

• More time is needed for current academic lessons and special projects.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Based on the article, which best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?

• A Many students say that shortening summer vacation is both practical and effective.

• B The president is calling for schools to increase class time and extend the school year.

• C Schools taking part in the ELT program added two hours per day to their school year.

• D Students in the 21st century have fewer schedule demands than students of yesteryear.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is one potential benefit of longer school days according to proponents?

• Improved student performance

• Increased teacher workload

• Higher operational costs

• Reduced family time

Which of the following is a common argument against longer school days?

• Enhanced extracurricular activities

• Increased student stress

• Better academic results

• More time for homework

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Longer school days, which many schools are considering, may improve learning outcomes.'

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

Choose the correct synonym for 'advocate' in the context of supporting longer school days.

• Opponent

• Critic

• Proponent

• Detractor

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the main idea of a passage discussing the benefits of longer school days?

• Longer school days are unnecessary.

• Longer school days can enhance learning.

• Longer school days are too costly.

• Longer school days reduce family time.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'time flies when you're having fun' in the context of longer school days?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the antonym of 'extend' as used in the context of school days?

• Prolong

• Shorten

• Lengthen

• Continue

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In a debate about longer school days, which of the following is a counterargument?

• Students will have more time for learning.

• Teachers will have more planning time.

• Students may experience burnout.

• Schools can offer more programs.