Music for Kids

Which rebuttal best weakens the counterclaim that music is distracting? (Pick two)

• Music motivates students to be quiet and focus on their work.

• Music reduces stress and helps kids zone out.

• Lyrics in music can cause students to lose focus.

• Not all music is distracting, in fact, some genres are proven to enhance learning

Which detail should the author add to strengthen their argument?

• A. Learning to play a musical instrument increases your brain's ability to remember.

• B. Musical instruments can be very expensive and require additional accessories.

• C. If you are learning a new instrument you should practice for 30 minutes every day.

• D. It can take a year or longer to master the basics of playing an instrument.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following is a benefit of children listening to music?

• Improves language skills

• Decreases attention span

• Increases stress levels

• Reduces creativity

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the main idea of the passage: 'Music can help children develop better language skills by enhancing their ability to recognize different sounds and rhythms'?

• Music distracts children from learning

• Music helps children develop language skills

• Music is only beneficial for adults

• Music has no impact on children's development

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Choose the correct sentence:

• Music helps children to develops language skills.

• Music help children develop language skills.

• Music helps children develop language skills.

• Music helps children to develop language skills.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word best completes the sentence: 'Listening to music can ______ a child's ability to learn new words.'

• hinder

• enhance

• ignore

• reduce

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the synonym of 'melody' in the context of music?

• Harmony

• Rhythm

• Tune

• Beat

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Identify the correct use of a comma in the sentence: 'Music for kids includes songs, rhymes and, stories.'

• Music for kids includes songs, rhymes, and stories.

• Music for kids includes, songs rhymes and stories.

• Music for kids, includes songs rhymes and stories.

• Music for kids includes songs rhymes, and stories.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses the word 'note' correctly in a musical context?

• Please note the time of the meeting.

• She wrote a note to her friend.

• He played a high note on the piano.

• The teacher gave a note to the student.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the antonym of 'loud' in the context of music?

• Soft

• Quiet

• Silent

• Mute

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A