For Teens, A Good Mood Depends on Good Sleep

According to the article, how many hours of sleep do most students need to report good moods?

• 6 to 7 hours

• 7 to 8 hours

• 8 to 10 hours

• 10 to 12 hours

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What potential issues are associated with both too much and too little sleep in teenagers?

• Improved academic performance

• Enhanced physical health

• Mood problems

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Which of the following statements is supported by the article?

• Only sleep duration affects a teenager's mood; sleep quality is irrelevant.

• Both insufficient and excessive sleep can negatively impact a teenager's mood.

• Teenagers naturally require less sleep than younger children and adults.

• Physical activity has no correlation with sleep quality in teenagers.

Summarize the key finding of the article.

• Teenagers should focus solely on academics to improve their mood.

• Engaging in physical exercise is the most important factor for a good mood in teens

• Maintaining 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night is crucial for teenagers to experience positive moods.

• Dietary habits are the primary determinant of mood in teenagers.

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What is one recommended strategy for improving sleep quality in teenagers?

• Establishing a regular sleep schedule

• Eating a large meal before bed

• Sleeping with the lights on

• Increasing caffeine intake

Why might the author have included the section about "Choosing Snoozing"?

• To persuade readers that naps are beneficial for teens

• To highlight how schools are trying to improve sleep patterns

• To show the biological challenges teens face with sleep

• To emphasize that sleeping too much or too little can be harmful

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How does paragraph 13 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

• It shows how easy it is for schools to allow teenagers to sleep longer.

• It emphasizes the positive outcomes of starting school later for teenagers.

• It points out how uncommon it is for teenagers to go to school later in the US.

• It explains why many states are hesitant to start schools at a later time.

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Which quote provides the best reason why teenagers struggle to get enough sleep?

•  "Sleep-deprived kids are more prone⁴ to mental and physical illnesses."

• “A 17- or 18-yearold does not need as much sleep as a 14-year-old in order to function on a daily basis,” Fuligni found.

• "despite the change in their internal body clocks, school start times and 

  other schedules don’t change."

• "Sleeping more on weekends to make up for missing sleep during the week isn’t a good idea, though."

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Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?

• Teenagers require a certain amount of sleep to function, which depends on their age and the demands of their body.

• Adults who did not get enough sleep during their teenage years showed slower mental development than those who did get enough sleep.

• Teenagers function better during the day if they are allowed to follow their internal clock and sleep as much as they can.

• Sleeping for 8-10 hours a night supports teenagers’ mental development and is a must for teens to do better in school.

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What is the author’s primary purpose in the selection?

• To argue that all schools should start later in the day.

• To warn teens about the dangers of staying up late.

• To compare the sleep patterns of teens and adults.

• To explore what the right amount of sleep is for teenagers.

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