Reading Comprehension: Summer Vacation Claims

Which two sentences from the passage support the claim that school should not be year-round?

• A. “The final bell rings. It’s the last day of school, and summer has finally come!”

• B. “Some students only get a short break before the next school year begins.”

• C. “Summer should be long enough for students to relax, explore, and enjoy new experiences.”

• D. “Students complain that the school year is too long.”

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which claim is not supported by reasons or evidence in the passage?

• A. Summer should last 2 1/2 months so students can relax and enjoy new experiences.

• B. Some students only get a short break before the next school year begins.

• C. Summer is the best time to go on vacation with family.

• D. The last day of school is exciting because summer has arrived

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which claim does the author make about summer vacation?

• Summer should only be 15 days long.

• Summer should last 2 1/2 months so students can relax and enjoy new experiences.

• Summer is boring for students.

• Summer should be spent doing homework.

How does the author support the claim that summer should be long enough for students to relax and explore?

• By listing examples of activities students can do during summer

• By explaining how summer helps students get good grades

• By comparing summer to winter break

• By quoting famous people about summer

Read the sentence from the passage: “Some students only get a short break before the next school year begins.” Which claim does this evidence best support?

• A. Summer should last long enough for students to do different things.

• B. Summer is boring for students.

• C. Summer is the best time to travel with family.

• D. Students dislike school entirely.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which statement best explains why students need a summer break?

• Summer should last only one week.

• Students need a long summer to fully benefit from a break.

• Summer is a waste of time for students.

• School should have no breaks at all.