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The End of Summer Vacation? The Debate Over Year-Round Schooling - Claim and Counterclaim - Informational Text (Grade 6)
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Medium
Angela Lock
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what is the primary claim made by supporters of year-round schooling?
It allows for longer family vacations throughout the year.
It is a better educational model because it helps prevent student learning loss.
It saves school districts money on energy and operational costs.
It gives students more opportunities to get summer jobs.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'The main claim from supporters is that this model is a superior way to educate students because it prevents learning loss.'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What specific piece of evidence does the passage use to support the claim about the 'summer slide'?
Schools have higher energy bills in July and August.
Some districts offer remedial help during intersessions.
Studies show students can lose about a month of math skills.
The tourism industry relies on long summer breaks.
Answer explanation
To support the claim about the 'summer slide,' the passage provides the specific evidence that 'some studies show that students can lose an average of one month of math skills over the summer.'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a counterclaim presented in the passage that challenges the idea of year-round schooling?
Students can get extra help during intersessions.
Teachers would not have to spend weeks re-teaching material.
The traditional summer break is too long for modern students.
It can disrupt family schedules and create childcare problems.
Answer explanation
The passage presents several counterclaims, including that year-round school 'disrupts family life' and 'creates childcare challenges for parents.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what is described as the 'most significant counterclaim' regarding the academic success of year-round schools?
The fact that older students cannot get summer jobs.
The fact that summer camps would lose business.
The fact that keeping schools open in the summer is costly.
The fact that the academic benefits are not guaranteed and results are mixed.
Answer explanation
The question asks what the passage identifies as the 'most significant counterclaim.' The text explicitly states, 'Perhaps the most significant counterclaim is that the academic benefits are not guaranteed,' and then explains that results are mixed.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author present the idea that shorter breaks could reduce teacher burnout?
By citing a research study with specific data.
By stating it is a belief held by some supporters.
By quoting a teacher who experienced less burnout.
By presenting it as a proven fact that all schools agree on.
Answer explanation
The passage introduces this idea by saying 'some supporters believe' this could happen, which frames it as an opinion or reasoning rather than a proven fact supported by data in the text.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most likely reason the author includes information about family vacations and childcare challenges?
To prove that year-round schooling is a bad idea for all communities.
To show that parents are the only group who oppose year-round school.
To present a balanced view by including counterclaims against year-round school.
To suggest that summer camps are more important than education.
Answer explanation
The author includes these points to show the other side of the argument. By presenting both claims and counterclaims, the author creates a balanced, argumentative text.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each argumentative term with its correct definition based on its use in the passage.
Facts or data used to support a point, such as statistics on learning loss.
Evidence
An opposing argument, such as that the new calendar disrupts family life.
Rebuttal
An author's main point in an argument, such as that year-round school is superior.
Counterclaim
A response to a counterclaim, such as arguing families can adjust vacation plans.
Claim
Answer explanation
A claim is a statement to be proven. A counterclaim opposes it. Evidence supports the claim. A rebuttal answers a counterclaim. The passage provides examples for each of these terms.
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