SHOULD SCHOOLS HAVE A FOUR DAY WEEK?

What is the main argument of the passage?

• Schools should reduce the number of days they operate to save money.

• A four-day school week has both potential benefits and drawbacks.

• Students will perform better with fewer school days.

• Teachers need more planning time.

Which of the following is a benefit of a four-day school week mentioned in the passage?

• Students will spend less time on homework.

• Families will have fewer childcare concerns.

• Schools may save money on transportation and meals.

• Students will always achieve higher test scores.

Which sentence from the passage supports the idea that a four-day week could negatively affect students academically?

• "With a longer weekend, students may have more time to rest, complete homework, and participate in extracurricular activities."

• "Teachers would need to condense lessons into fewer days, which may reduce instructional time.”

• "For teachers, an extra day off allows time to plan lessons and collaborate with colleagues.”

• "Some studies have found mixed results."

The author's purpose in the passage is to:

• Persuade readers that schools should have a four-day week.

• Inform readers about the pros and cons of a four-day school week.

• Entertain readers with stories from schools.

• Describe the history of school schedules.

The passage suggests that:

• A four-day school week is better for all students.

• A four-day school week may work differently in different communities.

• Teachers prefer a five-day school week.

• Parents are generally opposed to fewer school days.

What is a potential drawback for families if schools move to a four-day week?

• Less time for extracurricular activities

• Difficulty arranging childcare

• Lower teacher salaries

• Increased test scores

Which text feature does the passage primarily use to present information?

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

Which word best describes the tone of the passage?

• Biased

• Neutral

• Sarcastic

• Emotional

What can the reader infer about the author's opinion on the four-day school week?

• The author strongly supports it.

• The author strongly opposes it.

• The author believes it depends on the situation.

• The author is unaware of the issue.

Which of the following pieces of evidence would best strengthen the argument for a four-day school week?

• A study showing students in a four-day week district consistently score higher on tests

• A teacher complaining about longer lessons

• Parents discussing childcare challenges

• Students mentioning that school lunches are important