ASSESSMENT 1

Read the paragraph: “Getting enough sleep is important for students because it helps them stay focused and active in school, because sleep allows the brain to rest and prepare for learning the next day. According to William D.S. Killgore, teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night for proper brain development and better concentration in class. Studies also show that about 70% of students who sleep at least eight hours perform better in school than those who sleep less. However, some students claim that staying up late to finish homework helps them complete more school tasks. Despite this belief, many teachers say that getting enough sleep is still important because tired students often struggle to understand lessons. One student shared, “When I started sleeping earlier every night, I felt more energetic and it became easier to focus during class.” Which sentence states the assertion of the paragraph?

• Getting enough sleep is important for students because it helps them stay focused and active in school.

• According to William D.S. Killgore, teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night for proper brain development and better concentration in class.

• Studies also show that about 70% of students who sleep at least eight hours perform better in school than those who sleep less.

• One student shared a personal experience about feeling more energetic after sleeping earlier every night.

Read the paragraph: “Getting enough sleep is important for students because it helps them stay focused and active in school, because sleep allows the brain to rest and prepare for learning the next day. According to William D.S. Killgore, teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night for proper brain development and better concentration in class. Studies also show that about 70% of students who sleep at least eight hours perform better in school than those who sleep less. However, some students claim that staying up late to finish homework helps them complete more school tasks. Despite this belief, many teachers say that getting enough sleep is still important because tired students often struggle to understand lessons. One student shared, “When I started sleeping earlier every night, I felt more energetic and it became easier to focus during class.” Which sentence presents the counterclaim?

• However, some students claim that staying up late to finish homework helps them complete more school tasks.

• Getting enough sleep is important for students because it helps them stay focused and active in school.

• According to William D.S. Killgore, teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night for proper brain development and better concentration in class.

• Many teachers say that getting enough sleep is still important because tired students often struggle to understand lessons.

Read the paragraph: “Getting enough sleep is important for students because it helps them stay focused and active in school, because sleep allows the brain to rest and prepare for learning the next day. According to William D.S. Killgore, teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night for proper brain development and better concentration in class. Studies also show that about 70% of students who sleep at least eight hours perform better in school than those who sleep less. However, some students claim that staying up late to finish homework helps them complete more school tasks. Despite this belief, many teachers say that getting enough sleep is still important because tired students often struggle to understand lessons. One student shared, “When I started sleeping earlier every night, I felt more energetic and it became easier to focus during class.” Which sentence provides factual knowledge from an expert source?

• According to William D.S. Killgore, teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night for proper brain development and better concentration in class.

• Getting enough sleep is important for students because it helps them stay focused and active in school.

• However, some students claim that staying up late to finish homework helps them complete more school tasks.

• One student shared a personal experience about feeling more energetic after sleeping earlier every night.

Read the paragraph: “Getting enough sleep is important for students because it helps them stay focused and active in school, because sleep allows the brain to rest and prepare for learning the next day. According to William D.S. Killgore, teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night for proper brain development and better concentration in class. Studies also show that about 70% of students who sleep at least eight hours perform better in school than those who sleep less. However, some students claim that staying up late to finish homework helps them complete more school tasks. Despite this belief, many teachers say that getting enough sleep is still important because tired students often struggle to understand lessons. One student shared, “When I started sleeping earlier every night, I felt more energetic and it became easier to focus during class.” Which sentence is a statistical inference?

• Studies also show that about 70% of students who sleep at least eight hours perform better in school than those who sleep less.

• According to William D.S. Killgore, teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night for proper brain development and better concentration in class.

• However, some students claim that staying up late to finish homework helps them complete more school tasks.

• One student shared a personal experience about feeling more energetic after sleeping earlier every night.

Read the paragraph: “Getting enough sleep is important for students because it helps them stay focused and active in school, because sleep allows the brain to rest and prepare for learning the next day. According to William D.S. Killgore, teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night for proper brain development and better concentration in class. Studies also show that about 70% of students who sleep at least eight hours perform better in school than those who sleep less. However, some students claim that staying up late to finish homework helps them complete more school tasks. Despite this belief, many teachers say that getting enough sleep is still important because tired students often struggle to understand lessons. One student shared, “When I started sleeping earlier every night, I felt more energetic and it became easier to focus during class.” Which sentence expresses an informed opinion?

• Despite this belief, many teachers say that getting enough sleep is still important because tired students often struggle to understand lessons.

• Getting enough sleep is important for students because it helps them stay focused and active in school.

• According to William D.S. Killgore, teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night for proper brain development and better concentration in class.

• Studies also show that about 70% of students who sleep at least eight hours perform better in school than those who sleep less.

Read the paragraph: “Getting enough sleep is important for students because it helps them stay focused and active in school, because sleep allows the brain to rest and prepare for learning the next day. According to William D.S. Killgore, teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep each night for proper brain development and better concentration in class. Studies also show that about 70% of students who sleep at least eight hours perform better in school than those who sleep less. However, some students claim that staying up late to finish homework helps them complete more school tasks. Despite this belief, many teachers say that getting enough sleep is still important because tired students often struggle to understand lessons. One student shared, “When I started sleeping earlier every night, I felt more energetic and it became easier to focus during class.” Which sentence provides a personal testimony?

• One student shared, “When I started sleeping earlier every night, I felt more energetic and it became easier to focus during class.”

• Getting enough sleep is important for students because it helps them stay focused and active in school.

• Studies also show that about 70% of students who sleep at least eight hours perform better in school than those who sleep less.

• However, some students claim that staying up late to finish homework helps them complete more school tasks.