Questions about Teen Recess

What is the main purpose of the passage?

• To explain the history of recess in schools

• To show two viewpoints about teen recess

• To argue strongly for recess in all schools

• To describe a typical high school schedule

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which detail best supports Ryan Nguyen’s claim that teens face intense pressure?

• A. Students have classes, activities, and homework.

• B. Schools have short breaks between classes.

• C. Some teens enroll in AP classes.

• D. Teens sometimes look at their phones and get distracted.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

According to the passage, what percentage of teens ages 13–18 experience a diagnosable anxiety disorder at some point?

• 10 percent

• 25 percent

• 40 percent

• 60 percent

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why does Ryan believe recess would help students focus better?

• It shortens homework time.

• It gives students a break.

• It makes classes shorter.

• It gives teachers planning time.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which sentence best supports the idea that exercise benefits students?

• Students sometimes feel worn out.

• Exercise improves physical and mental health.

• High school students take many classes and they sometimes feel overwhelmed.

• Teens often rush between classes.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is Reagan Zuber’s main concern about adding recess?

• A. It would reduce class time.
  

• B. It would remove lunch.
  

• C. It would replace electives.
  

• D. It would cancel activities.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What problem does Reagan suggest could happen during recess?

• Students may compete too much.

• Students might get bored.

• Students may leave campus.

• Students might miss class.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the word allotted most nearly mean in the passage?

• allowed

• remembered

• divided

• forgotten

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What idea do both authors recognize?

• School days should be longer.

• Teens experience stress.

• Recess should be required.

• Extracurriculars are harmful.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which statement best describes Reagan Zuber’s viewpoint?

• Recess improves grades.

• Recess wastes learning time.

• Recess helps students relax.

• Recess increases exercise.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3