WorksheetsScholastic Scope: Should the School Week be Shorter?
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 10mins
Dylan's Letter: Which sentence best shows Dylan's claim/stance?
Plus we'd have more time with our families.
Now, there are many concerns about the school day getting longer.
I have discovered that a four-day week has many exciting benefits for both students and teachers.
I don't know about you, but I like the sound of that.
Dylan's Letter: In paragraph 1, the word perspective means --
situation
view
opportunity
importance
Dylan's Letter: Which of Dylan's argument is based on faulty reasoning through an emotional appeal?
I don't get to shoot hoops with my little sister or even tell my parents how my day went.
Some four-day schools offer trips to museums or libraries on that day off.
As for teachers, many have reported that the four-day week has given them more time to plan.
Switching to a four-day week could save schools 20 percent on transportation and meal costs.
Dylan's Letter Paragraph 3 supports Dylan's argument by --
describing how friendships would improve with a four-day week
suggesting students need to go to museums more often
lists the different reasons hiking is important for students
explaining how the four-day week can allow for learning opportunities outside the classroom
Dylan's letter: Based on this sentence from his letter:
For me, juggling homework with my extracurricular activities gets overwhelming.
The reader can infer that Dylan:
might struggle with time management
enjoys juggling as a hobby
enjoys being involved in clubs
is well liked by all his teachers
Bethany's Letter: Which sentence from Bethany's letter shows that she has considered the opposing perspective?
Even worse, cutting the week short could mean cutting into holidays and vacations.
Thank you for considering my point of view.
I understand some people are excited about a shorter week because it would allow for more family time , but that wouldn't be the case for everyone.
"We don't know what the effect of a shorter school week is on students yet -- and this is pretty substantial"
Bethany's Letter: In paragraph 6, the word substantial means --
major
smart
amazing
difficult
Bethany's Letter: Which sentence suggests that she struggles with the length of the school day?
However, these schools don't seem to be saving as much as they thought they would.
Longer weekends could interrupt learning.
I'm exhausted by seventh period as it is.
I think Ms. Heyward makes a pretty good point, don't you?
Bethany's Letter: Why does she mention the statistic from New Mexico in paragraph 5?
to explain how four day weeks are not saving as much money as expected
to show how a four day week fell apart in New mexico
to compare how the program would work in New Mexico compared to Bethany's state
to list the different ways the program might save money
Bethany's Letter: Bethany most likely ends her second paragraph with a question to --
describe the impact of school on mental health
stress how important breaks are in a school day to better focus
illustrate how brain activity works
emphasize how tired students get throughout the school day and it should not be made longer
Comparing Both Letters: Both Dylan and Bethany most likely agree about the importance of --
a good eduction
daycare
extracurriculars
a school budget
Comparing Both Letters: Why do both Dylan and Bethany discuss family time?
to provide information about their lives
to make an emotional appeal for their claim
to convince their classmates to spend more time with family
to explain the benefits of the four day week
Who had a stronger argument?
Dylan
Bethany
