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WorksheetsFor Teens, A Good Mood Depends on Good Sleep
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following explains why sleep is compared to appetite in the article?
A. Both are basic human needs but function differently.
B. People’s sleep needs, like food intake, vary from person to person.
C. Skipping food can be beneficial, but skipping sleep is not.
D. Teenagers and adults both need the same amount of sleep and food.
According to the article, what is one reason many teens do not get enough sleep?
They prefer to sleep early but wake up late.
Their internal clocks shift to staying awake later.
Their teachers assign too much homework.
They need less sleep as they get older.
What evidence from the article supports the idea that a consistent sleep schedule is important?
"Teens become night owls and less like early risers."
"Sleeping more on weekends can’t make up for lost sleep during the week."
"California schools could start later than 8:30 a.m."
"Older teenagers need more sleep than younger children."
What is the main idea of the article?
Teenagers’ mental health improves when they sleep longer.
Schools should allow students to nap during the day to function well.
Teens need 8-10 hours of sleep to maintain good mental and emotional health.
Sleep schedules for teens should be customized based on their needs.
How does the author explain the benefits of adjusting school start times?
It helps students wake up feeling refreshed and lowers test anxiety.
It improves graduation rates and reduces car accidents.
It gives students more time to complete their homework at night.
It reduces the need for students to stay up late studying.
Which sentence best summarizes the study described in the article?
A. A study surveyed teens to determine how much sleep they need to feel good the next day.
B. Researchers found that teenagers with anxiety sleep longer than those without anxiety.
C. The study showed that students sleep better when they follow their own schedules.
D. Naps and sleeping in on weekends improve students' moods.
How does Dr. Rafael Pelayo’s perspective on teen sleep differ from Andrew Fuligni’s?
Pelayo believes teens need less sleep, while Fuligni argues for longer sleep.
Pelayo focuses on changing school schedules, while Fuligni studies mental health.
Both agree that teenagers have unique sleep needs but offer different solutions.
Pelayo emphasizes naps during the day, while Fuligni emphasizes regular sleep at night.
What point does the author suggest with the mention of California’s school start-time initiative?
It reflects the state’s concern with student performance.
It demonstrates that shifting school schedules is easy to implement.
It illustrates how policy changes can support students’ health.
It proves that all schools should start at 8:30 a.m.
Which of the following best contrasts how teens feel with too much sleep vs. too little sleep?
Both cause students to feel sleepy the next day.
Too little sleep causes anxiety, while too much sleep leaves students in a sour mood.
Teens feel better with more sleep but perform worse with less sleep.
More sleep makes them irritable, but less sleep causes improved concentration.
Which evidence does the author use to explain how poor sleep impacts teen drivers?
A. “Too much sleep leaves teens with a sour mood.”
B. “Sleepy drivers face a heightened risk of car accidents.”
C. “Teenagers with anxiety reported sleeping more.”
D. “Teenagers need a different amount of sleep based on their age.”
How does the article support the claim that regular sleep patterns are essential?
By comparing sleep habits to eating habits
By showing that sleeping more can lead to car accidents
By emphasizing that most students sleep irregularly
By suggesting students take short naps throughout the day
What is the purpose of including Fuligni’s research study in the article?
To explain that sleep affects students’ performance in sports
To demonstrate how research can change public policy
To provide evidence that teens need 8-10 hours of sleep to feel good
To show that teens feel anxious when they sleep too much
What is one suggested solution the article provides for improving students' sleep habits?
Schools should eliminate morning classes.
Schools should allow students to sleep during lunch.
Schools should start later to align with teens' internal clocks.
Students should limit their screen time to two hours per day.
Why might the author have included the section about "Choosing Snoozing"?
To persuade readers that naps are beneficial for teens
To highlight how schools are trying to improve sleep patterns
To show the biological challenges teens face with sleep
To emphasize that sleeping too much or too little can be harmful
What conclusion does the author want readers to draw from the article?
All schools should adopt later start times.
Parents should allow teenagers to decide their own sleep schedules.
Teens need consistent sleep to stay healthy, and schools can help.
Weekends should be used to catch up on missed sleep.