Vocabulary
1. Which definition best matches the way the word development is used in the first paragraph?
Development
a. Definition 1. the process of developing or being developed
b. Definition 2. the process of starting to experience something
c. Definition 3. tract of land that has been available or usable.
A. Definition 1
5.What opinion does the author use to support that recess is important?
a. That makes recess a very important time of day for these kids.
b. Research has found that third, fourth and fifth graders are able to pay better attention in class after recess.
c. According to the CDC, most kids don't get enough exercise.
d. Kids also learn about sharing, making choices, and deciding what's fair while playing games during recess.
a. That makes recess a very important time of day for these kids.
Clue word "very"
9.How is the information in paragraph 3 organized?
a. The author uses facts and opinions to show his reasoning.
b. The author uses problem and solution to show how recess helps kids learn how to play.
c. The author uses an example to show how kids learn to work and play with others
d. The author uses sequencing to help the reader understand the process of working and playing with others.
c. The author uses an example to show how kids learn to work and play with others.
2.What is a synonym of the word deciding?
a. choosing
b. hesitate
c. conflict
d. unclear
a. choosing
6.What fact does the author use to support that recess helps kid's physical health?
a. According to Olga S. Jarrett, Ph.D. from Georgia State University, recess helps children "gain a lot of practice in organization..."
b. Many studies have shown that physically active students achieve higher test scores.
c. A study conducted by researchers found that recess contributes up to 70% of a child's weekday physical activity.
d. Recess helps kids learn more during class.
c. A study conducted by researchers found that recess contributes up to 70% of a child's weekday physical activity.
Clue words "physically activity" - Paragraph #2
10.Which audience is the author addressing in the text Let Them Play?
a. The parents
b. The principal
c. The students
d. The teachers
D. The teachers
3.What is the most likely reason the author could use the phrase "hit the books"?
a. To show that students need to hit a book
b. To show that students need to study.
c. To show that books could hurt if students hit them
d. To show that books are hard
b. To show that students need to study.
7.What are some key words/things you can use to find a fact?
Documents
Research
Studies
Dates
Numbers
11.Which claim does the author make in the selection?
a. Recess helps students focus
b. Recess is important
c. Recess is fun
d. Recess helps students physical health
b. Recess is important
4.What is a synonym of the word contribute?
a. donate
b. advance
c. save
d. provide
d. provide
8. What are some key words that can help you find an opinion?
Very
Believe/ Do not believe
Should/Should not
12. What is the most likely reason the author wrote the selection "Let Them Play"?
A. To entertain the reader with facts about recess.
B. To show how recess can help with grades.
C. To persuade teachers to make time to take their class to recess.
D. To inform the principal about recess and it's benefits.
C. To persuade teachers to make time to take their class to recess.