Text Evidence
Name one reason the article gives for why teens often don’t get enough sleep.
Changes during puberty, early school start times, homework, extracurriculars, or jobs
What is the central idea of the article?
Teens need enough sleep because it affects their health, mood, and learning.
Name one problems of teens not getting enough sleep.
Early school start times, puberty changes, homework, extracurriculars, jobs
Give one word or phrase that shows the author is concerned about teens’ sleep.
“trouble getting enough sleep,” “hurts memory, attention, and mood”
What type of text structure does the article use?
Problem/Solution and Cause/Effect
What piece of evidence shows that lack of sleep affects teen learning?
“It can hurt memory, attention, and mood.”
Summarize the article in 2–3 sentences.
Teens need about 9–9½ hours of sleep. Many factors make it hard to get enough sleep. Lack of sleep affects mood, learning, and health. Parents and schools can help.
Name one effect of teens not getting enough sleep.
Poor memory, attention problems, mood issues, risk of depression, risk of substance use
What tone does the phrase “risk of depression or using substances” create?
Serious, concerned, cautionary
Give one example of cause/effect from the article.
Cause: early school start times → Effect: teens get less sleep
Which evidence supports the claim that parents can help teens sleep better?
“Keeping a regular sleep schedule… limiting screen time… encouraging exercise…”
What is one supporting detail for the central idea?
Lack of sleep can hurt memory, attention, and mood.
Complete the problem and solutions: Puberty changes → ?
Harder to fall asleep early
Replace the word “trouble” with a neutral word. How does the tone change?
“difficulty” → less urgent, more neutral tone
What is the problem the article identifies?
Teens are not getting enough sleep
Which piece of evidence would be considered the strongest for the claim that lack of sleep can harm teen health?
“It may also increase the risk of depression or using substances.”
How would you summarize the article in 5 words?
Teens need enough sleep.
How does problem and solution in the article support the author’s argument?
They show why lack of sleep is a problem and why solutions are needed
Name two words in the article that convey urgency.
“hurts,” “risk”
What solution does the article suggest?
Parents and schools can help: regular schedule, limit screens, encourage exercise, etc.
Provide two claims and one piece of evidence for each from the article.
Claim 1: Teens don’t get enough sleep; Evidence: Changes during puberty… Claim 2: Lack of sleep affects learning; Evidence: It can hurt memory, attention, and mood
Why is it important to identify the central idea when reading informational texts?
It helps you understand the main point and focus on key details.
Make a real-world connection: How might lack of sleep affect students at your school?
Answers will vary (examples: trouble focusing in class, moodiness, lower grades, etc.)
How does the author’s word choice help persuade readers that sleep is important?
The words highlight negative consequences and make readers take the problem seriously.
How does the article’s structure help readers understand the topic?
It clearly shows the problem, effects, and solutions in a logical order