Main Idea & Details
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Students should have more homework.
B. Schools should have longer recess.
C. Teachers should give fewer tests.
Why might students feel “foggy” during class?
A. They are excited about recess.
B. They have been sitting too long.
C. They forgot their homework.
What does the word refreshed most nearly mean?
A. Angry
B. Rested or energized
C. Confused
What does “pressing a reset button for the brain” mean?
A.taking a break
B. learning a new skill
C. trying your best
What activity strengthens muscles and hearts?
A. Reading quietly
B. Running and playing at recess
C. Doing homework
Which is one reason the author believes recess should be longer?
A. It gives teachers extra planning time.
B. It helps students focus better in class.
C. It makes the school day shorter.
Why does the author compare recess to a “reset button”?
A. Because recess involves computers.
B. Because recess refreshes the brain.
C. Because students press buttons outside.
What does cooperation most nearly mean?
A. Winning a game
B. Working together
C. Talking loudly
What does the phrase “return to class ready to shine” most nearly mean?
A. Students will glow like a light bulb.
B. Students will do their best and perform well.
C. Students will sit near a window.
Where do students practice sharing and teamwork?
A. In the library
B. On the playground
C. In the cafeteria
Which detail supports the idea that recess improves learning?
A. Students eat lunch after recess.
B. Students return refreshed and ready to learn.
C. Students talk to their friends.
What can you infer about students who do not get enough recess?
A. They will never learn math.
B. They may struggle to focus.
C. They will not like their teacher.
What does absorb information most nearly mean?
A. Spill water
B. Understand or learn
C. Throw away
What does “sitting all day can feel like being a statue” mean?
A. Students are made of stone.
B. Students sit very still for a long time.
C. Students like art class.
What do some people argue about recess?
A. It is too noisy.
B. It takes away learning time.
C. It should happen in the morning only.
Which detail supports the idea that recess improves health?
A. Students line up quietly after recess.
B. Running strengthens muscles and hearts.
C. Recess happens outside.
Why might better social skills help students in the future?
A. They will win every game.
B. They will be better at working with others.
C. They will avoid homework.
What does restless most likely mean?
A. Sleepy
B. Unable to sit still
C. Hungry
Why does the author use comparisons like “reset button” and “statue”?
A. To make the passage longer
B. To help readers better understand
C. To confuse readers
According to the author, what happens after students exercise?
A. They fall asleep.
B. They return to class ready to learn.
C. They go home early.
How do the body paragraphs connect to the main idea?
A. They tell a story about one student.
B. They each give a reason recess should be longer.
C. They describe different playground games.
What does the author likely believe about learning and movement?
A. Movement distracts students from learning.
B. Learning and movement work best together.
C. Students should only learn outside.
What does alert most nearly mean?
A. Loud
B. Focused and paying attention
C. Silly
How does figurative language make the passage stronger?
A. It makes it harder to read.
B. It makes it more interesting and clear.
C. It adds random details.
Which list shows the three main benefits of longer recess?
A. More homework, more tests, more grades
B. Better focus, stronger social skills, improved health
C. Shorter school day, less reading, fewer rules