Vocabulary
To have enough or be good enough for a certain pause
Adequate
Free play
Unstructured recess
Hook
Theme
Harvard Health Publishing is a division of Harvard University that specializes in health and wellness information. This article
explains scientific research about the effects of recess on children
Paying careful or close attention to something
Adequate
Organized play; stations
unstructured recess
Information about the topic
Background information
Determine the meaning of the word based on the words around it.
Context clues
Alia Wong is a professional writer specializing in education. In this article, she explores the importance of recess.
Why Kids Need Recess
A formal plan or suggestion
Proposal
What is the essential question?
How can we make recess work in middle school?
The heart of an argumentative essay, typically one sentence.
The events show the result or consequences of the important decision that was made at the climax of the story.
Falling Action
Harriet Sherwood describes the Japanese practice of forest bathing.
"Getting Back To Nature"
To make someone excited about and interested in something
The main point of the article
The three components of a claim paragraph
Claim, Evidence and Reasoning (CER)
Events that take place that develop the conflict or main character's struggle.
Rising Action
Danielle Cohen is a freelance journalist in New York City. As you read, take notes on the benefits of spending unstructured time in
nature for students.
"Why Kids Need To Spend Time In Nature"
Opposite
Contrary
Ms. Carr's current favorite anime
Jujutsu Kaisen
Rebuttal
Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and/or reasoning
Inference
Louise Brown is an education reporter focusing on literacy and student achievement. As you read, take notes on how structured recess
benefits students
"Brock University Researchers Find Recess Works
When It's All About Play"