Writing Task Quiz

What activity does the letter to the editor suggest children should spend more time doing instead of structured after-school activities?

• Playing video games

• Participating in nature and reading

• Watching television

• Attending more after-school classes

According to the letter, what benefit does spending time in nature have for children?

• It makes them feel more tired

• It helps them learn about the world and makes them happier

• It increases their need for technology

• It makes them less interested in learning

What does the American Medical Association say about children playing in nature?

• It has no significant impact on children.

• It is less beneficial than structured activities.

• It makes kids happier and smarter.

• It should be limited to weekends.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does the research from the Institute of Education suggest about children who read for pleasure?

• They perform worse in school

• They have fewer friends

• They do better in school

• They are less creative

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is considered very important for kids that they miss when busy with activities, according to the text?

• Time to play video games

• Time to dream

• Time to watch television

• Time to do chores

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

According to the text, what might kids surprise you with if they have time?

• Completing their homework

• Dreaming up new ideas and inventions

• Playing sports

• Watching movies

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What will kids have more time to do if they have no afterschool commitments, as mentioned in the text?

• Spend time with family and friends

• Play video games

• Sleep

• Study for tests

What does the author suggest trying for one semester?

• Joining a new club

• Experimenting with a grandpa's old-fashioned idea

• Starting a new sport

• Reading more books

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is one of the main problems mentioned in the text that affects children in cities and towns across the country?

• Lack of physical activities

• Overscheduled with many activities

• Too much time spent indoors

• Lack of interest in team sports

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

According to the text, what is NOT listed as a benefit of afterschool activities?

• Improving physical health

• Enhancing academic performance

• Reducing family time

• Boosting mood

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2