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What is the purpose of subheadings in a text?

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Subheadings break the text into smaller sections, helping to organize ideas and guide the reader.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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How do teenage brains differ from children's brains?

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Teenage brains are wired for risk-taking, which helps propel them out of their homes.

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What does the term 'pruning' refer to in the context of adolescent brain development?

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Pruning refers to the process where the adolescent brain becomes more efficient by eliminating unused neural connections.

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What activity likely takes up the largest portion of an adolescent's daily activities?

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Sleep.

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How can teenagers benefit from their developing brains?

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Teenagers can benefit from their developing brains through innovation and creativity, as long as their risk-taking is not lethal.

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What is the significance of the prefrontal cortex in adolescents?

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The prefrontal cortex helps with decision-making and is crucial for managing risk and rewards.

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What role does peer approval play in adolescent behavior?

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The desire for peer approval can lead to destructive risk-taking among teenagers.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a word or phrase in a text that helps readers understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does it mean for a brain to become more efficient?

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A brain becomes more efficient by optimizing neural connections and eliminating those that are unused.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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Why is sleep important for adolescents?

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Sleep is crucial for cognitive development, emotional regulation, and overall health in adolescents.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2