"The Debt We Owe to the Adolescent Brain"

"The Debt We Owe to the Adolescent Brain"

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18 Qs

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"The Debt We Owe to the Adolescent Brain"

"The Debt We Owe to the Adolescent Brain"

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.8.2, RL.7.2, RI.8.2

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Shelly Johnson

Used 63+ times

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

What is the author's primary purpose in writing this text?

To entertain readers with stories about adolescence

To inform readers about the unique development of the adolescent brain

To persuade readers to study psychiatry

To explain why adults are better adapted than teenagers

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

What is the main idea of the text?

Neanderthals developed faster than humans but were less adaptable.

Adolescence is a critical period of brain development that prepares humans for life.

The human brain stops developing after adolescence.

The risks adolescents take are always harmful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

How is the text organized to present information?

It compares and contrasts the development of humans and other mammals.

It provides a chronological history of human adolescence.

It explains a problem and suggests solutions for it.

It lists the dangers of adolescence in order of severity.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

In the sentence, “You’re asking your brain, ‘What do I need to be good at? What do I need to do to make it in this world?’” what is the mood of the verb?

Indicative

Imperative

Interrogative

Subjunctive

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

What can be implied from the statement, “Adolescence is a kind of golden age”?

Adolescents have more freedom than adults or children.

Adolescents are at a peak stage for learning and growth.

Adolescents have the most enjoyable stage of life.

Adolescents achieve their greatest successes during this time.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

According to the text, what happens to the brain during adolescence?

It loses flexibility but becomes more streamlined for efficiency.

It loses its ability to adapt to new situations.

It develops faster than during any other life stage.

It shrinks in size to eliminate unnecessary gray matter.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

Which of the following is the best summary of the text?

Adolescence is the most enjoyable stage of life because teenagers are free to explore.

Adolescence is a challenging but important time of brain development that allows humans to adapt and thrive.

Adolescence is marked by risky behavior and poor decision-making, which poses significant dangers.

Adolescents are similar to Neanderthals in their development and social interactions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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