The School Uniform Question

In paragraph 1, the word requirement means -

• hint

• suggestion

• rule

• statement

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why is paragraph 2 included in the selection?

• The information suggests that fewer schools had dress codes in 2013 than in 2000.

• The paragraph protests the school uniform decision in the Tall Trees School District.

• The information shows that requiring school uniforms is a growing trend nationwide.

• The paragraph points out that the majority of students do not favor having a dress code school.

Paragraph 6 helps support Samantha's argument by-

• suggesting that the students' thoughts are more important than their appearances.

• explaining that students come from different neighborhoods and families.

• using a specific example of what dressing in a showy manner means.

• expressing her opinion about wearing an expensive t-shirt with a brand name.

Which sentence shows that Samantha considered an opposing viewpoint?

• With a uniform, I will not have to be so frantic in the mornings to make decisions.

• Some students come from different neighborhoods and from different family situations.

• Some students say that dressing in uniforms takes away a person's individuality.

• However, many boys wear baggy jeans and oversize t-shirts to look alike as a group.

Which idea about school uniforms does the bar graph emphasize?

• Fewer students can afford uniforms as grade level increases.

• More girls than boys think uniforms belong in middle school.

• As they get older, fewer students are in favor of uniforms.

• Uniforms should be required in grade 6 only.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Based on the comments in Kyle's opinion, the reader can conclude that-

• putting on a suit and tie for school is better than wearing uniforms.

• shopping for school clothes will no longer be necessary.

• wearing uniforms will hinder individual expression.

• dressing like a sixth-grader will be interesting.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6