Sleep

Which statement best expresses the main idea of the text?

• Teenagers require a unique amount of sleep to fully function, which depends on their specific age and the individual demands of their body.

• Adults who did not get enough sleep during their teenage years showed slower mental development than those who did get enough sleep.

• Teenagers function better during the day if they are allowed to follow their internal clock and sleep as much as they can.

• Sleeping for 8-10 hours a night supports teenagers’ mental development and guarantees that teens perform better in school.

Which quote from the text best supports the idea that teens require a unique amount of sleep to fully function?

• “Their bodies want to stay awake later at night and sleep later in the morning. School still starts early, though.” (Paragraph 3)

• “‘Too much sleep and too little sleep are both extremes,’ says Pelayo. And both were linked with problems.” (Paragraph 6)

• “Even among kids the same age, everyone needed a slightly different amount of sleep to feel good. One reason could be health issues that differ among them.” (Paragraph 9)

• “They’ve found that the later times let kids sleep more. They also have seen fewer car accidents, higher test scores and better graduation rates.” (Paragraph 13)

What is the author’s main purpose in the text?

• to argue that all schools should start later in the day

• to warn teens about the dangers of staying up late

• to compare the sleep patterns of teens and adults

• to explore what the right amount of sleep is for teenagers

Who is Rafael Pelayo?

• A sleep doctor at the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine in California

• A professor at Harvard University who studies sleep patterns in teens

• A children's doctor who specializes in sleep patterns

• A teen who shares his experiences with sleep

Sleep can be defined as

• state of rest

• full of activity

• like a state full of unconsciousness

• 1 & 3

For teenagers, which of the following is NOT a recommended sleep habit?

• Keeping a consistent sleep schedule

• Using electronic devices right before bed

• Avoiding caffeine in the evening

• Creating a comfortable sleep environment

You _____ get 8 hours of sleep every night.

• should

• ought

According to Pelayo, how is sleep like appetite?

• People snack when they're tired

• Daily food and sleep patterns may differ for people

• Everyone should have the same food and sleep patterns

• People can sleep more after they eat

Read the conclusion from a student’s essay presenting some ideas about going to sleep with a television on. In conclusion, going to sleep with the television on may literally mess with the mind. Studies have shown that the blue light from electronic devices can stop the body from making melatonin. Melatonin is an important hormone that makes a person sleepy. Blue light also confuses the body about when to go to sleep and when to wake up. Which sentence should the student add to the end of the paragraph to most effectively state why the topic is important?

• Children ages six to thirteen need nine to eleven hours of sleep a night.

• Getting enough sleep improves kids' brains and helps them do better in school.

• To get a good night's sleep, people need to read books and listen to quiet music before going to bed.

• People need to turn off the television before going to bed to prevent blue light from affecting their sleep.

What is the primary function of sleep in humans?

• To rest the body and mind

• To increase energy levels

• To improve digestion

• To enhance memory