Recess for everyone

Which statement best describes the central idea of the text?

• If a school does not have enough time or space to give recess to all students at once, it is better not to have recess.

• The most important reason that schools should consider adding recess is in order to provide exercise for students.

• When recess is thoughtfully designed with input from adults and students, it can lead to a variety of benefits for a school.

• Most teachers recommend having students play alone during recess because it teaches them independence and problem-solving skills.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which detail best supports the idea that students should have a role in designing their recess?

• "Of the teachers we spoke to, the preference was for students to be able to interact with an entire grade level, where numbers and space allow." (Paragraph 9)

• "Mixing with students from a variety of classrooms gives students more opportunity to form friendships and develop their social skills." (Paragraph 10)

• "If, say recess has been a longstanding practice at a school or a teacher is dealing with older students, then the structure might be a little more relaxed." (Paragraph 15)

• "There are so many ways to try new things, to innovate, if schools lean into giving students some choice." (Paragraph 22)

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

According to the text, structured recess time —

• is best for smaller schools with fewer students and teachers.

• is ideal for schools and students that are newer to recess.

• has more benefits to students than unstructured recess.

• can help prepare students for life outside of school.

The phrase "common ground" in paragraph 30 most closely means —

• relaxing time.

• shared interests.

• new experiences.

• overlapping space.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How do both texts (All Summer in a Day & Recess for Everyone) discuss the importance of spending time outside? Use text evidence from BOTH readings to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the primary purpose of this text?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• To create emotional connections

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following is NOT a common organizational structure found in informational texts?

• Chronological Order

• Problem & solution

• Narrative storytelling

• Cause & Effect

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is spending time outside so important to the characters in All Summer in a Day and to the students in Recess for Everyone? Use text evidence from both readings to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9