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directions: for the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences. 1. which statement best expresses the central idea of the text? a. the number of mental health issues for teens is growing quickly, and school administrators need to develop a plan that will address this crisis b. high school schedules should include time for recess because it would improve the quality of life for students struggling with stress and anxiety c. while most students say they could benefit from a recess period, providi extra time for extracurriculars and career development would be a more beneficial use of school day hours. d. recess may improve teens mental health by providing a movement brea during the school day, but it could also cause students to experience stress because it takes away academic time. 2. which evidence from the article best supports reagan zubers central claim about recess? a. \with only a few hurried minutes between classes, we get worn out, and it becomes increasingly hard to pay attention the longer we sit at our desks. (paragraph 4) b. \if im forced to go to recess, that cuts back on the time allotted to my education — and thatll only hurt me in the long run.\ (paragraph 10) c. \thats why many students enroll in electives and ap courses — we want to expand our horizons before entering the real world.\ (paragraph 12) d. \and even if everyone is well behaved, i imagine plenty of teens would spend the period staring at their phones, rather than exercising or running around with friends.\ (paragraph 13)

Explanation:

Question 1

To find the central idea, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Focuses on mental health issues and school administrators' plans, but the text likely centers on recess, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: States high school schedules should include recess to improve students' quality of life (especially for stress/anxiety). This aligns with a central idea about recess's benefits.
• Option C: Says extracurricular/career time is better, which contradicts a pro - recess central idea.
• Option D: Presents a negative view of recess (taking academic time), but the central idea is more likely positive about recess's benefits.

We need evidence supporting Reagan Zuber's central claim about recess.

• Option A: Talks about being worn out between classes, implying a need for a break (recess) to address this, which supports a pro - recess claim.
• Option B: Is a negative view of recess (cuts education time), so it doesn't support a positive claim about recess.
• Option C: Discusses electives/AP courses, not related to recess.
• Option D: Highlights a negative aspect of recess (students using it for phones), not supporting its benefits.

Answer:

B. High school schedules should include time for recess because it would improve the quality of life for students struggling with stress and anxiety

Question 2