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News Scoop September 28, 2001



This Issue:
Table of Contents
Cover Story
Cover Story - Spanish Version
Mini-Lesson
Comprehension Quiz
Teacher's Guide and Worksheets

Comprehension Quiz

Directions:

  1. Print the student quiz with the ten questions below.

  2. Customize this quiz by changing questions 9 and 10.

  3. Find the answer key to the quiz in this week's Teachers' Guide. Look under the ANSWERS section on page 2.

  • Article: What to Wear?


    1. Why didn't Veronica and Carina Santana have to worry about what they were wearing to school?

    1. Their parents pick out their clothes for them.
    2. Their school requires them to wear school uniforms.
    3. Neither A nor B

  • Article: What to Wear?


    2. In Philadelphia, schools were able to choose what part of their school uniform?

    1. the color of the uniforms
    2. the style of the uniforms
    3. whether to have a school uniform policy at all

  • Article: What to Wear?


    3. What do teachers and principals say about school uniforms?

    1. School uniforms cut down on teasing and competition over clothes.
    2. School uniforms improve attendance and student behavior.
    3. Both A and B

  • Article: What to Wear?


    4. What argument do some parents use to oppose school uniforms?

    1. Kids should be able to express themselves through clothes.
    2. School uniforms are too expensive.
    3. It is too distracting to have all students where the same uniform.

  • Article: What to Wear? TIME For Kids Poll


    5. What does the pie chart on page 2 tell you about how students feel about school uniforms?

    1. The majority of students think that school uniforms are a good idea.
    2. The majority of students do not think that school uniforms are a good idea.
    3. The majority of students don't have an opinion about school uniforms.

  • Article: What to Wear? Top 5


    6. According to the chart on page 2, what is the most popular color for school uniforms?

    1. Khaki
    2. Black
    3. Navy

  • Article: Call to Action


    7. What was Mayor Giuliani's "call to action"?

    1. "Let's get back to work"
    2. "Let's love America"
    3. "Let's sing the Star-Spangled Banner"

  • Article: Call to Action


    8. What important message did President Bush have for all Americans?

    1. There are many religions in the U.S. and we must respect all Americans.
    2. Our country is very strong.
    3. Both A and B

  • Article: Answers to Your Questions


    9. What are airlines doing to make flying safer?

    1. They may put air marshals on flights.
    2. Guards will be more careful when checking bags.
    3. Both A and B

  • Article: What to Wear?


    10. Where do you stand on the uniform debate? Use facts from the article to support your opinions.

Customize questions 9 and 10

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