Time For Kids
NEWS SCOOP EDITION:
November 9, 2007 Name:_________________________________________

Directions: Do you have a nose for the news? Find out by answering the following questions from this week's TIME for Kids magazine. Just circle the letter next to the correct answer or write your answer below the question.

Article: "More Time for School"

1.  
This story is mostly about

A.
kids' hobbies.

B.
kids' favorite school subjects.

C.
schools that have lengthened the school day.

Article: "More Time for School"

2.  
For how many hours do the King students go to school each day?

A.
seven

B.
one

C.
eight

Article: "More Time for School"

3.  
Many teachers are focusing more on reading and math because

A.
these subjects are easiest.

B.
these subjects are tested.

C.
these subjects are the most interesting.

Article: "More Time for School"

4.  
To "weigh the good and the bad" (paragraph 7) means

A.
to think about what is good and what is bad about something.

B.
to figure out how heavy or how light something is.

C.
to change your mind often.

Article: "Imprints of the Past"

5.  
Scientists say Temnospondyls lived

A.
long before dinosaurs.

B.
long after dinosaurs.

C.
at the same time as dinosaurs.

Article: "Imprints of the Past"

6.  
Which statement is a fact?

A.
David Fillmore's discovery is very exciting.

B.
Amphibians are more interesting than other animals.

C.
David Fillmore discovered imprints of three amphibians.

Article: "Oops! A Solar Panel Rips"

7.  
The purpose of the solar panel is to

A.
store oxygen.

B.
protect the space station from the sun's rays.

C.
turn sunlight into electricity.

Article: "Top 5 States for Native Americans"

8.  
Which state has the highest percentage of Native Americans?

A.
Alaska

B.
New Mexico

C.
Oklahoma

Article: "Who's News"

9.  
Which word does not describe Ana Dodson?

A.
thoughtful

B.
dedicated

C.
selfish

Article: "More Time for School"

10.  
Why are some schools extending students' time in class?





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