Student Activity: In this printable activity students show what they learned by completing a Bubble Map that has a relevant image in the center.

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Suggested Lesson Flow:

1. Students review key vocabulary words.

2. Students read and take notes.

3. Students will complete a Bubble Map to summarize what they learned from the reading.

4. Students answer the questions and explain their thinking.

5. Students write answers to the short answer questions.

6. Have students complete the Open Ended Questions and discuss with partners or groups.

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Bubble Map with Image Workbook

debate

noun

a discussion or argument about a particular subject

pressure

noun

the feeling of stress or urgency to do something

ruling

noun

an official decision made by a judge or court

misunderstanding

noun

a failure to understand something correctly

prioritize

verb

to arrange or do things in order of importance

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Key Vocabulary

Instructions: For each term, use the word in a sentence that shows you understand it’s definition. Then create an image to represent the term. Be ready to explain the image.

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Homework has always been a topic of debate. Some people believe it's important, while others think it's just extra work. There are different opinions on how much homework is too much. Some kids hate homework and think it's pointless, while others find it helpful. It really depends on who you ask. Studies have been done to try and figure out if homework is beneficial or not. Some argue that it takes away time with family and puts too much pressure on kids. In fact, a Canadian couple even went to court and won a ruling that their kids don't have to do homework because there's no proof it helps them learn. However, schools are making students do more homework because they want them to do well on tests. It's hard to know how much homework is the right amount.

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The idea of the 10-minute rule came from a teacher who talked to a researcher. The rule suggests that students should spend about 10 minutes on homework for each grade they are in. So, if you're in 7th grade, you should spend about 70 minutes on homework each night. But remember, if you feel like you have too much homework, talk to your teacher. Sometimes there may be a misunderstanding or you might be getting distracted. It's important to find the right balance and not do too much.

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In middle school, homework doesn't help as much as it does in high school. In elementary school, there isn't a clear connection between homework and doing well in school. Experts are still trying to figure out the best way to do homework at each grade level. Until then, parents will have to decide what's best for their kids. It's important to remember that homework can be helpful, but it's also important to prioritize family time and get enough sleep.

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Read & Take Notes

Instructions: Read the passage below. Take notes in the space provided.

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Homework is a topic of debate with different opinions on its importance and amount.

Studies have been done to determine if homework is beneficial or not.

The 10-minute rule suggests spending about 10 minutes on homework for each grade level.

Instructions: The center of the bubble map has an image that represents the reading to help get you started. Fill in the connecting bubbles with concepts, ideas, questions, and details that connect the image to the reading. Example: “This image connects to the reading because_____”

Bubble Map Graphic Organizer

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Reading Summary:

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A) Homework is equally effective in all grade levels.

B) Homework is most effective in middle school.

C) Homework is most effective in high school.

D) Homework is not clearly connected to academic performance in elementary school.

A) Students should spend 10 minutes on homework for each grade they are in.

B) Students should spend 10 minutes on homework every night, regardless of their grade level.

C) Students should spend 10 minutes on homework for each subject they have.

D) Students should spend 10 minutes on homework for each hour they spend in school.

A) They believed that homework was beneficial for their kids' learning.

B) They wanted their kids to have more time for family activities.

C) They thought that homework put too much pressure on their kids.

D) They wanted their kids to focus more on doing well on tests.

1. What is the 10-minute rule for homework?

2. Why did a Canadian couple go to court regarding homework?

3. According to the text, how does the effectiveness of homework vary with grade level?

Answer and Explain

Instructions: For each question, answer the question and then explain why you picked the answer you did using specific evidence from the text.

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Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of homework according to the text?

2. What is the 10-minute rule for homework?

3. How does the connection between homework and doing well in school change as students progress from elementary school to middle school and high school?

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1. How do you feel about homework? Do you think it's important or just extra work? Explain why.

Student #1: ______________________

Student #2: __________________________

Write Your Response Here. Be sure to use what you learned in the reading and your own knowledge and experiences to answer the question thoroughly.

Student #3: ______________________

Student #4: __________________________

Reflect and Discuss

Instructions: Respond to the following question using the reading and your own knowledge and experiences. Be as thorough as possible.

Instructions: When instructed, you will share your responses with your group. Take notes on their responses in the boxes below. Be sure to write their names at the top of each box.

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2. Have you ever felt like you have too much homework? How did you handle it?

Student #1: ______________________

Student #2: __________________________

Write Your Response Here. Be sure to use what you learned in the reading and your own knowledge and experiences to answer the question thoroughly.

Student #3: ______________________

Student #4: __________________________

Reflect and Discuss

Instructions: Respond to the following question using the reading and your own knowledge and experiences. Be as thorough as possible.

Instructions: When instructed, you will share your responses with your group. Take notes on their responses in the boxes below. Be sure to write their names at the top of each box.

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3. Do you agree with the idea of the 10-minute rule for homework? Why or why not?

Student #1: ______________________

Student #2: __________________________

Write Your Response Here. Be sure to use what you learned in the reading and your own knowledge and experiences to answer the question thoroughly.

Student #3: ______________________

Student #4: __________________________

Reflect and Discuss

Instructions: Respond to the following question using the reading and your own knowledge and experiences. Be as thorough as possible.

Instructions: When instructed, you will share your responses with your group. Take notes on their responses in the boxes below. Be sure to write their names at the top of each box.

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