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What Sleep Does for You

Read an original article about why sleep matters, find the main idea of each paragraph and the whole text, and explain how key details support it.

Grade 3ELAInteractive · Printable

Aligned toRI.3.2

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Format: Interactive · Printable
Grade: Grade 3
Subject: ELA
Question types: Fill in the blank, Multiple choice, Matching, Circle the answer, Sorting, Short answer

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What students practice

Students determine the main idea of an article and of each paragraph.
Students recount the key details that tell how sleep helps the body and brain.
Students explain how key details support the main idea.

How to use

Read the article together, pausing after each paragraph to ask what it is mostly about. Then have students answer the questions with the text beside them.

Curriculum

Common Core standard covered

RI.3.2

Determine the main idea of a text, recount its key details, and explain how they support the main idea.

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What Sleep Does for You

Find the main idea of each paragraph and of the whole article.

Read the article

Read the article. Then answer the questions.

What Sleep Does for You

1Every night, you climb into bed, close your eyes, and fall asleep. It may seem like nothing happens while you sleep, but your body and brain are busy. Without enough sleep, you might feel tired and slow the next day.

2First, sleep helps your body grow and rest. Children's bodies do a lot of growing while they sleep. Sleep also gives tired muscles a chance to rest after a long day of running, jumping, and playing.

3Sleep helps your brain, too. During the day, you learn many new things, like spelling words and math facts. While you sleep, your brain sorts through what you learned and helps you remember it. A good night's sleep before a spelling test can help you remember the words.

4Sleep also helps you feel your best. When people do not get enough sleep, they may feel grumpy or cranky. They may have trouble paying attention in class. After a good night's rest, it is easier to stay calm and focus on your work.

5Sleep even helps your body fight germs. When you are sick, you may feel extra sleepy. Resting gives your body the energy it needs to fight off germs and get well.

6Your body and brain do important work while you sleep. Sleep helps your body and brain stay healthy. So tonight, when it is time for bed, remember that sleep is not wasted time!

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