Reading Standards for Informational Text > Structure and Idea Development (CCSS.RI.8.8) Practice Test

Our district should move the middle school start time to after 8:30 a.m. Teens' internal clocks make it hard for them to fall asleep early, so very early start times set them up to learn while exhausted. When students arrive more rested, they focus better, participate more, and miss fewer classes. Starting later is not just about comfort; it is about creating conditions where learning can actually happen.

To reduce crashes and ease traffic, the city should install protected bike lanes downtown. Painted lines are not enough; physical barriers separate bikes from moving cars and make everyone's path clearer. When roads feel predictable, drivers and cyclists make fewer sudden moves, which keeps traffic flowing. Protected lanes are a practical safety upgrade that can also keep rush hour from getting worse.