Week 6 Option B "Experts Link Teen Brains'"

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Read the "Experts Link Teen Brains' Immaturity, Juvenile Crime" CL Article on the blogpost and answer the following questions.

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The people most _______ by the tornado were those living along the river away from the wooded areas. *

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Walking the first two batters had a major ___________ on the game ---- both those runners scored on a single to the gap in left-center field. *

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The player was not _________ by taunting and jeering coming from the crowd while shooting his free throws; he calmly sank both of them. *

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It's always hard to tell the kind of __________ our words and actions have on others; we must remember to think before we speak and act. *

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Breaking up with his girlfriend produced the strangest _______--- she instantly became better looking, smarter, funnier and overall more attractive. *

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The __________ of the earthquake were seen for many years after the initial tragedy; building foundations were ruined, the water supply was contaminated and insurance premiums were increased. *

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The choices we make now---how we eat, how much we exercise--- ______ us for the rest of our lives. *

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We are obviously ______ by our surroundings, including the people we meet and the situations we encounter on a daily basis. *

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PART A: Which statement identifies the central idea of the text? *

While teenagers understand the consequences of their actions, they haven't yet developed the empathy that allows them to feel for other people.

Rehabilitation works for teenagers who commit minor crimes, but more serious crimes should still be punished to the full extent of the law.

The teenage brain is not fully developed and can cause teenagers to commit crimes without fully considering the consequences.

It is extremely important that juvenile offenders are rehabilitated, as violent teenagers are more likely to become violent adults.

Part B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A? *

“youths are more likely to show ‘a lack of maturity and an underdeveloped sense of responsibility’ than adults. ‘...These qualities often result in impetuous and ill-considered actions and decisions.’” (Paragraph 5)

“It’s mostly likely to start around age 16, and people who haven’t committed a violent crime by age 19 only rarely start doing it later, he said.” (Paragraph 19)

“Giedd emphasized that scientists can’t yet scan an individual’s brain and draw conclusions about how mature he is, or his degree of responsibility for his actions.” (Paragraph 31)

“That would be reserved for repeat violent offenders who’ve resisted rehabilitation by the juvenile justice system, and who could endanger other youth in the juvenile system if they returned.” (Paragraph 37)

How does the author’s comparison of the teenage brain to driving a car contribute to the central idea of the text? *

It stresses how complicated the inner workings of the brain is during adolescence.

It explains why teenagers have less control than adults do over their actions and decisions.

It suggests that teenagers have too much power for their own good and are liable to hurt someone.

It emphasizes how simple the brain is at this time, as there is only a gas and a brake pedal.

RI.2.5How does the list (Paragraphs 11-18) help us understand why teenagers might commit crimes? *

It describes teenagers’ reactive and short-sited nature that could result in them making poor decisions.

It emphasizes how angry teenagers are and how they are constantly looking for an excuse to lash out at someone.

It shows how self-absorbed teenagers are and their refusal to think about doing right by anyone but themselves.

It describes teenagers’ self-conscious nature and their willingness to prove themselves to others through criminal acts.

What connection does the author draw between the teenage brain and rehabilitation? *

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