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🔍 Craft & Structure: Informational: The Science of Sleep (Grade 6)

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Read closely. Think about how the author wrote it.

The Science of Sleep

Sleep may look like doing nothing, but the brain is busy. During sleep, the brain sorts and stores memories from the day, which is one reason a good night’s sleep helps learning.

Sleep happens in cycles of about 90 minutes. Each cycle includes light sleep, deep sleep and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, when most vivid dreams occur.

Health experts recommend that children aged 6 to 12 get 9 to 12 hours of sleep a night, and teenagers 8 to 10 hours. Yet many students get far less.

Screens can make the problem worse. The blue light from phones and tablets can signal the brain to stay awake. Experts suggest putting devices away at least an hour before bed.

Vocabulary: vivid — determine its meaning from context: ________________

1. Analyze how the author structures the text. How does each section contribute to the whole?
2. Determine the author’s purpose and point of view. How does the author address other viewpoints?
3. Analyze the meaning and effect of a key word or phrase.
4. Evaluate whether the structure makes the ideas clear and convincing.
Answer key: structure: description, then problem–solution; purpose: to inform and advise · vivid = very clear and bright
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Free Grade 6 English worksheet (Common Core RI.6.4): analyze text structure, word meaning and author’s purpose in "The Science of Sleep". Skill: Word choice, structure and point of view. Level: Grade 6 — also suits Year 7 (UK).

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