Part A


What is a central idea in the Newsela article "Health Benefits of Reading, Writing, Are Not Just for Patients"?


A, Reading is healthy for everyone. Reading is more beneficial for children than it is for adults.


B, Reading could be good for health. Only some doctors observe the health benefits of reading.


C, Reading builds empathy. Empathy is important for health.


D, People can build relationships by reading together. Strong relationships build better health.



Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.


Which statements from the text best support the answer in Part A?


Select the two correct answers.


A, “Trying to understand these characters exercises the same mental muscle that helps us understand people in the real world.”


B, “'For adults, it doesn’t appear to matter what you read,' says Mar, 'so long as you are reading.'"


C, “People who read stories are better at sharing and understanding other people's feelings.”


D, “Reading stories is a chance for children and adults to talk about the complicated parts of life.”

ANSWER THESE BOTH PLEASE AND THANK YOU