Is it hands up for more ‘cyber’ school days?

Answer questions 1-8. (15 marks) Then, complete package p.1-2.

1. According to paragraph 2, why does Anna enjoy virtual school days? (2 marks)
(i) Freedom of choice.
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(ii) Being in her own home.
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2. According to paragraph 3, why did Anna’s school decide to have a pilot scheme of having
virtual school days? (2 marks)
The success of a trial at a neighbouring school.
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3. According to paragraph 3, how does bad weather affect school? (3 marks)

(i) Teachers have to adapt the syllabus.
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(ii) Poor attendance.
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(iii) Schools close down.

4. What are the benefits of having a few days of virtual school days? (2 marks)
(i) People get more time off.
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(ii)

Teachers can be more creative in their teaching.

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5. Why do some teachers not support the scheme? (2 marks)

(i)

They are afraid that they will have even more pressure as the added responsibility of being
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on call for feedback at any time during the school day.
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(ii)

They are afraid that the scheme will put theme under increasing pressure to plan even more.
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6. How will Anna learn science on a virtual school day?

She will have access to the best science experiments online. Like a front row view without distractions.
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7. Is Anna bothered by her younger brothers? Explain your answer with reference to the text.
Anna is bothered by her younger brothers, as she says her brothers will be a bit of a pain when
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she is trying to concentrate.
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8. Look at the title. What does ‘hands up’ mean? Fill in each blank with ONE word. (2 marks)
raise
It means to _____________ agreement
your hand to show _____________.