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Sleeping while on duty

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sleeping-while-on-duty

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. What does it mean to sleep on the job?

  2. 2. Why is sleeping on the job considered bad in some jobs?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Gross misconduct

  • Circadian rhythm

  • Cognitive function

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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