Eco-Friendly food

How does the text features help the reader understand the text?

• The text features give the students more information about items that are good for the environment.

• The text features tell how to make a garden.

• The text features help the students see what eco-friendly foods are.

• The text features don't help the reader.

Which detail from Eco Snacks suggest that these foods are better for the earth?

• In Australia the workers prepare foods with fresh ingredients.

• Prepackaged organic meals are convenient.

• Products of organic farming do not use chemicals.

• They minimize food waste by making meals and sandwiches when they are ordered.

How does the information in the side bar on page 161 support the author's claim?

• Bottled water is more expensive than tap water.

• The information supports by giving facts of why tap water is better for the environment.

• Bottles are not usually recycled and that is harmful the the earth.

• The side bar gives more information about bottled water.

What can the reader infer about cylinder gardens?

• Students will enjoy making the garden.

• If made correctly, the gardens will produce vegetables.

• The cylinder gardens are a fun project to do at school.

• The cylinder gardens are a cheap and easy way to grow your own food anywhere.

What is the best summary of the selection?

• Eco-friendly foods are better for the earth.

• People need to eat healthy by preparing eco friendly meals and snacks. It is important to stay hydrated by drinking tap water and not bottled water. All of us should grow our own food.

• Organic food is better because of no chemicals. Bottled water is not recyclable and we should drink from the tap. Kids at school can create gardens to help the environment.

• We need to be more waste aware than wasteful. Being waste aware means we grow our own food and don't eat packaged food. We also need to drink more water.

What does the word compost mean on page 160?

• Fruit and vegetables

• Leftover food

• Organic food

• Something you put in a garden to help it grow.

How does the author organize the information on page 162-163?

• Description

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Compare/Contrast

How can you use the information in Eco-friendly foods?

• Grow a garden

• Eat healthy organic food and not waste water bottles.

• Not use pre-packaged food, water bottles, and to grow my own food

• Tell my parents about how eco-friendly foods are better for the environment and encourage them to buy some.