Chips

In the first paragraph of “Are These Chips Too Delicious?,” the word they is used several times. It refers to (a)   .

• chips
• smells
• flavors
• flavorist

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CCSS.L.6.1D

According to the first article, what happens to food when it is processed?

• It turns brown.

• It loses its flavor.

• It becomes healthier.

• It goes bad very quickly.

What is the central idea of the section “Burst of Flavor” in the first article?

• Too much salt is bad for you.

• Creating a great flavor is difficult.

• People like some flavors more than others.

• Food companies research ways to get people to keep buying their food.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

Foods that are irresistible ______.

• are fresh

• taste great

• make you sick

• are very expensive

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

According to the second article, some scientists think we like crunchy foods because many of them are ______.

• salty

• fresh

• soft

• not safe to eat

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

Both articles give information about ______.

• what happens when you smell food

• how a famous chef invented a new snack

• why food companies began hiring flavorists

• why people like and dislike certain foods

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.8

Restate the question and respond.

Why won’t flavorists talk about their research?

Restate the question and respond.

Based on the first article, how did humans’ sense of taste help us survive thousands of years ago?

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

Restate the question and respond.

What do food companies do to try to get you to buy more of their food?

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.9A

Restate the question and respond.

What are examples of processed foods?

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CCSS.W.6.2B