Ban the Ban!/Soda's a Problem

Why is Michael Bloomberg mentioned in both "Ban the Ban!" and "Soda's the Problem but..." - Choose two answers

• He was the mayor of NYC

• He tried to implement a law banning large sodas

• He appointed member of the NY Board of Health

• He implemented a law banning smoking in public spaces

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CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

Which of the following ideas are suggested in both texts?

• The government should be more eager to get involved in people's choices

• Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal

• Obesity needs to be addressed by legal action.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

According to "Soda's a Problem but..." how does the proposed law regulating soda differ from the smoking ban that was implemented?

• Public smoking poses a danger to others, but drinking soda does not.

• The smoking ban had full public support, but the soda regulations were opposed.

According to "Soda's a Problem but..." which is a main reason the ban on large sodas was not approved?

• Mayor Bloomberg wanted to implement the law statewide

• Fruit juice has as many calories as soda

• The contradictions within the law made it impossible to approve

• People who really want more soda could buy two smaller drinks

If a plan is implemented which of the following must be true?

• The plan is a good idea

• The plan is carried out

• People will question the plan

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

Which word means the same as intentions in this sentence?

Paul has good intentions, but in spite of being well-meaning, he rarely completes a project.

• Goals

• Beliefs

• Friends

• Tools

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following most clearly presents a reason for someone to intervene?

• to stop kids from fighting over a toy

• to show interest in a new hobby or activity

• to ask an adult for permission to do something

• to question whether a person is telling the truth

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which overgeneralization is the bases for the argument "Ban the Ban!"?

• Stating a large sugary drink ban is he same as stripping away civil liberties

• Claiming calorie-count disclosure helps people make informed decisions

• Arguing that the impact of obesity is as bad as the impact of smoking

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The author of "Ban the Ban!" claims that implements the ban on large sodas is the beginning of "a very slippery slope." According to the author, where will this slippery slope lead?

• The government will take away people's freedoms

• NY will be a boring place to live.

• People will be forced to eat unsalted and unbuttered popcorn at the movies.

Based on your knowledge of the Latin prefix ex-, choose the option that provides an example of something that would be described as exterior.

• The bottom branch of a tree

• the outside walls of a barn

• the middle of a book

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C