Billboards-The Ugly Truth

Which sentence supports the idea.

"Drivers need to watch the road in order to travel safely." (paragraph 1)

• Billboards can make driving less safe.

• Billboards make highways look ugly.

• The number of billboards has grown.

Which sentence supports the idea.

"They take away from the beauty of nature." (paragraph 4)

• Billboards can make driving less safe.

• Billboards make highways look ugly.

• The number of billboards has grown.

Which sentence supports the idea.

"In some places, it might seem like there are more billboards than trees!" (paragraph 4)

• Billboards can make driving less safe.

• Billboards make highways look ugly.

• The number of billboards has grown.

Which statement best describes the author's perspective?

Tips: What is the author trying to persuade you to believe?

• Billboards are ugly and dangerous.

• Drivers are not careful enough around billboards.

• Billboards are bad for the environment.

• Advertisers should use simple billboards on the roads.

Which sentence best states the author's perspective about billboards?

• "Drivers have to think quickly and be aware of the speed limit." (paragraph 1)

• "Sure billboards are good for selling things, but should that be more important than safety?" (paragraph 2)

• "In some places, it might seem like there are more billboards than trees!" (paragraph 3)

• "If you care about highway safety and the natural beauty of your community, take action!" (paragraph 5)

Part A: What is the author's purpose in writing this text?

• to warn people about the environmental problems of billboards

• to convince people that billboards cause problems

• to help people see the benefits of billboards

• to help people see the beauty of nature

Part B: Which sentence from the passage best supports your answer in Part A?

Tip: What facts support the author's perspective?

• "In some places, it might seem like there are more billboards than trees!" (paragraph 3)

• "Sure billboards are good for selling things, but should that be more important than safety?" (paragraph 2)

• "Many billboards are ugly." (paragraph 4)

• "Let's get our roads back to being a safe, beautiful place to travel." (paragraph 6)

Which two things does the author want readers to do?

• Look more closely at billboards.

• Plant more trees along highways.

• Make highway driving more pleasant.

• Contact city leaders about billboards.

• Talk too companies that use billboards advertising.

Read this sentence from the text.

"That quick glance could lead to a crash." (paragraph 2)

What opinion does this sentence support?

• Billboards take away from the beauty of nature.

• Billboards cause some drivers to drive less carefully.

• Billboards are a problem because there are too many.

• Billboards help companies sell products and services.

Fill in the letter before one sentence from the passage that shows the author's purpose.

A) Many billboards are ugly. . . B) Soon our roads will be lost in a sea of billboards. C) If you care about highway safety and the natural beauty of your community, take action! D) Your voice matter. Send emails or letters to your city leaders.

• A

• B

• C

• D