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The Plastic Problem by Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke

Authored by Christine Warner

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 3+ times

The Plastic Problem by Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke
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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is text structure? Select ALL the correct answers.

how the author organizes a text

the purpose of a text

how the paragraphs connect together

how sections connect together

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do authors need to structure a text?

Text structure helps the reader understand the text better.

Text structure does not help the reader. It only helps the author.

Text structure is used so the reader can make pictures in his or her mind.

Text structure does not help the reader. It only confuses the reader.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of paragraphs 1 to 3?

to describe how to make breakfast

to explain why it is difficult to recycle plastic

to show the large number of plastics we use in daily life

to introduce scientific research on the harm plastic causes

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Paragraph 9 explains that forgetting about plastics is...

bad because they don't break down

is good because they don't break down

is bad because they accumulate or build up in our oceans where they hurt marine life

is good because they accumulate or build up in our oceans where they help marine life

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the types of solutions in paragraph 11 different from those in paragraph 10?

The types of solutions in paragraph 11 help remove plastics from the oceans. The types of solutions in paragraph 10 help reduce the use of plastics in the first place.

The types of solutions in paragraph 10 help remove plastics from the oceans. The types of solutions in paragraph 11 help reduce the use of plastics in the first place.

The paragraphs are not different. They are both about removing plastics from the oceans.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read paragraph 12.

The entire section is about...., and this paragaph gives details about....

This entire section is about solutions to plastic pollution, and this paragraph gives details about one way individuals can help solve the plastic problem by recycling.

This entire section is about solutions to plastic pollution, and this paragraph gives details about one way individuals can make a garbage collecting machine.

This entire section is about problems with plastics, and this paragraph gives details about one way individuals can make a garbage collecting machine.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the author organize the information in the text?

She argues that plastics should be banned in favor of other alternatives like glass and metal.

She describes the problems caused by plastic pollutions and then explains several solutions.

She compares plastic pollution to other types of pollution, like air pollution and soil pollution.

She explains the steps in the recycling process, from collection and sorting to washing and resizing.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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