The Plastic Problem by Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Who is the author of this text?

• Jacqueline Pratt

• Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke

• Jacqueline Pratt=Tuke

• Jacqueline Tuke

How would you rate this story?

• Awesome

• Ok

• One of my favorites

• Best text I've ever read

What is the genre of this text?