Parks with a Purpose

What claim does the author make in the article?

• Parks are good places for people to learn about their neighborhoods.

• People should build more parks in order to experience nature.

• The kinds of parks that people enjoy have changed a lot over the years.

• Money for parks should be spent on the nature that is already there.

What is the best summary of the article?

• More people are visiting parks each year. If this keeps happening without any changes, parks will suffer. People like to enjoy spending their time outside. But many visitors fail to see the nature around them when they are in a park.

• Parks are becoming more popular. However, this is causing them harm. More money should be spent on caring for the nature in parks. This would be good for everyone. We should stop building for people, and start acting for the health of parks.

• People think that playgrounds are needed in parks, but the nature in parks is enough for people to enjoy. If governments add more playgrounds, the main problems of parks will continue.

• Trees are important for the health of people. Many trees can be found in parks. Animals such as squirrels are helpful to trees. But these trees need the help of people and governments. More attention should be given to this problem.

Which definition best matches the meaning of construction in paragraph 6? Use context clues in the paragraph to help you.

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Did you answer the SCR Question?

Make sure you included a restate topic sentence, an answer, and text evidence from passage!

• YES, I did the SCR

• NO, I did not do the SCR.

Who is most likely the intended audience?

• A. kids looking for new hobbies

• B. Adults interested in becoming park rangers

• C. People who like being outdoors

• D. Families who want a different vacation spot

Choose which sentence from paragraph 4 shows that beetles can be bad for parks.

• The trees themselves also need our help to stay healthy.

• Unwanted beetles have spread around some parks.

• These beetles cut off the water supply and food for trees.

• This could be avoided if governments paid people to take care of parks instead of using money for other things that are not needed.

Based on the ideas presented in paragraphs 3 - 6, what can the reader conclude?

• Parks are more important than other natural areas.

• Preserving nature is an important part of a strong community.

• Families can use parks to fit their different needs.

• People can learn how to use their imagination while in nature.

What is the most likely reason the author includes this imagery?

• To introduce how visitors can help out with park tasks

• To support how playgrounds encourage healthy park habits

• To explain how parks are better suited for good weather

• To show how people can enjoy the simple parts of a park