Quoted Words

Quoted Words

Nonfiction Notice and Note Signposts

Read the following paragraph. Locate a quote, and ask yourself the anchor question.

Originally imported from Europe in the 17th century, honey bees are essential to maintaining food production in North America today. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they pollinate more than 100 U.S. crops and help provide one out of every three bites of food Americans eat. 

“If we didn’t have migratory commercial honey bees, our dinner would look a lot less colorful and diverse,” said Smart.

Open Ended

Why would the author choose to quote Matthew Smart, a biologist who researches pollinators at USGS?

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• The main idea is that honey bees are in danger.

• The main idea is that honey bees are good pollinators.

• The main idea is that honey bees help provide a lot of food for humans.

• The main idea is that honey bees make our plates colorful.

Open Ended

How does this quote support the main idea of this paragraph?

Open Ended

What is the author's purpose of this paragraph?

Open Ended

How does this quote support the author's purpose?