Hensel Spark time RI. 5 -& intro to author's purpose

Multiple Choice

Which type of pesticide was used in the study that paired multiple plantings of seeds to test its effects on bees?

• Neonicotinoid pesticide

• Organophosphate pesticide

• Pyrethroid pesticide

• Carbamate pesticide

Multiple Choice

Which quote is irrelevant and does NOT support the author's claim that research

shows that pesticide is harmful to bees?

• "Wild bee density in the treated fields was half that of the untreated

  fields."

• "Nicotine-derived pesticides can cause honey bee addiction."

• "Unfortunately, the pesticide remains in the plants as they flower, and

  bees of all types may pick up the chemicals in pollen and nectar."

• "The experimenters used a crop that is attractive to bees, a plant

  used to make canola oil."

Multiple Choice

Read these sentences from Paragraph 6 of “You’re Worrying about the Wrong Bees.”

“Honey bees weren’t affected by the seed treatments. But wild bees were affected,

and in a big way.”

Which statement best explains how the author uses sound reasoning to support this

idea?

• The author describes differences between where honey bees and native

  bees live.

• The author identifies the native bees as a more vulnerable species

  unlike the honey bee.

• The author provides details of the design of a study between native bees

  and honey bees.

• The author notes the importance of planting bee-friendly plants to attract

  native bees rather than honey bees.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about solitary bees is correct?

• Solitary bees live in large colonies.

• Solitary bees make brood cells in seed-treated fields.

• Solitary bees do not live in a hive and lay eggs in holes or stems.

• Solitary bees are unaffected by pesticides.

Open Ended

Explain how neonicotinoid pesticides can affect both honey bees and wild bees in agricultural fields.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following crops relies most heavily on native bees for pollination?

• Blueberries

• Tomatoes

• Watermelons

• Apples

Multiple Choice

Which argument best supports the idea that modern practices are harmful to native

bees?

• “Honey bees aren’t physically big enough to successfully pollinate

  tomatoes.” (Paragraph 16)

• “Bees can’t just appear for a week, pollinate your plants, and disappear.”

  (Paragraph 17)

• “Habitat loss, pesticides, and decreased floral diversity all take a toll

  on these little animals.” (Paragraph 17)

• “In a lot of crops, specialist pollinators do a better job than generalist

  honey bees.” (Paragraph 16)

Multiple Choice

Which detail best supports the argument that honey bees are not primarily

responsible for fertilization of most crops?

• “...while honey bees certainly have bad years, they have a whole crew of

  beekeepers and researchers providing support to them." (Paragraph 8)

• "Honey bees will be fine. They are a globally distributed, domesticated

  animal." (Paragraph 2)

• “Managed honey bee colonies supplement the work of natural wild

  pollinators, not the other way around.” (Paragraph 13)

• “The 80,000 bees in a honey bee colony create a strong buffering effect.”

  (Paragraph 11)

Multiple Choice

Entertain means...

• To make people scared
• To make people sad
• To make people enjoy something
• To go to the circus

Multiple Choice

Persuade means...

• Make people agree with you
• Make people angry
• Make people think the opposite thing
• Make people fall in love

Multiple Choice

Inform means...

• Give informal speech
• Give information or teach something
• Take the form
• Give in a form

Multiple Choice

Entertain means...

• To make people sleepy
• To make people leave
• To make people enjoy something
• To make people read

Multiple Choice

Come and buy John's pizza today! It is cheap and tastes amazing!
What is the authors purpose in this text? 

• To Persuade
• To Entertain
• To Inform 
• To Explain

Multiple Choice

What is the Author's Purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Multiple Choice

What is the Author's Purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Multiple Choice

What is the Author's Purpose for writing this book?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Multiple Choice

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.

What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard

• to teach how to play basketball

• to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

• to explain the rules of basketball

Multiple Choice

Dear Edith, 
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

Multiple Choice

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

Multiple Choice

HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today! 

• to Inform
• to Entertain
• to Persuade

Multiple Choice

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
What is the author's purpose?

• entertain: to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
• inform: to teach you about the animals in the circus
• to persuade you to visit the circus
• to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

Multiple Choice

What is the Author's Purpose for: "It is so important that we all conserve our natural resources. If we do not start conserving them, we will be left with nothing! You really need to start using less water, turning off lights when you are not using them, and stop wasting food!"

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Multiple Choice

Like a race car, the cheetah is built for speed. The animal's large nasal passages take in lots of air. The animal's big lungs help it get oxygen from the air. The cheetah's paws and tail also help it move at top speed. The pads of its paws have grooves like tire treads. They help the animal grab the ground and push off quickly. Its long tail helps the cheetah keep its balance during high-speed chases.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Multiple Choice

Anthony drug his feet and slowly walked home from school. Today had been the worst day ever. At lunch, he had spilled his tray of food on the floor. During PE, he had struck out every time her went to bat. he just knew he had done poorly on his spelling test. Was it possible for this day to get any worse?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Multiple Choice

Basketball is a sport played with two teams. Each team has five players on the basketball court at a time. The players try to get the basketball into their hoop by dribbling the ball to their hoop and throwing the ball in. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain