Boot Camp Week 3 Day 2

Paragraphs 5, 6, and 8 help support the author’s argument by —?

• explaining that community members will help make composting a success

• indicating that the school does not have the funds to pay for supplies

• suggesting that the school will benefit financially from composting

• showing that fertilizer is needed on school grounds in order for plants to grow

In paragraph 4, Katie includes specific information from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in order to —?

• add credibility to her argument that the amount of trash in landfills is a problem

• show support for the activities sponsored by an environmental agency

• evaluate the effectiveness of groups that want to reduce the amount of trash in landfills

• give an example of how a government agency can help the environment

Which of the author’s arguments is based on faulty reasoning?

• Composting has a surprising variety of benefits for the soil.

• If tended to regularly, a compost pile can transform food scraps and other organic materials into wonderfully fresh, nutrient-filled dirt.

• If our school implements our composting idea, we could send less trash to the landfills

• If students see us composting at school, they will want to start a compost pile at home as well, further reducing the waste in landfills.

Based on the author’s comments in her letter, the reader can conclude that the Beautification Club has —?

• taught its members’ parents how to make a compost pile

• attempted to raise money for other school improvement projects

• suggested other ways that the school could be more eco-friendly

• worked with members of the community on various projects in the past

Which sentence from the letter shows that Katie has considered an opposing viewpoint?

• As I’m sure you know, composting turns kitchen and yard waste into something usable once it is added to soil

• A chemical reaction happens when things like grass clippings, orange peels, and newspapers are layered in a certain way

• As president of the Truman Middle School Beautification Club, I am very concerned about the environment.

• And yes, if not properly maintained, a compost pile can smell bad and attract pests.