Composting

Composting

6th Grade

8 Qs

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Composting

Composting

Assessment

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English

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.6.4, RI.6.1, RI.6.6

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KELLI MAKOHON

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the meaning of distinct in paragraph 2?

Able to improve

Rare and harmful

Likely to change

Strong and definite

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the author's arguments is based on fault 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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which words from paragraph 6 help explain the meaning of economical?

other resources

savings generated

consider that

could be spent

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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 Club, I am very concerned about the environment.

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

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