Composting Multiple Choice

Paragraph 5 and 6 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 the school grounds in order to grow plants.

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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

• other resources

• savings generated

• consider that

• could be spent

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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.

Katie included the table on page 22 in order to support the idea that --

• problems can develop when composting that are hard to solve.

• composting is not for everyone because of the smell and health concerns

• despite people's concerns, the problems with composting are easily solved

• composting is the best method for reaching economical goals at the school

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The author's purpose for writing this article was to --

• persuade the principal to start composting at school

• convince the reader to start a compost pile at their own home

• explain to the principal why composting is needed

• inform the reader about the benefits of composting

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the meaning of distinct in paragraph 2?

• able to improve

• rare and harmful

• likely to change

• strong and definite

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4