The Problem of Plastic

On page 12, author Mackenzie Carro writes, “Experts are sounding the alarm about the problem of plastic trash.” Context clues reveal that the expression sound the alarm means

• make a formal request.

• explain a complex idea.

• hide or disguise

• warn people of danger.

The statistic “40 percent of plastic items are used once and thrown away” supports Carro’s claim that

• plastic is synthetic.

• we have come to see throwaway culture as normal.

• disposable items are harming marine animals.

• microplastics are difficult to get rid of.

According to Carro, over the past 100 years, the amount of plastic waste has

• decreased thanks to recycling efforts.

• increased enormously.

• increased slightly.

• stayed exactly the same

According to Carro, over the past 100 years, the amount of plastic waste has ...

Which lines support your answer to Question 3?

• “Plastic was so cheap there seemed no reason not to toss it out . . .” and “It’s easy to see why.”

• “It was used in everything from airplane parts to parachutes” and “Or it gets blown into the ocean.”

• “50 percent of all plastic ever made was produced in the past 15 years” and “The amount of plastic we throw away has hit an all-time high.”

• “But wait. What about recycling?” and “What happens to you now

The main purpose of “The Problem of Plastic” is to ____________, whereas the main purpose of “Can We Save Our Planet From Plastic?” is to ____________.

• teach readers about the Philippines; teach readers about a problem on South Boston’s beaches

• describe factories during World War II; describe infrared technology

• inform readers about the problem of plastic trash; share ideas for solving the plastic trash problem

• explain how plastic is made; spotlight a school district’s ban on plastic straws

Which ideas are supported by information in both articles? Choose TWO answers.

• Plastic slowly breaks down into tiny pieces.

• Many places are banning the use of plastic straws.

• Plastic trash is dangerous for marine animals.

• There are many advantages to using plastic.

On page 15, Carro writes that “the key to progress will be persistence.” What does she mean and why will persistence be necessary? Use details from both articles to support your answer.

• she means that if we want to move forward in solving the world’s plastic crisis, we must be carefree, doubtful, and restless in our actions

• she means that if we want to move forward in solving the world’s plastic crisis, we must be committed, purposeful, and relentless in our actions

• she means that if we want to move forward in solving the world’s plastic crisis, we must be arrogant, irresponsible, and cravenous in our actions

• none of the above

The title "Drowning in Plastic," makes the tone of the text acquire a sense of urgency. Which vocabulary would be synonymous to the word drowning as used in the title of the text?

• perplexing

• suffocating

• submerging

• navigating

Which genre of literature did you just read?

• Non- Fiction (Informatinal)

• Fiction (Realistic)

• Drama (Play)

• Poetry (Free Verse)

• Folktale (A lesson to be learned)

Who's my favorite class?

• Homeroom even though they don't wear their uniforms.

• Mr. Leonhardt's Homeroom despite they are tardy.

• Ms. Domiguez's Homeroom despite being loud.

• Mr. Hinojosa's Homeroom aside from complaining all the time.

• None of the above