Bug Bites

In paragraphs 2 and 3, what main ideas are expressed in favor of eating bugs?

• Bugs aren't just pests.

• Bugs are nutritious, tasty, and safe to eat.

• The idea of eating a bug sounds pretty gross.

• They are a nice afternoon snack.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

Why did the author include the information in paragraph 4?

• To give the reader information about old habits.

• Inform the reader about why bugs were eaten 10, 000 years ago.

• Explain why bugs are nutritious.

• Persuade the reader to eat bugs.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.8

What detail from the selection helps the reader understand the text features on page 177?

• Of the million or so types of bugs that scientists have named so far, more than 1500 are somebody's favorite snack.

• The most popular bugs to eat are crickets and termites.

• Bugs were considered part of the daily diet.

• As you've probably noticed, bugs are everywhere.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.7

How does the author organize details on page 178?

• Giving the problem and explaining the solution.

• The author states a cause and explains the effect of the cause.

• The author uses comparing and contrasting.

• There are steps given in order to cook grasshoppers.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

Why do you think people in different places eat certain types of bugs and not other types?

• They prefer the taste those bugs over other bugs.

• They are picky bug eaters.

• Their family history is to only eat certain bugs for good luck.

• People eat mostly what they are use to, do they must be eating the types of bugs found in their area.

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CCSS.SL.4.1C

What does the word compost from "Eco-friendly Food" mean and who can you make your understanding of the word easier?

• Compost is something you put in a garden to make plants grow. I use text clues to help me understand the word easier.

• Compost is something that helps a garden. I use the definition at the bottom of the page to help me understand easier.

• Compost is garbage. I use the text clues to help me understand the word.

• Compost is leftover food. I use the definition at the bottom of the page to understand the meaning of the word.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

How do the text features help the reader understand the author's purpose?

• The text features don't help me understand author's purpose.

• Text features help to persuade me to grow my own food.

• The text features give me for information about the topic and how to understand the information.

• The text features help me explain why the author wrote the selection.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

What is the purpose of the text on page 164?

• To persuade the reader to use eco-friendly food.

• The author reminds readers to make eco-friendly food and drink choices.

• The author tells the reader what eco-friendly means.

• The author explains the importance of eco-friendly foods.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

Which information on the Make a Cylinder Garden would be most useful for someone who wants to help have the garden experience.

• Step 1

• The text features used to explain the steps.

• The description of a cylinder garden before the steps.

• Step 7

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.3

One problem that people might face when trying to go eco-friendly is.....

• It's expensive to start buying eco-friendly food.

• Drinking enough water in the day.

• Growing their own garden takes work and patience.

• Storing food for a long time can use up a lot of engery.

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CCSS.W.4.2B