Bug Bites

Which words reveal the author's opinion about eating bugs?

• "In North America and Europe, the idea of eating bugs is downright disgusting to most people."

• "Both have lots of protein, which is what your body uses to build muscles. But in other ways, grasshoppers clearly come out ahead."

• "Other parts of the world also have forbidden foods."

• "We wouldn't eat those creepy-crawlies even if someone dared us."

Which of the following is a supporting detail to support the popularity of eating bugs?

• The photo on p. 178 with the caption "At this market in Thailand, people can buy a variety of fried insects"

• "Who on earth would want to eat a bug?"

• "Ground beef or bugs? Which one do you think is better for your body?"

• "Could our tastes change? Could school lunches ever include grasshopper kebabs and caterpillar fritters?"

Which of the following is evidence of the author using humor to convince you of his argument?

• "Attitudes about bugs are already changing."

• The picture of the bug-filled lollipop on p. 177

• "Have you heard the one about the customer who finds a fly in his soup? Outraged, he points it out to the waiter, who says, "Keep your voice down, or everybody'll want one!"

• "Cans of baby bees line supermarket shelves in Japan."

How does the author use bold print and headings to organize the information?

• The photo of the hamburger and grasshoppers on p. 178 is a nice visual.

• Each section has a red heading in bold that shows the main idea.

• The phrase "cockroaches of the sea" organizes my imagination!

• The photo of the fried scorpion kebabs on p.179 is a gross visual.

Why did the author include the picture of the clay pan filled with dried grasshopper snacks on p. 177 with the caption "You can find these snacks all over Mexico"?

• To show that grasshoppers are funny.

• To show that Mexico is a nice place.

• To show that clay pans are pretty.

• To provide a visual and show how popular eating bugs is in Mexico.