DAY 7 INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS

How does the author of the text “Rising number of "convincing" food allergy cases in adults” support the point that some people may be avoiding foods when they are not truly allergic to them?

• Ⓐ by describing a study that determined if people had the allergies they believed they had

• Ⓑ by explaining what foods people most enjoy eating

• Ⓒ by stating how allergies affect people

• Ⓓ by explaining doctors’ training in food allergies

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

Select a statement from “Rising number of "convincing" food allergy cases in adults” that supports the point that experts need to spend more time studying allergies in adults.

• Ⓐ The new study appeared in the medical journal Jama Network Open.

• Ⓑ The results reveal that the most common "convincing" allergy was to shellfish.

• Ⓒ Many questions are raised when an adult develops an allergy, she said.

• Ⓓ Allergy experts in the United States wrote the study.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

How does the author of Scientists May Know How to Solve the Food Allergy Crisis support the point that the future looks bright for food allergies?

• Ⓐ By explaining that food allergies are increasing in children.

• Ⓑ By describing how researchers are exploring allergy treatments.

• Ⓒ By explaining how the Schwabe family is careful when eating candy.

• Ⓓ By showing how allergies affect people.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

What question can be answered by both texts, “Scientists may know how to solve the food allergy crisis” and “Rising number of "convincing" food allergy cases in adults”?

• Ⓐ Does Professor Stephen Till have food allergies?

• Ⓑ What are common foods that cause allergies?

• Ⓒ How many doctors are trained in food allergies?

• Ⓓ What new treatments are available for allergies?

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What information is supported by both texts?

• Ⓐ Adults believe they have more allergies than children.

• Ⓑ Food allergies are harmless.

• Ⓒ Only children can have food allergies.

• Ⓓ Cases of food allergies are increasing.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.2.9