Comparing evidence plastic pollution

Reread this sentence from “Five Weird Materials That Could Replace Plastic”:

“Okay, enough doom and gloom. Here’s the good news: Scientists know this is a problem, and are working hard to find a solution.”

How does this sentence help develop the author’s point of view?

• by showing a transition from a negative to positive outlook

• by explaining why the author remains doubtful about new solutions

• by giving an example of how the author’s personal experience influenced her opinion

• by providing a chance for a different expert to express their opinion

Reread this sentence from “Five Things You Can Do to End Plastic Pollution”:

“Here are five things YOU can do—starting TODAY—to end plastic pollution.”

How does capitalizing you and today help develop the author’s point of view?

• by emphasizing how the author is losing hope about how people can help reduce plastic pollution

• by showing the author’s worry about reducing plastic pollution

• by showing the author’s anger about reducing plastic pollution

• by emphasizing how the author believes individuals can help reduce plastic pollution

Reread this sentence from Trash Vortex:

“Of the 9 billion tons . . . of plastic produced since 1950, just 2 billion tons . . . are still in use, a 2017 study found. That means the rest of the trash litters Earth as trash.”

How does the phrase “litters Earth as trash” develop the author’s point of view?

• by establishing a happy, appreciative tone

• by establishing a neutral, calm tone

• by establishing a frustrated, saddened tone

• by establishing a frightened, confused tone

Out of the books and articles we read, which one offers examples of materials that will help with the problem of plastic pollution?

• Trash Vortex

• “Five Weird Materials That Could Replace Plastic”

• “Five Things You Can Do to End Plastic Pollution”

Out of the books and articles we read, which one discusses ways to clean up plastic pollution?

• Trash Vortex

• “Five Weird Materials That Could Replace Plastic”

• “Five Things You Can Do to End Plastic Pollution”

Out of the books and articles we read, which one proposes solutions to the problem of plastic pollution?

• Trash Vortex

• “Five Weird Materials That Could Replace Plastic”

• “Five Things You Can Do to End Plastic Pollution”

How does Trash Vortex interpret the facts about the problem of plastic pollution?

• interprets facts to express doubt about cleaning up the ocean

• interprets facts to suggest that new inventions will be useful

• interprets facts to suggest that people have the power to make improvements

How does the article, “Five Weird Materials That Could Replace Plastic”, interpret the facts about the problem of plastic pollution?

• interprets facts to express doubt about cleaning up the ocean

• interprets facts to suggest that new inventions will be useful

• interprets facts to suggest that people have the power to make improvements

How does the article, “Five Things You Can Do to End Plastic Pollution”, interpret the facts about the problem of plastic pollution?

• interprets facts to express doubt about cleaning up the ocean

• interprets facts to suggest that new inventions will be useful

• interprets facts to suggest that people have the power to make improvements