The Bees Need You

Which of the following states the claim of the article?

• People sometimes feel scared of bees because they are insects and they can sting.

• Bees are pollinators, which means they help plants reproduce.

• Many species of bees are in trouble, and we must do our part to help them!

• According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, honey bee hives in the United States have dropped from 6 million to 2.4 million in about 60 years because of habitat loss.

Check all of the objective statements:

• We should help bees because they are in trouble

• According to a report by the United Nations, bee populations are declining all over the world.

• There are many causes, but pesticides and habitat destruction are two big ones

• You may be thinking that you don’t like bees because they are gross insects, or because you’re scared of their sting.

• Therefore, they don’t sting unless they feel really threatened.

Is this statement subjective or objective: " So, it’s really ridiculous to be scared of a little bee - especially considering how helpful they are to you!"

• subjective

• objective

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This statement is the ____________?

"You may be thinking that you don’t like bees because they are gross insects, or because you’re scared of their sting."

• claim

• counterclaim

• reason

• rebuttal

What part of the argument is this:

"Consider planting some wildflowers in your garden, or let part of your grassy lawn grow some clover - that’s one of bees’ favorite foods. Also, stop using chemicals that kill insects. And if you see a bee flying around minding its own business, don’t let your fear take over. Just leave it alone."

• objective

• reason

• counterclaim

• call to action

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Which of these words from the text has a negative connotation?

• bees

• favorite

• despair

• friends

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How do you know that this is an objective statement?

"According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, honey bee hives in the United States have dropped from 6 million to 2.4 million in about 60 years because of habitat loss."

• It is measurable.

• It refers to an expert organization.

• It can be verified (checked out to be true).

• All of the above.

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How do you know that this is a subjective statement?

"So, it’s really ridiculous to be scared of a little bee - especially considering how helpful they are to you!"

• It includes the author's personal perspective.

• It is verifiable (can be proven to be true.)

• It is measurable.

• It is observable.

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Which of the following statements is entirely objective?

• We should help bees because we depend on them for our food.

• Bees pollinate foods such as fruits and vegetables and even chocolate!

• Many species of bees are in trouble, and we must do our part to help them!

• While the magnitude of the bee problem might seem overwhelming, don’t despair!

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Which is NOT a reason the author gives to convince us that we should help bees?

• Bees populations are in trouble.

• Bees are important because they pollinate our food.

• Bees aren't really scary because they only sting when threatened.

• Stop using chemicals that hurt bees.