The Plastic Problem

What is the meaning of the word "biodegradable".

• a bacteria

• capable of being decomposed (break into smaller parts)

• having to do with rocks

How is the text organized (text structure)?

• by giving the problem of plastic and how to solve it.

• by comparing plastic to paper bags

• by giving a timeline in chronological order

Why did the author include a photo in the text?

• So that we can see fish.

• For the reader to have a visual of what plastic does to the ocean.

• To show how plastics are being used.

What is the meaning of the word "accumulate"?

• to dissolve

• to be cleaned

• to gather and increase in numbers

• to cause harm

What is the main idea of paragraph 10?

• Scientist are developing new ideas to address the plastic problem.

• Scientist do not want us to use plastic.

• Plastic kills million of sea life every year.

In paragraph 6, how does the author describe the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

What is the meaning of the word "debris"?

• the food fish eat

• the land around the ocean

• trash; garbage; junk

What can be done to solve the plastic problem?

What is the meaning of the word "species"?

• the ocean vortex

• a group or type of living things.

• junk or garbage

• to gather or increase

What is the purpose of the selection?

• To entertain us with a story about Bob the fish.

• To express feelings with a poem.

• To explain and inform about the problems that plastic is causing.

• To argue about not using plastic