Don't Eat the Dough
Authored by Megan Crosier
English
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement summarizes a key difference in how each text presents information about the dangers of eating raw cookie dough?
One text presents only one viewpoint about the safety of eating raw cookie dough, while the other
presents more than one viewpoint about the safety of eating raw cookie dough.
One text claims that you're likely to become ill from raw cookie dough, while the other text claims
that you probably won't become ill if you eat raw cookie dough.
One text focuses on the issue of raw eggs, while the other text focuses on the issue of flour.
One text is written for families, while the other text is written for health care professionals.
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CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which piece of text evidence below from Article 1, "Don't Eat the Dough," most strongly supports your answer to Question 1?
Flour, the base of any cookie recipe, can also carry bacteria such as E. coli.
Salmonella, the most common bacteria found in eggs, sickens 1.2 million people each year.
And for those with weakened immune systems, a salmonella infection can be deadly.
Some health care professionals say that eating raw eggs is actually good for your health.
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CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which piece of text evidence below from Article 2, "Say No to Raw Dough," most strongly supports your answer to Question 1?
Harmful germs can contaminate grain while it's still in the field or at other steps as flour is produced.
Do not taste or eat any raw dough or batter, whether for cookies, tortillas, pizza, biscuits, pancakes, or
crafts made with raw flour, such as homemade play dough or holiday ornaments.
In 2016, a large outbreak of E. coli infections made people sick in 24 states.
However, some people develop a serious type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
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CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement is accurate regarding information included in Article 2,"Say No to Raw Dough"?
Article 2 does not discuss the issue of recalled flour products.
Only Article 2 discusses the issue of recalled flour products.
Both Article 2 and Article 1 discuss the issue of recalled flour products.
Neither article discusses the issue of recalled flour products.
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CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How do the primary purposes of the two articles differ?
The primary purpose of Article 1 is to persuade and the primary purpose of Article 2 is to inform.
The primary purpose of Article 1 is to inform and the primary purpose of Article 2 is to entertain.
The primary purpose of Article 1 is to inform and the primary purpose of Article 2 is to persuade.
The primary purpose of Article 1 is to describe and the primary purpose of Article 2 is to explain.
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CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
FACTS: Raw eggs may contain the bacteria Salmonella. Salmonella can cause illness in humans. How do the two articles in this unit differ in their interpretation of these facts?
Article 1 claims that 450 Americans die from raw eggs each year. Article 2 claims that only 63 people
have been sickened from raw egg products.
Article 2 claims that 450 Americans die from raw eggs each year. Article 1 claims that only 63 people
have been sickened from raw egg products.
Article 1 tells readers that they should never consume raw eggs. Article 2 tells readers that it may be
fine to consume raw eggs in some situations.
Article 2 tells readers that they should never consume raw eggs. Article 1 tells readers that it may be fine to consume raw eggs in some situations.
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CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
5 mins • Ungraded
Which article would be more useful to someone who believes they may be ill after eating raw cookie dough? Explain your answer using evidence from the article.
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CCSS.RL.6.9
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CCSS.RI.8.7
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