Unit 3 Post Assessment Review

Which sentence in paragraph 1 best states the author’s central claim?

• “The phrase ‘going green’ means giving up the things we do each day that take something away from our environment and replacing those choices with ones that benefit the planet and our lives.”

• “But it’s important not to limit our efforts to just making our houses into greener spaces.”

• “Can our schools lead the way to a cleaner world?”

• 1. “With only a little effort, we can reduce our school’s impact on the environment, decrease pollutants that affect student health, and increase test scores just by making our school into a green school.”

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What is the author’s purpose of paragraph 3?

• To entertain the reader with stories about pollution

• To inform the reader about about ways to reduce pollutants

• To persuade the reader to stop going to school

• To make light of the situation of pollution

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In which sentence from paragraph 2 does the author use an opinion to support his argument?

• “Reducing a school’s impact on the environment is easy, and it costs very little.”

•  “Colorful lunchboxes are so much better than plain brown bags.”

• “Lighting a single classroom for one school year can cost thousands of dollars; turn off the lights when the room isn’t in use.”

• “Turn off half the lights whenever possible to save money and reduce the number of light bulbs we throw away each year.”

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What claim does the author argue against in paragraph 6?

• In order to go green, schools must spend a lot of money.

• 1. Most schools lack the money to make expensive, environmentally friendly choices.

• A schoolwide competition can help make a school green.

• 1. Many students working together can make a school a much greener place.

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Which two sentences express ideas that should be included in a summary of “Dreaming Green”?

• Students should bring their lunches to school in colorful lunchboxes rather than paper bags.

• Schools and students can “go green” by engaging in environmentally friendly activities, such as reusing paper, lowering the temperature, and turning off lights whenever possible.

• 1. Students should walk, ride bicycles, take school buses, carpool, or ride public transportation as they travel between home and school. 

• Adding green plants to classrooms and planting them on school property can increase oxygen levels and positive moods.

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Which sentence expresses the central idea of “Dreaming Green”?

• Students should bring their lunches to school in colorful lunchboxes rather than paper bags.

• Schools and students can “go green” by engaging in environmentally friendly activities, such as reusing paper, lowering the temperature, and turning off lights whenever possible.

• Adding green plants to classrooms and planting them on school property can increase oxygen levels and positive moods.

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Which definition expresses the meaning of kill as it is used in this excerpt?

Bus engines are often left running while they wait for students at the end of the day; those buses churn out fumes that are harmful to both the environment and the students. Requiring thoughtless drivers to kill the engines reduces pollution and makes the air around the school more breathable for young students. (paragraph 4)

• to cause the death of

• to put an end to

• 1. to cause to stop

• to make a favorable impression

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Which definition expresses the meaning of thoughtless as it is used in this excerpt?

Bus engines are often left running while they wait for students at the end of the day; those buses churn out fumes that are harmful to both the environment and the students. Requiring thoughtless drivers to kill the engines reduces pollution and makes the air around the school more breathable for young students. (paragraph 4)

• to be careless

• to be thoughtful

• to be considerate

• to be careful

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What is the author’s point of view about each action involved in going green?

Positive Point of View

• Turning off lights whenever possible

• Using less paper by writing on both sides

• Lowering the building temperature by one or two 

  degrees

• Leaving buses to run while waiting

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What is the author’s point of view about each action involved in going green?

Negative Point of View

• Using less paper by writing on both sides

• Leaving buses to run while waiting

• Use paper bags for school lunches

• Riding solo to school in family cars

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