Americanization of Ethnic Food

Why does the author include the footnote in the text?

• To emphasize the most important detail in the text.

• To include information that is not important enough to appear in the text.

• To provide a definition of a phrase that is essential for readers to understand.

• To explain where the author located the facts included in the text.

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How does the author organize the section “Asian Food” to develop the thesis of the article?

• By highlighting the differences between American Asian cuisine and authentic Asian cuisine.

• By listing the different types of Asian cuisine.

• By describing how traditional Asian food is made.

• By explaining how some American Chinese food does not exist in traditional Chinese cuisine.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Below are the definitions of the word accustomed:

1. 1. Often used or practiced: customary | her accustomed cheerfulness

2. 2. Adapted to existing conditions | eyes accustomed to the dark

3. 3. Being in the habit or custom | a team accustomed to winning

Which definition best matches the way accustomed is used in paragraph 4?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

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Share evidence from the text that best supports the answer to the previous question.

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Based on the details in the text, the reader can infer that- (select all that apply)

• Traditional ethnic cuisine is better than Americanized ethnic cuisine.

• Some Americanized meals have added more ingredients than traditional cuisine.

• Cuisine from all over the world has undergone change in America.

• Italian and French cuisine is more authentic than Asian cuisine.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

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Which evidence from the text best supports the answer(s) from the previous question? (select all that apply)

• "A wide variety of cuisines from Asia have become popular in America."

• "Based on the evidence, one might conclude that the diversity of foods we enjoy are simply Americanized versions of cultural cuisines."

• But many Americans are not accustomed to the heat, so restaurants lessen the spices to better suit their palates."

• Compared to the pizza we eat now- thick or thin crust covered with tomato sauce, cheese, and toppings- it looks and tastes very little like authentic Italian pizza.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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The author organizes the section “European Food” by-

• Comparing traditional French cuisine to traditional Italian cuisine.

• Detailing the differences between European food and American European food.

• Describing the types of food available in Europe.

• Including information about where certain European foods originated.

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Which conclusion is supported by information in paragraph 8?

• The United States has a wide variety of restaurant types.

• People tend to enjoy learning about foreign cultures.

• Americans have come from many different countries.

• Everyone should think carefully about the food they eat.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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Share evidence that best supports the answer to the previous question.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

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The word adhere in paragraph 7 means-

• To taste

• To follow the practices of

• To change to suit one’s needs

• To give support to

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