The Dangers of trash in the Ocean

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

• Definition 5

 How does the information in paragraph 2 support the author's argument?

• By stating how whales are caught by fishing gear

• By explaining how plastic decomposes in high temperatures

• By stating how fish affect humans

• By using National Geographic to show how animals suffer as a result of plastic

Who is NOT likely the intended audience for this selection? Select all that apply

• Organizations who are dedicated to the safeguard of the Ocean

• People who are not interested in the planets conservation

• People who have not consider recycling near the ocean

• Readers who are interested in farming

The details in paragraphs 3 support the key idea that the litter in the ocean will —

• have an increase in the deaths of many fish

• affect the ecological system established by nature

• put humans in a vulnerable position, causing health problems

• create problems for plastic manufacturers

In paragraph 4, the author presents a counter argument most likely to

• to understand that recycling materials could be a tedious job in the ocean

• to show how all cities in the U.S. should recycle waste properly

• to explain how animals will continue to suffer if littering continues

• to demonstrate how humans can be affected by the waste in the ocean

Based on paragraph 5, what can the reader infer about, how proper recycling will affect the ocean?     

• The ocean will be covered with sea weed

• The ocean will have a high volume of swimming activities

• The ocean will have an increase of sea life and sea food for consumption

• The ocean will see a decrease of sea food consumption

What is the authors purpose for writing his selection?

• To bring awareness of how recycling is importance

• To explain how waste has become an issue in the ocean not only affecting marine animals but humans as well

• To show sea animals and humans are being affected in the ocean

• To detail how marine animals benefit from human support

How does the information in paragraph 4 support the counter argument?

• Cities are not working together making it difficult to pick up waste

• There is a lack of resources and commitment from society to ensure recycling is occurring

• It is beneficial when people come together and stop littering for the safety of our planet

What word in paragraph 3 help you understand the word cancerous-

• sickness

• harmful

• Tumors

• cell

What are the elements of an argumentative text?

• Introduction, body, conclusion, Claim, Reasons, Evidence

• Claim, Conclusion, Evidence, Counterclaim, Rebuttal, Introduction

• Counterclaim, Claim, Rebuttal, Evidence, Reasons, Body

• Claim, Counterclaim, Reasons, Conclusion, Evidence, Rebuttal