Plastic Straws Alternatives OST 2023 Released

Read this sentence from Passage 1. "Lofflin hopes people will find alternatives to plastic straws." (paragraph 3) What is the meaning of alternatives as it is used in the passage? RI 5.4 Vocab

• careful decisions

• important ideas

• other choices

• traditional ways

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Select two main ideas that are developed in Passage 2. RI.5.2 Main Idea/Details/Summary

• Paper straws cannot replace plastic straws.

• Banning plastic straws does not fix the litter problem.

• The methods used for catching litterbugs do not work.

• We need to consider banning plastic products other than straws.

• We need to stop people who litter rather than ban certain products.

Part B: How does the author develop the main ideas in Part A? RI.5.2

• by explaining how different states clean up litter

• by listing litter that is commonly seen in the street

• by explaining the effect of too much litter in the world

• by comparing two ideas for solving the problem of litter

How are the structures of Passage 1 and Passage 2 similar? RI.5.5

• They both present and support arguments about whether to ban plastic straws.

• They both compare and contrast the features of plastic and paper straws.

• They both give the causes and effects of too much litter in the ocean.

• They both explain the problem with litterbugs and offer a solution.

What perspective about litter do both passages share? RI 5.6

• Littering is a serious problem that needs a solution.

• Restaurants are creating too much litter.

• People need to invent better ways to clean up litter.

• Cleaning up all of the litter is an impossible job.

What information from Passage 1 about litter in the ocean is not included in Passage 2? RI 5.6

• Passage 1 gives ideas for how people can clean up litter in the ocean.

• Passage 1 gives a specific example of how litter harms ocean life.

• Passage 1 explains the different types of litter in the oceans.

• Passage 1 explains how litter in the ocean affects people.

Which statement combines the viewpoints of both authors? RI.5.9

• People should stop using all plastic products as plastic litter is the most dangerous for sea life.

• Governments can help with litter by banning plastic straws and by making tougher laws against litterbugs.

• Schools need to stop creating plastic litter, and restaurants need to change the way they serve their drinks.

• Banning plastic straws is a good way to reduce litter, but aluminum caps and napkins need to be banned as well.

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