Would You Eat This?

What is the main idea of the debate?

• Most Americans do not eat insects.

• Some bugs taste good.

• Bugs can be healthy to eat.

• Bugs are on the menu all around the world.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is one reason the authors give to support the idea that more Americans should eat insects?

• Eating insects is not new for many people around the world.

• Americans grow up interested in bugs.

• Fewer farmers are raising cows, chickens, and pigs.

• Meat like beef is too expensive.

Which sentences support the correct answer to question 2? Choose TWO.

• People have been dining on insects for thousands of years.

• But insects are on the menu in about 140 countries around the world.

• One reason is that as kids, most of us learn to stay away from bugs.

• Eating insects is also better for the environment than eating meat from cows, chickens, and pigs.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which is currently NOT a benefit of eating insects?

• Bugs are nutritious.

• Bugs are flavorful.

• Eating bugs is environmentally friendly.

• Food made from bugs is inexpensive.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the main idea of the section "Wriggly Monsters"?

• There are some challenges to making bug-eating popular in the U.S.

• Most people would never eat insects.

• Using insects as a food source would benefit the world.

• Eating insects is unhealthy and dangerous.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentences support the correct answer to question 5? Choose TWO.

• Plus, insects grow and reproduce fast.

• Our fear and disgust are survival tools—they keep us from eating things that could harm us.

• There’s also a lot we still don’t know about how to farm and prepare bugs safely.

• Now, there are more than 4,000 sushi restaurants across the country.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

SCR: Do you think that eating insects will ever become popular in the U.S.? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1