RI Standards Review (School Want Less Healthy Food)

RI 9-10.3 - Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?

• Introduction of the problem, historical context, author's opinion, proposed solution

• Author's opinion, historical context, introduction of the problem, proposed solution

• Introduction of the problem, author's opinion, historical context, proposed solution

• Historical context, introduction of the problem, proposed solution, author's opinion

RI 9-10.5 - Which sentence from the passage best exemplifies the author's use of rhetoric to emphasize the importance of healthy school lunches?

• "Prices have gone up, and, well, school lunches hardly have a great reputation, if you know what I mean."

• "But it is true that the healthy lunches don't go over big with all children.

• "The problem, McCarthy said, is that 'fewer kids are buying the lunches since the changes.'"

• "Just two years later, she said, 'many schools want out.'"

RI 9-10.6 - What is the author's primary purpose in writing this passage?

• To persuade readers to advocate for healthier school lunches

• To inform readers about the history of school lunch nutrition standards

• To analyze the financial implications of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

• To criticize the decision-making process of school officials

RI 9-10.8 - Which of the following is the most accurate assessment of the author's argument?

• The author's reasoning is valid because they provide evidence from a credible source.

• The author's reasoning is flawed because they rely too heavily on anecdotal evidence.

• The author's argument lacks relevance because it does not address the issue of student obesity rates.

• The author's argument is convincing because they use emotional appeals effectively.

RI 9-10.3 - What evidence does the author provide to support the claim that some schools want less healthy lunches?

• The introduction of updated nutrition standards in 2012

• Testimonials from students who dislike the healthier lunch options

• The inclusion of a waiver provision in the 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Bill

• Statistical data showing a decrease in lunch purchases since the changes

L 9-10.4 - What is the author's tone towards schools that want to opt out of healthy lunch standards?

• Critical and accusatory

• Indifferent and neutral

• Supportive and encouraging

• Analytical and objective

RI 9-10.2 - What is the central idea of the passage?

• Public schools have been improving the healthiness of their lunches since 2012.

• Some schools are seeking waivers to opt out of healthy lunch standards due to financial concerns.

• There is a debate surrounding the effectiveness and popularity of healthy school lunches.

• The author advocates for prioritizing children's health over financial incentives.

RI 9-10.5 - Which sentence from the passage best demonstrates the author's use of specific details to develop their argument?

• "Since 2012, public schools have been using updated nutrition standards."

• "Some school officials, food-industry advocates, and the School Nutrition Association have raised concerns."

• "The problem, McCarthy said, is that 'fewer kids are buying the lunches since the changes.'"

• "Hey, we see this at our own dinner tables. While there are certainly children out there who love broccoli, many more of them love french fries."

RI 9-10.4 - What is the connotation of the phrase "turning back the clock" in the context of the passage?

• Returning to a previous era of healthier eating habits

• Reverting to less healthy food options

• Implementing stricter regulations on school lunches

• Advancing towards a healthier future for children

RI 9-10.1 - Which piece of textual evidence best supports the inference that financial concerns are driving some schools to opt out of healthy lunch standards?

• "The changes... are simple and sensible: more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, less trans fats and sodium, healthy calorie guidelines."

• "Why would any school want to go back to unhealthy school lunches? The answer is what it almost always is in these kind of situations: Money."

• "Fewer kids are buying the lunches since the changes."

• "The point shouldn't be to get kids to buy and eat more food--that's the thinking that got us the obesity epidemic in the first place."