Informational Short Text Analysis

The main idea is that-

• the main pollution problem is single-use plastic

• the overuse of plastic Is a huge problem

• the earth needs us to use less plastic

• there are ways for people to use less plastic

The details support the idea that-

• plastic is bad for the ocean

• people do not need plastic

• there is not enough plastic

• there is too much plastic

What is Ricardo's claim? Copy the sentence as your answer.

The descriptive text structure helps the reader understand more about plants by-

• presenting solutions to fix the problems plants cause

• providing detailed information of the different parts of plants

• informing them what animals benefit from plants

• persuading people to buy more plants

What was the author's main goal when writing this paragraph? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Which of the following is the BEST explanation for the author including Robert Scott in the text?

• To contrast Amundsen and Scott's methods toward discovering the South Pole

• To describe the solution Amundsen had toward a problem both explorers faced

• To show the effect Amundsen had on Scott's journey

• To provide details about both the explorer's journey

Why did the author decide to include this image in the text? Make sure to support your answer with evidence from the text.