MG22 U6 Going Green L10 Writing: Understanding Composition

What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

• The importance of buying in bulk

• The amount of waste a family produces

• The benefits of recycling

• The cost of packaging

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How many paragraphs are in the passage?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• To entertain readers with a story

• To inform readers about recycling

• To persuade readers to reduce packaging waste

• To describe different types of packaging

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

According to the passage, what effect does packaging have on consumers?

• It makes products less appealing

• It increases the cost of products

• It attracts consumers to buy products

• It prevents waste

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the structure of the passage?

• Problem-solution

• Cause-effect

• Compare-contrast

• Descriptive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In the second paragraph, what solution is suggested for reducing waste?

• Using more packaging

• Shopping at central markets

• Buying goods with less packaging

• Recycling more materials

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of packaging in the passage?

• Glossy wrappers

• Burlap bags

• Vacuum wrapped coffee

• Colorful lids

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the family benefit from labeling and filling their own containers?

• They spend more money

• They attract more buyers

• They use cupboard space better

• They waste more resources

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which sentence best states the main idea of the third paragraph?

• Packaging is important for marketing products

• Filling your own containers is time-consuming

• Packaging waste is harmful to the environment

• Buying unpackaged goods can save money

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What question does the author raise in the first paragraph?

• Is recycling always effective?

• Are packaged goods more attractive?

• How much do goods cost without packaging?

• How do consumers label their containers?