Exploring Urban Gardening Concepts

What is the main topic of the section "Every Available Inch" in "Potatoes on Rooftops"?

• The history of urban gardening

• Creating gardens in tight urban spaces by growing food vertically, underground, or on rooftops

• The benefits of rural farming

• The challenges of traditional farming

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

How does the author of "Potatoes on Rooftops" view urban gardens?

• As a waste of resources

• As a creative solution for using space in cities

• As a temporary trend

• As a difficult task for city dwellers

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the author's purpose in writing about urban gardening in "Potatoes on Rooftops"?

• To entertain readers with stories of gardening

• To inform readers about the possibilities of urban gardening

• To criticize city living

• To discourage people from gardening

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which fact does the author provide to support the claim that urban gardens can be effective?

• Urban gardens are more expensive than traditional gardens

• Urban gardens can only grow a limited variety of plants

• Examples of vertical, underground, and rooftop gardens growing healthy food

• Urban gardens require less maintenance than rural gardens

What is the main focus of the section "Pollution Solutions" in "Potatoes on Rooftops"?

• How to decorate urban gardens

• How to ensure food grown in urban gardens is safe and non-toxic

• The history of pollution in cities

• The economic benefits of urban gardening

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

How does the section "Pollution Solutions" support the author's argument in "Potatoes on Rooftops"?

• It argues that urban gardening is too risky

• It shows how fear of pollution should not stop people from growing healthy, safe food

• It suggests that only experts should attempt urban gardening

• It claims that urban gardening is unnecessary

Why might an author's purpose for writing affect the language they use?

• It determines the length of the text

• It influences the tone and complexity of the language to suit the audience and purpose

• It dictates the number of chapters in the book

• It has no effect on the language used

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

How can an author's perspective on a topic affect their purpose for writing?

• It can lead them to write in a different language

• It can shape their goals, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain, based on their views

• It can make them write longer texts

• It has no impact on their writing purpose

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What strategy should students use to understand the author's purpose in "Potatoes on Rooftops"?

• Memorize the text

• Use the CLOSE READING routine to analyze the text

• Ignore the subheads and paragraphs

• Focus only on the pictures

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is a key benefit of urban gardening mentioned in "Potatoes on Rooftops"?

• It reduces the need for city parks

• It allows for the growth of healthy food in limited spaces

• It eliminates the need for grocery stores

• It is a form of exercise

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2