Informational Text Mid-Unit Assessment

1.___break into small parts because it was made brittle by the sun and was beaten by the waves, litters the beaches, and fills the stomachs of animals, causing them to starve.

• Microplastics
• Single-use plastics
• Recycled materials
• Compost

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2. Grocery bags and most other plastic packaging would be categorized as ___.

• Single-use plastics
• Reusable materials
• Fishing Upcycled plastic

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3. Ethics, credibility, trust

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4. Read the following passage. According to the Center for Pollution Prevention, plastics are causing unforeseen issues in ecosystems around the globe. In one Environmental Analysis, of all the fish caught in a single net, 50% or more of the fish had ingested microplastics. These same fish are the ones being sold to stores to be eaten by people in all parts of the world. If something isn’t done about this situation, the Center for Pollution Prevention states, people will be more and more prone to eating plastics themselves in turn. Based on this passage, what type of argument is being used here?

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Sonos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5. Read the following passage. Having you and your loved ones be happy and healthy is one of the most reassuring things we could have in life. This is hard to do if their health is constantly being compromised by consumption of microplastics, breathing in toxic dust-like plastic particles, and being surrounded by environmental trash. You can help your loved ones by taking one simple step- reducing single-use plastics in your life. Bring a reusable bag to the grocery store, and use more compostable or recyclable items. Your loved ones will thank you. Based on this passage, what type of argument is being used here?

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Sonos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6. Read the following passage. It just makes sense to reduce plastic usage- plastics are made from oil, which is a non-renewable resource. The ocean is getting filled with trash, tons of it every day- but the fact of it is, taking out plastic usage at its source, by working to eliminate single-use plastics, will slow the amount of plastics that are filling our oceans. Based on this passage, what type of argument is being used here?

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Sonos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7. Read the following passage. According to the Center for Pollution Prevention, plastics are causing unforeseen issues in ecosystems around the globe. In one Environmental Analysis, of all the fish caught in a single net, 50% or more of the fish had ingested microplastics. These same fish are the ones being sold to stores to be eaten by people in all parts of the world. If something isn’t done about this situation, the Center for Pollution Prevention states, people will be more and more prone to eating plastics themselves in turn.

• To persuade
• To inform
• To entertain
• To enlighten

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

8. Read the following passage. Plastic grocery bags are a thing of the past. Those single-use plastics are terrible for the environment, and not many of them are being recycled correctly, even though there are specific plastic bag drop-off bins at many local stores. Now, people are turning to reusable bags! Not only are they easier to carry and less likely to rip, they come in beautiful patterns and designs, and help save the environment too! You can be someone who cares about the environment and buy yours today at any local grocery store! Based on this passage, select what type of purpose is being used here. Multiple Choice Options (minimum of 4 options, with answers highlighted)

• To persuade
• To inform
• To entertain
• To enlighten

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

9. Read the following passage. Come to the theater, where you will find on stage the thrilling tale of Mr. Plastics and Dr. Ocean! This classic musical will bring you around the world and back again through the gyre currents of the globe! Based on this passage, select what type of purpose is being used here?

• To persuade
• To inform
• To entertain
• To enlighten

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

10.What kind of text structure describes the topic and its characteristics, using words like “such as” and “for example”?

• Description
• Sequence
• Cause and Effect
• Compare and Contrast
• Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5