Understanding Author's Purpose and Environmental Impact

What was the surprising observation the teacher made at the grocery store?

• The man used reusable bags.

• The man used no plastic bags.

• The man used ten plastic bags.

• The man used only one plastic bag.

What is the main focus of the book 'What a Waste' by Jess French?

• The history of plastic production.

• The benefits of using plastic.

• The impact of waste and plastic on the planet.

• The economic value of recycling.

Why are plastic bags particularly harmful to sea turtles?

• They provide no nutritional value.

• Turtles mistake them for jellyfish and eat them.

• Turtles use them as shelter.

• They are too heavy for turtles to carry.

What behavior change does the teacher suggest to help reduce plastic waste?

• Avoiding grocery shopping.

• Using reusable or paper bags.

• Using more plastic bags.

• Buying more plastic products.

What is the purpose of the book 'What a Waste' according to the teacher?

• To confuse readers with complex information.

• To entertain readers with stories.

• To inform readers about environmental issues.

• To persuade readers to buy more books.

What problem does plastic waste pose to animals according to the book?

• It provides them with extra food.

• It helps them build nests.

• It can entangle them or be mistaken for food.

• It makes them stronger.

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• A small landfill on an island.

• A floating trash dump in the ocean.

• A recycling center in the Pacific.

• A natural habitat for sea creatures.

What percentage of sea turtles' diets can be made up of ocean plastic?

• 50%

• 74%

• 25%

• 10%

What does the teacher encourage students to do while reading?

• Ignore the author's purpose.

• Think about what the author is teaching.

• Focus only on entertaining parts.

• Skip difficult sections.

What should students do with their thoughts while reading?

• Write them on a sticky note.

• Keep them to themselves.

• Forget about them.

• Share them only with the teacher.