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WorksheetsThe Bees Need You
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following states the claim of the article?
People sometimes feel scared of bees because they are insects and they can sting.
Bees are pollinators, which means they help plants reproduce.
Many species of bees are in trouble, and we must do our part to help them!
According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, honey bee hives in the United States have dropped from 6 million to 2.4 million in about 60 years because of habitat loss.
Check all of the objective statements:
We should help bees because they are in trouble
According to a report by the United Nations, bee populations are declining all over the world.
There are many causes, but pesticides and habitat destruction are two big ones
You may be thinking that you don’t like bees because they are gross insects, or because you’re scared of their sting.
Therefore, they don’t sting unless they feel really threatened.
Is this statement subjective or objective: " So, it’s really ridiculous to be scared of a little bee - especially considering how helpful they are to you!"
subjective
objective
This statement is the ____________?
"You may be thinking that you don’t like bees because they are gross insects, or because you’re scared of their sting."
claim
counterclaim
reason
rebuttal
What part of the argument is this:
"Consider planting some wildflowers in your garden, or let part of your grassy lawn grow some clover - that’s one of bees’ favorite foods. Also, stop using chemicals that kill insects. And if you see a bee flying around minding its own business, don’t let your fear take over. Just leave it alone."
objective
reason
counterclaim
call to action
Which of these words from the text has a negative connotation?
bees
favorite
despair
friends
How do you know that this is an objective statement?
"According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, honey bee hives in the United States have dropped from 6 million to 2.4 million in about 60 years because of habitat loss."
It is measurable.
It refers to an expert organization.
It can be verified (checked out to be true).
All of the above.
How do you know that this is a subjective statement?
"So, it’s really ridiculous to be scared of a little bee - especially considering how helpful they are to you!"
It includes the author's personal perspective.
It is verifiable (can be proven to be true.)
It is measurable.
It is observable.
Which of the following statements is entirely objective?
We should help bees because we depend on them for our food.
Bees pollinate foods such as fruits and vegetables and even chocolate!
Many species of bees are in trouble, and we must do our part to help them!
While the magnitude of the bee problem might seem overwhelming, don’t despair!
Which is NOT a reason the author gives to convince us that we should help bees?
Bees populations are in trouble.
Bees are important because they pollinate our food.
Bees aren't really scary because they only sting when threatened.
Stop using chemicals that hurt bees.
Which is the best synonym for the word magnitude?
object
problem
size
population
How do you know that this is an objective statement?
"Bees pollinate foods such as fruits and vegetables and even chocolate!"
It is a verifiable fact.
It includes the author's personal opinion.
It includes emotional words.
All of the above.
Which is detail best supports the author's position that we should help the bees?
Pesticides are chemicals that kill insects that farmers and homeowners use.
Consider planting some wildflowers in your garden...
Bees pollinate foods such as fruits and vegetables and even chocolate!
So, it's really ridiculous to be scared of a little bee...
What type of detail is this: "...honey bee hives in the United States have dropped from 6 million to 2.4 million in about 60 years because of habitat loss."
analogy
personal anecdote
statistic
Which of these signal problem-solution text structure?
Many species of bees are in trouble, and we must do our part to help them!
We should help bees because we depend on them for our food.
While the magnitude of the bee problem might seem overwhelming, don't despair! There are things we can all do!
All of these show problem-solution.
