* Learning Goal
Use the text to answer each question. One or two answers may require evidence from more than one sentence.
1 Nonfiction Passage
Read the article and notice the main idea of each paragraph.
Why Bees Matter
Bees help plants reproduce by carrying pollen from one flower to another. This process is called pollination. Many fruits, vegetables, and nuts grow because pollinators do this work every day.
Bees do not only help farms. Wild plants depend on pollination too. When those plants grow, they provide food and shelter for many animals. A healthy bee population helps support an entire ecosystem.
Scientists are concerned because some bee populations are shrinking. Loss of habitat, chemicals, and disease can all make life harder for bees. People can help by planting flowers, avoiding harmful sprays, and protecting green spaces.
2 Text Evidence Questions
Answer with a short response and support it with a detail from the article.
1. What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
2. What detail from paragraph 2 adds to the main idea?
3. What challenge or concern appears in the article?
4. Which detail best supports the article's main point?
5. What action could a person take after reading this article?
3 Think Like a Reader
Use what you read to draw a conclusion.
Conclusion Prompt: Based on "Why Bees Matter," what might happen if people ignore this topic for a long time?
✦ SBA-Style Reflection
Answer using evidence from your work above. On the state test (Smarter Balanced), you will need to explain your thinking clearly.
Constructed Response: Look at your answers above. Choose one and explain how you decided on your answer. Use at least one detail or example.