* Learning Goal
Use the text to answer each question. One or two answers may require evidence from more than one sentence. This is practice set 4 of 10.
1 Nonfiction Passage
Read the article and notice the main idea of each paragraph.
The Power of Recycling
Recycling turns used materials into new products. Paper, metal, glass, and some plastics can often be recycled. This process can reduce waste in landfills.
Making items from recycled materials may use less energy than making them from brand-new resources. For example, recycling aluminum saves large amounts of energy. That means recycling can help the environment in more than one way.
Recycling works best when people sort materials correctly. Dirty containers or mixed items can slow down the process. Learning local recycling rules helps communities do the job better.
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 "The Power of Recycling," 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.