* 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 5 of 10.
1 Nonfiction Passage
Read the article and notice the main idea of each paragraph.
Why Trees Are Important
Trees do more than provide shade on a hot day. They make oxygen, hold soil in place, and give homes to many animals. A single tree can support insects, birds, and squirrels.
Tree roots help keep soil from washing away during storms. Leaves also help slow down rain as it falls. Because of this, trees can protect land and water nearby.
Cities plant trees because they improve neighborhoods in many ways. Trees can cool streets, reduce noise, and make outdoor spaces more inviting. Caring for trees benefits both people and wildlife.
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 Trees Are Important," 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.