* 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 9 of 10.
1 Nonfiction Passage
Read the article and notice the main idea of each paragraph.
Why Coral Reefs Matter
Coral reefs are underwater structures built by tiny animals called coral polyps. Reefs provide shelter for many kinds of fish and sea creatures. Some people call reefs the rainforests of the sea.
Reefs can also protect coastlines from strong waves. They slow the water before it reaches shore. This helps reduce erosion in some areas.
Warm water, pollution, and damage from boats can harm coral reefs. When reefs are protected, many animals benefit. Healthy reefs also support fishing and tourism.
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 Coral Reefs 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.