* Learning Goal
Read both texts. Think about what each author wants the reader to know, feel, or do. This is practice set 4 of 10.
1 Text A
Notice how the author presents facts and useful information.
Text A: School Recycling Drive
Lincoln Elementary will hold a week-long recycling drive during the first week of May. Students will collect paper, cardboard, and aluminum cans from classrooms and the cafeteria.
Last year the school recycled over 200 pounds of material. This year, the goal is 350 pounds. Each class will track its total on a hallway chart, and the top class will earn a pizza party.
2 Text B
Notice how the author tries to persuade the reader.
Text B: Be a Recycling Leader
Every can you toss in the trash could have become something new — a bike part, a lunch tray, or even part of an airplane. Recycling is one of the easiest ways students can help the planet.
Take part in this year's drive and show that our school takes the environment seriously. Small actions add up fast when an entire school works together.
3 Compare and Explain
Use both texts to support your answers.
1. What is the author's purpose in Text A?
2. What is the author's purpose in Text B?
3. Which text is more persuasive, and what details make it persuasive?
4. If you wanted simple facts, which text would be more useful? Why?
✦ 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.