What is the purpose of informational texts?
to explain and inform
What color are Mrs. Garcia's eyes?
Blue
safe to eat
edible
Which food group is most costly in terms of food waste?
A.dairy
B.fruits
C.grains
D.protein foods
D. protein foods
Informational texts explain topics using...
facts and details
When is Mrs. Garcia's full birthday? (must have month, day, and year to get the points)
November 24, 1999
fertilizer made from decayed organic matter
compost
Informational texts use ____________ and _________ to support their ideas.
text features and structures
What is Mrs. Garcia's favorite type of soda?
Coca-Cola
a company that creates items by hand or by machinery
manufacturer
What main idea do the selections have in common?
A.Americans waste a lot of food.
B.People cannot know when most food is bad.
C.Meat and poultry have high risks of contamination.
D.Many cities have composting and recycling options.
A. Americans waste a lot of food.
_______ and ________, such as infographics, work together to develop main ideas and details.
Text and visuals
What instrument does Mrs. Garcia play?
Flute
To make Americans more ___________ of this problem, Vilsack along with the EPA and partners including grocery stores and food banks, have joined together to announce a new national goal.
conscious
The average American family throws away about how much of the food it buys each year?
A.1/10
B.1/8
C.1/4
D.1/2
C. 1/4
Which type of informational text shows the steps in a process?
Procedural texts
What color is Mrs. Garcia's car?
White
Foods like meat and poultry have a higher risk of _____________.
contamination
What does Allison Aubrey say about sell-by dates?
A.Food should never be eaten after its sell-by date.
B.A lot of food is safe to eat after its sell-by date.
C.Sell-by dates should be removed from most foods.
D.Sell-by dates should be added to fruits and vegetables.
B. A lot of food is safe to eat after its sell-by date.