Informational Text Jeopardy

Structure

100

What text structure did the author primarily use in paragraph 2 to develop the central idea? R.2.1

Cause & Effect

Central Idea

200

What is the central idea of the article? R.2.2

Urban farming is an important, necessary solution to address shrinking farmland and urban food deserts.

Purpose

300

Explain how the author’s choice of the word “vital” helps achieve the overall author’s purpose. R.2.3

The author’s purpose is to persuade the reader to see urban farming as essential or critical.  The word “vital” conveys this urgency.

Argument

400

The author cites a USDA study.  Is this reasoning effective? Why or why not? R.2.4

Effective. It uses verifiable data from a credible source (USDA) to support the claim that urban farming increases food availability.