Lesson 2
part 3: guided instruction
continue reading the government bulletin about invasive species. use
the close reading and the hint to you answer the question.
he expression - 4 - (-1
and tell what it represen
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close reading
on page 12 the author
does not directly state
the central idea. jot your
ideas in the margin about
the implied central idea
of this part of the
bulletin
the fern-like and harmless-looking millol has also become a
threat it too can clog valves at water facilities. in addition, maillot
poses problems for recreational water users. dense growth of the
eurasian native ctcate unfavorable conditions for swimmers
boaters, and fishers. milioil grows aggressively and crowds out
other vegetation. the resulting ecosystem lacks lood sources and
habitats for native fish, amphibians, and waterfowl milloul spreads
naturally when fragments travel by water currents. it spreads with
human when fragments are carried from one waterway 10
another on boals and boat trailers
ng 11 feet above
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position of the b
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hint
which answer choice
restates important details
and does not include
opinions?
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keep trac
during his
circle the correct answer.
which of the following statements best summarizes the text above?
a the annoying milfoil plant does extensive harm to human facilities as
well as to fragile ecosystems. it spreads ruthlessly by water current
and should be a major concern to outdoor enthusiasts.
b fern-like and harmless-looking, milfoil is a secret threat dense
growths of the eurasian native crowd the waterways creating
unfavorable conditions for swimmers, boaters, and fishers.
c milfoil, a non-native species of water plant, ruins recreational water
activities and heartlessly wipes out food sources and habitats for animals.
eurasian milfoil is an invasive species that spreads both naturally and
with human . milfoil is an "invader" because it can harm water
facilities, destroy animal habitats, and crowd out native plants.
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show your thinking
choose an answer choice that includes an opinion. explain what clues you recognize that it
was not objective.
fummarizing the central ideas and important details in the government