Non-Fiction Level I

Non-Fiction Level I

1. Rachel Carson's book warned people about:

B) The need for the Environmental Protection Agency

2. What is the name of Rachel Carson's book?

B) Silent Spring

3) Rachel's book was written in a hurry and contained incorrect statements.

B) True

4) Rachel Carson's book made no difference; DDT is still being widely used.

B) True

5) Chemical companies attacked Rachel's book and said she was a troublemaker.

B) True

6) Rachel Carson was recognized for her contribution to the Earth by:

C) Having her book ranked as the fifth-most important book of the twentieth century

7) What does the word "posthumously" mean in paragraph 8?

A) After the publication of one million copies of her book.

8) Rachel's book showed that all living things are:

C) Dying of poison

9) You can infer that:

B) Rachel Carson wrote her book to help animals, people, and the Earth.

10) Rachel Carson lived a long life and became very rich and famous.

A) False

Writing:

Is there something you are concerned about that is going on in the world? What would you tell people about this subject? Why do you want to tell them this? (Your response goes in your blog)

In the world people kill the insects. They hunt the animals and plants. People distory our natural in the world. People should need to planted the plan, and don’t hunt the animals. If we cut down the plant it was bad for our Environment. We should work together for protection our Environment. And keep the Earth clean.