Summarize Article 1, "Floating Junkyard," in 4-5 sentences. *
Discuss the main issue in the article and important details. Use what you underlined to help you find the key facts and main ideas.
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Summarize Article 2, "Dolphins dying in droves," in 4-5 sentences. *
Discuss the main issue in the article and give important supporting details. Use what you underlined to help you find the key facts and main ideas.
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Compare: Compare the two articles - how are they similar? *
Give at least 2 similarities between the subject matter and details in the two articles.
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Contrast: How are the articles different? *
Give at least 2 differences between the subject matter and details in the two articles.
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Personal Connection: Write 5-8 sentences about your personal connection to these articles. *
Why are these issues important? How do they involve you? How could you be contributing to these problems? How are you affected by these issues? Why should you be concerned or care about the large amounts of plastic and pollution in the oceans?
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Slogan: Create a slogan, catch phrase, or title that summarizes the main issues discussed in these articles. *