Invasion: Middle School Paired Passage Extended Writing Mini-Unit Man and the natural world have often been on a collision. As man continues to invade on the habitats of other creatures and plants, many animals, insects, and plants have either been totally destroyed or forced to change their natural environments. The changes on ecosystems often have deadly consequences. Below are two informational writings that examine what happens when man forces creatures out of one habitat into another or when people have different views on the topic. Read both selections paying close attention to how each writer feels about what happens when creatures are forced to change their habitats. Pay close attention to the words that the writer uses, the evidence and supporting details that prove a point, and the structure of the texts. As you read, think about what ideas, facts, or details from the text you might use to explain the viewpoints. You will read two texts. Afterwards, you will answer three selected response questions and one short construction response question. These questions are to help you think about what you have read. Finally, you will be asked to compose one extended writing about what you have read. These are the titles of the texts: Invasion” on the Range” “Home READ the PASSAGES. Three Selected Response Questions 1. What is the purpose of the article, Invasion”? “Alien To point out that invasive species come from many different countries To argue that invasive species are a serious problem that must be solved To describe the damage that invasive species cause in Australia To suggest that invasive species can be stopped only with the government’s help 2. What is the purpose of on the “Home To inform people about two opposing views To convince people to take a particular point of view To describe recent scientific discoveries To challenge a common belief 3. Which statement below best describes the relationship between the central messages of both texts? A. The main idea of both texts is that all species cause devastating problems when they are relocated into other areas. B. Both authors believe that the solution is simple when faced with endangered species or relocation of species. C. Both authors offer specific examples to present the information. D. Though one author offers a balanced view and one does not, both authors understand that the problem with invasive species or endangered species potentially brings negative consequences.
Invasion: Middle School Paired Passage Extended Writing Mini-Unit Man and the natural world have often been on a collision. As man continues to invade on the habitats of other creatures and plants, many animals, insects, and plants have either been totally destroyed or forced to change their natural environments. The changes on ecosystems often have deadly consequences. Below are two informational writings that examine what happens when man forces creatures out of one habitat into another or when people have different views on the topic. Read both selections paying close attention to how each writer feels about what happens when creatures are forced to change their habitats. Pay close attention to the words that the writer uses, the evidence and supporting details that prove a point, and the structure of the texts. As you read, think about what ideas, facts, or details from the text you might use to explain the viewpoints. You will read two texts. Afterwards, you will answer three selected response questions and one short construction response question. These questions are to help you think about what you have read. Finally, you will be asked to compose one extended writing about what you have read. These are the titles of the texts: Invasion” “Home on the Range” READ the PASSAGES. Three Selected Response Questions 1. What is the purpose of the article, “Alien Invasion”? To point out that invasive species come from many different countries To argue that invasive species are a serious problem that must be solved To describe the damage that invasive species cause in Australia To suggest that invasive species can be stopped only with the government’s help 2. What is the purpose of “Home on the To inform people about two opposing views To convince people to take a particular point of view To describe recent scientific discoveries To challenge a common belief 3. Which statement below best describes the relationship between the central messages of both texts? A. The main idea of both texts is that all species cause devastating problems when they are relocated into other areas. B. Both authors believe that the solution is simple when faced with endangered species or relocation of species. C. Both authors offer specific examples to present the information. D. Though one author offers a balanced view and one does not, both authors understand that the problem with invasive species or endangered species potentially brings negative consequences.
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