Non- Fiction Level 1

  

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Rachel Carson's book warned people about:   The effects of dangerous chemical pesticides 2. What is the name of Rachel Carson's book?  Silent Spring 3.Rachel's book was written in a hurry and contained incorrect statements.   False 4.Rachel Carson's book made no difference; DDT is still being widely used.    False 5.Chemical companies attacked Rachel's book and said she was a troublemaker.   True 6.Rachel Carson was recognized for her contribution to the Earth by:   All of the above 7.What does the word "posthumously" mean in paragraph 8? Occurring after someone's death 8.Rachel's book showed that all living things are:   All of the above 9. You can infer that:   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.   False 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)

          I have many questions towards this. I would ask the people that litter on the streets. How would you feel if you feel if animals start eating what you litter? How would you feel if the air you breath becomes contaminated by poison? I would also ask them to be more careful with the things they do and they should be more cleaner.