Main Idea and Details
Read the text and answer the questions in complete sentences.
Why do you think the author began the article the way he did?
What is the main idea? How do you know?
What happens when garbage rots in a landfill? How does it affect the environment?
What are the details presented in this section and how do they relate to the main topic?
Why do you think the author wrote this article?
What is the author's purpose?
Explain your thinking.
Do you agree with the author? Why or why not?
How does the map and the photos help you better understand the article?
What details support the idea that disposing of New York City's garbage and recycling is complex?
What did the author, Joe Bubar, learn from tracking his trash?