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aCTIvITy 2.6
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1. Key Ideas and Details: The first paragraph states that Mars is committed to not marketing to children. How does it support this statement? Why might the company want readers to know about its commitment?
2. Key Ideas and Details: How does the phrase “or upon the request of schools” affect the claim that the company does not sponsor sporting events at primary schools?
3. Craft and Structure: What is the likely purpose for including the paragraph about being “a member of the International Food and Beverage Alliance”?
Working from the Text
4. Use the graphic organizer below to further analyze the text. Make inferences — conclusions based on details in the text — and cite specific evidence to support your inferences.
My Notes
Mars
Role
Who is the author? Where is this text published?
Inference: Evidence:
Audience
Who is the intended audience?
Inference: Evidence:
Format
How does the format match the intended audience?
Inference: Evidence:
Topic
What is the purpose of this text? What is the point of view of the company regarding marketing to youth?
Inference: Evidence:
5. How would you rate this text for the five criteria for evaluating sources? Explain your reasoning.
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