Question 1 Part A

What is a central idea in the Newsela article "Washed-Up Plastics Become Art with a Vital Message"?

Pozzi's art has helped increase the number of visitors at many aquariums.

Plastic is the best material for creating environmentally friendly art.

Art can be used to send a message about environmental awareness.

Art can be a way to cope with personal loss.
Question 2
Part B

Which detail from the text best conveys the answer in Part A?

"She wants people to then take action based on that knowledge. Signs next to each art piece suggest simple ways to reduce the problem."

"Chelsea…and Preston…searched the shark for the items he named: 'There's a toy car bumper, bottle caps, beach toys, a lighter...'"

"Her husband had recently passed away and spending time at the beach helped her to deal with the loss."

"'We are very sad to see them go, because they've been very successful,' said Tynnetta Qaiyim, who is in charge of planning and design at Shedd."