G6 ELA Session 1

G6 ELA Session 1

Read the passage, Winter Workouts and then answer the following questions.

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Multiple Select

Which sentences from the passage, Winter Workouts support the author’s claim that there are many ways to exercise during the winter? Choose three answers.

• Not only is winter still a great time to exercise, it’s even a more important time to exercise than other times of the year.

• Examples include building a snow fort, having a snowball fight, and sledding.

• Dress in enough layers so that you feel cool at the start of your workout.

• Dancing to your favorite songs at home or in a class is also a great form of exercise.

• During the winter, you can exercise indoors or outdoors

Multiple Choice

How does the sentence contribute to the meaning of the passage?

One concern unique to winter weather is being too cold.

• It describes why running on grass is important for safety.

• It describes why exercising outdoors is important for safety.

• It describes why choosing what to wear is important for safety.

• It describes why stretching before exercise is important for safety.

Multiple Choice

Choose the evidence that best supports the main idea. Choose the letters of two pieces of evidence beside each main idea

Vitamin D benefits the body.

• E,C

• C, F

• A,E

• E, F

Multiple Choice

Choose the evidence that best supports the main idea. Choose the letters of two pieces of evidence beside each main idea

Exercise benefits the brain.

• E,C

• A, D

• A,E

• E, F

Multiple Choice

Based on the root hydra, which means “water,” what does dehydration mean in paragraph 7?

• cold water

• lack of water

• plenty of water

• room-temperature water

Multiple Choice

How does paragraph 8 most contribute to the overall meaning of the passage?

• by describing the risks of exercise

• by describing the advantages of exercise

• by discussing ways to encourage exercise

• by discussing different choices for exercise

Multiple Choice

What is the intended meaning of the sentence “Your mind and body will thank you”?

• Exercising during the winter will make you smarter.

• Exercising during the winter will keep you hydrated.

• Exercising during the winter will make you stronger.

• Exercising during the winter will keep you motivated.

Read the poem, Meeting Countries then answer the following questions.

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Multiple Choice

Read the passage, Meeting Countries.

Which similarity is shared by the opening lines of the stanzas?

• They show a new event that Gwen experiences at camp.

• They show a new camper that Gwen meets at camp.

• They show a new skill being taught at the camp.

• They show a different location at the camp.

Multiple Choice

Decide which piece of evidence best supports each camper’s character trait.

Anton is considerate

• bubbled with laughter

• shouted her instructions

• volunteered at an animal shelter

• gave me a timid, faltering glance

• handed me half of his granola bar

Multiple Choice

Decide which piece of evidence best supports each camper’s character trait.

Mae is spirited

• bubbled with laughter

• shouted her instructions

• volunteered at an animal shelter

• gave me a timid, faltering glance

• handed me half of his granola bar

Multiple Choice

Decide which piece of evidence best supports each camper’s character trait.

Zane is shy

• bubbled with laughter

• whole heart was dedicated to our game

• wore a shirt that had bright pink poppies painted on it

• gave me a timid, faltering glance

• moved with light steps and had dark, observant eyes

Multiple Choice

Decide which piece of evidence best supports each camper’s character trait.

Shawna is competitive

• bubbled with laughter

• whole heart was dedicated to our game

• wore a shirt that had bright pink poppies painted on it

• gave me a timid, faltering glance

• moved with light steps and had dark, observant eyes

Multiple Choice

What is the impact of the repetition of the word country throughout the poem?

• The repetition creates a sense of calmness.

• The repetition shows how nations are similar.

• The repetition creates a sense of uniqueness.

• The repetition shows character traits of each child.

Multiple Select

Which statements best describe how stanza 6 contributes to the overall meaning of the poem? Choose two answers.

• It reveals the outcome of making friends.

• It demonstrates positive family relationships.

• It reveals that camp was a lonely experience.

• It reveals the personalities of different countries.

• It demonstrates how new experiences can be positive.

Multiple Choice

How does the narrator’s point of view shift from the first stanza to the last stanza?

• It shifts from hesitant to angry.

• It shifts from nervous to pleased.

• It shifts from determined to excited.

• It shifts from courageous to frustrated.

Multiple Choice

How does the narrator’s point of view shift from the first stanza to the last stanza?

• It shifts from hesitant to angry.

• It shifts from nervous to pleased.

• It shifts from determined to excited.

• It shifts from courageous to frustrated.

Read the passage, The Great Race of Mercy and then answer the following questions.

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Multiple Select

What does the map help the reader understand about the passage? Choose two answers.

• where the mushers crossed mountains

• the number of mushers who participated

• why the mushers followed a particular path

• the remarkable distance the mushers covered

• where a musher completed a segment over frozen water

Multiple Choice

Part A

Which statement describes the main idea of the section “The Plan”?

• The undertaking had potential dangers for both dogs and mushers.

• With so many helpers, the task would be relatively simple to complete.

• The idea was so popular that many people were interested in taking part.

• Because the route was so long, any available volunteers would be accepted.

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to part A?

• On the night of January 27, 20 pounds of medicine arrived in Nenana by train.

• Musher “Wild Bill” Shannon strapped the fur-wrapped package to his sled, signaled his dogs, and took off.

• . . . drivers had to make sure their dogs didn’t run so fast and breathe so deeply that their lungs were hurt by the frigid air.

• After 52 miles, Shannon handed off the serum to the second driver.

Multiple Choice

Which evidence from the passage most specifically explains why the journey was unique?

• They averaged six miles per hour. Each segment of the relay was about 30 miles long.

• The entire relay was accomplished in five and a half days. That was about half the time sled dogs usually took for the route.

• Newspapers around the world hailed the achievement as the “Great Race of Mercy.”

• Mushers and their dogs, especially Kaasen and Balto, became celebrities.

Multiple Choice

How does the first paragraph of the section “The Relay” contribute to the meaning of the passage?

• It helps the reader understand the risks that were taken.

• It provides reasons for why the trip was initially arranged.

• It shows that mushers sometimes finished earlier than expected.

• It demonstrates that the dogs were sometimes too tired to continue.

Multiple Choice

Read the sentences from the passage.

A ferocious blast of wind flipped the sled. The precious package of medicine was flung into the snow. Desperate to find it, Kaasen tore off his gloves and clawed through the snow.

What does the author’s word choice in the sentences suggest?

• The mushers often panicked at minor difficulties.

• The mushers were determined to complete the task.

• The mushers easily overcame obstacles on the route.

• The mushers were sometimes careless during the journey.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the main idea of the section “The Aftereffects”?

• Dorothy Page organized several important races in Alaska.

• The race has earned the title of “The Last Great Race on Earth.”

• The Iditarod race today began as a celebration of the “Great Race of Mercy.”

• Hundreds of mushers and dogs have participated in the races over the years.