6th Grade ELAR - My Life with the Chimpanzees Unit

​6th Grade ELAR

By Amanda Sanderson

​Skills for this Week:
Reading Passage, Questions, Essays
Suffix: Latin - able
Author's Purpose and Message
Commas

Multiple Choice

able to be received the way it is; worthy; satisfactory

• acceptable

• honorable

• laughable

• portable

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able to be unfastened, taken apart, or separated

• detachable

• washable

• repairable

• renewable

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able to be a person of honor; worthy; of high rank; worthy of respect

• honorable

• refundable

• imaginable

• acceptable

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able to be imagined or thought of

• imaginable

• portable

• refundable

• washable

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able to be laughed at; amusing; funny

• laughable

• refundable

• renewable

• portable

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able to be carried from one place to another

• detachable

• portable

• acceptable

• imaginable

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able to have money given back again

• refundable

• laughable

• renewable

• repairable

Multiple Choice

able to be created again

• renewable

• imaginable

• acceptable

• washable

Multiple Choice

able to be fixed

• repairable

• detachable

• renewable

• refundable

Multiple Choice

able to be laundered or washed

• acceptable

• washable

• portable

• renewable

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Costco has a great return policy. If you are unhappy with an item and you take it back, it is ​

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for the full amount you paid for it.

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refundable

renewable

repairable

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The mouse I bought for my Chromebook is ​

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- I can unplug it and pack it in my bookbag.

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detachable

washable

imaginable

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I love that comedian! He is so ​

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.

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laughable

imaginable

portable

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Laptops are so popular because they are ​

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. They make it so easy to carry your work with you.

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portable

detachable

acceptable

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energy sources include solar panels and windmills.

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renewable

honorable

refundable

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The hood of my coat is ​

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, so I can take it off if I don't need it.

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detachable

washable

refundable

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make sure your work is ​

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before you turn it in.

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acceptable

honorable

laughable

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The leader of the country is an ​

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person.

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honorable

washable

imaginable

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His story includes some of the most interesting characters ​

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.

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imaginable

portable

acceptable

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iPhones are usually easily ​

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if they are damaged.

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repairable

detachable

washable

​Commas

Multiple Choice

Ready for a fun grammar challenge? Can you spot the sentence that uses commas correctly? Here's a hint: In English grammar, a comma is often used to separate two independent clauses or to indicate a pause in the sentence.

• Whatever the word was, was the reason he got confused.

• Whatever the word, was was the reason he got confused.

• Whatever the word was was the reason he got confused.

• Whatever the word was was the reason, he got confused.

Multiple Choice

Imagine you're a detective and you've intercepted a letter. Which of these sentences from the letter uses commas correctly?

Hint: Remember, commas are used to separate elements in a sentence, including cities and states.

• The man said he grew up in Richmond, Va., and would like to go back.

• The man said he grew up in Richmond, Va. and would like to go back.

• The man said he grew up in Richmond Va. and would like to go back.

• The man said, he grew up in Richmond, Va., and would like to go back.

Multiple Choice

Imagine you're a detective and you've to find out which of these sentences is using commas correctly. Can you solve the mystery?

Hint: Remember, a comma is used to separate clauses or items in a list. It is not typically used before a quotation unless it separates two independent clauses.

• The car crash survivor said she lived, only because she “was wearing a seatbelt.”

  
  

• The car crash survivor said she lived only because she, “was wearing a seatbelt.”

  
  

• The car crash survivor said she lived only because she “was wearing a seatbelt.”

• The car crash survivor said, she lived only because she “was wearing a seatbelt.”

  
  

Multiple Choice

Ready for a fun grammar challenge? Can you spot the sentence that uses commas correctly? Here's a hint: Commas are often used to separate a clause or phrase that provides additional information about something mentioned earlier in the sentence.

• The museum had many, remarkable holdings including a Picasso.

• The museum had many remarkable holdings including a Picasso.

• The museum had many remarkable holdings, including a Picasso.

• The museum had many, remarkable holdings, including a Picasso.

Multiple Choice

Hey there, grammar guru! Can you spot the sentence that's using commas like a pro? Here's a hint: In English, commas are often used to separate clauses or to set off a direct address or introductory element.

• Option 1: I would have to say, frankly that I don’t agree.

  
  

• Option 2: I would have to say frankly that I don’t agree.

  
  

• Option 3: I would have to say, frankly, that I don’t agree.

  
  

• Option 4: I would have to say frankly that, I don’t agree.

  
  

Multiple Choice

Ready for a fun grammar challenge? Can you spot the sentence that uses commas correctly? Here's a hint: In a simple sentence, commas are not usually used to separate the subject from the predicate.

• She has a lovely, summer cabin up north.

  
  

• She has a lovely summer cabin up north.

  
  

• She has, a lovely summer cabin up north.

  
  

• She has, a lovely, summer cabin up north.

  
  

Multiple Choice

Ready for a fun grammar challenge? Can you spot the sentence that uses commas correctly? Here's a hint: Commas are often used to separate a clause in a sentence.

• The president’s chief spokesman, who plans to take a job in the private sector, was often on national television.

• The president’s chief spokesman who plans to take a job in the private sector was often on, national television.

• The president’s chief spokesman who plans to take a job in the private sector was often on national television.

• The president’s chief spokesman who plans to take a job, in the private sector, was often on national television.

Multiple Choice

Ready for a fun punctuation challenge? Can you spot the sentence that uses commas correctly? Here's a hint: In English, a comma is often used to separate different parts of a sentence or to indicate a pause. It's not usually placed after the subject of a sentence.

• Imagine this: At the beginning of the game the score, is always tied.

• Picture this: At the beginning, of the game, the score is always tied.

• Think about this: At the beginning of the game the score is always tied.

• Consider this: At the beginning of the game, the score is always tied.

  
  

Multiple Choice

The pitiful little puppy sat shivering at the side of the road.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

The sad, lonely bus riders sat in silence as they traveled through the city.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

The cute little boy in the light blue shirt waved at us.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

I'm going to choose light, pink paint for my room.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

My favorite food to order at that restaurant is their hot spicy soup.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

My friend Stacy lives in London, England in the downtown area.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Thanks, Mitchell for all your help with this project.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

The address at the high school is 200 Kenny David Blvd., Monticello, KY 42633.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

For dinner tonight you can choose spaghetti and meatballs, soup and salad, or chicken strips and fries.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

The concert will take place on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at the fairgrounds.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Hailey, tell Hannah to take out the trash.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

After high school I plan to go to France, to visit the monuments.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Elizabeth is a sweet little old lady who lives on my street.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Our nosey, loud annoying neighbors are finally moving!

• Correct
• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Do you want to go with us on March 16, 2018, to the championship basketball game, Katie?

• Correct
• Incorrect

​Author's Purpose

Multiple Choice

Is this an autobiography or biography?

• This is an autobiography.

• This is a biography.

Multiple Choice

Is this an autobiography or biography?

• This is an autobiography.

• This is a biography.

Multiple Choice

Is this an autobiography or a biography?

• This is an autobiography.

• This is a biography.

Multiple Choice

Is this an autobiography or biography?

• This is an autobiography.

• This is a biography.

Multiple Choice

Is this an autobiography or biography?

• This is an autobiography.

• This is a biography.

Multiple Choice

Is this an autobiography or a biography? How do you know?

• This is an autobiography. I know because I see the pronouns "she" and "her".

• This is an autobiography. I know this because I see the pronouns "I" and "my".

• This is a biography. I Know this because I see the pronouns "she" and "her".

• This is a biography. I know this because I see the pronouns "I" and "my".

Multiple Choice

Is this an autobiography or a biography? How do you know?

• This is an autobiography. I know because I see the pronouns "I" and "my".

• This is a biography. I Know because I see the pronouns "I" and "my".

• This is an autobiography. I know because I see the pronouns "she" and "her".

• This is a biography. I know because I see the pronouns "she" and "her".

Multiple Choice

Is this an autobiography or biography? How do you know?

• This is an autobiography. I know because I see the pronouns "I" and "my".

• This is an autobiography. I know because I see the pronouns "she" and "her".

• This is a biography. I know because I see the pronouns "I" and "my".

• This is a biography. I know because I see the pronouns "she" and "her".

Multiple Choice

My name is Jose. I was born in Guatemala. When I was five years old, my family moved to the United States. Now I am 15 years old. I go to high school and learn English.

Is this an autobiography or a biography? How do you know?

• This is an autobiography. I know because I see the pronouns "I" and "my".

• This is an autobiography. I Know because I see the pronouns "he" and "him".

• This is a biography. I Know because I see the pronouns "I" and "my".

• This is a biography. I know this because I see the pronouns "he" and "him".

Multiple Choice

Autobiographies and Biographies are a type of ________ text.

• fiction

• nonfiction

Multiple Choice

a story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

an instructional booklet describing how to operate a smart phone

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

an article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a poem about why the iPhone is the greatest electronic device ever made

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a story of a young athlete who takes steroids and his life and future fall apart

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a medical report describing the effects of steroids on the human body

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a speech written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes to not use steroids

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a story written about a young boy who moves to a new school and is bullied, but he gains self-confidence by joining a sports team

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products used by animals

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job in the business world and returned home to help her grandmother

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a politician's speech about how homes should be provided to families who cannot afford them

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a poem about a "packrat", a person who refuses to throw things away, even things that most people would consider garbage

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

an article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a young girl's note to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a puppy

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a website describing a local dog leash ordinance, detailing its history and the penalties for walking around with one's dog unleashed

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a story about taking a trip to outer space

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

​Reading Passage
My Life with the Chimpanzees

Multiple Choice

According to the excerpt from My Life With the Chimpanzees, why did Jane Goodall go to Gombe National Park?

• to join a chimpanzee family

• to study chimpanzee behavior

• to work as a chimpanzee doctor

• to learn to make chimpanzee tools.

Multiple Select

Which of the following animals does Goodall encounter in the excerpt from My Life With the Chimpanzees? Choose three options.

• horse

• buffalo

• leopard

• baboon

• kangaroo

Multiple Choice

According to the excrpt from My Life With the Chimpanzees, what made "the Peak" one of Goodall's favorite places?

• The views from the Peak were excellent.

• The trees on the Peak provided plenty of food.

• The chimps that lived on the Peak were friendly.

• The silence on the Peak helped her think and write.