NewsELA comprehension quiz

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English
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6th Grade
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Hallie Johnson
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12 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence from the article shows Makenna Rogers' MAIN opinion about finding Glenetta Belford?
Hope Claiborne and Makenna Rogers, both 11 years old, were ready.
"I was so excited to find her. We all went over to her and asked, 'What are you doing?'"
"When they ran inside later, yelling that they'd found her, I couldn't believe it."
"We really wanted to find Belford and prove that kids can make just as big a difference as adults," she said.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which detail in the article BEST supports the conclusion that the kids were determined to find Belford?
The sound of the police helicopter became louder. Hope Claiborne and Makenna Rogers, both 11 years old, were ready.
They scanned parking lots and playgrounds. They looked behind bushes and even checked at their elementary school.
If Belford had kept walking, Logan said, she would have soon ended up on one of the busiest streets in Roseville.
Hope and Kashton's father said he didn't take them seriously at first when they said they were going to search for Belford on their bikes.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which answer choice accurately states Rob Baquera's reaction to the kids finding Belford?
He was frustrated that kids were interfering with the search but later thanked them.
He was surprised that kids found Belford because he thinks they never go outside.
He commended them for finding Belford and helping her before something bad happened.
He scolded them for looking for Belford when night had already fallen.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the MOST likely reason the author included the information about Glenetta Belford having dementia?
to help the reader understand why it was critical to find her before nightfall
to help the reader understand why she often escapes from her care center
to highlight a common problem that residents in Roseville, California, experience
to highlight a serious issue that usually occurs in elderly people and ways to help them
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence is an example of the word "scanned"?
I tried to spot my little sister in the pond
My little sister and I walked to the park
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence is an example of the word "crisis"?
The big storm flooded lots of people's houses.
There was a beautiful rainbow after the storm.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence is an example of the word "diverted"?
I am happy that I have had an A in math class all year so far.
I almost failed math class, but I brought my grade up to a B.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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