6th Grade Theme, Summary, and Plot Review

Which of the following sentences from the story would be best to include in a summary of the text? Choose THREE.

• "We must go and search for water," she said to him.

• When she had finished her meal, and was about to go back to the road of yellow brick, she was startled to hear a deep groan nearby.

• They left the cottage and walked through the trees until they found a little spring of clear water, where Dorothy drank and bathed and ate her breakfast.

• One of the big trees had been partly chopped through, and standing beside it, with an uplifted ax in his hands, was a man made entirely of tin.

• So they oiled his legs until he could move them freely; and he thanked them again and again for his release, for he seemed a very polite creature, and very grateful.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Part A: How do the characters' actions develope the main THEME of the story?

• by showing it is generous to help others in need

• by showing that detailed solutions are the best solutions

• by showing it is all right to be hesitant when helping others

• by showing it is best to leave it to others to solve problems

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Part B: Which details from the text BEST support the answer to Part A? Choose TWO.

• "What was that?" she asked timidly.

• "I cannot imagine," replied the Scarecrow; "but we can go and see."

• "What can I do for you?" she inquired softly, for she was moved by the sad voice in which the man spoke.

• Dorothy looked at him in amazement, and so did the Scarecrow, while Toto barked sharply and made a snap at the tin legs, which hurt his teeth.

• Dorothy at once ran back to the cottage and found the oil can, and then she returned and asked anxiously, "Where are your joints?"

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does the interaction between Dorothy and the Scarecrow in the early paragraphs contribute to the story's characterization?

• It reveals the Scarecrow's curiosity about human experiences

• It demonstrates Dorothy's lack of communication skills

•  It shows the characters are uninterested in each other

•  It highlights their conflict and disagreement

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does Dorothy's interaction with the Tin Woodman develop the theme of empathy?

• She ignores his groans initially

• She quickly helps him without hesitation

• She is afraid of the Tin Woodman

• She refuses to help him

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

 The setting is primarily developed through:

• Detailed descriptions of indoor spaces

• Conversations between characters

• Descriptions of the forest and natural environment

• Mentions of the yellow brick road

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does the Scarecrow's character contribute to the scene with the Tin Woodman?

• By providing comic relief

• By helping to oil the Tin Woodman's joints

• By discouraging Dorothy from helping

• By explaining the forest's geography

  
  

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3