Unit 1 Study Guide

Farming allowed Native American people to grow more food. However, they had to stay in one place to tend their gardens. As a result, people began living in larger, permanent villages. Populations grew and developed more complicated governments. Because they lived in large groups, people could also develop more specific skills. What is the central idea?

• Farming had many effects on Native American people.

• Populations of Native Americans grew.

• Native Americans had to stay in one area.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

While erupting volcanoes are beautiful to watch, they can disrupt air travel. For example, a 2001 eruption of Mount Etna sprayed ash high into the atmosphere and closed nearby airports. The grainy ash covered the land and made runways dangerous. The wind also carried the ash and made it difficult to avoid in the air.

What is the main idea?

• Volcanoes are beautiful.

• In 2001 the eruption of Mount Etna sprayed ash high into the sky.

• Volcanic eruptions can cause trouble for air traffic.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

Tomatoes are a great addition to your garden. They come in many types, from tiny tomatoes the size of marbles to huge ones the size of grapefruits. They also come in different colors, from the usual red to green, purple, yellow, orange, and even striped! Tomato plants need some care to grow, but even a new gardener can grow a crop.

What is the gist?

• Tomatoes come in different colors.

• Tomatoes are a good addition to a vegetable garden.

• Tomatoes are easy to grow.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

What is a synonym?

• A word meaning the same or similar meaning of another word.

• The opposite meaning of another word.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

What is an antonym?

• The opposite meaning of another word.

• The same or similar meaning of another word.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

What is a synonym and antonym for eerie?

• happy and sad

• calm and happy

• spooky and normal

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CCSS.L.6.5C

What is a synonym and antonym for anxious?

• worried and unconcerned

• worried and nervous

• worried and upset

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.6.5C

Which sentence shows a common noun underlined?

• Alex is a wonderful player.

• The boy went for a walk.

• Mrs. Atkin and Mrs. Godbout both teach ELA.

Which sentence shows a proper noun underlined?

• Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School had a fire drill.

• The students wrote a spooky story.

• I can't wait to get candy on the holiday coming up.

Which of the following phrases uses a singular possessive noun?

• She loved her dog

• The students' grades

• My sister-in-law's advice