Commonlit 6th Grade U1 Review

"RAYMOND'S RUN"

Which statement best expresses the major theme of the story?

• It's necessary to be physically and mentally strong to succeed in sports.

• Sharing an important part of your life with someone else can make your closer.

• Sometimes helping others can offer a greater sense of an accomplishment than winning.

• Girls are encouraged to compete with each other instead of being friends.

"RAYMOND'S RUN"

Which detail from the text best supports the theme of the text?

• "I stay up all night studying the words for the spelling bee. And you can see me any time of day practicing running."

• "'I don't think you're going to win this time,' says Rosie, trying to signify with her hands on her hips all salty"

• "And on the other side of the fence is Raymond with his arms down to his side and the palms tucked up behind him, running in his very own style"

• "And I'm smiling to beat the band cause if I've lost this race, or if me and Gretchen tied, or even if I've won, I can always retire as a runner and begin a whole new career as a coach with Raymond as my champion."

"RAYMOND'S RUN"

How does seeing Raymond run impact Squeaky?

• It reminds her that running is supposed to be fun.

• It helps her see beyond her desire to win.

• It makes her realize that he's not so different from her.

• It further pushes her to be the best runner she can be.

"RAYMOND'S RUN"

Squeaky's attitude toward Raymond could best be described as

• bored

• protective

• embarrased

• competitive

"RAYMOND'S RUN"

What does Squeaky realize after her race?

• She would like to help Raymond become a better runner.

• She wants to be a better role-model to Raymond.

• She doesn't want to participate in races anymore.

• She and Raymond aren't as different as she thought.

"RAYMOND'S RUN"

Why do Gretchen and Squeaky smile at one another after the race?

• They see Raymond climb the fence.

• They learn they have tied the race.

• They are glad to see each other.

• They have come to respect each other.

"RAYMOND'S RUN"

While Squeaky is running the race, she realizes for the first time that Raymond

• loves her

• needs something to be proud of

• can run as fast as she can

• likes to compete with other people

"THE MEDICINE BAG"

Why does Grandpa say he has arrived for a surprise

visit with the family?

• He wants to see where his only existing descendants live, and he wants to

  give Martin the medicine bag.

• He feels that death is now very near, and he wants to be buried where his only existing relatives live.

• He wants to teach his grandchildren lessons that will help them respect

  the old ways.

• He wants to see his family in person to discuss the resentment he has felt for years.

"THE MEDICINE BAG"

The medicine bag is passed down to...

• The first child

• The first male child

• The first daughter

• Only people with a Native American name

"THE MEDICINE BAG"

PART A: How does hearing his grandpa's story about the medicine bag affect Martin?

• It causes him to believe his grandpa about the medicine bag's protective powers.

• It makes him fearful of what might happen if he refuses to wear the medicine bag.

• It helps him understand the significance of the medicine bag and be more accepting of wearing it.

• It causes him to be skeptical about whether or not the medicine bag can truly protect him.