RL.6.1 RCC Citing Evidence to Make Inferences

You have read the iReady text, The Wisdom of the Willow Tree.

What does Young Man learn on his journey?

• Young Man said to the tree, “I have failed on my journey.

  I still don’t understand how to live my life. I’m thirsty and

  weary, and I cannot summon the strength to return home.” (paragraph 3)

• The tree then reached down its oldest branch, stroked Young

  Man gently on the cheek, and said, “Sleep in my shade. I am

  old and know the value of rest. (paragraph 4)

• He smiled as he now understood that he must age like the

  wise tree and help others find their way when they feel lost

  and defeated. (paragraph 5)

• He smiled as he now understood that he must age like the

  wise tree and help others find their way when they feel lost

  and defeated. (paragraph 6)

You have read the iReady lesson, The Wisdom of the Willow Tree.

What evidence supports the inference that the willow tree is kind and wise? Select two answers.

• smiled at him

• thirsty and

  weary

• old and know the value of rest

• looked strangely familiar

A student makes the following claim about Young Man in “The

Wisdom of the Willow Tree.”

Young Man has to develop skills if he wants to become Wise Man.

Which sentence from the text best supports this claim?

• A “He decided to journey far away, seeking wisdom.”

• B “This, he knew, would take much strength and patience.”

• C “I am old and know the value of rest.”

• D “In the distance, he saw a willow tree and crawled to it.”

Which sentence from the text best shows that Young Man is happy about his encounter with the willow tree?

• A “Young Man awoke and followed the tree’s enormous roots to a burbling stream.”

• B “As he drank, he saw his reflection and was shocked when he realized that the face he had seen in the willow’s trunk had been his own, only much older.”

• C “I’m thirsty and weary, and I cannot summon the strength to return home.”

• D “He smiled as he now understood that he must age like the wise tree and help others find their way when they feel lost and defeated.”

Read the statement from the iReady lesson "A Sewing Sensation"

Juan does not have a lot of experience with sewing.

Which sentence from the passage is the best evidence of this claim?

• A “Juan glanced up again from his magazine and asked, ‘Is your machine running okay,

  Mom? I think it’s making a weird noise.’”

• B “‘I can’t believe you sewed that so perfectly on your first try,’ Mom said, patting Juan on

  the back.”

• C “To himself, he muttered, ‘What would Anthony think if he saw me at a sewing

  machine?’ as he headed outdoors.”

• D “‘Many of the best fashion designers are men,’ Juan’s dad continued.”

You have read "A Sewing Sensation" by William Rivera.

Which detail best supports the idea that Juan’s mother encourages her son’s interests?

• A She tells him that her sewing machine doesn’t require fixing.

• B She gives him some pillowcases to sew on his own.

• C She sends him outside to play ball instead of sewing.

• D She gives him a notebook for sketching and drawing.

You have read "A Sewing Sensation by William Rivera.

Part A: What is one reason Juan chooses to play soccer with his friends instead of continuing to sew?

• A He knew that he needed to practice if he wanted to improve his soccer skills.

• B He did not want his friends to think he was rude for keeping them waiting.

• C He thought that his father would not approve of his interest in sewing.

• D He was concerned that his friends might make fun of his sewing talent.

You have read "A Sewing Sensation by William Rivera.

Part B: Which sentence from the passage best supports why Juan chooses to play soccer with his friends instead of continuing to sew?

• Juan’s face lit up, but then a dark shadow seemed to pass over it.

• “I think I should probably

  just go outside and kick the ball with my friends.”

• To himself, he muttered, “What would

  Anthony think if he saw me at a sewing machine?” as he headed outdoors.