6th ELA Round 1 March Madness Competition

ELAGSE6L2b. The sentence below contains a spelling error.

I did not mock the candidate's reason for his absense because he seemed so honorable.

Which underlined word is NOT spelled correctly? DOK 1

• mock

• candidate's

• absense

• honorable

ELAGSE6RL1. Cite Textual Evidence

Which line from the poem BEST expresses the poet's opinion of the moon?

DOK 2

• Upon the world below.

• Her lips of amber never part;

• And what a privilege to be

• Her dimities of blue.

ELAGSE6RI5.

How does the section "Public Opinion" contribute to the article?

DOK 2

• It shows that DST is no longer controversial.

• It suggests that DST does not meet its goals.

• It provides a balanced report of both perspectives.

• It helps readers adjust to losing an hour each spring.

ELAGSE6RI1. Cite Textual Evidence

Which conclusion about DST can the reader draw based on this detail from the article?

In the United States, all states except Hawaii and most of Arizona participate in DST.

DOK 2

• Each state has the option of participating in DST.

• In the South, DST has proven to be less effective.

• The government is considering changing DST rules.

• DST is only controversial in the western United States.

ELAGSE6RI6. Analyze Viewpoints.

Author's viewpoint: There are some steps people can take to adapt to DST.

Determine which detail below from the passage that conveys point of view.

DOK

• Franklin realized that in some seasons, people wasted several hours of daylight while they slept.

• This helps us maximize winter's minimal hours of daylight.

• In essence, we gain an hour in the fall and lose an hour in the spring.

• Some research suggests that increased electricity use in the morning cancels out decreased electricity use in the evening.

• Experts also recommend taking a daily nap, as long as it is not too close to bedtime.

ELAGSE6RI6. Analyze Viewpoints.

Author's viewpoint: DST does not necessarily lead to lower energy consumption.

Determine which detail below from the passage that conveys point of view.

DOK

• Franklin realized that in some seasons, people wasted several hours of daylight while they slept.

• This helps us maximize winter's minimal hours of daylight.

• In essence, we gain an hour in the fall and lose an hour in the spring.

• Some research suggests that increased electricity use in the morning cancels out decreased electricity use in the evening.

• Experts also recommend taking a daily nap, as long as it is not too close to bedtime.

ELAGSE6W1d.

Read the draft of a letter to the school newspaper.

Dear Editor,

I appreciate the article you printed in the March newspaper about school clubs and extracurriculars. It is important to highlight ways students can become more involved in school activities. Not everyone is tuned in to whatever’s going on, right? Your proposal, to host an open house for clubs and extracurriculars, makes a lot of sense. That way, students are not depending on sheer luck or knowing the “right” person to get into a club or activity. Students can see what’s available, talk to others who are involved, and then decide for themselves if they want to join.

Which revision would maintain the formal style of the letter?

DOK 2

• Change sentence 1 to "I support your March article about clubs and extra curricular activities."

• Change sentence 2 to "It really important to show students ways they can do more things at school"

• Change sentence 3 to "Not all students are fully aware of the range of activities they can join"

• Change sentence 4 to "Your open house proposal of an open house for clubs is a very good idea."

ELAGSE6W7.

Taia is conducting research on the 1936 Olympic Games, but her research questions are drawing limited results.

Which research question would provide the MOST information about this topic?

DOK 2

• Which city hosted the 1936 Olympics?

• What were some highlights of the 1936 Olympics?

• Which countries participated in the 1936 Olympics?

• How many medals were awarded at the 1936 Olympics?

ELAGSE6L1A.

Which sentence does NOT have an error in pronoun use?

DOK 2

• Caleb is six years older than I.

• Our Aunt visited Kiana and I yesterday.

• Who did Amelia share her lunch with today?

• Did Damian or me score the highest grades in class?

ELAGSE6L3a.

What is the BEST way to combine the sentences to make the relationship between the ideas clear?

Eve went to a hockey game tonight. It was her first hockey game. She went with her parents. She was impressed by the speed of the players. She was also impressed by the skill of the players.

DOK 3

• Along with her parents, Eve went to her first hockey game where the speed of the players and their skill impressed her.

• The speed and skill of the players impressed Eve when she attended her first hockey game tonight along with her parents.

• Because she had never seen a hockey game before, Eve was impressed by the speed and skill of the players, and so were her parents.

• Having never seen a hockey game until tonight with her parents, Eve was impressed by the speed of the players and the skill of the players.