Sixth Grade Reading Skills Review

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The main idea of the passage is to summarize the reader's personal experiences.

• The main idea of the passage is to inform the reader about a specific topic or to persuade the reader to take a particular action.

• The main idea of the passage is to confuse the reader with contradictory information.

• The main idea of the passage is to entertain the reader with fictional stories.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Define the meaning of the word 'diligent' as used in the passage.

• hasty and negligent

• industrious and hardworking

• lazy and careless

• careful and conscientious

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Based on the information in the passage, what can you infer about the main character's feelings?

• Calm and content

• Excited and enthusiastic

• Confident and relaxed

• Anxious and uncertain

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Summarize the passage in your own words.

• Rewrite the passage word for word

• The correct answer to the question.

• Write a completely unrelated story

• Provide a detailed analysis of the passage

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

Identify the text structure used in the passage (e.g. cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution).

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Sequential order

• Description and example

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• To inform, entertain, persuade, or express

• To hide the true meaning

• To sell a product

• To confuse the readers

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the meaning of the word 'ominous' as used in the passage?

• giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

• joyful

• promising

• fortunate

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What evidence from the text supports the conclusion that the main character is brave?

• The main character showed fear and hesitation in the face of danger

• The main character stood up to the antagonist and risked their own safety to protect others.

• The main character asked for help from others and did not face the antagonist alone

• The main character ran away from danger and hid from the antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What can you infer about the setting of the passage based on the details provided?

• The setting of the passage is a chaotic and noisy environment.

• The setting of the passage is a peaceful and serene environment.

• The setting of the passage is a futuristic and technologically advanced environment.

• The setting of the passage is a dark and gloomy environment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify the main character's motivation in the passage.

• Seeking revenge

• Learning a new skill

• Exploring new places

• Finding love

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6