Unit 6 ELA Review

Part A: Which sentence expresses a theme of this passage?

• Knowing a temptation is risky does not make it easy to resist.

• Preparing for emergencies does not help you avoid them.

• Ignoring the advice of adults will likely lead to trouble.

• Chasing after beauty can lead you into danger.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Part B: Which sentence from the passage best supports the theme in Part A?

• "As she waited, Lani became aware that she was hungry." (paragraph 5)

• "Some berry-filled shrubs nearby caught her eye, so she walked over to investigate." (paragraph 5)

• "She went back to the tree and decided to distract herself with a book she had stuffed into her pocket." (paragraph 6)

• "She leaned against it and listened for voices shouting her name, but she heard only birdcalls." (paragraph 4)

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is another word that may be used in a question besides "Picture"?

• paragraph

• simile

• illustration

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Reread paragraph 5. Pick TWO underlined phrases that give clues to the meaning of the word reckless.

• very hungry

• caught her eye

• picked last summer

• cautious voice

• alarmed by how close

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Select two sentences that describe how the PICTURE contributes to the plot.

• It shows that Lani is alone in a wooded setting and that she is worried no one will come looking for her.

• It shows how easy it is for Lani to avoid eating the wild berries.

• It shows Lani's powerful curiosity about the wild animals of the woods.

• It shows that the worry she feels is so strong that she can no longer distract herself with a book.

• It shows Lani fantasizing about what she and her family will have for breakfast when she returns.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Second passage- "Along the Mountain Trail"

PART A: What is the main theme of this passage?

• Life holds many surprises.

• A family’s love means everything.

• A positive outlook helps in difficult times.

• Not everything that glitters is gold.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

PART B: Which two sentences from the passage support the theme in Part A?

• "He could not believe that only a year ago he had never ridden a horse." (paragraph 1)

• "They make their camps near the trail, and I expect we’ll run into one before long.’" (paragraph 3)

• "Do you think we’re going to make it, Father?' Tom shouted through the howling." (paragraph 5)

• "Don’t ever doubt it, Son,’ his father answered, patting Tom’s shoulder." (paragraph 6)

• "It’s one of those mining camps,’ Father said, 'and it looks like we just struck gold.’" (paragraph 8)

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the sentence from paragraph 3. "Snow had just started to fall, posing another obstacle for the family." Which phrase from the paragraph gives a clue to the meaning of obstacle?

• moving in

• new danger

• knew his fears

• work the streams

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Who perspective is alert about the snowstorm?

• Tom

• Father

• Both

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Whose perspective is "confident" about the snowstorm?

• Tom

• Father

• Both

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6