6th grade ELA Prep

What is the main idea of a story about a young girl who learns to overcome her fear of swimming by practicing every day and eventually wins a swimming competition?

• The importance of practicing a sport

• Overcoming fears through perseverance

• Winning a competition

• Swimming techniques

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In the sentence "The sun was a brilliant orb in the sky, casting a golden glow over the landscape," what does the word "orb" mean?

• Moon

• Star

• Sphere

• Cloud

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What can you infer about a character who is described as having "a meticulous method of organizing her books, aligning them perfectly on the shelf"?

• She dislikes reading.

• She is disorganized.

• She values order and neatness.

• She prefers digital books.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of using context clues to understand the meaning of the word "gregarious"?

• Looking up the word in a dictionary

• Knowing that "gregarious" sounds like "aggressive"

• Reading that a person described as "gregarious" enjoys social gatherings and making new friends

• Asking a friend what "gregarious" means

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the best summary of a story where a young inventor creates a machine that cleans the ocean, faces challenges in getting support, but ultimately succeeds in making a significant positive impact on the environment?

• A young inventor builds a machine.

• A story about cleaning the ocean.

• An inventor faces challenges but succeeds in positively impacting the environment with a cleaning machine.

• Challenges in getting support for inventions.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In a story where a character learns the value of honesty after telling a lie that leads to a series of misunderstandings, what is the main theme?

• The complexity of human emotions

• The consequences of lying

• The importance of communication

• The value of honesty

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

If a character in a story "ambled" through the park, how were they moving?

• Quickly

• Stealthily

• Slowly and leisurely

• With difficulty

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

What can you infer about a character who is frequently described as "skeptical" when presented with new ideas?

• They are easily convinced.

• They often believe everything they hear.

• They tend to doubt or question things.

• They are very gullible.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In a story, if the setting is described as "a dilapidated mansion at the end of a winding, overgrown path," what mood is most likely being conveyed?

• Joy and excitement

• Mystery and suspense

• Peacefulness and serenity

• Happiness and contentment

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does it mean to "synthesize" information from a text?

• To summarize the main points

• To argue against the author's point of view

• To combine different ideas to form a new understanding

• To focus on specific details only

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10