6th Grade Common Reading Assessment

What is the main idea of a text?

• A summary of every detail

• The central point the author is making

• The order of events in the story

• The author's opinion on a subject

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following is an example of a supporting detail?

• The title of the text

• A fact that backs up the main idea

• The conclusion of the text

• The author's name

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To read it very quickly

• To understand the overall theme

• To examine its parts and how they work together

• To memorize the content

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4A

Which of the following is a characteristic of informative writing?

• It tells a fictional story

• It persuades the reader to do something

• It provides facts and information

• It includes a lot of dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

In which scenario would you use a thesis statement?

• In a fictional story

• In an argumentative essay

• When writing a poem

• In a diary entry

What is a synonym for the word "analyze"?

• Ignore

• Examine

• Summarize

• Disagree

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

• To introduce new ideas

• To summarize the main points

• To provide examples

• To confuse the reader

Which of these is a valid way to cite a source?

• "I heard it from a friend."

• "According to Smith (2020)…"

• "Everyone knows…"

• "In my opinion…"

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

What does the term "audience" refer to in writing?

• The characters in a story

• The people who read or listen to the text

• The author of the text

• The main idea of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why is it important to revise your writing?

• To make it longer

• To correct mistakes and improve clarity

• To ignore feedback

• To change the topic entirely