WOD 1&2 CONTEXT

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

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• Lazy

• Generous

• Stubborn

• Greedy

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The denotation of the word “bright” is:

• Smart and clever

• Filled with hope

• Giving off light

• Full of energy

Which sentence demonstrates coherence in writing?

• The dog barked. The phone rang. She smiled.

• The dog barked when the phone rang, startling her while she was smiling.

• The phone rang, and she smiled. The dog barked and left.

• The smile was big, the dog was quiet, and the phone stopped.

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CCSS.W.6.2C

CCSS.W.6.4

What is an example of internal conflict in a story?

• A boy must survive a snowstorm.

• A girl debates whether to tell her best friend a secret.

• Two brothers argue about who gets to play first.

• A hero fights a villain in a battle.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

Which of these scenarios best shows external conflict?

• A girl is afraid to speak up in class.

• A boy is frustrated with his own behavior.

• A family struggles to survive after a hurricane.

• A man regrets a mistake he made in the past.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the theme of the story if the characters learn the value of teamwork?

• Never give up on your dreams.

• It’s important to work together to succeed.

• Always trust your instincts.

• It’s better to be alone.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

Which of the following sentences includes foreshadowing?

• "The sky was clear, and the sun was shining brightly."

• "She ate her lunch quickly, eager to get back to work."

• "The teacher handed out the test, and everyone got to work."

• "Little did they know, the dark clouds gathering in the distance would change everything."

The plot of a story refers to:

• The order of events that happen in the story

• The moral lesson at the end

• The introduction of the characters

• The time and place where the story happens

Which sentence is the thesis of the essay?

• "Recycling is important for the environment."

• "Recycling is a process that involves sorting materials like plastic and paper."

• "Plastic can take hundreds of years to break down."

• "Some people don't recycle because they find it inconvenient."

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence shows elaboration?

• "The dog was tired."

• "After running around the yard for hours, the dog was so tired that it collapsed on the couch, panting and closing its eyes."

• "The dog fell asleep on the couch."

• "The dog barked loudly and ran inside."

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CCSS.SL.6.1C

CCSS.W.6.3D