Unit 2: Common Assessment: Theme

The plot of the story can best be summarized by which statement below? (RL6.2)

• a family struggles with a tragic loss

• an older widow decides to enjoy the last years of her life

• an old woman and young salesman become friends.

• a girl loses one thing but gains another

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CCSS.RL.6.2

The story mainly deals with– (RL6.2)

• coping with aging

• complaining about life

• valuing friendship

• discovering life’s pleasures

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Which character shows the most growth throughout the story? (RL6.3)

• Aunt Josephine

• Sierra

• Mother

• Kayla

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Which sentences from the story best support the answer to question 3? (RL6.5)

• “With the help of her mother, Sierra got all her belongings moved into Kayla’s room. She thought about what her mother had said and imagined that Kayla wasn’t too excited about this new arrangement either.” (paragraph 4)

• “With a big smile, Aunt Josephine got up from the couch and gave Sierra a big hug. ‘I’m so glad to see you, Sierra,’ said Aunt Josephine, ‘and I want to thank you for giving up your room for me. I imagine that must be difficult for you.’” (paragraph 5)

• “Sierra grew accustomed to sharing a room with her sister, and in fact, she had to admit that she actually enjoyed Kayla’s company. It was sort of fun having someone to talk to, even if it was her kid sister.” (paragraph 7)

• “Sierra thought that taking care of the kittens was a lot of hard work, especially when she had to get up in the middle of the night to feed them. But she didn’t really mind because it was fun looking after the little ‘fur balls,’ as she liked to call them.” (paragraph 13)

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CCSS.RL.6.5

Which statement expresses the main theme of the story? (RL6.2)

• Children should be willing to make sacrifices for their elders.

• Mothers always know what is best for their children.

• Taking care of animals can be a difficult but rewarding experience.

• Something that doesn’t seem promising can turn out to be a welcome surprise.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is a theme of the poem above? (RL6.2)

• Places a man has traveled are the most important in one's life.

• Thoughts of the future will lead you to regret your choices.

• Love and happiness are never possible.

• Good memories will stay with you for a lifetime.

Which sentence from the text best supports your answer in question 6? (RL6.5)

• “When an old man gets to thinking of the years he’s traveled through,” (stanza 1)

• “Could we see what he is seeing as he’s dreaming in his chair,” (stanza 3)

• “Where’s he walking with his sweetheart, young, and arm in arm again.” (stanza 3)

• “And the joys of real contentment linger with us to the end.” (stanza 5)

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CCSS.RL.6.5

Which two statements demonstrate what the reader can learn from what the speaker describes in the poem? (RL6.4)

Select two answers

• Counting money and planning schemes makes a life valuable.

• The most valuable part of a life is the memories one makes.

• Fame and wealth are fleeting (pass quickly).

• A life can be full of trials and struggles.

• The happiness of youth can be a source of contentment in old age.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the old man think is most important as he gets older?  

• Having lots of money.

• Remembering good times with friends and family.  

  
  

• Traveling to new places.  

  
  

• Being famous.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

How does the old man feel about his life when he thinks back on it?

•  He wishes he had more toys.

• He enjoys remembering happy moments with others. 

• He is sad because he can't run fast anymore.  

  
  

• He wants to forget everything.

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CCSS.RL.6.2