Which two sentences should be included in a summary of the passage?

Evan works hard on the day he spends at his dad’s office.

Evan wants to work at his dad’s office, but his dad says he will have to try it first.

Evan puts on his best clothes to go to work.

Evan wants to be just like his dad when he grows up.

Which sentence from the passage shows Evan’s confidence?

“When his dad’s boss saw how great Evan was at doing these easy tasks, he would hire him on the spot.” (paragraph 2)

“Evan had tried mowing lawns and raking leaves in the neighborhood, but it was hard work that didn’t pay very well.” (paragraph 1)

“For a while, everything went smoothly.” (paragraph 6)

"When Evan tried to make a copy of Dad's report for a big presentation, the copier ran out of paper." (paragraph 6)

What surprises Evan about working at his father’s office?

Working in an office can be physically exhausting.

He enjoys working in an office more than he expected.

He does not get to spend time interacting with his father.

It includes many tasks that he is not qualified to perform.

Which sentence provides evidence for the answer in Part A?

“Evan had to rush to the other side of the building and search various supply closets to find more.” (paragraph 6)

"For a kid in the sixth grade, it’s almost impossible.” (paragraph 1)

“He would go to work with his dad.” (paragraph 1)

“He found the mailroom down the hall and delivered letters and packages.” (paragraph 6)

What is the theme of the passage?

Some things are more difficult than they might seem.

Finding time to spend with family can be difficult.

It is impossible to succeed without taking chances

Working by hand is more reliable than using technology

Which two sentences support the theme from Part A?

“‘You don’t understand how hard my job is,’ he told Evan.” (paragraph 4)

“‘You work way too hard, Dad,’ he said, out of breath.” (paragraph 7)

“Fortunately, toward the end of the first week of summer vacation, Evan got an idea.” (paragraph 1)

“‘Come with me to work, and if you impress my boss with your office skills and he offers you a part-time job, then we'll talk.'” (paragraph 4)

“So the following Monday, Evan put on his best shirt and pants, grabbed his backpack and snack, and went to work.” (paragraph 5)

Select two ways that Evan and his father are similar at the end of the story

They both have experience working in an office.

They both know working in an office can be challenging.

They both are exhausted at the end of the workday

They both appreciate the exercise they can get at work.

They both want to work outdoors instead of in an office.

Which sentence from the passage best supports your answer in Part A?

"A site survey helps archaeologists narrow down where to start." (paragraph 5)

"An archaeologist scans a field." (paragraph 4)

"She bends down to see a piece of ceramic and some rusty nails." (paragraph 4)

"Sometimes computer-driven equipment helps them see into the ground." (paragraph 5)

What is the author's purpose for writing the passage?

to inform the reader about the role of an archaeologist

to persuade the reader to visit an archaeological dig site

to explain the difficulties that can occur when looking for artifacts

to provide evidence of the importance of preserving archaeological sites

Which sentence from paragraph 10 states a claim by the author?

"Good recordkeeping is really important."

"Archaeologists make notes and draw interesting finds the entire time they excavate."

"The records describe what the archaeologists saw in the units."

"Photographs and maps are another kind of documentation."

Which sentence from the passage helps explain why archaeologists need to know how to excavate?

"Excavation is the way archaeologists look below the surface." (paragraph 6)

"They dig everywhere, including in old garbage piles and toilets." (paragraph 2)

"A field crew is the team of people who excavates sites." (paragraph 3)

"Archaeologists dig until they hit subsoil, a layer without artifacts." (paragraph 8)

Read these sentences from the passage. “I slunk to the back of the room and glared at the black and white monstrosity. It was so out of place, like a tuxedo in a room full of sweatshirts.” (paragraph 10) What does this description reveal about the narrator’s view of Mrs. Lahri’s piano?

He is fascinated with the piano, but he does not feel worthy to play it yet.

Mrs. Lahri is showing off her wealth, making him feel bad.

Mrs. Lahri should not have brought it, as it stands out in school.

He should be dressed up to play it, because the piano is so beautiful.

Which sentence best describes the character's motivation?

D) He is looking for a new adventure.

B) He is trying to impress his friends.

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.5.3, RL.6.2, RL.7.3

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Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose?

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose?

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the metaphor?

Everything in the closet was covered with mud

Everything in the closet was tumbling out

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the simile?

The sock was nearly impossible to find

The sock was close to a needle

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which reporting category has the highest percentage of questions on the F.A.S.T. assessments at 35-50% of the test?

Reading Prose and Poetry

Reading Informational Text

Reading Across Genres and Vocabulary

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the sentence. Omar tilted his head as he gazed at the document, walking forward to examine it more closely. Based on this sentence, how is Omar probably feeling?

curious

irritated

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the sentences. Cole pushed his glasses up his nose. Then he crouched down so that he could look more closely at the insect. Based on these sentences, how is Cole probably feeling?

curious

nervous

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the author's purpose?

What is the author's purpose?

What is the meaning of the metaphor?

What is the meaning of the simile?

Which reporting category has the highest percentage of questions on the F.A.S.T. assessments at 35-50% of the test?

Read the sentence. Omar tilted his head as he gazed at the document, walking forward to examine it more closely. Based on this sentence, how is Omar probably feeling?

Read the sentences. Cole pushed his glasses up his nose. Then he crouched down so that he could look more closely at the insect. Based on these sentences, how is Cole probably feeling?

Read the sentences. When the lunch bell rang, Greta approached the new girl. "Would you like to sit with us?" she asked. Based on these sentences, what is Greta probably like?

Read the sentences. Mr. Crosby pursed his lips as he listened to Diane's story. Every so often, he raised an eyebrow and lightly shook his head. Based on these sentences, how is Mr. Crosby probably feeling?

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