NY State Exam ELA

Why would an author use text features in their non-fiction text?

• To help the reader understand more about the topic

• To make it look pretty

• To show what they used to get the information for the text

• To make questions easier to answer

What types of non-fiction reading question is this?

What does the word "conservation"mean as it is used in paragraph 6?

• main idea

• text structure

• word meaning

• importance of details

What type of non-fiction question is this? How is the article mainly organized?

• text feature

• main idea

• word meaning

• text structure

Which BEST provides an objective summary of

the passage "England's Castle"?

• The passage tells the history of many of

  England's most important castles.

• The passage explains how and why castles

  were built throughout England.

• The passage tells the history of England's most

  beautiful castle.

• The passage tells the history of one of

  England's oldest castles.

Which selection BEST identifies a central idea of the passage?

• Castle Bamburgh is an amazingly cool castle in

  Northumberland.

• Castle Bamburgh is an ancient castle that now

  hosts tourists and weddings.

• The Anglo-Saxons built mighty castles because

  they were smarter than their Viking invaders.

• By researching the history of a single English

  castle, a reader can learn about the history of

  England.

Which statement BEST describes how Irena Sendler is introduced in "What Makes a Hero?"

• Irena Sendler is introduced as a humble hero.

• Irena Sendler is introduced as a collaborator of

  Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Irena Sendler is introduced as a type of hero

  that can be found in every community.

• Irena Sendler is introduced as an additional

  example of a hero who acted on the behalf of

  others.

How does the author use the history of Castle

Bamburgh in "England's Castles" to trace the

history of England?

Use at least two details from the passage to

support your answer.

• Explain how this single castle is part of England's history.

• 6th graders are weird.

Which statement BEST summarizes "What Makes a Hero?"

• Heroes are found in many stories, but they may

  also be people you encounter on any given day.

• The actions of heroes such as Gilgamesh and

  Romeo inspired real-life heroes such as Martin

  Luther King, Jr.

• Popular stories and movies today that feature

  fantastic heroes owe their successes to the first

  authors and creators of hero stories.

• Without myths and other well-known stories of

  heroes, people would not realize the value of the

  heroes that live in our communities.

Hero: First, a hero embodies the saying from the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." What key idea is being illustrated by Roosevelt's quote in "What Makes a Hero?"

• Superheroes, because of their fearlessness, are

  the best examples of courageous heroes.

• Roosevelt, as a United States President,

  overcame fear in order to successfully fulfill his

  position.

• Everyman heroes, motivated to act on the behalf

  of others, demonstrate that courage can

  overcome fear.

• Heroes quickly assess a situation and consider

  financial risks, possible damage to reputation,

  and safety concerns before taking action.

What is the primary purpose of using metaphors in literature?

• To create a direct comparison

• To add humor to the text

• To provide a deeper understanding through symbolic meaning

• To confuse the reader