MAAP Review: RI.6.1-RI.6.9

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of RI.6.1?

• To understand the author's point of view.

• To determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text.

• To cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• To compare and contrast two texts on the same topic.

When you make an inference based on a text (RI.6.1), you are:

• Directly quoting information from the text.

• Stating something that is clearly written in the text.

• Making a logical guess based on evidence from the text and your own knowledge.

• Summarizing the main points of the text.

RI.6.2 focuses on identifying the central idea of a text. The central idea is:

• A minor detail that supports the main topic.

• The author's personal opinion about the topic.

• The most important point the author is making about the topic.

• A specific example used within the text.

How does a summary (related to RI.6.2) differ from a paraphrase?

• summary is longer and more detailed than a paraphrase

• summary restates the text in your own words, while a paraphrase highlights key points

• summary provides a brief overview of the main points, while a paraphrase restates specific sections in your own words

• summary focuses on the author's purpose, while a paraphrase focuses on the facts

RI.6.3 asks students to analyze how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text. Elaboration involves:

• Briefly mentioning the topic.

• Providing more details, examples, and explanations.

• Stating the topic in a single sentence.

• Confusing the reader with unnecessary information.

When analyzing the connection between two individuals, events, or ideas in a text (RI.6.3), you might look for:

• Similarities and differences.

• The author's opinion.

• The main idea.

• Specific examples.

RI.6.4 focuses on determining the meaning of words and phrases in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. What is the connotative meaning of a word?

• Its literal or dictionary definition.

• The feelings or ideas associated with the word.

• Its meaning in a specific technical field.

• How it sounds when spoken aloud.

Understanding the structure of a text (RI.6.5) helps readers to:

• Memorize all the facts presented.

• Identify the author's personal biases.

• See how the author organizes information and develops ideas.

• Count the number of paragraphs.

Which of the following is an example of a common text structure (RI.6.5)?

• Alphabetical order

• Random listing of facts

• Chronological order, cause and effect, problem/solution

• Using only dialogue

RI.6.6 requires determining an author's point of view or purpose in a text. An author's point of view is:

• The topic they are writing about.

• Their attitude or perspective on the subject.

• The length of the text.

• The font they use.