Exploring the Holt McDougal Literature Textbook for 6th Grade

Miss Kilga introduces sixth graders to their ELA textbook, focusing on organizing and tagging stories for the plot unit. She guides students on using materials like post-it notes and pencils to bookmark pages. The lesson includes exploring textbook resources such as the glossary and index. Students are encouraged to pause the video to complete tasks and answer embedded questions.

What is the primary purpose of organizing the ELA textbook in sixth grade?

• To create a fun activity

• To prepare for final exams

• To familiarize students with the textbook layout

• To reduce the weight of the backpack

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CCSS.RF.1.3F

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

What can be used if Post-it notes are not available for tagging?

• Pieces of paper

• Markers

• Glue sticks

• Scissors

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CCSS.RF.1.4A

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

Where should you place the sticky note for the story 'Bore Out There'?

• Page 508

• Page 206

• Page 458

• Page 32

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

What should you do if you talk too fast while tagging pages?

• Skip the section

• Write faster

• Pause the video

• Start over

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CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the purpose of the glossary in the ELA textbook?

• To list all the authors

• To provide fun facts

• To outline the chapters

• To define terms and words

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What resource helps you find a story if you lose your sticky note?

• Author bios

• Glossary

• Table of contents

• Index

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.4A

Which page features a guide to meet the author before reading their story?

• Page 459

• Page 145

• Page 32

• Page 100

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is found on page R145 in the textbook?

• A list of literary terms

• An alphabetical index

• A collection of maps

• Historical timelines

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What should you do if you are unsure about where a story is located in the textbook?

• Skip the story

• Guess the page number

• Look in the index

• Ask a friend

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why is it important to bring the ELA textbook to every class?

• It is required for attendance

• It contains all the stories and resources needed

• It has the class schedule

• It will be collected for grading

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CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.2.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4C