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Worksheets6th Grade ELA Q2 Review (Informational Texts and Poetry)
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins
Nonfiction text is sometimes called...
informational text
an essay
an article
a story
Which of the following is NOT a nonfiction text feature?
Pictures
Captions
Fictional Characters
Diagrams
In information texts you see a lot of vocabulary that you should pay close attention to. These are usually written in special:
languages
italics
terms
font styles
This text feature has arrows that label parts of a picture:
Charts
Diagrams
Graphs
Captions
The words that explain what's going on in a picture:
Caption
Text
Font style
Image
Subheadings are...
titles of chapters
bold text that start a new section within a text
the author's name written under the title
another word for heading
What is the difference between an index and a glossary?
The index is in the front of the book and glossary is in the back.
The index gives definitions while the glossary give page numbers of important terms.
The glossary gives definitions while definitions while the index gives page numbers of important terms.
Nothing; they're the same thing.
The circled feature in the image is a:
graph
caption
heading
font style
The nonfiction text features circled in the picture are:
Captions
Charts
Diagrams
Images
The nonfiction text features circled in the picture are:
Captions
Labels
Headings
Subheadings
The text features circled in the picture are:
images with captions
charts or graphs
diagrams
photographs
The nonfiction text feature circled in the picture is a:
Caption
Label
Subheading
Title
The nonfiction text feature circled in the picture is a:
chart
diagram
image
graph
The nonfiction text features circled in the picture are examples of:
font styles
captions
headings
subheadings
This page is an example of which type of nonfiction text feature?
glossary
index
table of contents
list
This page is an example of which type of nonfiction text feature?
glossary
index
table of contents
list
This page is an example of which type of nonfiction text feature?
glossary
index
table of contents
list
Choose the statement that is a fact.
A triangle is a 3 sided figure.
It's boring to be inside on a rainy day.
Football is more interesting to watch than basketball.
Everyone should learn to play the piano.
Choose the statement that is an opinion.
The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans border the United States.
Hurricanes cause more damage than earthquakes.
Sneakers are more comfortable than sandals.
Dogs, cows, and whales are all mammals.
Author's Purpose: Which of the following text descriptions would be written to PERSUADE?
An article written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes not to use steroids.
A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules.
A story written about a young boy who is bullied but gains confidence by standing up for himself.
An article describing different types of pufferfish.
Author's Purpose: Which of the following text descriptions would be written to ENTERTAIN?
A story written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes not to use steroids.
A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules.
A story written about a young boy who is bullied but gains confidence by standing up for himself.
An article describing different types of pufferfish.
Author's Purpose: Which of the following text descriptions would be written to INFORM?
A story written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes not to use steroids.
An article written to try to convince kids to help around the house.
A story written about a young boy who is bullied but gains confidence by standing up for himself.
An article describing different types of pufferfish.
What is the author’s viewpoint on smoking?
Smoking is cool.
Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in the U.S.
One pack of cigarettes is $5 or more.
Smoking is an expensive and harmful habit.
What is the difference between a central idea and a topic?
The central idea is the general subject, while the topic is the main idea.
The topic is the general subject, while the central idea is what the author wants you to know about the subject.
The central idea is only one or two words while the topic is a complete sentence.
Nothing- they are the same thing,
What is the central idea?
Sloths and tapirs are other creatures that live in the rain forest.
The rain forest is home to many creatures.
Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest.
All of the answers are correct,
What is the central idea?
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
None of the answers are correct.
What is the implied central idea?
Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.
There are many activities that people can do at the beach.
Some people prefer the beach over going to the mountains.
Swimming
What is the topic?
Sunbathing
Beach activities
Summer
Swimming
Which statement below best supports the following central idea?
I'm a perfect example of someone who has "math anxiety."
Fear of math is almost as widespread as fear of public speaking.
I also have a great deal of anxiety when I sit down to write a paper.
I feel dread every time I sit down to take our Friday math quiz.
I used to be afraid to raise my hand in class, but now it's easier for me to answer questions.
Which statement below best supports the central idea "Elephants are very intelligent animals."
For years, hunters shot elephants to obtain the ivory from their tusks.
Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.
An elephant can live as long as sixty-five years.
Elephants should not be forced to perform in circuses.
What should be included in a good summary of a text?
All of the details.
The important details.
Direct quotes from the text, your opinion of the text, the author's viewpoint, and it should be 4-5 paragraphs.
The title, author, text type, central idea, and supporting details, and it should be 4-5 sentences.
Poetry is written in...
sentences and paragraphs
sentences and stanzas
lines and stanzas
lines and paragraphs
How many lines and stanzas does this poem have?
4 lines, 2 stanzas
2 lines, 4 stanzas
8 lines, 2 stanzas
8 lines, 1 stanza
Who is the speaker in this poem?
Frank Asch
A neighbor of the sugar lady
The Sugar Lady
A young child
What is imagery in poetry?
language that appeals to our five senses
words that describe images
illustrations in poetry
poems that are written in the shape of the topic
What is the rhyme scheme?
ABCD
ABAB
AABB
ABCB
How many syllables does each line have?
16
8
The first line has 10 and the second has 8.
The first line has 8 and the second has 10.
Identify the poetic form.
Sonnet
Limerick
Haiku
Ballad
Identify the poetic form.
Sonnet
Limerick
Haiku
Ballad
Which poetic form is characterized as having 14 lines, a formal pattern of rhythm and rhyme, and is typically about love?
Haiku
Limerick
Ballad
Sonnet
Which poetic form is typically a long poem that tells a story and has a simple rhyme scheme?
Haiku
Limerick
Ballad
Sonnet
