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6th Grade ELA Q2 Review (Informational Texts and Poetry)

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

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Class
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1.

Nonfiction text is sometimes called...

a)

informational text

b)

an essay

c)

an article

d)

a story

2.

Which of the following is NOT a nonfiction text feature?

a)

Pictures

b)

Captions

c)

Fictional Characters

d)

Diagrams

3.

In information texts you see a lot of vocabulary that you should pay close attention to. These are usually written in special:

a)

languages

b)

italics

c)

terms

d)

font styles

4.

This text feature has arrows that label parts of a picture:

a)

Charts

b)

Diagrams

c)

Graphs

d)

Captions

5.

The words that explain what's going on in a picture:

a)

Caption

b)

Text

c)

Font style

d)

Image

6.

Subheadings are...

a)

titles of chapters

b)

bold text that start a new section within a text

c)

the author's name written under the title

d)

another word for heading

7.

What is the difference between an index and a glossary?

a)

The index is in the front of the book and glossary is in the back.

b)

The index gives definitions while the glossary give page numbers of important terms.

c)

The glossary gives definitions while definitions while the index gives page numbers of important terms.

d)

Nothing; they're the same thing.

8.

The circled feature in the image is a:

a)

graph

b)

caption

c)

heading

d)

font style

9.

The nonfiction text features circled in the picture are:

a)

Captions

b)

Charts

c)

Diagrams

d)

Images

10.

The nonfiction text features circled in the picture are:

a)

Captions

b)

Labels

c)

Headings

d)

Subheadings

11.

The text features circled in the picture are:

a)

images with captions

b)

charts or graphs

c)

diagrams

d)

photographs

12.

The nonfiction text feature circled in the picture is a:

a)

Caption

b)

Label

c)

Subheading

d)

Title

13.

The nonfiction text feature circled in the picture is a:

a)

chart

b)

diagram

c)

image

d)

graph

14.

The nonfiction text features circled in the picture are examples of:

a)

font styles

b)

captions

c)

headings

d)

subheadings

15.

This page is an example of which type of nonfiction text feature?

a)

glossary

b)

index

c)

table of contents

d)

list

16.

This page is an example of which type of nonfiction text feature?

a)

glossary

b)

index

c)

table of contents

d)

list

17.

This page is an example of which type of nonfiction text feature?

a)

glossary

b)

index

c)

table of contents

d)

list

18.

Choose the statement that is a fact.

a)

A triangle is a 3 sided figure.

b)

It's boring to be inside on a rainy day.

c)

Football is more interesting to watch than basketball.

d)

Everyone should learn to play the piano.

19.

Choose the statement that is an opinion.

a)

The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans border the United States.

b)

Hurricanes cause more damage than earthquakes.

c)

Sneakers are more comfortable than sandals.

d)

Dogs, cows, and whales are all mammals.

20.

Author's Purpose: Which of the following text descriptions would be written to PERSUADE?

a)

An article written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes not to use steroids.

b)

A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules.

c)

A story written about a young boy who is bullied but gains confidence by standing up for himself.

d)

An article describing different types of pufferfish.

21.

Author's Purpose: Which of the following text descriptions would be written to ENTERTAIN?

a)

A story written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes not to use steroids.

b)

A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules.

c)

A story written about a young boy who is bullied but gains confidence by standing up for himself.

d)

An article describing different types of pufferfish.

22.

Author's Purpose: Which of the following text descriptions would be written to INFORM?

a)

A story written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes not to use steroids.

b)

An article written to try to convince kids to help around the house.

c)

A story written about a young boy who is bullied but gains confidence by standing up for himself.

d)

An article describing different types of pufferfish.

23.

What is the author’s viewpoint on smoking?

a)

Smoking is cool.

b)

Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in the U.S.

c)

One pack of cigarettes is $5 or more.

d)

Smoking is an expensive and harmful habit.

24.

What is the difference between a central idea and a topic?

a)

The central idea is the general subject, while the topic is the main idea.

b)

The topic is the general subject, while the central idea is what the author wants you to know about the subject.

c)

The central idea is only one or two words while the topic is a complete sentence.

d)

Nothing- they are the same thing,

25.

What is the central idea?

a)

Sloths and tapirs are other creatures that live in the rain forest.

b)

The rain forest is home to many creatures.

c)

Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest.

d)

All of the answers are correct,

26.

What is the central idea?

a)

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

b)

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

c)

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

d)

None of the answers are correct.

27.

What is the implied central idea?

a)

Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.

b)

There are many activities that people can do at the beach.

c)

Some people prefer the beach over going to the mountains.

d)

Swimming

28.

What is the topic?

a)

Sunbathing

b)

Beach activities

c)

Summer

d)

Swimming

29.

Which statement below best supports the following central idea?


I'm a perfect example of someone who has "math anxiety."

a)

Fear of math is almost as widespread as fear of public speaking.

b)

I also have a great deal of anxiety when I sit down to write a paper.

c)

I feel dread every time I sit down to take our Friday math quiz.

d)

I used to be afraid to raise my hand in class, but now it's easier for me to answer questions.

30.

Which statement below best supports the central idea "Elephants are very intelligent animals."

a)

For years, hunters shot elephants to obtain the ivory from their tusks.

b)

Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.

c)

An elephant can live as long as sixty-five years.

d)

Elephants should not be forced to perform in circuses.

31.

What should be included in a good summary of a text?

a)

All of the details.

b)

The important details.

c)

Direct quotes from the text, your opinion of the text, the author's viewpoint, and it should be 4-5 paragraphs.

d)

The title, author, text type, central idea, and supporting details, and it should be 4-5 sentences.

32.

Poetry is written in...

a)

sentences and paragraphs

b)

sentences and stanzas

c)

lines and stanzas

d)

lines and paragraphs

33.

How many lines and stanzas does this poem have?

a)

4 lines, 2 stanzas

b)

2 lines, 4 stanzas

c)

8 lines, 2 stanzas

d)

8 lines, 1 stanza

34.

Who is the speaker in this poem?

a)

Frank Asch

b)

A neighbor of the sugar lady

c)

The Sugar Lady

d)

A young child

35.

What is imagery in poetry?

a)

language that appeals to our five senses

b)

words that describe images

c)

illustrations in poetry

d)

poems that are written in the shape of the topic

36.

What is the rhyme scheme?

a)

ABCD

b)

ABAB

c)

AABB

d)

ABCB

37.

How many syllables does each line have?

a)

16

b)

8

c)

The first line has 10 and the second has 8.

d)

The first line has 8 and the second has 10.

38.

Identify the poetic form.

a)

Sonnet

b)

Limerick

c)

Haiku

d)

Ballad

39.

Identify the poetic form.

a)

Sonnet

b)

Limerick

c)

Haiku

d)

Ballad

40.

Which poetic form is characterized as having 14 lines, a formal pattern of rhythm and rhyme, and is typically about love?

a)

Haiku

b)

Limerick

c)

Ballad

d)

Sonnet

41.

Which poetic form is typically a long poem that tells a story and has a simple rhyme scheme?

a)

Haiku

b)

Limerick

c)

Ballad

d)

Sonnet