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Worksheets1st Semester Review for 6th grade!
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
What does TAG stand for?
Teachers Are Great
Title, Author, Genre
Touch And Go
Title, Audience, Grade level
What is wrong with this TAG sentence?
J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
No title
No author
No genre
Nothing.
What is wrong with this TAG sentence?
The Mysterious Benedict Society is the best mystery book you will ever read.
No title
No author
No genre
Nothing.
What is wrong with this TAG sentence?
Roald Dahl wrote a fascinating autobiography.
No title
No author
No genre
Nothing.
What is wrong with this TAG sentence?
L.M. Montgomery wrote the classic novel Anne of Green Gables.
No title
No author
No genre
Nothing.
What is wrong with this TAG sentence?
In the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio is about the power of kindness.
No title
No author
No genre
Sentence Structure (wording)
Conventions (capitalization and punctuation)
What is wrong with this TAG sentence?
Harry potter and the deathly hallows is the best fantasy novel by J.K. rowling.
No title
No author
No genre
Sentence Structure (wording)
Conventions (capitalization and punctuation)
Who are the two 6th grade Language Arts teachers?
Mrs. Galemore and Mrs. Wilcox
Mrs. Wilcox and Mrs. Boss
Mrs. Galemore and Mrs. Boss
Mrs. LaRue and Mrs. Wilcox
Compound sentences use...
SWABIs
FANBOYS
Complex sentences use...
SWABIs
FANBOYS
What are the FANBOYS?
For, And, Nor
For, An, Now
But, Of, Yet, Soon
But, Or, You, So
But, Or, Yet, So
What are SWABIs?
Soon, Why Not, Also
Since, While/When, After
Before/Because, If
Bacon, If
Choose the correct sentence.
Dora the Explorer is a cartoon character she is awesome.
Dora's dad wants to explore with her, but she told him no.
After she explores Australia Dora wants to go to Europe.
Dora has a purple backpack and it can talk to her.
Choose the correct sentence.
Cats are the best animal yet many of my students don't like them.
Since I love cats so much, I have five of them.
Cats are fluffy some can be bald though.
If I win the lottery I will buy cats.
Choose the correct sentence.
Can we stop I need to use the bathroom?
When I get home I need to use the bathroom.
The bathroom.
When the test is over, I need to use the bathroom.
Choose the correct sentence.
While my mom cooked the vegetables I did my homework.
Vegetables are important you should eat some everyday.
I don't like peas, nor do I like carrots.
Corn is my favorite vegetable but potatoes are yummy too.
Choose the correct sentence.
Books are amazing and they are even better if they are about cats.
Since this book is about cats I am going to read it.
Sally loves books and cats.
Sally loves books Sally loves cats.
What is theme?
message about life that the author expresses
the time, location, and mood of a story
sequence of events
the main events
Theme...
is NOT a complete sentence
does NOT mention character names or plot details
is one word
can NOT apply to anyone
Theme is...
universal - it can apply to anyone, anywhere
sad
one word
a context clue
What does theme add to a story?
A sense of location.
An important message.
Motivation for the characters.
Dialogue for the characters.
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Happiness
Which is an example of theme?
One person can make a difference.
Missy knew she would always be grateful.
The donkey was stubborn and did not change.
Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.
What novel did we read before winter break?
Gregor the Overlander
Tuck Everlasting
Charlotte's Web
Little House on the Prairie
Context Clues are...
themes of a story
hints that help you figure out the meaning of a word
a type of figurative language
definitions of vocabulary
The repairman looked dubiously at the horribly bent skateboard.
doubtfully
crazily
happily
cowardly
His haste was so great he forgot to put on his shoes.
laziness
happiness
quick speed
mind
The dog persisted in barking even when scolded.
calm and quiet
angry and loud
stop immediately
continued steadily (keep doing something)
The presumptuous student boldly stood up in class and answered the question, but was wrong.
overly confident
shy
genius
loud
My neighbor wanted compensation from us for his broken window.
payment
laughter
window cleaner
punishment
What is a claim?
a fact
a sentence stating your idea/opinion about a text
evidence from the text
a TAG
What is text evidence?
a sentence stating your idea about a text
a TAG
evidence from a text mesage
Evidence from the text
What is an inference?
an educated guess
text evidence
something said directly in the text
part of a TAG
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
He has tools
He goes straight up the stairs to shower
His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty
He wears a hat
Lightning is the flash of light that occurs when electricity moves between clouds or between a cloud and the ground.
A lightning bolt that flashes in the sky can reach a temperature of 60,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That is about five times hotter than the sun! The heat from lightning causes the surrounding air to expand, resulting in the loud sound known as thunder.
What evidence can you find that explains how thunder is created??
Thunder is created from the rain.
Heat from the lightning creates thunder.
Running a comb through your hair creates thunder.
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a snack. Max snapped, "I don't want a snack!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Can you explain why Max is upset in this passage?
It is raining and he cannot go on a picnic.
He is hungry.
He is scared of thunderstorms.
He is bored and has nothing to do.
Who are the 2 principals at RMS?
Mr. Epps and Mr. Masoner
Mrs. Galemore and Mrs. Boss
Mr. Shields and Mrs. Colding
Mr. Epps and Mr. Shields
What is a noun?
a specific person, place, or thing (Cody, Kansas, etc.)
person, place, or thing
a non-specific person, place, or thing (boy, state, cat, etc.)
an action word
What is a common noun?
a specific person, place, or thing (Cody, Kansas, etc.)
person, place, or thing
a non-specific person, place, or thing (boy, state, cat, etc.)
an action word
What is a proper noun?
a specific person, place, or thing (Cody, Kansas, etc.)
person, place, or thing
a non-specific person, place, or thing (boy, state, cat, etc.)
an action word
What is a verb?
a specific person, place, or thing (Cody, Kansas, etc.)
person, place, or thing
a non-specific person, place, or thing (boy, state, cat, etc.)
an action word
In the following sentence, what is the common noun?
Clara hummed while she baked muffins.
Clara
baked
muffins
while
In the following sentence, what is the proper noun?
Can we go to Taco Bell for supper?
Taco Bell
supper
we
go
In the following sentence, what is the verb?
Sarah gracefully leaped into the air in her ballet shoes.
ballet
gracefully
Sarah
leaped
