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WorksheetsPSSA ELA Grade 6 Practice Part 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 24mins
What does the word analyze mean?
give a point of view; take a stand and defend one side of an issue; give facts, statistics, beliefs, opinions, and your personal view
explain how each part functions or fits into the whole; write the obvious as well as the hidden characteristics or meanings
provide a step-by-step procedure to show how to do something; include a statement indicating what the instructions are for
What does the word argue mean?
give a point of view; take a stand and defend one side of an issue; give facts, statistics, beliefs, opinions, and your personal view; show passion when you are defending your side
explain how each part functions or fits into the whole; write the obvious as well as the hidden characteristics or meanings
provide a step-by-step procedure to show how to do something; include a statement indicating what the instructions are for
What does the word compare mean?
how are people, events, or objects different?; provide the characteristics that are NOT alike
provide common characteristics; identify how things are alike or similar or the same
present a clear picture of a person, place, thing, or idea; use sensory words
What does the word contrast mean?
provide common characteristics; identify how things are alike or similar, or the same
how are people, events, or objects different?; provide the characteristics that are NOT alike
present a clear picture of a person, place, thing, or idea; use sensory words
What does the word demonstrate mean?
provide a step-by-step procedure to show how to do something; include a statement indicating what the instructions are for
provide common characteristics; identify how things are alike or similar or the same
What does the word describe mean?
provide a step-by-step procedure to show how to do something; include a statement indicating what the instructions are for
present a clear picture of a person, place, thing, or idea; use sensory words
What does the term explain mean?
give clear descriptions of an event, object, or idea; think about the five W's (who, what, when, where, why, and (H) how).
provide common characteristics; identify how things are alike or similar or the same
What does the term infer mean?
write your understanding of the passage in your own words; give a view from your experiences and the information you find
read between the lines; the answer is not directly in the passage; derive meaning from information or clues the author provides
What does the term interpret mean?
write your understanding of the passage in your own words; give a view from your experiences and the information you find
look for different types of evidence, such as facts, statistics, examples, expert testimony, and logical reasoning; highlight the text where the evidence is found or take notes; make a direct reference of the evidence and elaborate how that one particular piece of evidence proves the author's claim
Describe citing (textual) evidence.
look for different types of evidence, such as facts, statistics, examples, expert testimony, and logical reasoning; highlight the text where the evidence is found or take notes; make a direct reference of the evidence and elaborate how that one particular piece of evidence proves the author's claim
sum it up; give the meaning in a concise way using as few words as possible; restate key points from text in a sentence or short paragraph; retell only the most important facts
What does it mean to summarize?
sum it up; give the meaning in a concise way using as few words as possible; restate key points from text in a sentence or short paragraph; retell only the most important facts
write your understanding of the passage in your own words; give a view from your experiences and the information you find
What is the definition for the term central idea?
A short article placed alongside a longer article and containing additional or contrasting information. They usually appear in a box.
A main point the author is making. It's what the article is about.
What is a headline?
A report of the exact words of an author or a speaker. It must be surrounded by quotation marks.
The title of an article in a newspaper or magazine or on a website. It's usually in larger print than the rest of the text on the page.
What text structure lists the items or events in chronological order (in order in which they happen.) First, then, later, finally...
sequence
compare and contrast
cause and effect
What text structure presents a problem and explains one or more solutions to the problem?
cause and effect
compare and contrast
problem and solution
_________ is a label or brief explanation that accompanies a photograph or an illustration.
sidebar
caption
headline
A short statement or paragraph that tells what an article is about and does not include your opinions is a __________.
direct quotation
sidebar
text feature
objective summary
In what type of text structure does the author provide a detailed image or mental picture (for instance, such as, for example...)
sidebar
caption
headline
description
What does it mean to reword or rephrase something? Another words, you are putting it into your own words.
paraphrase
headline
caption
subhead
Mr. Killian's class could be heard from the lobby of the school. His students laughed at his jokes and funny voices. A couple students were walking by his door and stopped to see what was happening. Mr. Killian wanted his students to like reading great novels. To make them interesting, he would sometimes act out the books using funny props and voices. The students paid attention in his class and even made good grades on his tests. He also gave each student individual attention and made each feel special. When he walked down the hall, Mr. Killian was greeted with smiles and high fives. Even the other teachers had nothing but nice things to say about Mr. Killian.
Based on the passage, which generalization can the reader make?
English is the most exciting class in all schools.
Most teachers like to make funny jokes in class.
No one likes to read long novels in English class.
Many students like Mr. Killian's teaching style.
