WINTER 2013 Interim Assessment Test – Grade 6
January 2013
Department of Language Arts/Reading
Category 1 - Vocabulary
Benchmark LA.6.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words (9, 11, 22, 41) (4 pts. possible)
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
A Journey of Ten
9
LA.6.1.6.3
Read this sentence from the passage.
Thousand Miles –
Shirley clutched her seat, afraid joy would launch her through the ceiling and whisk her high above the
Literary Nonfiction
clouds.
What does the word clutched mean in the sentence above?
The Origins of
11
LA.6.1.6.3
Read this sentence.
Toothpaste Persian writings a thousand years ago warned that using too rough an abrasive could harm the teeth.
Informational
Abrasive means the same as
22
LA.6.1.6.3
Frederick M. Jones,
Inventor – Literary
Nonfiction
Read this sentence.
Jones continued to work primarily as a mechanic, and his knowledge of cars helped in developing his
inventions.
In the sentence, primarily means
41
LA.6.1.6.3
Marmalade - Literary
Read these sentences.
Of course, his predicament served him right. There was no question that he’d been rummaging around
in someone’s garbage.
What does the word predicament mean?
Benchmark LA.6.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings (17, 45, 47) (3 pts. possible)
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
The Origins of
17
LA.6.1.6.8
Read this sentence.
Toothpaste Toothpaste has come a long way from dried flowers and crushed eggshells rubbed onto the teeth with a
Informational
stick.
What is the meaning of come a long way in the sentence above?
Marmalade - Literary
45
LA.6.1.6.8
When the author states “. . . Mother took pity on him,” she means that his mother
47
LA.6.1.6.8
Marmalade - Literary
Read this sentence from the passage.
He stared for a long time, and then, finally, he gave us a big toothy grin before scampering away into the
rain.
What does the word scampering suggest about the skunk in the sentence above?
Benchmark LA.6.1.6.9 – determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings (10, 19, 48, 50) (4 pts. possible)
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
A Journey of Ten
10
LA.6.1.6.9
Read this sentence from the passage.
“What disgraceful behavior!” he exclaimed in a mocking tone so familiar that it made her teary.
Thousand Miles –
Which sentence below uses tone in the SAME way as in the sentence above?
Literary Nonfiction
The Origins of
19
LA.6.1.6.9
Read this sentence from the article.
Toothpaste Manufacturers today make toothpaste foamy by using synthetic detergents that taste even worse than
Informational
regular soap; mint or other strong flavorings are added to cover the taste of the detergent.
Which sentence below uses the word mint in the SAME way as in the sentence above?
48
LA.6.1.6.9
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Marmalade - Literary
Read this sentence from the passage.
We scrambled down the steps.
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Baking Soda Crystals Informational
January 2013
Department of Language Arts/Reading
Which of the following is the closest meaning to scrambled as it is used in the sentence above?
Read this sentence from the article.
This will serve as a weight to keep your yarn from floating around the glass.
Which sentence below uses the word serve in the SAME way as in the sentence above?
Category 2 – Reading Applications
Benchmark LA.6.1.7.2 – will analyze author’s purpose and perspective (18, 23,26, 32) (4 pts. possible)
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
The Origins of
18
LA.6.1.7.2
Why did the author MOST LIKELY write this article?
Toothpaste Informational
Frederick M. Jones,
23
LA.6.1.7.2
Why did the author MOST LIKELY write the article “Frederick M. Jones, Inventor”?
Inventor – Literary
Nonfiction
Frederick M. Jones,
26
LA.6.1.7.2
The author of the article would PROBABLY agree that
Inventor – Literary
Nonfiction
The Dark – Poetry
32
LA.6.1.7.2
Which word BEST describes the author’s attitude toward being alone in “The Dark”?
February Twilight Poetry
Benchmark LA.6.1.7.3 - determine main idea or essential message (4, 25, 29, 40) (4 pts. possible)
A Journey of Ten
4
LA.6.1.7.3
Read this sentence.
Thousand Miles –
As the wheels of the train clacked along the tracks, they seemed to chant—Four more days, just four
Literary Nonfiction
more days . . . Three days, just three days . . . Only two, only two, only two . . . Tomorrow, tomorrow . . .
Today!
At this point in the story, Mother and Shirley are counting the days because they are
Frederick M. Jones,
25
LA.6.1.7.3
Which activity did Jones enjoy most as a child?
Inventor – Literary
Nonfiction
The Dark – Poetry
29
LA.6.1.7.3
What is the poem “The Dark” MOSTLY about?
February Twilight Poetry
Marmalade - Literary
40
LA.6.1.7.3
Which statement gives the BEST summary of the story?
Benchmark LA.6.1.7.4 – identify cause-and-effect relationships (14, 16, 24, 30, 42,44) (6 pts. possible)
The Origins of
14
LA.6.1.7.4
Why was fluoride added to toothpaste?
Toothpaste Informational
The Origins of
16
LA.6.1.7.4
Borax powder was added to toothpaste to
Toothpaste Informational
Frederick M. Jones,
24
LA.6.1.7.4
How did the changes Jones made to his movie projector change the moviegoers’ experiences?
Inventor – Literary
Nonfiction
The Dark – Poetry
30
LA.6.1.7.4
In “The Dark,” which is MOST LIKELY the result of evening temperatures?
February Twilight Poetry
Marmalade - Literary
42
LA.6.1.7.4
What happened when Waldo and Rob set out the cups of marmalade?
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LA.6.1.7.4
Marmalade - Literary
January 2013
Department of Language Arts/Reading
According to the story, what is the MAIN reason the skunk does not spray the boys?
Benchmark LA.6.1.7.5 – analyze a variety of text structures and text features (5, 49, 52) (3 pts. possible)
A Journey of Ten
5
LA.6.1.7.5
The author organized the events in the passage by
Thousand Miles –
Literary Nonfiction
Marmalade - Literary
49
LA.6.1.7.5
The information in the passage is MOSTLY organized by
52
LA.6.1.7.5
Baking Soda Crystals Informational
The information in the article is MOSTLY organized by
Benchmark LA.6.1.7.7 – compare and contrast elements in multiple texts (3, 13, 38, 39) (4 pts. possible)
A Journey of Ten
3
LA.6.1.7.7
How are Shirley and Mother different in the story?
Thousand Miles –
Literary Nonfiction
The Origins of
13
LA.6.1.7.7
Both ancient and modern toothpastes contain
Toothpaste Informational
The Dark – Poetry
38
LA.6.1.7.7
Which word BEST describes a characteristic that the narrators of both poems share?
February Twilight Poetry
The Dark – Poetry
39
LA.6.1.7.7
The two poems are similar because they BOTH
February Twilight Poetry
Category 3 - Elements of Story Structure/Descriptive Language / Figurative Language
Benchmark LA.6.2.1.2 – locate and analyze the elements of plot structure, including exposition, setting, character development, rising/falling action, conflict/resolution, and theme in a
variety of fiction. (1, 2, 8, 43) (4 pts. possible)
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
A Journey of Ten
1
LA.6.2.1.2
What is the MAIN setting of this story?
Thousand Miles –
Literary Nonfiction
A Journey of Ten
2
LA.6.2.1.2
Which word BEST describes the narrator’s father?
Thousand Miles –
Literary Nonfiction
A Journey of Ten
8
LA.6.2.1.2
What is the resolution of the story?
Thousand Miles –
Literary Nonfiction
Marmalade - Literary
43
LA.6.2.1.2
Which word BEST describes the behavior of the skunk in the attic when the narrator sees him?
Benchmark LA.6.2.1.7 – locate and analyze an author's use of allusions and descriptive , idiomatic, and figurative language in a variety of literary text, identifying how word choice sets
the author’s tone and advances the work’s theme. (7, 31,33,34) (4 pts. possible)
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
A Journey of Ten
7
LA.6.2.1.7
Which statement BEST describes the mood of the passage?
Thousand Miles –
Literary Nonfiction
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The Dark – Poetry
Which words BEST describe the tone of “The Dark”?
February Twilight Poetry
The Dark – Poetry
33
LA.6.2.1.7
Which word BEST describes the mood of the poem?
February Twilight Poetry
The Dark – Poetry
34
LA.6.2.1.7
Which line from the poem contains an example of onomatopoeia?
February Twilight Poetry
Benchmark LA.6.2.2.1 – locate, use, and analyze specific information from organizational text features (35, 46) 2 pts. possible)
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
The Dark – Poetry
35
LA.6.2.2.1
The purpose of the illustration is to show the reader
February Twilight Poetry
Marmalade - Literary
46
LA.6.2.2.1
The information in italics at the beginning of the passage provides
31
LA.6.2.1.7
Category 4 – Informational Text / Research Process
Benchmark LA.6.6.1.1 – explain how text features aid the reader’s understanding (20, 51, 53) (3 pts. possible)
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
The Origins of
20
LA.6.6.1.1
What information does the timeline at the end of the article provide?
Toothpaste Informational
Baking Soda Crystals 51
LA.6.6.1.1
What information does the section “What you will need” provide?
Informational
Baking Soda Crystals 53
LA.6.6.1.1
The heading “Instructions: Follow these steps to make your crystals.” MOSTLY helps the reader to
Informational
Benchmark LA.6.6.2.2 – collect, evaluate and summarize information using a variety of techniques from multiple sources that includes paraphrasing to convey ideas and details from
the source, main idea(s) and relevant details. (6, 12, 15, 21, 27, 28, 36, 37) (8 pts. possible)
A Journey of Ten
6
LA.6.6.2.2
Which statement is the BEST evidence that Shirley and her family are moving to the United States?
Thousand Miles –
Literary Nonfiction
The Origins of
12
LA.6.6.2.2
Which toothpaste ingredient would be most important to a person who wants strong teeth?
Toothpaste Informational
The Origins of
15
LA.6.6.2.2
People who read this article will learn
Toothpaste Informational
The Origins of
21
LA.6.6.2.2
What information can be found in BOTH the article and the timeline?
Toothpaste Informational
Frederick M. Jones,
27
LA.6.6.2.2
Based on the information in the article, which sentence is PROBABLY true about Frederick M. Jones?
Inventor – Literary
Nonfiction
Frederick M. Jones,
28
LA.6.6.2.2
What will the reader learn from this article?
Inventor – Literary
Nonfiction
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LA.6.6.2.2
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LA.6.6.2.2
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The Dark – Poetry
February Twilight Poetry
The Dark – Poetry
February Twilight Poetry
January 2013
Department of Language Arts/Reading
Which is the BEST evidence that the speaker in “February Twilight” wanted to make this moment last?
Which of the following is BEST supported in “February Twilight”?
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January 2013
Department of Language Arts/Reading
Category 1 - Vocabulary
Benchmark LA.6.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words (9, 11, 22, 41) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
A. changed
9
LA.6.1.6.3 A Journey of
Read this sentence from the passage.
Ten Thousand Shirley clutched her seat, afraid joy would launch her
B. covered
Miles –
through the ceiling and whisk her high above the clouds.
C. grasped
Literary
What does the word clutched mean in the sentence above?
D. turned
Nonfiction
A. better taste.
11
LA.6.1.6.3 The Origins of Read this sentence.
Toothpaste Persian writings a thousand years ago warned that using
B. clear liquid.
Informational
too rough an abrasive could harm the teeth.
C. harsh polish.
Abrasive means the same as
D. smooth movement.
22
LA.6.1.6.3
41
LA.6.1.6.3
Frederick M.
Jones,
Inventor –
Literary
Nonfiction
Marmalade Literary
Read this sentence.
Jones continued to work primarily as a mechanic, and his
knowledge of cars helped in developing his inventions.
In the sentence, primarily means
F.
G.
H.
I.
mostly.
quickly.
quietly.
regularly.
Read these sentences.
Of course, his predicament served him right. There was
no question that he’d been rummaging around in
someone’s garbage.
What does the word predicament mean?
A.
B.
C.
D.
connection
direction
location
situation
Analysis
Benchmark LA.6.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings (17, 45, 47) (3 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
A. changed very little
17
LA.6.1.6.8 The Origins of Read this sentence.
Toothpaste Toothpaste has come a long way from dried flowers and
B. improved over time
Informational
crushed eggshells rubbed onto the teeth with a stick.
C. become more popular
What is the meaning of come a long way in the sentence above?
D. become more expensive
45
LA.6.1.6.8
Marmalade Literary
When the author states “. . . Mother took pity on him,” she means
that his mother
A.
B.
C.
D.
decided to help the skunk.
avoided looking at the skunk.
continued to pick a variety of vegetables.
returned to the kitchen for more marmalade.
47
LA.6.1.6.8
Marmalade Literary
Read this sentence from the passage.
He stared for a long time, and then, finally, he gave us a big
toothy grin before scampering away into the rain.
What does the word scampering suggest about the skunk in the
sentence above?
A
B.
He was quite frightened as he tried to leave.
He seemed playful and happy as he ran away.
C.
He was moving slowly because of all the marmalade
he ate.
He seemed reluctant to go and was aware
that he was saying goodbye.
D.
Benchmark LA.6.1.6.9 – determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings (10, 19, 48, 50) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
F. The viola has a deep, beautiful tone.
10
LA.6.1.6.9 A Journey of
Read this sentence from the passage.
“What disgraceful behavior!” he exclaimed in a mocking tone
G. The large city is known for its busy, upbeat
Ten
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Thousand
Miles –
Literary
Nonfiction
so familiar that it made her teary.
Which sentence below uses tone in the SAME way as in the
sentence above?
Read this sentence from the article.
Manufacturers today make toothpaste foamy by using
synthetic detergents that taste even worse than regular soap;
mint or other strong flavorings are added to cover the taste
of the detergent.
Which sentence below uses the word mint in the SAME way as in
the sentence above?
Read this sentence from the passage.
We scrambled down the steps.
Which of the following is the closest meaning to scrambled as it is
used in the sentence above?
Read this sentence from the article.
This will serve as a weight to keep your yarn from floating
around the glass.
Which sentence below uses the word serve in the SAME way as
in the sentence above?
19
LA.6.1.6.9
The Origins of
Toothpaste Informational
48
LA.6.1.6.9
Marmalade Literary
50
LA.6.1.6.9
Baking Soda
Crystals Informational
Department of Language Arts/Reading
H.
I.
A.
B.
C.
D.
F.
G.
H.
I.
F.
G.
H.
I.
tone.
The walls no longer had a dull tone after
being painted.
He surprised me when he began to
speak in such a playful tone
The family visited states that mint currency.
The baseball cards were in mint condition.
The mint in the tea eases digestion.
The new game costs a mint.
cooked eggs
moved quickly
struggled for possession
mixed together confusedly
The newspaper could serve as an umbrella during
a rain shower.
My mother will be required to serve on a jury.
We will serve lunch promptly at noon.
I would like to serve my community.
Category 2 – Reading Applications
Benchmark LA.6.1.7.2 – will analyze author’s purpose and perspective (18, 23,26, 32) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
18
LA.6.1.7.2 The Origins of Why did the author MOST LIKELY write this article?
Toothpaste Informational
23
LA.6.1.7.2
Frederick M.
Jones,
Inventor –
Literary
Nonfiction
Why did the author MOST LIKELY write the article “Frederick M.
Jones, Inventor”?
26
LA.6.1.7.2
Frederick M.
Jones,
Inventor –
Literary
Nonfiction
The author of the article would PROBABLY agree that
32
LA.6.1.7.2
The Dark –
Poetry
February
Which word BEST describes the author’s attitude toward being
alone in “The Dark”?
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Distractors
F. to summarize the history of toothpaste
G. to encourage readers to brush their teeth
H. to show how each ingredient in toothpaste
works
I.
to explain why modern toothpaste is good
for you
A. to present facts about Jones and his work
B. to tell a story about Jones and a chicken farmer
C. to explain how Jones invented refrigerated
trucks
D. to offer an opinion about the refrigeration
company Jones owned
F. small farming communities produce the best
inventors.
G. creative ideas are not apparent until the
inventors are adults.
H. refrigeration systems were Jones’s most
important inventions.
I.
race car engines were an invention not worthy
of Jones’s attention.
F. angry
G. content
H. joyful
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Twilight Poetry
Benchmark LA.6.1.7.3 - determine main idea or essential message (4, 25, 29, 40) (4 pts. possible)
4
LA.6.1.7.3 A Journey of
Read this sentence.
Ten
As the wheels of the train clacked along the tracks, they
Thousand
seemed to chant—Four more days, just four more days . . .
Miles –
Three days, just three days . . . Only two, only two, only two .
Literary
. . Tomorrow, tomorrow . . . Today!
Nonfiction
At this point in the story, Mother and Shirley are counting the days
because they are
25
LA.6.1.7.3 Frederick M.
Which activity did Jones enjoy most as a child?
Jones,
Inventor –
Literary
Nonfiction
29
LA.6.1.7.3
40
LA.6.1.7.3
The Dark –
Poetry
February
Twilight Poetry
Marmalade Literary
Department of Language Arts/Reading
I.
sad
F.
G.
H.
afraid of the motion of the train.
eager about their reunion with Father.
excited to see passengers in line for the
train.
worried they have arrived too late to see
Father.
I.
A.
B.
C.
D.
working on a farm
taking things apart
cleaning garages
building race cars
What is the poem “The Dark” MOSTLY about?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Which statement gives the BEST summary of the story?
F.
G.
H.
I.
visiting with neighbors on a hillside
observing the number of people who live on a hill
studying the nighttime activities of wildlife on a hill
watching a hillside dim as people turn out their
lights
A boy plays in the attic.
A mother works in the garden.
A narrator enjoys the taste of marmalade.
A mother and son make an unusual friend.
F.
G.
H.
I.
F.
G.
H.
I.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Fluoride helps the paste to foam.
Many colors are made from fluoride.
Fluoride helps to cover the bad taste.
Studies show fluoride reduces tooth decay.
help it whiten teeth.
give it a good flavor.
turn it into a creamy paste.
make it foam in the mouth.
They could see movies in color.
They could pay less to see movies.
They could hear the sounds in movies.
They could watch movies on larger screens.
lights going out
the dust blowing
dew becoming cool
the barking of a dog
Benchmark LA.6.1.7.4 – identify cause-and-effect relationships (14, 16, 24, 30, 42,44) (6 pts. possible)
14
LA.6.1.7.4 The Origins of Why was fluoride added to toothpaste?
Toothpaste Informational
16
LA.6.1.7.4
The Origins of
Toothpaste Informational
Borax powder was added to toothpaste to
24
LA.6.1.7.4
How did the changes Jones made to his movie projector change
the moviegoers’ experiences?
30
LA.6.1.7.4
Frederick M.
Jones,
Inventor –
Literary
Nonfiction
The Dark –
Poetry
February
Twilight Poetry
In “The Dark,” which is MOST LIKELY the result of evening
temperatures?
F.
G.
H.
I.
42
LA.6.1.7.4
Marmalade Literary
What happened when Waldo and Rob set out the cups of
marmalade?
F. The skunk hid in the attic.
G. The skunk crawled out the window.
H. The skunk followed the trail outside.
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LA.6.1.7.4
Marmalade Literary
According to the story, what is the MAIN reason the skunk does
not spray the boys?
Benchmark LA.6.1.7.5 – analyze a variety of text structures and text features (5, 49, 52) (3 pts. possible)
5
LA.6.1.7.5 A Journey of
The author organized the events in the passage by
Ten
Thousand
Miles –
Literary
Nonfiction
The skunk looked around in the
garbage.
F. The skunk is busy looking for food.
G. The skunk has a marmalade jar on his nose.
H. The skunk is behind a carton near the chimney.
I.
The skunk associates marmalade with kindness.
A.
B.
C.
D.
49
LA.6.1.7.5
Marmalade Literary
The information in the passage is MOSTLY organized by
A.
B.
C.
D.
52
LA.6.1.7.5
Baking Soda
Crystals Informational
The information in the article is MOSTLY organized by
F.
G.
H.
I.
Benchmark LA.6.1.7.7 – compare and contrast elements in multiple texts (3, 13, 38, 39) (4 pts. possible)
3
LA.6.1.7.7 A Journey of
How are Shirley and Mother different in the story?
Ten
Thousand
Miles –
Literary
Nonfiction
LA.6.1.7.7
38
LA.6.1.7.7
39
LA.6.1.7.7
The Origins
of
Toothpaste Informational
The Dark –
Poetry
February
Twilight Poetry
The Dark –
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Both ancient and modern toothpastes contain
Which word BEST describes a characteristic that the narrators of
both poems share?
The two poems are similar because they BOTH
explaining what causes stalactites and
stalagmites to form.
describing what natural formations look like.
listing the materials and steps in a process.
comparing stalactites to stalagmites.
A.
B.
C.
D.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Shirley notices Father’s absence, but
Mother does not miss him.
Shirley is openly eager, but Mother
keeps her feelings to herself.
Shirley is excited about America, but
Mother wants to return home.
Shirley enjoys the journey by train, but
Mother dislikes traveling.
disinfectants.
flavorings.
fluoride.
chalk.
sympathetic
observant
grateful
affectionate
A.
mention another person.
A.
B.
C.
D.
13
presenting the thoughts and feelings of
Shirley’s parents.
describing events that build up to a
memorable moment in Shirley’s life.
explaining a problem that caused Shirley’s
father to be away from his family.
making a list of all the things Shirley’s
father knew and the things he could repair.
describing a boy’s experiences with a skunk in
chronological order.
presenting the cause of a boy’s encounter with
a skunk and its effect.
telling a boy’s stories about a skunk in order of
most important to least important.
comparing the way the mother treated the
skunk to the way the son treated the skunk.
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February
Twilight Poetry
Department of Language Arts/Reading
B.
C.
D.
take place in the wintertime.
take place on or near a hillside.
mention the surrounding sounds.
Category 3 - Elements of Story Structure/Descriptive Language / Figurative Language
Benchmark LA.6.2.1.2 – locate and analyze the elements of plot structure, including exposition, setting, character development, rising/falling action, conflict/resolution, and theme in a
variety of fiction. (1, 2, 8, 43) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
A. Shanghai
1
LA.6.2.1.2 A Journey of What is the MAIN setting of this story?
Ten
B. California
Thousand
C. an airport
Miles –
D. a train station
Literary
Nonfiction
F. cautious
2
LA.6.2.1.2 A Journey of Which word BEST describes the narrator’s father?
Ten
G. courageous
Thousand
H. knowledgeable
Miles –
I.
talkative
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Nonfiction
F. The family leaves the train station together.
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LA.6.2.1.2 A Journey of What is the resolution of the story?
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G. The train ride becomes more quiet.
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H. The family returns to Shanghai.
Miles –
I.
The train comes to a stop.
Literary
Nonfiction
A. angry
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LA.6.2.1.2 Marmalade Which word BEST describes the behavior of the skunk in the attic
Literary
when the narrator sees him?
B. curious
C. friendly
D. frightened
Benchmark LA.6.2.1.7 – locate and analyze an author's use of allusions and descriptive, idiomatic, and figurative language in a variety of literary text, identifying how word choice sets the
author’s tone and advances the work’s theme. (7, 31,33,34) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
A. But she remembered nothing of what she saw.
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LA.6.2.1.7 A Journey of Which statement BEST describes the mood of the passage?
Ten
B. Shirley clutched her seat, afraid joy would
Thousand
launch her through the ceiling and whisk her
Miles –
high above the clouds.
Literary
C. Leaping off the train, she ran to the dapper man in a
Nonfiction
bow tie.
D. She started to explain, but suddenly he was still.
31
LA.6.2.1.7
33
LA.6.2.1.7
The Dark –
Poetry
February
Twilight Poetry
The Dark –
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Which words BEST describe the tone of “The Dark”?
A.
B.
C.
D.
happy and merry
peaceful and still
angry and annoyed
hopeful and encouraged
Which word BEST describes the mood of the poem?
A.
frightened
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February
Twilight Poetry
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LA.6.2.1.7 The Dark –
Which line from the poem contains an example of onomatopoeia?
Poetry
February
Twilight Poetry
locate, use, and analyze specific information from organizational text features (35, 46) 2 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
35
LA.6.2.2.1 The Dark –
The purpose of the illustration is to show the reader
Poetry
February
Twilight Poetry
46
LA.6.2.2.1 Marmalade The information in italics at the beginning of the passage provides
Literary
Department of Language Arts/Reading
B.
C.
D.
hopeful
peaceful
serious
F.
G.
H.
I.
There are six little windows with light.
The little frogs chirp and I hear a dog bark
And just for a moment there comes an owl . . .
And nothing is left on the hill.
Distractors
A. how the speaker feels.
B. what the speaker sees.
C. where the speaker lives.
D. when the speaker falls asleep.
F.
G.
H.
I.
a description of the illustration that goes with
the passage.
a reference to a family story on which the
passage is based.
an example of the relationship the author has
with her relatives.
an explanation of what marmalade is and how
it is spread on toast.
Category 4 – Informational Text / Research Process
Benchmark LA.6.6.1.1 – explain how text features aid the reader’s understanding (20, 51, 53) (3 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
F. important dates in the history of toothpaste
20
LA.6.6.1.1 The Origins of What information does the timeline at the end of the article
Toothpaste provide?
G. alternatives to using manufactured
Informational
toothpaste
H. when preservatives were introduced into
toothpaste
I.
when studies were conducted on the
effectiveness of toothpaste
A a list of materials for the experiment
51
LA.6.6.1.1 Baking Soda
What information does the section “What you will need” provide?
Crystals B. a list of steps to perform the experiment
Informational
C. the definitions of stalactites and stalagmites
D. the time it takes for stalactites and stalagmites
to form
A. imagine how to make crystals.
53
LA.6.6.1.1 Baking Soda
The heading “Instructions: Follow these steps to make your
Crystals crystals.” MOSTLY helps the reader to
B. locate the directions for creating crystals.
Informational
C. understand the different types of crystals.
D. determine what materials are needed to make crystals.
F. Leaping off the train, she ran to the dapper
6
LA.6.6.2.2 A Journey of
Which statement is the BEST evidence that Shirley and her family
Ten
are moving to the United States?
man in a bow tie.
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G. At last it was the hour when their year-long
Miles –
separation would end.
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Nonfiction
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Home was Brooklyn, New York, but
Shirley would not know that for a while.
I.
Throughout the journey across the United
States, Shirley stared out the window of the
train.
Benchmark LA.6.6.2.2 – collect, evaluate and summarize information using a variety of techniques from multiple sources that includes paraphrasing to convey ideas and details from the
source, main idea(s) and relevant details. (6, 12, 15, 21, 27, 28, 36, 37) (8 pts. possible)
F. calcium
12
LA.6.6.2.2 The Origins of Which toothpaste ingredient would be most important to a person
Toothpaste who wants strong teeth?
G. detergents
Informational
H. disinfectants
I.
fluoride
A. that toothpaste has many different ingredients.
15
LA.6.6.2.2 The Origins of People who read this article will learn
Toothpaste B. how to determine which toothpaste is best
Informational
to use.
C. why toothpaste became an instant
success.
D. when the need for toothpaste was decided.
A. the flavors added to toothpaste
21
LA.6.6.2.2 The Origins of What information can be found in BOTH the article and the
Toothpaste timeline?
B. the dyes used in tooth-cleaning products
Informational
C. the material used to make toothpaste tubes
D. the material that turned tooth-cleaning
powders into creamy pastes
A. He developed ideas when he saw a way to
27
LA.6.6.2.2 Frederick M.
Based on the information in the article, which sentence is
Jones,
PROBABLY true about Frederick M. Jones?
make money.
Inventor –
B. He did not believe that patents were important
Literary
to inventors.
Nonfiction
C. He did not like working on cars more than
working in a movie theater.
D. He turned problems presented to him into
opportunities for inventions.
F. the formation of a unique company
28
LA.6.6.2.2 Frederick M.
What will the reader learn from this article?
Jones,
G. the process of applying for a patent
Inventor –
H. the childhoods of famous inventors
Literary
I.
the details of making a refrigerator
Nonfiction
F. I stood beside a hill Smooth with new-laid snow
36
LA.6.6.2.2 The Dark –
Which is the BEST evidence that the speaker in “February
Poetry
Twilight” wanted to make this moment last?
G. A single star looked out From the cold evening
February
glow.
Twilight H. There was no other creature That saw what I
Poetry
could see—
I.
I stood and watched the evening star As long
as it watched me.
A. search for truth
37
LA.6.6.2.2 The Dark –
Which of the following is BEST supported in “February Twilight”?
Poetry
B. interest in the arts
February
C. love of knowledge
Twilight D. appreciation for nature
Poetry
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H.
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