RL.6.4 Word Meaning
15. Sara took a seat by the window and stared out the window with determined vigilance. She was so afraid she would miss her stop that she would not allow her mind to wander. As a result, Sara didn’t enjoy the bus ride very much. In fact, afterwards, she couldn’t remember very much about it. She was too busy wringing her hands and scanning the passing street signs to notice much else. Finally, she saw the studio up ahead and immediately rang the bell. The bus skidded to a halt, and Sara quickly got off, only to find that she had rung the bell a block too early in her excitement. She laughed at herself and walked the rest of the way to the studio.
What does the word vigilance mean in paragraph 15?
A. alertness
B. calmness
C. fear
D. patience
A. alertness
In the story Taking Chances what point of view is the narrator speaking?
Justify your answer.
Taking Chances is told from third person omniscient.
In the story the narrator is describing Maddie's experience at her new school such as her thoughts and feelings.
Define introduce as it is used below.
How does the author introduce the history of bubble gum?
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Define central idea as it is used in the sentence below.
What is the central idea of paragraph 4?
Introduce- to make known
Central Idea- the main idea or what the story is mostly about.
From the story Taking a Chance
What can the reader infer about Maddie based on paragraphs 5-8?
A. Maddie is beginning to feel more comfortable in her new school.
B. Maddie is excited to try out for the next school play.
C. Maddie is thankful someone liked her project in art class.
D. Maddie is curious if she will make the costume team for the play.
A. Maddie is beginning to feel more comfortable in her new school.
True or False
We use quotation marks when writing with dialogue and when citing textual evidence.
True
9.Most kids accepted me, despite my northern accent. I got picked on somewhat. No one ever went over-the-top with it though. Moving to a new high school can be daunting; especially one in a town where I knew no one, and one that didn't have a crew team that would allow me to showcase my rowing abilities.
In paragraph 9, what is the meaning of the word daunting?
A. unfortunate; unsuccessful
B. overwhelming; intimidating
C. dreary; miserable
D. intense; serious
B. overwhelming; intimidating
From the story Taking a Chance
What is the tone of this passage?
A. anxious
B. humorous
C. inspiring
D. resentful
C. inspiring
Define contribute as it is used below.
How do lines 15-17 contribute to the development of the story?
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Define develop as it is used below.
The author develops the tone by....
Contribute- add to
Develop- to create or form
From the Story Chosen
Which words best describes Jessica?
A. curious, respectful, and quiet
B. friendly, outgoing, and encouraging
C. energetic, pushy, and bossy
D. positive, timid, and compatible
B. friendly, outgoing, and encouraging
True or False
All sentences begin with a capital letter and all proper nouns begin with a capital letter.
True
12. My dad suggested I read about Hubbard, a man apparently inspired by Henry David Thoreau to live self-sufficiently. What I read impacted me in a profound way—so much so that I convinced my wife and kids to travel with me to Payne Hollow in Kentucky to see the place where Harlan and Anna Hubbard lived off the land for so many years.
In paragraph 12, what is the meaning of the word self-sufficiently?
A. thinking of one's own needs while ignoring those of others
B. satisfying one's own needs without help from others
C. working hard on the land to provide for the needs of one's family
D. collaborating with others to meet one's needs and those of others
B. satisfying one's own needs without help from others
From the story Taking a Chance
Read the sentence from paragraph 12.
Everyone scrambled to a seat, and Jessica pulled Maddie up front with the rest of the kids.
What impact does the use of the word scrambled have on the tone of the text?
A. It creates a confused tone.
B. It creates an eager tone.
C. It creates a frantic tone.
D. It creates an amusing tone
B. It creates an eager tone.
Define summary as it is used below.
Write an objective summary of the story.
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Define contrast as it is used below.
Describe the contrast between Jensen and Jenny.
Summary- a recall of the story
Contrast- different
What is the meaning of the simile she floated through the front door as light as a balloon in paragraph 17?
A. She bought a bundle of balloons on her way home from school.
B. She was running briskly through the front door after school.
C. She felt a sense of excitement and hopefulness after school.
D. She was excited about making new friends at school.
C. She felt a sense of excitement and hopefulness after school.
Correct the sentence.
We went to Smith's Furniture and bought a new couch to replace our old one.
35 He’d dispense with all charities, too, if he could;
36 No! No! We’ll support them forever.
37 Aren’t we picking up folks just as fast as they fall?
38 And shall this man dictate to us? Shall he?
39 Why should people of sense stop to put up a fence,
40 While the ambulance works in the valley?”
What is the meaning of the word dictate as it is used in line 38 of the poem?
A. talk down to; humiliate
B. mix something up; confuse
C. give orders to; command
D. argue with; debate
C. give orders to; command
From the story Taking Chances
How does Maddie change from the beginning of the story to the end?
A. from confused to excited
B. from upset to thoughtful
C. from angry to grateful
D. from nervous to delighted
D. from nervous to delighted
Define claim as it is used below.
Choose two quotations from the passage that supports the author's claim.
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Define Inference as it is used below.
Based on the passage, which inference can be made?
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Define impact as it is used below.
How does the tone impact the story?
Claim- opinion
Inference-educated guess
Impact-affect
From the novel Brave
What was the contrast between Jenny and Jensen?
Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Jenson is a loner(not popular). According the novel, Jensen is just regular kid at BerryBrook Middle School who is having a hard time fitting in socially with his peers.
Jenny on the other hand is a social butterfly or socially inclined (popular). According to the novel, Jenny along with her friends run the school newspaper and popular vlog, no one wants to mess with them.
When is the MAAP Assessment for 6th grade ELA?
April 28, 2022
COME WITH IT!!!!!
8. They found some seats on the bleachers, and Malik observed the carnival staff standing along a booth, holding doll like characters, with a curtain opened four feet off the ground. A man and a woman dragged a black trunk behind the booth. It dawned on Malik what Jamal had selected for the next half hour’s entertainment. Oh, you have to be kidding, thought Malik, a puppet show?
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What does the author mean by the phrase "it dawned on Malik" in paragraph 8?
A. Malik realized something.
B. Malik woke up from a dream.
C. Malik got very hot.
D. Malik was angry.
A. Malik realized something.
What is a common theme in the passages "Taking a Chance" and "Brave"?
A. Finding new friends through similar experiences leads to happiness.
B. Situations may seem scary, but taking a step back helps to cope with them.
C. Having a positive attitude will encourage others to think positively.
D. Life will have difficult times, but challenges can be overcome.
D. Life will have difficult times, but challenges can be overcome
Define stanza as it is used below.
Refer to stanza 4. How does Rosa illustrate an act of kindness?
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Define illustrate as it is used below.
How does Jensen illustrate his eagerness to impress peers?
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Define elaborate as it is used below.
How does the Rosa elaborate on the idea of equality?
Stanza- a set of lines
Illustrate- to describe something (generally with the use of a picture)
Elaborate- to further explain
From the graphic novel Brave.
What do pages 12–14 mainly reveal about Jensen?
A. He wants to impress Jenny, Akilah, and Felipe.
B. He is good friends with Jenny, Akilah, and Felipe.
C. He dislikes Jenny, Akilah, and Felipe.
D. He thinks he is superior to Jenny, Akilah, and Felipe.
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Which statement from the passage most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 3?
A. “We’re in the art club together.”
B. “...I want to impress them so badly... Get them to publish my article about sunspots…”
C. “Jensen, this is front-page material!! Sunspots are really this dangerous?!! I must print this immediately!!”
D. “It’s okay. We’ll get those trolls next time.”
Part A
A. He wants to impress Jenny, Akilah, and Felipe.
Part B
B. “...I want to impress them so badly... Get them to publish my article about sunspots…”
This the one!!!! LOL Group us in order according to your assumption of our age... I'M WAITING!
Mrs. Goodloe
Mrs. Knight
Mr. Hollins
Ms. Brown
Mrs. Blair
Ms. Jordan
Mr. Ware
Coach P
Mrs. Blair, Mr. Ware, Ms. Brown, Mrs. Knight, Mr. Hollins, Mrs. Goodloe, Coach P, and Ms. Jordan