RI6.1- Citing Textual Evidence and RI 6.2- Main/Central Idea
1. Which detail from the article best shows that Maya was determined to improve the garden?
A. She wondered if the garden had ever looked different in the past.
B. She began visiting the garden after school each afternoon.
C. She noticed that the fence surrounding the garden was broken.
D. She heard neighbors discussing the space as they walked by.
B. She began visiting the garden after school each afternoon.
In paragraph 1, the word wilt most nearly means:
A. grow quickly
B. dry up and weaken
C. turn bright green
D. spread across the ground
B. dry up and weaken
. What is the author’s main purpose in writing about Maya and the garden?
A. To explain how gardening tools are used
B. To describe the history of a neighborhood
C. To show how one person’s effort can inspire change
D. To compare different types of community projects
C. To show how one person’s effort can inspire change
Imagine a chart showing high salt levels near the drainpipe and low salt levels farther away.
How would this chart support the article?
A. It proves the plants needed more water.
B. It supports Maya’s idea that salt from the drainpipe harmed the garden.
C. It shows students like gardening.
D. It shows the garden was too large.
B. It supports Maya’s idea that salt from the drainpipe harmed the garden.
What is the main claim in the article?
A. Gardens should always grow vegetables
B. Salt from the drainpipe caused the plants to die
C. Students enjoy working outside
D. Rain helps gardens grow
B. Salt from the drainpipe caused the plants to die
2. Which statement about the garden is directly supported by the text?
A. Many people avoided the garden because it looked neglected.
B. The garden had always been a place where children liked to play.
C. The garden was originally designed by professional landscapers.
D. Local businesses had once funded the garden project.
A. Many people avoided the garden because it looked neglected.
In paragraph 2, the word samples most nearly means:
A. small amounts used for testing
B. decorations for the garden
C. full containers of soil
D. different types of plants
A. small amounts used for testing
How does the author show admiration for Maya?
A. By describing her actions in a positive way
B. By including quotes from professional gardeners
C. By explaining the cost of repairing the garden
D. By focusing mostly on the neighbors’ work
A. By describing her actions in a positive way
Which visual would best help readers understand Maya’s solution?
A. A diagram showing water being redirected by a barrier
B. A map of the school hallways
C. A list of vegetables
D. A chart of student grades
A. A diagram showing water being redirected by a barrier
Which statement from the article is a claim?
A. The garden had weeds and broken paths.
B. Maya believed the garden could become a special place again.
C. Neighbors brought seeds and tools to help.
D. The cleanup took several weeks to finish.
B. Maya believed the garden could become a special place again.
4. Which detail best supports the inference that Maya cared deeply about the garden’s success?
A. She made a plan before beginning her work.
B. She asked her teacher for advice about plants.
C. She continued working even when the job felt difficult.
D. She talked about the project during lunch at school.
C. She continued working even when the job felt difficult.
In paragraph 3, the word barrier most nearly means:
A. something that blocks or redirects movement
B. a type of plant food
C. a gardening tool
D. a watering system
A. something that blocks or redirects movement
How does the author show that Maya is a good problem solver?
A. By describing how she ignored the problem
B. By explaining how she researched and tested the soil
C. By saying she planted new seeds
D. By showing she asked other students to fix it
B. By explaining how she researched and tested the soil
If the article included a diagram showing the garden before and after the cleanup, how would it help readers?
A. It would provide visual evidence of the garden’s improvement.
B. It would explain which plants grow best in gardens.
C. It would identify the neighbors who helped Maya.
D. It would describe how long the project took.
A. It would provide visual evidence of the garden’s improvement.
Which statement is an opinion rather than evidence?
A. Salt can damage plant roots.
B. Maya collected soil samples.
C. Maya’s solution was the best idea ever.
D. Water flowed from the drainpipe.
C. Maya’s solution was the best idea ever.
Which detail best supports the idea that Maya helped fix the garden problem?
A. The garden had peppers.
B. Maya suggested building a barrier to redirect the water.
C. Students liked the garden.
D. The school had a science teacher.
B. Maya suggested building a barrier to redirect the water.
In paragraph 3, the word damage most nearly means:
A. help grow
B. make stronger
C. harm or ruin
D. move around
C. harm or ruin
Why does the author include the detail that Maya presented her findings to the school?
A. To show that sharing ideas can help solve problems
B. To show that she liked speaking in public
C. To describe the garden location
D. To explain how plants grow
A. To show that sharing ideas can help solve problems
A diagram shows rainwater flowing from the drainpipe into the garden.
How does this help readers understand the article?
A. It explains how salt could enter the soil
B. It shows where tomatoes grow
C. It explains how gardens look
D. It shows students working outside
A. It explains how salt could enter the soil
Which statement would be considered weak evidence for the claim that the garden became successful?
A. The garden produced vegetables for the neighborhood.
B. The garden began to attract visitors again.
C. Maya believed the garden looked nicer.
D. New flowers grew in several areas.
C. Maya believed the garden looked nicer.