6th Grade Language Arts 2nd Semester

How is August from the novel Wonder like the character in the song "Wonder"? He has challenges. He spends a lot of time in bed. He has been in the newspaper. He is in fifth grade.

He has challenges.

Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. "This here's an important decision, Cassie, very important—I want you to understand that—but I think you can handle it. Now, you listen to me, and you listen good. This thing, if you make the wrong decision and Charlie Simms gets involved, then I get involved and there'll be trouble." Why is Cassie's father stressing the importance of the decision Cassie must make? He thinks it will cause problems between himself and Cassie. He thinks it will bring peace between himself and Charlie Simms. He thinks it will cause problems between himself and Charlie Simms. He thinks it will bring peace between himself and Cassie.

He thinks it will cause problems between himself and Charlie Simms.

Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising. Mama reached up and stroked the back of her head. She seemed embarrassed. "I . . . I figured out that I can't wear a hat with my hair on top of my head. And this makes more sense, does it not? After all, I am going to work today, not to a fiesta." What phrase does the author use to describe Mama's feelings? I can't wear a hat with my hair on top of my head. She seemed embarrassed. Mama reached up and stroked the back of her head. I am going to work today,

She seemed embarrassed.

How does T.J.'s relationship with Cassie relate to the theme of friendship in this chapter of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry? T.J.'s relationship with Cassie shows that a friendship can develop without honesty and trust. T.J.'s relationship with Cassie shows that true friends do not help friends who have made mistakes. T.J.'s relationship with Cassie shows that making new friends is a way to solve problems with old friends. T.J.'s relationship with Cassie shows that trust is necessary before a strong friendship can develop.

T.J.'s relationship with Cassie shows that trust is necessary before a strong friendship can develop.

Read the excerpt from "Light Bulb Moment." Jake rolled his eyes and pointed to his T-shirt displaying the chemical structure of sugar. Jake Barley loved science, and he wasn't afraid to show it. "Do you mean to tell me that after six years of best friendship, you haven't caught on that science fair weekend is basically my favorite holiday? I hope that you're a lot quicker in your classes, or I may have to move on to junior high without you." After reading this excerpt, readers can best visualize Jake as someone who is enthusiastic and determined. shy and insecure. successful at all new things. destined to fail.

enthusiastic and determined.?

Which sentence from "Tough Break" best reveals Fabio's feelings through indirect characterization? "You have a broken leg," the doctor said, looking at the boy who was known for fast dives on his trampoline. So, Fabio sat alone in the band room and wailed out the Rocket's fight song in a minor key on his lonely saxophone. Over the next three weeks, Fabio noticed the other band members getting a little giddy; they seemed so jazzed for the parade. Everyone cheered and applauded as Fabio climbed aboard and laid his instrument on his left shoulder.

o, Fabio sat alone in the band room and wailed out the Rocket's fight song in a minor key on his lonely saxophone.

Which lines from Natalie Merchant's song "Wonder" most likely inspired R. J. Palacio to give August's mother's great determination in the novel Wonder? Doctors have come from distant cities just to see me stand over my bed disbelieving what they're seeing with love, with patience and with faith she'll make her way I'm over your head show I confound you and astound you

with love, with patience and with faith she'll make her way

Read the excerpt from "Black Day, 1935." Hans looked up from his work in the hen yard and saw the dark line on the horizon. He dropped the bucket he'd been holding and bolted for the house. "Black blizzard!" he shouted as he banged open the side door. The author helps readers understand Hans's feelings about the black blizzard by revealing his words and actions. actions and thoughts. thoughts and words. feelings and actions.

words and actions.

Darren is reading the excerpt from "Black Day, 1935." They sat with the howling wind for hours. Then just as quickly as it blew in, the darkness was gone and sunlight poured through the hanging sheets. For a moment all was silent, and then the front door burst open, scattering the newspaper that had sealed it. Darren is not sure he understands what he is reading. What will most help Darren understand the excerpt? Darren can look online at pictures of dust storms. Darren can read an encyclopedia article about dust storms. Darren can reread the excerpt and create a mental picture of the events in the excerpt. Darren can keep reading the story and hope he understands this excerpt at a later time.

Darren can reread the excerpt and create a mental picture of the events in the excerpt.

Read the excerpt from "Tough Break." Fabio slumped in his chair when he heard the verdict. "You have a broken leg," the doctor said, looking at the boy who was known for fast dives on his trampoline. Which phrase best helps the reader determine a tone of despair? Fabio slumped in his chair he heard the verdict the doctor said, looking at the boy for fast dives on his trampoline

Fabio slumped in his chair

How does Fabio's relationship with Yusef and Andrew develop the theme of friendship in the story "Tough Break"? Fabio's relationship with Yusef and Andrew shows that few friends really care if someone is in despair. Fabio's relationship with Yusef and Andrew shows that most friends are concerned with their own problems. Fabio's relationship with Yusef and Andrew shows that good friends always have secrets. Fabio's relationship with Yusef and Andrew shows that true friends will help in times of need.

Fabio's relationship with Yusef and Andrew shows that true friends will help in times of need.

Read the excerpt from "Black Day, 1935." "You've got willpower beyond your years," Ma said with a smile. Then the smile vanished when another blast shook the house. "I'd better pull that sheet aside and set a lamp in the front window. Your dad may need something to show him the way." They knew that the light would probably not even reach to the edge of the porch, but somehow it made them both feel better. Which statement best describes and explains the characters' actions? Hans and his mother put a lamp in front of the window to make themselves feel better. Hans and his mother are shaken by another blast of the blizzard that hits their house. Hans and his mother know that his father is trying to find his way home in the blizzard. Hans and his mother are trapped inside the house during the blizzard without his father.

Hans and his mother put a lamp in front of the window to make themselves feel better.

Read the excerpt from "Light Bulb Moment." "Yeah, I thought that listening to lectures during sleep would be a great way to study while giving students the added bonus of more free time. As you can see, I am now failing three classes AND I am grounded," Jake said, shaking his head. He looked at the floor and muttered, "I am finished with science, Stan. I'm glad we're heading to junior high next year, so I can start something new. Maybe I could be something new, too, like an artist." According to this excerpt, what causes Jake to give up on science? He feels like he failed in several areas of his life. He would much rather be an artist than a scientist. He wants to make a new start once he gets to junior high school. He does not really enjoy science or scientific experiments.

He wants to make a new start once he gets to junior high school.

Jackie is writing about how Esperanza changes in Esperanza Rising. He reads this passage. Esperanza was amazed. She had never washed anything in her life and Isabel, who was only eight years old, made it look so easy. Puzzled, Isabel looked at Esperanza. "Don't you know how to wash clothes?" "Well, Hortensia took everything out to the laundry quarters. And the servants, they always . . . " She looked at Isabel and shook her head no. Isabel's eyes got bigger and she looked worried. "Esperanza, when I go to school next week, you will be here alone with the babies and will have to do the laundry." How can Jackie best explain a change in Esperanza as the story develops? At first, Esperanza doesn't know how to wash clothes, then she pays Isabel to do the laundry for her. In the beginning, Esperanza has to wash dirty diapers; later, she hires a maid named Hortensia. Esperanza is first embarrassed that she can't do laundry, but later she decides she likes sweeping best. In the past, Esperanza had a maid to do her laundry; later in the story, she asks Isabel to teach her to wash clothes.

In the past, Esperanza had a maid to do her laundry; later in the story, she asks Isabel to teach her to wash clothes.

Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. When we reached the crossroads, I waved good-bye to Lillian Jean and waited for the others. Before they reached me, Little Man exclaimed, "Owwww, I'm gonna tell Mama! Carrying that ole dumb Lillian Jean's books!""Cassie, whatja do that for?" questioned Christopher-John, his round face pained."Ah, shoot," laughed T.J. "Ole Cassie jus' learned she better do what's good for her if she don't want no more of Mr. Simms's back hand."I clinched my fists behind me, and narrowed my eyes in the Logan gaze, but managed to hold my tongue. What does the excerpt show about the historical time period of the story? It shows that racial injustice occurred between adults in the South but not between the children. It shows that racial injustice was losing its power to influence people's thoughts and actions. It shows that racial injustice was not something that African Americans were used to experiencing. It shows that racial injustice made it dangerous for African Americans to stick up for themselves.

It shows that racial injustice made it dangerous for African Americans to stick up for themselves.

Read the excerpt from "Light Bulb Moment." Jake's eyes grew as big as saucers as the auditorium burst into applause. Stan slapped him on the back and said, "Are you still thinking of ditching it all for art?" Jake simply broke into a wide grin and left his seat to take the stage. Based on this excerpt, what inference can be made? Jake will regain interest in doing science experiments. Jake will become a very successful artist. Jake still does not want to be a scientist anymore. Jake does not want accept the Edison Award.

Jake will regain interest in doing science experiments.

Read the excerpt from Wonder by R. J. Palacio. "Such a pleasure to meet you, August," she said, holding out her hand for me to shake. "Hi," I said quietly, giving her my hand, but I didn't want to look at her face, so I kept staring at her glasses, which hung from a chain around her neck. "Wow, what a firm grip!" said Mrs. Garcia. Her hand was really warm. Which inference correctly identifies how August and Mrs. Garcia are feeling? Mrs. Garcia holds out her hand for August to shake, which shows that she is polite; August does not want to look at her face, which shows that he is insecure. August gives Mrs. Garcia his hand, which shows that he is confident; Mrs. Garcia says, "Wow, what a firm grip!" which shows that she is afraid. Mrs. Garcia says, "Such a pleasure to meet you," which shows that she is lonely; August quietly says, "Hi," which shows that he is shy. August grips Mrs. Garcia's hand, which shows that he is angry; Mrs. Garcia's hand is warm, which shows that she is nervous.

Mrs. Garcia holds out her hand for August to shake, which shows that she is polite; August does not want to look at her face, which shows that he is insecure.

Read the excerpt from "Black Day, 1935." Then Pop turned to Hans. "The good news is: I stopped at the Grange this morning and put in your tree order. It looks like this farm is not going down without a fight." Hans grinned, standing up a little straighter. He couldn't help himself and crossed the kitchen floor to give his dad a bear hug the way he did when he was little. "No, Pop, it's not," was all that he could say as his tears tracked through the dust. How does the excerpt develop the theme of perseverance in the story? The author uses the purchase of the trees to show that the family is determined to give up the farm. The author uses the purchase of the trees to show that the family is determined to join the friends who have already left. The author uses the purchase of the farm to show that the family is determined to wait until the dust storm passes. The author uses the purchase of the trees to show that this family is determined to save the farm.

The author uses the purchase of the trees to show that this family is determined to save the farm.

Read the text trailer for The Wizard of Oz. From far-off Kansas, Dorothy is flung into a strange world after a tornado lifts up her house and hurls it to the land of Oz. After meeting some odd companions, including a scarecrow, tinman, and lion, Dorothy seeks the great Wizard of Oz to help her return home. Along the way, they face many trials, such as evil witches, poison poppy flowers, and an uncooperative wizard. The guard at the gates of Oz is particularly unhelpful and tries to close the doors on Dorothy and her friends. Which sentence should not be included in the trailer? Along the way, they face many trials, such as evil witches, poison poppy flowers, and an uncooperative wizard. After meeting some odd companions, including a scarecrow, a tinman, and lion, Dorothy seeks the great Wizard of Oz to help her return home. The guard at the gates of Oz is particularly unhelpful and tries to close the doors on Dorothy and her friends. From far-off Kansas, Dorothy is flung into a strange world after a tornado lifts up her house and hurls it to the land of Oz.

The guard at the gates of Oz is particularly unhelpful and tries to close the doors on Dorothy and her friends.

Read the excerpt from "Tough Break." Angered just a moment ago, Fabio now smiled. He was going to be in the parade. Not only that, but the chariot had orange and yellow streamers. It turned out that Miss Hunter had rearranged the marching formation. The band was now going to make the shape of a giant rocket, and he was the flame! Everyone cheered and applauded as Fabio climbed aboard and laid his instrument on his left shoulder. He looked over at Miss Hunter's beaming smile and wiped his eyes. Fabio's attitude has changed because he no longer cares about being in the parade with everyone else. he will be able to walk in the parade because his leg has healed. he can participate in the parade even though he will not play his saxophone. he is going to participate in the parade with the chariot his friends made.

he is going to participate in the parade with the chariot his friends made.

Read the excerpt from "Light Bulb Moment." To make matters worse, Mrs. Allen, his English teacher, had confused her blue water bottle with the one that Jake was using to hold his raw seawater sample. She took a huge gulp of it and then started sputtering in frightfully poor grammar that shocked everyone. She insisted that she had swallowed a large chunk of seaweed. Jake did not tell her that he actually had no idea what was in his raw water sample. He had scooped it out of the bay very quickly that morning for fair demonstration purposes. In other words, it was quite possible that Mrs. Allen had swallowed a fish. Which best describes the tone of this excerpt? humorous formal caring wise

humorous

Read the excerpt from "Black Day, 1935." Then Pop turned to Hans. "The good news is: I stopped at the Grange this morning and put in your tree order. It looks like this farm is not going down without a fight." Hans grinned, standing up a little straighter. He couldn't help himself, and crossed the kitchen floor to give his dad a bear hug the way he did when he was little. "No, Pop, it's not," was all that he could say as his tears tracked through the dust. Hans responds to his father's news with humor. sadness. frustration. joy.

joy

Read the excerpt from "Light Bulb Moment." Jake trudged up his driveway. It wasn't just the seawater and backpack studies that had failed. Every science fair project he'd ever done had flopped. His first-grade attempt to crack the canine communication code yielded nothing but bigger tail wags in the presence of cheddar cheese. So, Jake's dreams of creating translation posters for veterinarians were dashed. In second grade his efforts to transform his school into an environmentally friendly building had only served to get him into big trouble when he planted lettuce in all of the teachers' coffee mugs. Then in third grade he tried to solve the energy crisis by using hamster wheels to generate electricity. He figured that he needed about 20,000 hamsters to power a small family home. Well, his mom put an end to that bit of research quicker than he could say, "rodent power.""This year is going to be different," Jake said to himself. The description of Jake in this excerpt shows Jake has which character trait? persistence weakness honor truthfulness

persistence

Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising. Isabel's eyes got bigger and she looked worried. "Esperanza, when I go to school next week, you will be here alone with the babies and will have to do the laundry." Esperanza took a deep breath and said weakly, "I can learn." "And later today, you must sweep the platform. You . . . you do know how to sweep?" "Of course," said Esperanza. She had seen people sweep many times. Many, many times, she assured herself. Besides, she was already too embarrassed about the washing to admit anything else to Isabel. This description shows Esperanza has which character trait? laziness persistence weakness hatred

persistence?

Ava-Kate is reading the paragraph from "Tough Break." When Fabio's crutches thumped into band practice after school on Monday, the fallen look on Miss Hunter's face made it clear. Somehow, the band would have to go through with a jazz performance without a saxophone player. While Fabio managed to play all the numbers during the band warm up, there was no way he could do marching formation. So the walking members of the band plodded out to the parking lot where they marched up and down while Fabio watched bitterly from the window of the band room. Ava-Kate is not sure that she understands the last two sentences. Ava-Kate should read the next paragraph. reread the whole paragraph. predict what comes next. read the story from the beginning.

reread the whole paragraph.