One way you could figure out the theme is to...

Think about what the character has learned

Just read the beginning of the story

What is the theme of this story?

Necessity is the mother of invention.

What is the theme of this story?

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Slowly but surely wins the race.

Which questions about the story will the setting answer?

Where and when does the story take place?

What is the author's attitude toward the characters?

Who are the people the story is about? Why and why did the author write the story?

What is an Example of Alliteration?

She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

She was giving him the cold shoulder

Pick a sentence that contains an Alliteration?

Kim's kid kept kicking at the air.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. It will be the 20th year of the World Cup. Brazil was chosen in October of 2007 to host the 2014 competition. Earlier in the year, South America had been chosen as the continent for the contest. Brazil was the only country to put in a bid. This is the second time Brazil will host the World Cup. The country hosted it in 1950. It is the first World Cup to be held in South America since 1978, when Argentina hosted. No other South American country has hosted the World Cup more than once. The summary of this passage is:

The 2014 World Cup will be held in Brazil. It is the second time Brazil has been chosen to host the World Cup. Brazil is the only South American country to host the World Cup twice.

The 20th World Cup will take place in 2014. In 2007, it was decided that the competition would be held in South America. It is the first World Cup in South America since 1978.

In October 2007, Brazil was chosen to host the 20th World Cup. Brazil has already hosted the World Cup before. 1978 was the last time a South American country hosted the World Cup.

Early in 2007, South America was chosen as the continent for the 20th World Cup. Brazil was the only country that put in a bid. Brazil hosted the World Cup before in 1950.

GameFAQs is a Web site that hosts walkthroughs for video games. It also has answers to many frequently asked questions to popular video games. The website was created in November 1995 by Jeff Veasey. The site has a lot of video game information. It is a place where gamers can get almost any information about games. It covers systems from the Atari to the Xbox 360. The Web site also covers computer games. The information on the Web site is given by volunteer gamers. Then, it is reviewed by the site's two editors, Jeff Veasey and Allen Tyner. The Web site also has a large message board community. Every game listed on the site has a board for discussion or game help. The summary of this passage is:

GameFAQs is a Web site that helps video gamers with their games. It was created in 1995 and covers old and new video and computer games. The site is run by two editors, who check volunteer information before putting it on the site.

GameFAQs has a lot of information about video games. It helps people with questions they have about games. It also gives them information on how to play the games well. Users can post messages on the message boards.

GameFAQs is a good Web site that allows gamers to discuss all kinds of video and computer games. It was started in November 1995. Allen Tyner is one of the two editors who checks the information volunteers put on the Web site.

GameFAQs has information on old and new video games. It has information for Xbox 360 games like Halo. It also has several message boards where gamers can discuss their favorite computer games. It was created by Jeff Veasey.

Some people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:

when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked

hwo many ghosts the White House has

how ghosts show when something will happen

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

King Midas had a heart of gold.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way. Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

Can you infer the cause of this picture?

He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.

He was not looking where he was going.

He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast.

Which one is confused and why?

Red shirt because this is not a hockey rink or puck.

Both of them because they forgot the bases.

Red shirt because he forgot his hat.

Blue shirt because he forgot his glove.

How does he feel and why does he feel this way?

Sad because he can't find any eggs.

Scared because he can't find his mother.

Upset because he is cold, plus an ant bit him.

SOL Review 6th Grade

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CCSS

RL.5.3, RL.7.3, RI.4.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The climax of a story is

the turning point or highest moment of action

when the main character is first introduced to the conflict

the conflict is resolved

the conflict is getting better

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What 3 components are included in the exposition?

characters, setting, and dialogue

characters, narrator, conflict

characters, setting, and background information

plot, characters, setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following show the elements of plot in order?

climax, rising action, initiating event, exposition, falling action, resolution

exposition, climax, rising action, falling action, resolution

exposition, initiating event, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

resolution, rising action, climax, falling action, exposition, initiating event

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the difference between the falling action and resolution?

The falling action is where the conflict starts to improve, and in the resolution the conflict is getting worse.

The falling action is when the character solves the conflict, and the resolution is when the character is attempting to solve the problem.

The falling action is where the characters are introduced, and the resolution is where the characters change in some way.

The falling action is when the conflict is wrapping up, and the resolution is when the conflict is completely solved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The initial conflict is presented in the _________.

climax

initiating event

rising action

falling action

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does STEAL stand for when thinking about characterization?

Taking things that don't belong to you.

Direct Characterization

Silly teal eels eat lagana

Speech,Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

James got invited to his best friend's birthday party. It was the same night as the biggest Cardinals game of the season. He didn't know what he should do.

Internal Conflict

External Conflict

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What 3 components are included in the exposition?

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The initial conflict is presented in the _________.

What does STEAL stand for when thinking about characterization?

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