6th Grade ELAR TEKS review Stations #1

Which sentence from the story best supports the idea that taking great photographs requires some effort?

• When her father examined her blurred images and aimless shots, he advised Michelle to look through the lens and think about what the resulting picture would look like.

• That picture still hangs on her bedroom wall.

• We turn in the roll of film, it gets developed, and then we choose which picture we want to enter into the contest, just to make sure everything is fair.

• I have to do my homework and think about something besides the contest.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Based on paragraphs 7 and 8 of the story, what can the reader infer about Patrick?

• He thinks he can entertain the girls by styling their hair.

• He believes he is a good babysitter.

• He does not get along with his sister and cousin.

• He would prefer to do as little work as possible.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Read this sentence:

The untouched snow bordering the pond glittered in the sun as if a million diamonds were sprinkled across its surface.

What does the author's use of imagery in this sentence emphasize?

• Emily believes that the icy pond will be hard if she falls.

• Emily realizes the value of learning how to ice skate.

• Emily thinks that the snow is beautiful.

• Emily thinks the snow is too bright.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence shows that the narrator takes advantage of her situation at the store?

• While Grandma took the hot rolls from the oven, I told her about the candy.

• I would have a nickel and two pennies back.

• The longer I gazed at the candy display, the more certain I became that I need two pennies' worth as a reward for coming to the store alone.

• I found Grandma's purse and put the quarter in my pocket.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read these sentences from the story.

As I ran down the lane toward the road, it occurred to me that climbing over the fence and crossing the field would save some time, so I did just that.

This time I took the long way around by the road.

Based on these two sentences, the reader can conclude that the narrator -

• could not return home using the same path as she had take to the store

• realizes her grandmother is in a hurry to get to the yeast

• feels satisfied with completing the errand for her grandmother

• is less eager to return home than she was to get to the store

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Read this sentence:

He is a sweet man with a honey tongue and he is a teller of tales.

Why does the author include this description of Bompie?

• To show that Sophie knows only what she has been told about her grandfather

• To explain why Sophies's grandfather decided to move away

• To convey why Sophie is eager to see her grandfather

• To explain that Sophie does not trust what her grandfather says

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

In paragraphs 2 and 3, how does the author show that Sophie's parents also have complicated personalities?

• By describing their relationship with Sophie's uncles

• By presenting contrasting descriptions of the two characters

• By revealing the things that Sophie likes the most about them

• By showing their similar reactions to the trip

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

From Chloe's description of the fourth-grade students in paragraph 8, the reader can tell that Chloe -

• is jealous of Maneya's mentoring assignment

• realizes that mentoring requires long hours

• regrets becoming a school mentor

• is unhappy with Maneya's approach to mentoring

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In paragraphs 4 and 5, what does Chloe's conversation with Maneya reveal about Chloe?

• She believes that she will not have to work hard in the first-grade classroom.

• She has experience working with young children.

• She dislikes fourth-grade students.

• She does not enjoy attending classes at her middle school.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Read the following sentence:

I'm trying my best to help teach this stuff, but the kids look at me like I've just arrived from another planet.

This sentence helps illustrate Chloe's -

• ignorance

• stubbornness

• frustration

• uncertainty

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6