6 ELA: Unit 1 Study Guide

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Read the sentence from “The Magic Prison.”

He spent hours each day before first one mirror and then another; and he did not notice that the windows were growing narrower and the mirrors wider.

How does this sentence affect the story?

• It foreshadows the palace becoming a prison later in the text.

• It demonstrates the prince’s inner conflict at that moment in the story.

• It introduces the prince's character at the beginning of the plot.

• It symbolizes selfishness and vanity at the story’s turning point.

In "The Magic Prison," Prince Harweda is released from the magic prison.

What does this event symbolize?

• his shift from doubter to believer

• his understanding of the power of fate

• his willingness to love and be loved

• his freedom from his own selfishness

Which choice states a central idea in “Kaddo’s Wall”?

• Kaddo is a very wealthy man whose greediness causes his own death.

• Because Kaddo wants everyone to envy him, he gives away corn to anyone in need.

• Kaddo likes to feel important so he mistreats the villagers to show his power.

• Kaddo is so thankful that Sogole helps him, he begins to help others.

In "The Stone" and "Ricky Fowler and the Walk of a Lifetime" both Maibon and Trudel wish for something wonderful to happen.

Which statement best explains what happens with their wishes?

• Maibon's and Trudel's wishes are granted and they are both very pleased and happy.

• Maibon regrets the choice of wish he made, while Trudel enjoys meeting Fowler.

• Maibon learns a harsh lesson while Trudel still hopes that his wish will come true.

• Trudel's life is changed dramatically, while Maibon's life is not affected at all.

Jamal is reading a story. He reads the sentence and is not sure what cordial means. He thinks it might mean "fancy."

Read the sentence and the dictionary entry.

The first time Karen visited Serena’s home, she was impressed by the cordial atmosphere.

cordial

1. adjective

a. friendly, welcoming

b. genuine, deeply felt

2. noun

a. liquor with a sweet, strong taste

b. drink that invigorates the heart

What is the definition of cordial as used in the sentence?

• welcoming

• deeply felt

• invigorating drink

• sweet liquor

Which word has the most positive connotation?

• fascinating

• weird

• strange

• odd

Which sentence uses the word they're correctly?

• Which is they're house?

• Have you been they're before?

• They're going to the beach next weekend.

• How do they know that its they're package?

Which choice is a run-on sentence?

• Sunflowers are usually yellow, yet some are red or orange.

• African violets usually have purple flowers some have white ones.

• Roses have sharp thorns, but they are beautiful just the same.

• Acorns drop from oak trees, and they are a food source for squirrels.