What is the strategy for summarizing a text?
ELA Unit 1 Review

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6th Grade
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Elana Warlick
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
B-M-E (CPR)
RACE
PLOT
SLANT
Answer explanation
CORRECT!
Beginning (Character)
Middle (Problem)
End (Solution)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the plot happens after the climax when the events draw to a close?
rising action
climax
conflict
falling action
Answer explanation
CORRECT!
The falling action is the stage of the story where the events draw to a close.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Third-person point of view means
the narrator is outside the story, NOT a character in the story. Pronouns are he, she, they, and characters' name.
the main character in the story is telling the story. Pronouns are I, me, my, we, us.
the narrator directly involves the reader by addressing the reader as "you." Instruction manuals use this point of view.
the narrator can predict the future.
Answer explanation
CORRECT!
The Harry Potter books, The Three Little Pigs story, and the parrot story are all 3rd-person point of view.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The theme of a story means
the main conflict or problem.
the central message or life lesson
the same thing as the climax
how the story makes you feel
Answer explanation
CORRECT!
For example, the theme of the first Shrek movie is to not judge someone from what you see on the outside.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the importance of the scene in which Dan kisses Ann Cohn on the sofa?
It reveals that Dan is getting revenge on Vernon by kissing Ann, whom Vernon has a crush on, too.
It explains why Dan becomes a writer later in life.
It illustrates why you should never let two elementary school kids walk home together.
It shows that Dan is feeling braver and more confident after standing up to the bullies.
Answer explanation
CORRECT!
When Dan stands up to the bullies, his bravery and confidence start showing up in other areas of his life.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does author's purpose mean?
The author's opinion of the characters
The setting of the story
The point of view from which the story is told
The reason the author wrote the text
Answer explanation
Correct!
Author's purpose is the REASON the author wrote the text
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When looking at the plot diagram, what does CLIMAX mean?
The highest point of interest or excitement; turning point for the main character.
the stage where the conflict or problem begins to build up, and the reader's interest builds, too
the end of the story; the point at which the main problem is resolved
the part that introduces the character and the setting
Answer explanation
CORRECT!
The CLIMAX is the peak of the mountain, or the turning point for the main character.
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