Analyzing Texts: Purpose and Techniques

Read this part from a story: *"The sun went down, turning the sky orange and purple as Maya walked quickly on the dusty road to her grandmother’s house."* What part of the story is being talked about in the lines above?

• Theme

• Setting

• Dialogue

• Characterization

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why did the author write a story about a young girl who was scared to speak in front of people but learned to do it?

• To make readers laugh with a funny story

• To teach readers how to speak in public

• To get readers to try public speaking

• To encourage readers to face their own fears

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Read the excerpt: *"‘I don’t think we should go in there,’ whispered Tom, his voice shaking as he looked at the dark cave."* What does Tom’s words tell us about him?

• He is brave

• He is careful

• He is angry

• He is excited

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the best way to help a sixth grader understand the main message of a hard story?

• Looking for words you don't know

• Finding the biggest problem and how it is solved

• Counting how many people are in the story

• Remembering all the details about where the story happens

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read this part: *"As the rain fell hard, the old house made noises and its windows shook in the wind."* What does the author use to help you feel the mood in this scene?

• Dialogue

• Description

• Theme

• Pacing

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How can an author slow down the story to make it more exciting or suspenseful?

• By quickly describing everything

• By slowing down and showing what the characters are thinking

• By skipping important parts

• By ending the story suddenly

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Read this part: *"‘We have to hurry!’ shouted Alex, looking worried at the clock. ‘If we don’t leave now, we’ll miss the bus!’"* What does this conversation show about how fast things are happening in the story?

• The story is moving slowly and calmly

• The story is moving quickly and feels tense

• The story is hard to understand

• The story is funny

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the sentence below: *"Samantha’s hands shook as she reached for the door, her heart beating fast."* What does this sentence show about Samantha?

• What Samantha looks like

• How Samantha feels

• What Samantha likes to do

• How old Samantha is

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read these two short passages: Excerpt 1: *"The city was full of people and bright lights shining at night."* Excerpt 2: *"The forest was quiet, with only the sound of leaves and an owl far away."* How are these places different?

• Both are noisy and crowded

• The city is busy and bright; the forest is quiet and calm

• Both are dark and scary

• The city is calm; the forest is busy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the excerpt: *"‘I can’t believe you did that,’ said Maria, her voice cold and distant. ‘I thought I could trust you.’"* How does the author use what the characters say to show their relationship?

• The way they talk shows they do not know each other

• The way they talk shows there is tension and lost trust between them

• The way they talk shows they are best friends

• The way they talk shows they are happy

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3