2024: NY Grade 6 - ELA

"They are some of nature’s most thrilling dramas." (paragraph 2)

". . . forgetting the location of a lifesaving water hole would be a deadly mistake." (paragraph 3)

". . . these jellyfish undertake a major journey every single day." (paragraph 12)

"Human babies can take a year or more to take their first steps." (paragraph 21)

explaining why animals search for watering holes

referring to areas where there is a lack of grass

explaining why animals travel to different places

referring to seasons that change from dry to rainy

the reference to the wildebeest being “a favorite snack” (paragraph 22)

the indication that wildebeests follow “the seasonal rains” (paragraph 22)

the explanation that plant eaters like the wildebeest “stay on the move” (paragraph 23)

the claim that wildebeests would “starve if they didn’t migrate” (paragraph 23)

The claim that sharks “can sense electric signals” (paragraph 2).

The statement that “Lightning often hit tall buildings” (paragraph 8).

The claim that a battery uses “metal and chemicals to create electrical energy” (paragraph 10).

The statement that many objects used for light “were smelly and caused fires” (paragraph 12).

by contrasting the different scientists who studied electricity

by providing details about the development of electricity in chronological order

by explaining how electricity helped solve a variety of problems

by using a cause and effect structure to highlight the significance of electricity

the indication that Mate listened “with his head cocked to one side and one ear raised” (paragraph 2)

the statement that “Mate would bark loudly, acting as the Fast and Able’s foghorn” (paragraph 3)

the indication that “Charlie fell to the bottom of the boat unconscious” (paragraph 4)

the statement that “Mate leaped into the cold water and dog-paddled to the beach” (paragraph 5)

creating a sense of sorrow

establishing a feeling of hopelessness

creating a sense of anxiety

establishing a feeling of confusion

by showing that Jake knows Charlie’s dog

by demonstrating how Mate responds to Jake’s voice

by having Jake realize Charlie may be in trouble

by illustrating the trust Jake inspires in Mate

He is popular in the town.

He cares deeply about his master.

He knows how to save lives.

He responds quickly to commands.

“Sailing in each other’s company provided a perfect afternoon for Charlie and Mate,” (paragraph 3)

“Mate either slept on the sun-warmed deck or joined Charlie in the cockpit,” (paragraph 3)

“The cold seawater flew off Mate’s furry coat and splashed over Charlie,” (paragraph 10)

“Charlie softly whispered, ‘Shipshape!’ to Mate, then a little louder, ‘Hardtack!’ ” (paragraph 11)

Mate responds to words Charlie teaches him.

Mate walks with Charlie when they are in town.

Mate sleeps in the boat when Charlie is sailing.

Mate leaves the boat to get help for Charlie.