2024: NY Grade 6 - ELA

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25 questions

Note from the author:

Instructions

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2024: NY Grade 6 - ELA

Last updated 20 days ago

25 questions

Note from the author:

From the New York State Education Department. New York State Testing Program Grade 6 English Language Arts Test. Internet. Available from https://www.nysedregents.org/ei/ela/2024/2024-released-items-ela-g6.pdf on State Education Department Website; accessed 14, June, 2024.

Instructions

From the New York State Education Department. New York State Testing Program Grade 6 English Language Arts Test. Internet. Available from https://www.nysedregents.org/ei/ela/2024/2024-released-items-ela-g6.pdf on State Education Department Website; accessed 14, June, 2024.

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What is the meaning of the word “parched” as it is used in paragraph 4?

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Read this sentence from paragraph 8: “Their orange-and-black wings color the sky like an explosion of confetti.” What is the author’s main purpose for using this sentence?

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In paragraph 14, how does the author demonstrate how the demand for electricity “caught on”?

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In “Excerpt from The Story Behind Electricity,” how does the author support the claim that electricity has become “more and more a part of our lives” (paragraph 4)? Use two details from the article to support your response.

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In “Excerpt from The Story Behind Electricity,” how are the ideas in paragraphs 8 and 9 related? Use two details from the article to support your response.

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In "Excerpt from Radio Girl," how do paragraphs 3 and 4 contribute to the story’s structure? Use two details from the story to support your response.

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Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of “Excerpt from Manhattan Transfer: A Novel.”

A trembling took hold of his knees.

What effect does this sentence have on the tone of the story? Use two details from the story to support your response.

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In "Excerpt from Manhattan Transfer: A Novel," why does Bud continue on his journey to New York City even though he is exhausted? Use two details from the story to support your response.

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The stories “Excerpt from Radio Girl” and “Excerpt from Manhattan Transfer: A Novel” both share a similar theme. What is the similar theme in both stories? How does each author develop this theme differently? Use details from both stories to support your response.

In your response, be sure to:
identify a similar theme shared by both stories
explain how each author develops this theme differently
use details from both stories to support your response

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From the New York State Education Department. New York State Testing Program Grade 6 English Language Arts Test. Internet. Available from https://www.nysedregents.org/ei/ela/2024/2024-released-items-ela-g6.pdf on State Education Department Website; accessed 14, June, 2024.

From the New York State Education Department. New York State Testing Program Grade 6 English Language Arts Test. Internet. Available from https://www.nysedregents.org/ei/ela/2024/2024-released-items-ela-g6.pdf on State Education Department Website; accessed 14, June, 2024.

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What is the meaning of the word “parched” as it is used in paragraph 4?

6L4.a

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Read this sentence from paragraph 8: “Their orange-and-black wings color the sky like an explosion of confetti.” What is the author’s main purpose for using this sentence?

6R4

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Which sentence from the article best supports the author’s central claim?

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Which detail from the article represents the author’s belief?

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According to the article, what was the main effect of Franklin’s study of static electricity?

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Working with electricity can sometimes be dangerous. Which detail in the article best supports this idea?

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In paragraph 14, how does the author demonstrate how the demand for electricity “caught on”?

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What is most likely the author’s opinion about electricity?

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How does the author organize information to develop a central idea in the article?

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In “Excerpt from The Story Behind Electricity,” how does the author support the claim that electricity has become “more and more a part of our lives” (paragraph 4)? Use two details from the article to support your response.

In “Excerpt from The Story Behind Electricity,” how are the ideas in paragraphs 8 and 9 related? Use two details from the article to support your response.

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In "Excerpt from Radio Girl," how do paragraphs 3 and 4 contribute to the story’s structure? Use two details from the story to support your response.

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Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of “Excerpt from Manhattan Transfer: A Novel.”

A trembling took hold of his knees.

What effect does this sentence have on the tone of the story? Use two details from the story to support your response.

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In "Excerpt from Manhattan Transfer: A Novel," why does Bud continue on his journey to New York City even though he is exhausted? Use two details from the story to support your response.

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The stories “Excerpt from Radio Girl” and “Excerpt from Manhattan Transfer: A Novel” both share a similar theme. What is the similar theme in both stories? How does each author develop this theme differently? Use details from both stories to support your response.

In your response, be sure to:
identify a similar theme shared by both stories
explain how each author develops this theme differently
use details from both stories to support your response

dry

dangerous

dusty

to indicate the direction the butterflies will go as they travel

to describe the large number of butterflies taking flight

to indicate the distance the butterflies will need to travel

Which sentence from the article best supports the author’s central claim?

“The sun—its rise and fall over a day and the whirling of the Earth around it for a year—powers these events.” (paragraph 2)

“Like the region’s other hoofed animals—wildebeests and gazelles—zebras must stay on the move for fresh grass and water.” (paragraph 16)

“Sometimes, herds will come together by the thousands to find better feeding grounds.” (paragraph 17)

“The timing of their travels is driven by rainfall, which fuels the growth of new grass and refills water holes.” (paragraph 19)

Which detail from the article represents the author’s belief?

According to the article, zebras and wildebeests are similar because both animals:

The main way the different "Motive to Move" sections help the reader understand migration is by:

Which phrase from the article best helps the reader understand the claim in paragraph 22 that “being in a rush is a way of life” for wildebeests?

According to the article, what was the main effect of Franklin’s study of static electricity?

The ability to generate static electricity to study it.

The understanding that static electricity resembled lightning.

The realization that lightning was larger than static electricity.

The creation of a tool to prevent lightning from harming people.

Working with electricity can sometimes be dangerous. Which detail in the article best supports this idea?

By including dates and descriptions of major discoveries.

By suggesting that people began to appreciate and use electricity.

By indicating that certain inventions helped people remain safe.

What is most likely the author’s opinion about electricity?

How does the author organize information to develop a central idea in the article?

In paragraph 2, the author uses the phrase “in a foreign tongue” to indicate that Mate:

Which detail signals a change in the direction of the story?

Read this sentence from paragraph 5.

Mate whimpered and frantically licked his master’s face, but the old seaman did not move.

The words “whimpered” and “frantically” affect the tone of the story by:

How does paragraph 8 best help advance the plot of the story?

What do the details in paragraphs 9 through 11 mainly reveal about Mate?

Which detail best shows how the author indicates the close friendship of Charlie and Mate to the reader?

A common saying is that “Dogs are man’s best friend.” Which detail from the story best supports this idea?

establishing a feeling of confusion

2024: NY Grade 6 - ELA

2024: NY Grade 6 - ELA

What is the meaning of the word “parched” as it is used in paragraph 4?

Read this sentence from paragraph 8: “Their orange-and-black wings color the sky like an explosion of confetti.” What is the author’s main purpose for using this sentence?

In paragraph 14, how does the author demonstrate how the demand for electricity “caught on”?

In “Excerpt from The Story Behind Electricity,” how does the author support the claim that electricity has become “more and more a part of our lives” (paragraph 4)? Use two details from the article to support your response.

In “Excerpt from The Story Behind Electricity,” how are the ideas in paragraphs 8 and 9 related? Use two details from the article to support your response.

In "Excerpt from Radio Girl," how do paragraphs 3 and 4 contribute to the story’s structure? Use two details from the story to support your response.

Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of “Excerpt from Manhattan Transfer: A Novel.” A trembling took hold of his knees. What effect does this sentence have on the tone of the story? Use two details from the story to support your response.

In "Excerpt from Manhattan Transfer: A Novel," why does Bud continue on his journey to New York City even though he is exhausted? Use two details from the story to support your response.

What is the meaning of the word “parched” as it is used in paragraph 4?

Read this sentence from paragraph 8: “Their orange-and-black wings color the sky like an explosion of confetti.” What is the author’s main purpose for using this sentence?

Which sentence from the article best supports the author’s central claim?

Which detail from the article represents the author’s belief?

According to the article, zebras and wildebeests are similar because both animals:

The main way the different "Motive to Move" sections help the reader understand migration is by:

Which phrase from the article best helps the reader understand the claim in paragraph 22 that “being in a rush is a way of life” for wildebeests?

According to the article, what was the main effect of Franklin’s study of static electricity?

Working with electricity can sometimes be dangerous. Which detail in the article best supports this idea?

In paragraph 14, how does the author demonstrate how the demand for electricity “caught on”?

What is most likely the author’s opinion about electricity?

How does the author organize information to develop a central idea in the article?

In “Excerpt from The Story Behind Electricity,” how does the author support the claim that electricity has become “more and more a part of our lives” (paragraph 4)? Use two details from the article to support your response.

In “Excerpt from The Story Behind Electricity,” how are the ideas in paragraphs 8 and 9 related? Use two details from the article to support your response.

In paragraph 2, the author uses the phrase “in a foreign tongue” to indicate that Mate:

Which detail signals a change in the direction of the story?

Read this sentence from paragraph 5. Mate whimpered and frantically licked his master’s face, but the old seaman did not move. The words “whimpered” and “frantically” affect the tone of the story by:

How does paragraph 8 best help advance the plot of the story?

What do the details in paragraphs 9 through 11 mainly reveal about Mate?

Which detail best shows how the author indicates the close friendship of Charlie and Mate to the reader?

A common saying is that “Dogs are man’s best friend.” Which detail from the story best supports this idea?

In "Excerpt from Radio Girl," how do paragraphs 3 and 4 contribute to the story’s structure? Use two details from the story to support your response.

Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of “Excerpt from Manhattan Transfer: A Novel.” A trembling took hold of his knees. What effect does this sentence have on the tone of the story? Use two details from the story to support your response.

In "Excerpt from Manhattan Transfer: A Novel," why does Bud continue on his journey to New York City even though he is exhausted? Use two details from the story to support your response.

Which detail from the article represents the author’s belief?

According to the article, zebras and wildebeests are similar because both animals:

The main way the different "Motive to Move" sections help the reader understand migration is by:

Which phrase from the article best helps the reader understand the claim in paragraph 22 that “being in a rush is a way of life” for wildebeests?

Working with electricity can sometimes be dangerous. Which detail in the article best supports this idea?

What is most likely the author’s opinion about electricity?

How does the author organize information to develop a central idea in the article?

In paragraph 2, the author uses the phrase “in a foreign tongue” to indicate that Mate:

Which detail signals a change in the direction of the story?

Read this sentence from paragraph 5. Mate whimpered and frantically licked his master’s face, but the old seaman did not move. The words “whimpered” and “frantically” affect the tone of the story by:

How does paragraph 8 best help advance the plot of the story?

What do the details in paragraphs 9 through 11 mainly reveal about Mate?

Which detail best shows how the author indicates the close friendship of Charlie and Mate to the reader?

A common saying is that “Dogs are man’s best friend.” Which detail from the story best supports this idea?

Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of “Excerpt from Manhattan Transfer: A Novel.”

A trembling took hold of his knees.

What effect does this sentence have on the tone of the story? Use two details from the story to support your response.

Read this sentence from paragraph 5.

Mate whimpered and frantically licked his master’s face, but the old seaman did not move.

The words “whimpered” and “frantically” affect the tone of the story by:

Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of “Excerpt from Manhattan Transfer: A Novel.”

A trembling took hold of his knees.

What effect does this sentence have on the tone of the story? Use two details from the story to support your response.

Read this sentence from paragraph 5.

Mate whimpered and frantically licked his master’s face, but the old seaman did not move.

The words “whimpered” and “frantically” affect the tone of the story by: