Grade 6 ELA State Test (2017)

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In line 3, what does the simile “like clouds across the sky” help the reader understand about the horses in Euphemia’s sketches?

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How do lines 14 through 16 contribute to the development of the plot?

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Which phrase best conveys the tone in lines 1 through 30?

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Read line 15 of the story.
“You call this one only fair?” he asked. “It is a gem for the king.”
What does this line suggest about the father?

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Which detail from the story best supports the idea that Ramón is becoming an expert at judging pearls?

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The author develops Ramón’s point of view in the story mostly by

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In lines 4 through 12, the author explains why scientists are trying to find a way to produce spider silk using goats by showing

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Which statement best explains an advantage of using goats rather than spiders for the production of silk?

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How does Nina’s attitude toward Ms. Charlemagne change?

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What is the meaning of the word “contradicts” as it is used in line 24 of the article? Use two details from the article to support your response.

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How do lines 25 and 26 contribute to the development of a key idea in the article “‘Ideas That Work . . . and Those That Don’t’ from When is a Planet Not a Planet? The Story of Pluto”? Use two details from the article to support your response.

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Why does the author compare how people treat “pets” and “pests” in the article? How does the author develop ways that people are helping “pests” throughout the article? Use details from the article to support your response.
In your response, be sure to
explain why the author compares how people treat “pets” and “pests” in the article
explain how the author develops ways that people are helping “pests” throughout the article
use details from the article to support your response

In line 3, what does the simile “like clouds across the sky” help the reader understand about the horses in Euphemia’s sketches?

How do lines 14 through 16 contribute to the development of the plot?

Which phrase best conveys the tone in lines 1 through 30?

Read this sentence from line 32.
I brooded about it all through dinner.
What effect does the word “brooded” have in the story?

How do lines 36 through 38 help convey the theme of the story?

Which sentence best explains why Marisa’s final horse drawing was different than her first tries?

How does Marisa change while watching her neighbors’ horses?

Read line 15 of the story.
“You call this one only fair?” he asked. “It is a gem for the king.”
What does this line suggest about the father?

Which detail from the story best supports the idea that Ramón is becoming an expert at judging pearls?

Why is the father reluctant to bring Ramón on a pearl‐diving trip?

In line 55, why does Ramón suggest that he will “stay on deck while the others dive”?

How does line 57 best contribute to the development of the story?

How does the father change during the story?

The author develops Ramón’s point of view in the story mostly by

In lines 4 through 12, the author explains why scientists are trying to find a way to produce spider silk using goats by showing

Which statement best explains an advantage of using goats rather than spiders for the production of silk?

What did Jeffrey Turner discover about using Nubian goats for possible silk production?

In the process described in lines 35 through 47, which step allows the threads to become strong enough for surgical procedures?

Why are lines 55 through 59 important to the article?

Which statement best expresses a central idea of the article?

Which detail is most important to include in a summary of the article?

How does Nina’s attitude toward Ms. Charlemagne change?

How do lines 34 through 39 contribute to the development of the story?

Why does the author use the word “chirped” in line 43 of the story?

Read this sentence from line 54.
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I could change that number, at least here if not in real life. How does this sentence best contribute to the development of the story?

Which quotation best supports a theme of the story?

Based on details in the story, what can readers conclude about Ms. Charlemagne?

How do the details in the story help develop a theme?

What is the meaning of the word “contradicts” as it is used in line 24 of the article? Use two details from the article to support your response.

How do lines 25 and 26 contribute to the development of a key idea in the article “‘Ideas That Work . . . and Those That Don’t’ from When is a Planet Not a Planet? The Story of Pluto”? Use two details from the article to support your response.

Grade 6 ELA State Test (2017)

In line 3, what does the simile “like clouds across the sky” help the reader understand about the horses in Euphemia’s sketches?

How do lines 14 through 16 contribute to the development of the plot?

Which phrase best conveys the tone in lines 1 through 30?

Read this sentence from line 32.I brooded about it all through dinner.What effect does the word “brooded” have in the story?

How do lines 36 through 38 help convey the theme of the story?

Which sentence best explains why Marisa’s final horse drawing was different than her first tries?

How does Marisa change while watching her neighbors’ horses?

Read line 15 of the story.“You call this one only fair?” he asked. “It is a gem for the king.”What does this line suggest about the father?

Which detail from the story best supports the idea that Ramón is becoming an expert at judging pearls?

Why is the father reluctant to bring Ramón on a pearl‐diving trip?

In line 55, why does Ramón suggest that he will “stay on deck while the others dive”?

How does line 57 best contribute to the development of the story?

How does the father change during the story?

The author develops Ramón’s point of view in the story mostly by

In lines 4 through 12, the author explains why scientists are trying to find a way to produce spider silk using goats by showing

Which statement best explains an advantage of using goats rather than spiders for the production of silk?

What did Jeffrey Turner discover about using Nubian goats for possible silk production?

In the process described in lines 35 through 47, which step allows the threads to become strong enough for surgical procedures?

Why are lines 55 through 59 important to the article?

Which statement best expresses a central idea of the article?

Which detail is most important to include in a summary of the article?

How does Nina’s attitude toward Ms. Charlemagne change?

How do lines 34 through 39 contribute to the development of the story?

Why does the author use the word “chirped” in line 43 of the story?

Read this sentence from line 54.40I could change that number, at least here if not in real life. How does this sentence best contribute to the development of the story?

Which quotation best supports a theme of the story?

Based on details in the story, what can readers conclude about Ms. Charlemagne?

How do the details in the story help develop a theme?

What is the meaning of the word “contradicts” as it is used in line 24 of the article? Use two details from the article to support your response.

How do lines 25 and 26 contribute to the development of a key idea in the article “‘Ideas That Work . . . and Those That Don’t’ from When is a Planet Not a Planet? The Story of Pluto”? Use two details from the article to support your response.

Read this sentence from line 32.
I brooded about it all through dinner.
What effect does the word “brooded” have in the story?

Read line 15 of the story.
“You call this one only fair?” he asked. “It is a gem for the king.”
What does this line suggest about the father?

Read this sentence from line 54.
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I could change that number, at least here if not in real life. How does this sentence best contribute to the development of the story?