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EOY - ELA Grade 06

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38 questions
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Part II
Refer to the article titled “The Stripes Will Survive” and the passage titled “The Zoos Go Wild.” Then answer the following question(s):
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Refer to the article titled “The Stripes Will Survive” and the passage from the article “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment.” Then answer the following question(s)
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Refer to the article titled “The Stripes Will Survive,” the passage titled “The Zoos Go Wild,” and the passage from the article “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment.” Then respond to the following prompt:
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This is a two part screener.
Part I contains: 10 two-part questions and 1 constructed response
Part II contains: 8 two-part questions and 1 constructed response
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Refer to the passage from the novel titled Boy’s Life and the fable titled “Emancipation: A Life Fable.” Then respond to the following prompt:

You have read the passage from Boy’s Life and “Emancipation: A Life Fable.” Write an essay that identifies a similar theme in each text and compares and contrasts the approaches each text uses to develop this theme. Be sure to support your response with evidence from both texts.

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You have read three texts that claim that the role of zoos is to protect animals. Write an essay that compares and contrasts the evidence each source uses to support this claim. Be sure to use evidence from all three sources to support your response.

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Part A
Choose a central idea that is developed in both “The Stripes Will Survive” and “The Zoos Go Wild.”
Zoos are constantly changing exhibits to keep visitors interested in the animals.
Zoos are sometimes responsible for caring for animals that people have abandoned.
One responsibility of a zoo is to prevent the extinction of species by breeding them.
Zoos are changing their approaches to caring for their animals.
Part B
Choose one detail from each passage that supports the answer to Part A.
“But Danya and his twin sister, Dasha, know how special they are to their mother.” (“The Stripes Will Survive”)
“In 1981, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) started the Species Survival Plan (SSP) to make sure that threatened and endangered animal species don’t disappear.” (“The Stripes Will Survive”)
“Gaia had never had cubs before, but Gove says, ‘She’s been an absolutely perfect mother—tolerant, loving and protective.’” (“The Stripes Will Survive”)
“They hung an old tire from a wall of his cage and put a television set in one corner.” (“The Zoos Go Wild”)
“His companions could chase each other and wrestle, knowing he was there to protect them.” (passage from “The Zoos Go Wild”)
“Thousands of other zoo animals throughout the world have been moved into new homes that replaced the old, cramped cages in which they lived before.” (passage from “The Zoos Go Wild”)
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Part A
Which sentence describes how central ideas are introduced in “The Stripes Will Survive” and “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment”?
“The Stripes Will Survive” provides details about a particular zoo habitat, while “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment” describes the daily duties of zookeepers.
“The Stripes Will Survive” explains one animal’s background, while “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment” details the research carried out at one zoo.
“The Stripes Will Survive” tells an anecdote about a particular animal family, while “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment” describes the zookeepers’ role in updating the habitat for the birds.
“The Stripes Will Survive” explains the importance of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association in protecting animals in zoos, while “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment” describes the beautiful colors of the birds in a particular zoo.
Part B
Select one detail from each text that supports the answer to Part A.
“Danya nips his mother’s furry back over and over . . . .” (paragraph 1, “The Stripes Will Survive”)
“They’re also special to visitors who travel to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo . . . .” (paragraph 2, “The Stripes Will Survive”)
“A hundred years ago, no one worried that the world might run out of tigers.” (paragraph 3, “The Stripes Will Survive”)
“The zoo’s flock of Blue and Gold Macaws recently got a healthy dose of extra enrichment.” (paragraph 2, “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment”)
“With some resourceful alterations to the ends of the rope, the keepers are able to move the ropes to different angles . . . .” (paragraph 2, “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment”)
“The keepers responsible for the daily care of our Macaws . . . .” (paragraph 6, “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment”)
Part A
Read the sentence from paragraph 31 in the passage from Boy’s Life.

I ran out along the corridor, my arms unencumbered by books, my mind unencumbered by facts and figures, quotations and dates.

What does the word I ran out along the corridor, my arms unencumbered mean as it is used in the sentence?
not burdened
not excited
not hurried
not aged
Part B
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
“‘Have a good summer,’ Mrs. Neville said, and I realized suddenly that I was free.”
“Before I got out, though, I looked back at Mrs. Neville.”
“Mrs. Neville suddenly looked awfully old.”
“‘Have a good summer, Mrs. Neville!’ I told her from the doorway.”
Part A
Read the sentence from paragraph 5 in the passage from Boy’s Life.

The world was out there, waiting beyond the square metal-rimmed windows.

How does the sentence help develop the plot of the passage?
It presents the climax
It represents the conflict.
It indicates how the action changes.
It establishes how the speaker learns a lesson.
Part B
Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
“The sun had grown steadily hotter . . . .”
“. . . the baseball field had been mowed . . . .”
“. . . and how much we’d learned . . .”
“. . . sat with one eye fixed to the clock.”
Part A
In the passage from Boy’s Life, how does the narrator’s attitude toward Mrs. Neville gradually change?
from confused to angry
from worried to comforted
from pitying to discouraged
from impatient to understanding
Part B
Which two sentences from the passage best support the gradual change in the answer to Part A?
“In spite of what the calendar says, I have always counted the last day of school as the first day of summer.”
“From the hallway we heard a stirring and rustling, followed by laughter and shouts of pure, bubbling joy.”
“My insides quaked at the injustice of it.”
“She wanted to hold us as long as she possibly could, not out of sheer teacher spite but maybe because she didn’t have anybody to go home to, and summer alone is no summer at all.”
“Having your teacher talk to you like a regular person is a disconcerting feeling.”
“She sat at a desk with no papers on it that needed grading, no books holding lessons that needed to be taught.”
Part A
As used in paragraph 1, what does the word confining suggest about the walls?
The walls are small.
The walls are limiting.
The walls are helpful.
The walls are reassuring.
Part B
Which detail from the fable best supports the answer to Part A?
“There was once an animal born into this world . . . .”
“. . . opening his eyes upon Life . . .”
“. . . through which came air and light . . .”
“. . . this animal was born in a cage.”
Part A
Read this sentence from the passage.

Back to his corner but not to rest, for the spell of the Unknown was over him, and again and again he goes to the open door, seeing each time more Light.

Which statement best describes how this sentence contributes to the development of the plot?
The sentence introduces new details about the setting that allow the reader to predict what will happen in the future.
The sentence reflects the change in the animal’s awareness that eventually leads to action.
The sentence reveals background information that makes the problem clearer to the reader.
The sentence provides an example of the many challenges that the animal faces in his changing surroundings.
Part B
Which sentence from the passage contributes to the plot in a similar way?
“Here he grew, and throve in strength and beauty under care of an invisible protecting hand.” (paragraph 2)
“In the corner he crouched, wondering and fearingly.” (paragraph 3)
“Then slowly did he approach the door, dreading the unaccustomed, and would have closed it, but for such a task his limbs were purposeless.” (paragraph 3)
“So out the opening he thrust his head, to see the canopy of the sky grow broader, and the world waxing wider.” (paragraph 3)
Part A
Which statement expresses a theme in “Emancipation: A Life Fable”?
Independence is worth the possible hardships.
Security is necessary for happiness.
Confusion can lead to bad decisions.
Nature can shelter and comfort wounded animals.
Part B
Which sentence from the fable best supports the answer to Part A?
“Here he grew, and throve in strength and beauty under care of an invisible protecting hand.”
“Awaking one day from his slothful rest, lo! the door of his cage stood open: accident had opened it.”
“Then one time standing in the flood of it; a deep in-drawn breath—a bracing of strong limbs, and with a bound he was gone.”
“So does he live, seeking, finding, joying and suffering.”
Part A
How do paragraphs 1 through 5 contribute to the development of ideas in the article?
They show how dangerous alligators can be in an area with a high population.
They suggest that Dr. Soares often behaves in an unexpected manner
They explain the circumstances that led to Dr. Soares’s curiosity about black bumps on alligators.
They provide reasons why Dr. Soares was highly qualified to conduct an experiment.
Part B
Which piece of evidence best supports the answer to Part A?
“The gator had moved into an area where a lot of people live.” (paragraph 2)
“Why would she sit on an alligator?” (paragraph 2)
“Dr. Soares is a scientist.” (paragraph 3)
“‘What are those little spots for?’ she wondered.” (paragraph 3)
Part A
Which information from the article does the author intend to support by including the photograph?
the difference in appearance between alligators and crocodiles
the size and pattern of the bumps on an alligator’s jaw
how an uneven jaw makes an alligator a more effective hunter
how the bumps are affected by the size and shape of an alligator’s jaw
Part B
Which sentence from the article best supports the answer to Part A?
“She noticed many small black bumps on the animal’s face, especially along the jaws.” (paragraph 3)
“When a bird, mammal, or fish passes by, the reptile turns and snaps its huge jaws.” (paragraph 6)
“After the eggs hatched, she set up experiments to find out what type of sensors the black bumps were.” (paragraph 8)
“The reptile snapped at the water drop!” (paragraph 17)
Part A
What is the meaning of sensor as it is used in paragraph 9 of the article?
a collection of nerves that sends signals to other animals
a device that detects changes in the body
a specialized body part that detects conditions outside of the body
a large black bump that aids in hunting
Part B
How do the alligators’ sensors function according to the article?
They detect the depth of the water.
They help the alligator swim straight.
They help the alligator see in the dark.
They detect changes in water.
Part A
Which statement best summarizes the process Dr. Soares follows in her laboratory experiment?
She began with an idea and conducted experiments until she found data that supported her idea.
She began with a test subject and conducted experiments until she discovered a special ability.
She began with a question and conducted experiments until she discovered evidence that provided an answer.
She began with data that offered an explanation and conducted experiments until she confirmed the data.
Part B
Which two paragraphs from the article best support the answer to Part A?
paragraphs 3 and 15
paragraphs 4 and 9
paragraphs 5 and 14
paragraphs 6 and 17
Part A
The author makes the claim that steps have been taken to help endangered tigers. Select the main strategy used throughout the article to develop the claim.
The author explains a problem and then presents solutions.
The author details the cause and effect of an event or action.
The author shares important events or actions in their order of importance.
The author presents a detailed list of problems.
Part B
Select three pieces of evidence that support the answer to Part A.
“They’re also special to visitors who travel to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Ohio for a glimpse of these rare cubs.”
“But today three subspecies—the Balinese, Caspian, and Javan tigers— are now extinct, and a fourth—the South China tiger—is almost extinct.”
“They keep a computerized family tree of zoo tigers that helps match males and females for breeding.”
“Tatja, whom zookeeper Steve Gove describes as ‘a mellow tiger,’ gets along well with Gaia and likes watching his cubs play.”
“Grooming lessons come in handy for playful cubs who can’t resist rolling in the mud.”
“One hundred thousand tigers belonging to eight different subspecies prowled the forests and jungles of the world.”
“The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and other organizations are working with the Russian government to set aside protected areas for these big cats.”
Part A
What is the author’s main purpose in “The Stripes Will Survive”?
to describe the different lessons Gaia teaches her cubs
to explain recent changes in how zoos raise Siberian tigers
to explain the efforts being made to preserve Siberian tigers
to describe how Danya and Dasha interact with their parents
Part B
Which sentence from the article supports the answer to Part A?
“It doesn’t seem like a very smart game, considering Mom is a Siberian tigress!”
“Only about 400 of those are Siberian tigers, which are the largest, lightest-colored, and longest-furred tigers.”
“And only 500 Siberian tigers live in zoos.”
“Rangers patrol for poachers, and educational programs help the local people understand the need to protect Siberian tigers.”
Part A
Read the sentence from paragraph 14 of the passage “The Zoos Go Wild.”

Housing animals in spaces that were as close to the animals’ habitats as the designers could make them was an important step in the struggle to save endangered species.

What does the word endangered mean as it is used in the sentence?
distant
aggressive
frightened
threatened
Part B
Which detail from paragraph 14 of the passage supports the answer to Part A?
“. . . large-scale redesigning of zoos didn’t begin until the 1960s . . . .”
“. . . dwindled to the point of vanishing.”
“Zoo designers traveled to the animals’ natural habitats in faraway places . . . .”
“ . . . how the animals used the space and behaved in it.”
Part A
Which detail from the passage “The Zoos Go Wild” supports the idea that Willie changed after being moved into his new home?
the comparison of the grassy area to Willie’s African home
the mention of Willie’s large size and magnificent appearance
the description of Willie’s behavior with his companions
the comparison of Willie to gorillas that live in the wild
Part B
Which paragraph from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
paragraph 7
paragraph 9
paragraph 10
paragraph 11
Part A
What is the meaning of novel as it is used in paragraph 2?
lengthy
unique
solid
textured
Part B
Which phrase from paragraph 2 supports the answer to Part A?
“wear-and-tear”
“twenty foot sections”
“new and fun”
“little feet healthy”
Part A
What is the author’s main purpose in “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment”?
to describe the different tasks zookeepers are required to perform
to explain why some pet Macaws eventually live in zoos
to explain how a zoo is providing a stimulating environment for Macaws
to describe why zookeepers include specific equipment in new exhibits
Part B
Which sentence from the article best supports the answer to Part A?
“The ACCR team combed through a handful of creative ideas to give the Macaw Exhibit a new, fresh look.”
“This way the birds get a bit of a ‘different look’ with their perching without the keepers having to make any permanent rearrangements.”
“A behaviorally unhealthy bird may become aggressive, destructive, or even sick.”
“Add to this the fact that Blue and Gold Macaws can live for over 60 years, and the bird often becomes an unbearable burden even for well-intentioned owners.”