ELA-Science+Reading+Comp+Passages

=Reading Comprehension Passages=

Answer Key

 * Passage 1
 * B
 * C
 * Passage 2
 * A
 * D
 * Passage 3
 * C
 * A
 * Passage 4
 * D
 * B
 * Passage 5
 * D
 * C
 * Passage 6
 * C
 * B
 * Passage 7
 * A
 * D
 * Passage 8
 * B
 * D

=6th Grade Areas of Focus - based on Unit 1 exam=

Strand 1

 * Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
 * Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using context clues, dictionary, or a glossary
 * Distinguish between fact and opinion
 * Identify information that is implied rather than stated (inferences)
 * Read to collect and interpret data, facts, and ideas from multiple sources (literal)

Strand 2

 * Write interpretive essays to draw a conclusion about the work
 * Identify the ways in which characters change and develop throughout a story
 * Read, view, and interpret literary texts from a variety of genres (main idea)
 * Read, view, and interpret literary texts from a variety of genres (story elements)
 * Read, view, and interpret literary texts from a variety of genres (author's purpose)

Strand 3

 * Use supporting evidence from text to evaluate ideas, information, themes and experiences
 * Evaluate information, ideas, opinions, and themes by identifying missing or unclear information
 * Adopt an organization format appropriate to critical analysis and evaluation (compare/contrast)