Read Grade-Level Literature - 6th Grade Reading
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What does it mean to read a grades 6–8 literature text "proficiently"?
What does it mean to read a grades 6–8 literature text "proficiently"?
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Understand key ideas, craft, and meaning with accurate evidence-based reading. Proficient means analyzing texts deeply with textual support.
Understand key ideas, craft, and meaning with accurate evidence-based reading. Proficient means analyzing texts deeply with textual support.
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What is the best definition of point of view in a narrative?
What is the best definition of point of view in a narrative?
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The perspective from which the story is told. POV determines what information readers can access.
The perspective from which the story is told. POV determines what information readers can access.
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What is the best definition of setting in a story or drama?
What is the best definition of setting in a story or drama?
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The time and place in which the events occur. Setting provides context for character actions and mood.
The time and place in which the events occur. Setting provides context for character actions and mood.
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What is the best definition of plot in a story?
What is the best definition of plot in a story?
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The sequence of events and conflicts that develop the narrative. Plot is the story's backbone of connected actions.
The sequence of events and conflicts that develop the narrative. Plot is the story's backbone of connected actions.
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Which point of view uses "I" and reveals only one character’s thoughts?
Which point of view uses "I" and reveals only one character’s thoughts?
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First-person point of view. "I" signals the narrator is also a character in the story.
First-person point of view. "I" signals the narrator is also a character in the story.
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Identify the best meaning of "text complexity band" for grades 6–8 literature.
Identify the best meaning of "text complexity band" for grades 6–8 literature.
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A range of difficulty levels appropriate for grades 6–8 texts. The band spans from easier 6th grade to harder 8th grade texts.
A range of difficulty levels appropriate for grades 6–8 texts. The band spans from easier 6th grade to harder 8th grade texts.
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What is the most effective way to track understanding while reading a story?
What is the most effective way to track understanding while reading a story?
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Monitor comprehension and ask clarifying questions as you read. Active monitoring catches confusion before it compounds.
Monitor comprehension and ask clarifying questions as you read. Active monitoring catches confusion before it compounds.
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What is the best definition of theme in literature?
What is the best definition of theme in literature?
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A central message or insight about life expressed by the text. Theme goes beyond plot to reveal universal truths.
A central message or insight about life expressed by the text. Theme goes beyond plot to reveal universal truths.
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What three major literature types are included in CCSS.RL.6.10?
What three major literature types are included in CCSS.RL.6.10?
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Stories, dramas, and poems. These are the three main genres of literature students must master.
Stories, dramas, and poems. These are the three main genres of literature students must master.
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What is the primary purpose of scaffolding when reading complex literature?
What is the primary purpose of scaffolding when reading complex literature?
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Provide temporary support to reach independent comprehension. Scaffolding bridges the gap between current ability and target skill.
Provide temporary support to reach independent comprehension. Scaffolding bridges the gap between current ability and target skill.
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Which point of view uses "he" or "she" and reveals one character’s thoughts?
Which point of view uses "he" or "she" and reveals one character’s thoughts?
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Third-person limited point of view. Limited means readers know only what one character knows.
Third-person limited point of view. Limited means readers know only what one character knows.
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Which strategy best helps you comprehend a difficult passage on a first read?
Which strategy best helps you comprehend a difficult passage on a first read?
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Reread the section and paraphrase it in your own words. Paraphrasing forces active processing of meaning.
Reread the section and paraphrase it in your own words. Paraphrasing forces active processing of meaning.
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Which drama feature is a division of the play that often changes setting or time?
Which drama feature is a division of the play that often changes setting or time?
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An act. Acts are major structural divisions like chapters in novels.
An act. Acts are major structural divisions like chapters in novels.
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Which drama feature lists what characters do, not what they say?
Which drama feature lists what characters do, not what they say?
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Stage directions. Stage directions guide actors' movements and expressions.
Stage directions. Stage directions guide actors' movements and expressions.
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Choose the best meaning strategy for an unknown word in a poem: examine nearby hints.
Choose the best meaning strategy for an unknown word in a poem: examine nearby hints.
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Use context clues. Surrounding words often reveal meaning through definition or example.
Use context clues. Surrounding words often reveal meaning through definition or example.
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Identify the figurative language: "The wind whispered through the trees."
Identify the figurative language: "The wind whispered through the trees."
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Personification. Gives human qualities to non-human things.
Personification. Gives human qualities to non-human things.
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Identify the figurative language: "The classroom was a zoo."
Identify the figurative language: "The classroom was a zoo."
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Metaphor. Compares two unlike things without "like" or "as."
Metaphor. Compares two unlike things without "like" or "as."
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Which poetry term means the pattern of end sounds in lines (for example, AABB)?
Which poetry term means the pattern of end sounds in lines (for example, AABB)?
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Rhyme scheme. Letters like AABB show which lines rhyme with each other.
Rhyme scheme. Letters like AABB show which lines rhyme with each other.
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Which action best shows you are reading independently at the high end of the band?
Which action best shows you are reading independently at the high end of the band?
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Sustain attention, annotate, and resolve confusion with rereading and evidence. High-end texts require active strategies to maintain comprehension.
Sustain attention, annotate, and resolve confusion with rereading and evidence. High-end texts require active strategies to maintain comprehension.
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Which poetry term means the beat or pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables?
Which poetry term means the beat or pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables?
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Rhythm. Rhythm creates the musical quality of poetry through stress patterns.
Rhythm. Rhythm creates the musical quality of poetry through stress patterns.
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What is the most effective first step when a passage becomes confusing?
What is the most effective first step when a passage becomes confusing?
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Reread the confusing section more slowly. Slower pace allows processing of complex language or ideas.
Reread the confusing section more slowly. Slower pace allows processing of complex language or ideas.
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Identify the best meaning of “cite textual evidence” in literature questions.
Identify the best meaning of “cite textual evidence” in literature questions.
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Use specific quotes or details from the text to support an answer. Direct quotations prove understanding with concrete examples.
Use specific quotes or details from the text to support an answer. Direct quotations prove understanding with concrete examples.
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What is the difference between a summary and a personal opinion?
What is the difference between a summary and a personal opinion?
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A summary states key events; an opinion states what you think or feel. Summaries are objective; opinions are subjective interpretations.
A summary states key events; an opinion states what you think or feel. Summaries are objective; opinions are subjective interpretations.
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Which reading move best helps you understand a poem with difficult vocabulary?
Which reading move best helps you understand a poem with difficult vocabulary?
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Use context clues and reread lines to confirm meaning. Surrounding words and repeated reading clarify unfamiliar terms.
Use context clues and reread lines to confirm meaning. Surrounding words and repeated reading clarify unfamiliar terms.
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What is the meaning of “figurative language” in poetry and stories?
What is the meaning of “figurative language” in poetry and stories?
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Language that is not literal, such as metaphors, similes, and personification. Creates meaning beyond literal words through comparisons and imagery.
Language that is not literal, such as metaphors, similes, and personification. Creates meaning beyond literal words through comparisons and imagery.
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