Hello sixth graders, you have been told that a second test will be ready for you on Thursday, October 31, 2019. This is a second opportunity for you to be successful. It is obvious that you must study to get a good grade; however, Mr. Melendez has prepared thisTEST REVIEW for you to be ready for this test. It is your parent's responsability to make sure that you are getting ready. Let's see!

Themes: MAIN IDEA- CAUSE AND EFFECT


I- Main Idea

At the store we use coupons to save money. Coupons may come in the mail. Sometimes they are in the newspaper. You can get them in the store's ad, too. Usually you need to cut the coupon out.

What is the main idea of the passage?

a. Coupons save money.

b. Coupons can be found in different places.

c. You must cut coupons out of the ad.

d. You may find a coupon at the store.

2. Susan got a basket for a present. She uses it to carry many things. She puts food in the basket. She keeps toys in the basket. She even puts her kitten in the basket.

What is the main idea?

 a. We need baskets.

b. Baskets should be big.

c. Susan uses her basket a lot.

d. Susan doesn't like to use the basket.

3. Frank likes to go swimming. He swims every day that he can. He likes to swim in Blue Lake. Many of Frank's friends go swimming there too. Frank is a good swimmer.

What is the main idea?

a. Frank likes to swim often.

b. Frank does not swim alone.

c. Frank is the best swimmer in town.

d. Frank swims every Saturday.

4. Eskimos hunt animals. They use animals for food. They also use animal skins to make clothes. Eskimos only hunt animals they need. They do not hunt for fun.

What is the main idea?

 a. Eskimos eat fish.

b. Eskimos hunt for food and clothes.

c. Eskimos never hunt.

d. Eskimos hunt for fun.

5. Have you ever visit the city? Many people live in the city. There are many tall buildings in the city. Many people work in the city.

What is the main idea?

 a. Everyone lives in the city.

b. The city is fun.

c. There are many people in the city.

d. The city is a good place to live.

Do you like to drink milk? Milk is very good for you. It helps you grow strong. You can drink milk with lunch or dinner. Milk and cookies are a good snack.

What is the main idea?

a. Milk is best with fruit.

b. Cows give milk.

c. Milk is good for you.

d. You should drink milk in the morning.

Squirrels live in the park. They are gray and fluffy. They pick up nuts off the ground. Then they hide the nuts. They run up and down trees.

What is the main idea? 

a. To show how to catch a squirrel

b. To tell about squirrels

c. To tell what squirrels eat

d. To show where squirrels live

Dogs are good pets. There are many kinds of dogs. Some dogs are big. Some are small. Many dogs like to play and do tricks.

What is the main idea?

 a. People needs dogs.

b. Dogs like people.

c. People like dogs.

d. Dogs make good pets

Michael has a baby sister. He loves his sister very much. He helps dress her. He helps feed her. He likes to take her for walks. He helps her learn to talk.

What is the main idea?

a. To tell about Michael and his baby sister

b. To tell about Michael's big family

c. To show why babies are nice

d. To tell about Micheal and his baby brother

Bears love to eat honey. They like it because it is sweet. Bears look for honey in the woods. They climb trees to get it. They will eat all the honey they find.

What is the main idea?

 a. Bears like to eat pies.

b. Bears like honey.

c. Bears like to catch bees.

d. Bears like to climb trees.

III- Let's practice Cause and Effect.

A Smashing Performance! DIRECTIONS: Read the story. Complete the chart below. 

Raymond wanted to be in the school talent show, but he wasn’t getting much support from his friends. “I hate to tell you this, Ray,” Peter said, “but you don’t  have any real talent.” “I can play the guitar,” Ray said.  Peter looked at him doubtfully, but Ray didn’t care. He signed up for the talent show. He practiced day and night, so that he could play the one song he knew without making a mistake. On the day of the talent show, Ray was very excited. He was going on right after Frank’s skateboard demonstration. He was so excited, that when his turn came, he hurried out to the stage without making sure that Frank and his skateboard had been cleared away. Ray stepped on Frank’s skateboard and sailed across the stage, off the other side, and down into the audience with a crash. As he hit the ground, he struck a chord with a loud twang, and his guitar strings popped. Ray was mortified, but suddenly everyone began to clap. Ray’s performance was the most exciting thing they had seen all day! 

         CAUSE                                                                                EFFECT

1._____________________________                          ________________________________

2. _____________________________                         ________________________________

3. _____________________________                        _________________________________

4._____________________________                         _________________________________

5. _____________________________                        __________________________________

Hello sixth graders, we are learning more about Expository texts.
Please, watch this video! Remember, your teacher could ask questions about it. Be ready!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoudxEM3dRY

We are about to discuss important details about volcanoes. Here you have a video related to Saint Helens volcano.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP2dreOI8gI