Nebraska NSCAS ELA — Grade 6 Feed

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Read the passage: "The backyard garden was Maya's favorite place. Every summer, her grandmother taught her how to plant tomatoes, peppers, and basil. Maya learned to push seeds gently into the soil and to water them each morning. By August, the garden overflowed with red tomatoes and bright green leaves. Maya felt proud when her grandmother said the harvest was their shared work." Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?

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Read the passage: "Liam's hands shook as he waited to present his science project. He had practiced in front of the mirror a dozen times, but the audience of classmates still made his heart pound. He took a slow breath, just like his mother had taught him, and began. By the third sentence, his voice grew steady, and he even smiled when a classmate asked a question." What is the theme of the passage?

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Read the passage: "The old lighthouse stood at the edge of a rocky cliff. Below, waves crashed against dark stones, and salt spray misted the air. Every night, the keeper climbed the spiral stairs to light the lamp that guided ships away from the shore." The setting of the passage is most likely —

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Read the passage: "Elena tried out for the soccer team but did not make it. She felt disappointed, but her coach encouraged her to keep practicing. Every day that month, Elena ran drills alone in her yard. At the next tryout, she made the team and scored the first goal of the season." Which event happens first in the passage?

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Read the passage: "I packed my backpack the night before the field trip. I could not stop thinking about the dinosaurs I would see at the museum. When the bus finally pulled up the next morning, I was the first in line." From whose point of view is the story told?

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Read the passage: "The rain fell in silver ropes, stitching the sky to the earth. Puddles bloomed like dark flowers on the sidewalk, and the wind hummed a low song through the empty streets." The phrase "the rain fell in silver ropes" is an example of —

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Read the passage: "Jaylen and Dakota had been best friends since kindergarten. When a new student, Sam, joined their class, Jaylen started sitting with Sam at lunch. Dakota felt left out and stopped talking to Jaylen. One afternoon, Jaylen invited both Sam and Dakota to his house. By the end of the day, the three were laughing together, and Dakota realized friendship could grow, not just split." What theme does the passage suggest?

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Read the passage: "Mrs. Tan folded the letter slowly, pressing each crease flat. She placed it in the top drawer of her desk and sat for a long time without moving. Outside, the clock tower chimed five." What can you infer about Mrs. Tan?

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Read the passage: "The hikers reached the ridge just as storm clouds rolled in. 'We should turn back,' Marco urged, but Sari pointed to the peak just above them. 'It is only ten more minutes.' They climbed on, but the trail grew slick with rain, and the wind nearly knocked them over. When they finally reached the summit, the clouds parted, and the whole valley glowed gold below them." How does the passage build tension?

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Read the passage: "Rosa watched the dancers spin across the stage. She admired how their feet seemed barely to touch the floor. When the music ended, the audience clapped, and Rosa clapped loudest of all, already planning to sign up for lessons." From which point of view is the passage told?

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Read the passage: "The old truck coughed and sputtered before finally roaring to life. Its engine grumbled like a hungry bear as it rolled down the dirt road." What does "coughed and sputtered" suggest about the truck?

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Read the passage: "The empty playground swung its creaky chains in the wind. Weeds pushed through the cracked asphalt, and the basketball court's lines had faded to ghosts. No children had played here in years." What is the tone of the passage?

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Read the poem: "Autumn The wind stole through the maple grove, And copper coins came tumbling down. The branches stood like bony arms Against a sky of fading light." Which line personifies the wind?

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Read the poem: "Autumn The wind stole through the maple grove, And copper coins came tumbling down. The branches stood like bony arms Against a sky of fading light." In the poem, the phrase "copper coins" is a metaphor for —

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Read the passage: "'You forgot again, didn't you?' Marcus said, crossing his arms. His sister groaned. 'I didn't forget—I was just busy.' But the empty plate on the counter and the still-unmade cake told a different story." What can you infer from the passage?

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Read the passage: "Keiko wanted to try out for the school play, but rehearsals were the same nights as her piano lessons. Her piano recital was only a month away, and her teacher expected her at every lesson. Keiko stared at the two schedules and sighed." What is the main conflict in the passage?

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Read the passage: "Tomas spent weeks building a model airplane. When he finally finished, his little brother bumped the table, and the plane crashed to the floor, breaking into pieces. Tomas wanted to yell, but instead he took a breath and said, 'It is okay. We can build it again together.'" What theme does the passage support?

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Read the passage: "Desmond had saved his allowance for months to buy a new skateboard. When he finally had enough, the store was sold out. He decided to order one online instead, but it would take two weeks. Desmond used the wait to practice tricks on his old board, so by the time the new one arrived, he could already land a kickflip." Which is the best summary of the passage?

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Read the passage: "The bakery's warm scent floated into the cold street. Inside, the display case gleamed with rows of golden pastries, each one dusted with sugar like fresh snow." In the phrase "dusted with sugar," the word "dusted" most nearly means —

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Read the passage: "Diego opened his grandmother's recipe box and pulled out a card stained with sauce from years ago. Her handwriting wobbled at the edges, and a note in the corner read, 'Add extra love.' He smiled and gathered the flour, eggs, and sugar, feeling as if she were beside him." Why does the author include the note "Add extra love"?

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Read the passage: "Aria practiced her violin every morning before school. Her sister, Nina, preferred to sleep late. At the spring concert, Aria played a difficult solo flawlessly, and the crowd cheered. Afterward, Nina said, 'I wish I could do that.' Aria replied, 'You could—if you gave up some sleep.' Nina thought about this for a long time." What is the most accurate statement of the theme?

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Read the passage: "The coach benched Terrell for the first half of the championship game. Terrell had missed two practices that week. He sat on the bench, jaw tight, watching his team fall behind. At halftime, the coach looked at him. 'Ready to earn your spot back?' Terrell nodded and played the second half as if every pass mattered." Why does Terrell play "as if every pass mattered" in the second half?

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Read the passage: "The classroom fell silent the moment Mr. Reed walked in. He did not need to raise his voice; his quiet disappointment was louder than any shout. We straightened our papers and waited." The phrase "his quiet disappointment was louder than any shout" is an example of —

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Read the passage: "From the top of the hill, the valley looked tiny. Cars were ants, and houses were toy blocks. Down below, a girl named Tess looked up at the same hill and thought it looked like a mountain touching the clouds." How does the point of view shift in the passage?

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Read the passage: "Grandpa's workshop smelled of sawdust and oil. He taught me to measure twice and cut once, to sand each edge until it was smooth as glass. When I rushed a joint and it came apart, he did not scold me. He just handed me sandpaper and said, 'Now you know why.'" What does Grandpa value most, based on the passage?

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Read the poem: "The Tide The tide crept in on silent feet, And smoothed the sand along the beach. It swallowed up the sunny street Of shells, just out of reach." What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

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Read the passage: "Honeybees are among the most important insects on Earth. They pollinate crops that produce much of the food we eat, including apples, almonds, and blueberries. As bees move from flower to flower collecting nectar, they carry pollen with them, allowing plants to produce fruit and seeds. Without bees, many of our favorite foods would be far harder to grow." What is the main idea of the passage?

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Read the passage: "Making yogurt at home is simple. First, heat milk to just below boiling. Next, let it cool to about 110 degrees. Then stir in a spoonful of plain yogurt with live cultures. Finally, keep the mixture warm for several hours until it thickens." What text structure does the passage use?

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Read the passage: "Did you know that a single oak tree can support more than 500 species of butterflies and moths? Native trees like oaks, willows, and cherries are the backbone of a healthy backyard habitat. Plant one this fall, and watch your yard come alive." What is the author's main purpose?

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Read the passage: "The sea turtle's migration across the ocean is a remarkable journey. Hatchlings born on a Florida beach may swim thousands of miles before returning, decades later, to the very same shore to lay their own eggs." What does "migration" mean in this sentence?

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Read the passage: "Recycling helps conserve natural resources. When paper is recycled, fewer trees are cut down. When aluminum cans are recycled, less mining is needed. Recycling also saves energy and reduces the amount of waste in landfills." What is the central idea of the passage?

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Read the two sources: Source A: "Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity that can power homes." Source B: "Wind turbines use spinning blades to generate electricity without burning fuel." What do both sources have in common?

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Read the passage: "The Water Cycle Water moves endlessly between Earth's surface and the sky. Heat from the sun causes water in oceans and lakes to evaporate, turning into invisible water vapor. High in the cool air, the vapor condenses into clouds. When the clouds grow heavy, water falls as rain or snow, and the cycle begins again." What is the main purpose of the heading "The Water Cycle"?

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Read the passage: "In 2019, a team of scientists placed tiny trackers on monarch butterflies. They discovered that monarchs use the sun and a kind of internal compass to find their way from Canada to Mexico each fall. This journey can span up to 3,000 miles." According to the passage, how do monarchs find their way during migration?

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Read the passage: "There are two main types of volcanoes: shield volcanoes and stratovolcanoes. Shield volcanoes are broad and gently sloping, formed by runny lava that flows far before cooling. Stratovolcanoes, by contrast, are steep and tall, built from thick lava and ash that pile up near the vent." What text structure is used in the passage?

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Read the passage: "Schools should start later. Research shows that teenagers need about nine hours of sleep, but most get far less because early start times fight against their natural body clocks. When schools shift start times to 8:30 or later, attendance rises, grades improve, and car accidents among teen drivers drop." What claim does the author make?

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Read the passage: "Coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the sea because of the huge variety of life they support. Though they cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, reefs provide food and shelter for about a quarter of all marine species. Many fish that people eat spend part of their lives on a reef." What is the central idea of the passage?

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Read the passage: "The inventor's design was ingenious: a folding bicycle small enough to fit inside a backpack yet sturdy enough to ride on rough trails. Within a year, it had sold out three times." What does "ingenious" mean as used in the passage?

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Read the passage: "In the 1800s, the passenger pigeon was the most common bird in North America. Flocks darkened the sky for hours. But as forests were cut down and hunters killed the birds in huge numbers, the population plummeted. By 1914, the last passenger pigeon died in a zoo." What caused the passenger pigeon's decline?

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Read the passage: "We should ban plastic straws in all restaurants. These small items add up to millions of pounds of plastic waste each year, much of which ends up in the ocean. Paper and metal straws work just as well and harm the environment far less." The author's point of view is —

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Read the two sources: Source A: "Composting turns food scraps into nutrient-rich soil." Source B: "About 30 percent of what we throw away is food waste that could be composted." What conclusion can you draw from both sources?

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Read the passage: "How to Build a Bird Feeder: You will need a pinecone, peanut butter, birdseed, and string. Spread peanut butter over the pinecone, roll it in birdseed, tie the string to the top, and hang it outside a window. Within days, you will likely see chickadees and finches visiting." What is the author's purpose?

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