Assessment for English Language Arts Grade 6, aligned to Edmonton Public Schools framework.
15 questions total
Read the passage. Then answer the question.
Maya stared at the cracked flowerpot on the porch. She had promised her little brother that she would take care of his sunflower while he was away. Instead of hiding the broken pot, Maya gathered the pieces, found a larger container, and carefully replanted the sunflower.
What does Maya’s response to the broken flowerpot reveal about her character?
Read the passage. Then answer the question.
At first, Luis practiced the trumpet only when his teacher reminded him. During the week before the concert, he began practicing every afternoon. On concert night, he still felt nervous, but he played his solo without stopping.
Which theme is best supported by the passage?
Read the passage. Then answer the question.
I pressed my forehead against the bus window as our old neighborhood disappeared behind us. My mother said the new town would be exciting, but all I could think about was the basketball court where my friends and I had played every day.
How does the first-person point of view help the reader understand the passage?