6th Grade Language Arts

Question 1

Why did Frightful have trouble with normal bird things like migration, hunting, and mating?

Accepted Answer

She had imprinted on Sam and relied on him for too much.

Question 2

Who are the ladies who work in the front office?

Accepted Answer

Ms. Alex, Ms. Bianka

Question 3

What was a major theme in Bud, Not Buddy?

Accepted Answer

You should never give up., Getting older can be hard.

Question 4

When writing an essay, where should you put your thesis?

Accepted Answer

the end of the introduction paragraph

Question 5

What does it mean to be aligned?

Accepted Answer

to be in a straight line, to support

Question 6

When writing, what punctuation do you put around evidence that's copied directly from a text?

Accepted Answer

quotation marks

Question 7

What were the names of Percy Jackson's two sidekicks?

Accepted Answer

Annabeth & Grover

Question 8

Who is the principal of Merrill Middle School?

Accepted Answer

Ms. Sylvester

Question 9

What's a major theme in Dragonwings?

Accepted Answer

Follow your heart, even if others don't support you.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

Accepted Answer

The mosquito got zapped in the light.

Question 11

Which of the following is a synonym for "bad?"

Accepted Answer

wretched

Question 12

What of the following is NOT one of the PSFs (personal success factors)?

Accepted Answer

laziness

Question 13

What's the name of the elementary school with which Merrill shares a building?

Accepted Answer

C3

Question 14

Is gum allowed at Merrill?

Accepted Answer

No, and I promise to never possess or chew gum at Merrill., No, and I promise to never possess or chew gum at Merrill., No, and I promise to never possess or chew gum at Merrill., No, and I promise to never possess or chew gum at Merrill.

Question 15

What genre is Bud, Not Buddy?

Accepted Answer

historical fiction

Question 16

What's Ms. Hanson's first name?

Accepted Answer

Julie

Question 17

What are Mr.Franklin's two titles at Merrill?

Accepted Answer

Dean of Culture and Athletic Director

Question 18

When writing, what do you do to the first line of each new paragraph?

Accepted Answer

indent

Question 19

Which Greek god is Percy's father?

Accepted Answer

Poseidon

Question 20

Who will your Language Arts teacher be next year?

Accepted Answer

Ms.Gerlits or Ms.Smith

Question 21

What room number is Ms. DiMarzio's room?

Accepted Answer

122

Question 22

What is a metaphor?

Accepted Answer

comparing two things by saying one is the other

Question 23

In order, what are the five elements of a plot?

Accepted Answer

intro, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Question 24

Which AVID strategy does Merrill use for taking notes in our classes?

Accepted Answer

Cornell Notes

Question 25

What kind of business did Windrider run in Dragonwings?

Accepted Answer

laundry

6th Grade Language Arts

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6th Grade Language Arts

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