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1 Study Island Copyright 2014 Edmentum - All rights reserved. Generation Date: 12/10/2014 Generated By: Cheryl Shelton Title: Grade 6 Blizzard Bag ELA-Day 4 Grounded (1) Mom didn't notice the little scratches on the wall. (2) She didn't seem to mind the rip along the back of the sofa. (3) I think she ignored the broken dinner plate and glass. (4) No, she went crazy about the hole that my brother knocked in the wall! (5) I know she frowned at the stains on the carpet. (6) None of those things were serious enough to get us grounded. (7) That's the last time I'll let him talk me into playing soccer in the house. 1. Which sentence is out of order? A. sentence 5 B. sentence 4 C. sentence 7 D. sentence 3 Droughts occur when there is not enough water to meet people s basic needs. Since water is such an essential part of life, droughts trigger a chain reaction of disasters. Without water, farmers have trouble producing crops and feeding livestock. A decrease in crop production and livestock occurs, and this leads to famine. Without moisture to hold down the soil, wind can easily pick up mounds of dirt and sand. An increase in dust storms occurs, and this leads to increased respiratory problems for humans. Wildfires are also common in times of drought. They destroy precious vegetation and animal habitats. 2. How is this passage organized? A. cause and effect B. description C. chronological order D. compare and contrast

2 3. The MINI Cooper is a small British car made by BMW since It replaced the Mini, which was made by the British Motor Corporation from 1959 to The original Mini was the most popular British-made car of all time. The word MINI is always written in capital letters when referring to the new car. In the US, the MINI comes in two basic models: the MINI Cooper and the supercharged MINI Cooper S. Each basic model also comes in a convertible option. This means there are four types of MINI Coopers sold in the US. The MINI Cooper S is a high performance version. The Cooper S is supercharged and has 168 horsepower. The regular one has 115 HP. There are other differences between the models. The Cooper S has an air duct cut into hood. It improves airflow. It also has twin exhausts. The (non- S) Cooper has a single exhaust. adapted from How is the above passage organized? A. classification schemes B. cause and effect C. transitions D. logical order 4. There are three types of airliners: wide-body jets, narrow-body jets, and commuter aircraft. These three airliners are made to carry people from one place to another. Wide-body jets are the largest kind of airliner. It has two aisles of seats running down both sides of the jet. The largest one can be 20 feet wide and can hold up to 600 people. Its size is ideal to transport large numbers of people over long distances. An example of a wide-body jet is the Boeing 747. In contrast, the narrow-body jet is the most common airliner. It has only one aisle of seats that holds fewer passengers. Plus, the jet only flies a medium distance. An example of a narrowbody jet is the Boeing 717. How is the above passage organized? A. classification schemes B. chronologically C. logical order D. cause and effect

3 5. Roller Skating and Ice Skating Both roller skating and ice skating are fun ways to spend time with your friends and get some exercise. With roller skating, you can use roller skates or roller blades. Roller skates have one wheel on each of the four corners of the skate. Roller blades have four wheels down the middle of the shoe. Roller skating can be done on any smooth surface, such as a floor, a street, or a sidewalk. In contrast, ice skates have a metal blade on the bottom of each shoe. The blade helps the skaters glide along the ice. There are two kinds of ice skates: figure skates and hockey skates. Figure skates have a toe pick, or a sharp end that helps skaters grip the ice and prevent skidding. Hockey skates do not have a toe pick, but they are heavier boots that have a thicker blade. In addition, ice skating must take place on the ice, either at a rink or on a frozen lake. Which of the following structures was used to develop this passage? A. problem and solution B. cause and effect C. compare and contrast D. chronological order 6. The dandelion is a flower that is a mixture of tiny other flowers. Dandelions are often seen as weeds because they grow everywhere. Even though the dandelion is viewed as a weed, it is very useful. It can be used in food and as medicine. Dandelions have been an ingredient in such food as coffee and wine. Dandelion coffee is made from the root of the plant. The roots are dried, chopped, and roasted to make the coffee. Dandelion wine is a fruit wine also made from the flower. Besides being included in food, dandelions have been used as medicine. The flower can increase the release of water and waste from the body. It can also reduce swelling. How is the above passage organized? A. chronologically B. logical order C. cause and effect D. classification schemes

4 7. During the winter, there is always the threat of an avalanche. To stay safe in potential avalanche areas, people must be careful to look where they step. They should avoid weak parts of the mountain slope that can trigger avalanches. If there is a group of people, its number should be limited on the slope. The group should stay separated and have only one person cross the slope at a time. Every person should put on warm gear just in case he or she is buried underneath the snow. How is the above passage organized? A. cause and effect B. logical order C. transitions D. classification schemes 8. Packing (1) I live alone in an apartment, and I will need to move soon. (2) I should then pack my CDs and movies. (3) After that, I will need to put the clothes that are hanging in my closet inside special bags. (4) Firstly, I will need to pack my books in boxes because that will be my easiest task. (5) I have collected plenty of newspaper so that I can carefully wrap and pack the dishes in my kitchen. (6) Lastly, I will take down the pictures that are hanging on my walls and pack them in bubble wrap. (7) I will need to label all my boxes so I can identify what is inside each box when I unpack later. (8) Many of my friends have offered to help me move. (9) I am very grateful to them because I cannot carry everything by myself. In this passage, which sentence from the first paragraph is out of order? A. sentence 3 B. sentence 4 C. sentence 2 D. sentence 5

5 A strange situation occurred in the town of Baconville when Joe opened his diner across the street from Jim's Diner. Joe and Jim had been friends for years, and both of the men were excellent cooks. Joe's Diner serves coffee and lunch plates while Jim's Diner serves coffee and breakfast. Both restaurants have great service and quick food. Jim's Diner has better coffee, but the ketchup bottles at Joe's Diner are cleaner. Joe's Diner is in an old building that was built in the 1930s. It is clean and well-kept, and has a great atmosphere. Jim's Diner is in a shiny metal railroad car. It is a wonderful experience to eat in a traditional diner. If you are ever in Baconville, make sure you drop by both diners for coffee and food. 9. Which sentence from the passage shows a comparison? A. "It is clean and well-kept, and has a great atmosphere." B. "Joe's Diner is in an old building that was built in the 1930s." C. "Both restaurants have great service and quick food." D. "It is a wonderful experience to eat in a traditional diner." 10. Which of these would most likely follow the same text structure as used above? A. a newspaper article comparing an older neighborhood to a new one B. a personal essay that lists the effects of a man's battle with cancer C. a political ad that offers a solution to a problem with the town's park D. a chapter in a novel that describes the skyline of New York City, NY

Reuben L. Goldberg and His Machines The Artist and His Work Reuben (Rube) L. Goldberg was an American cartoonist. He is best known for drawing elaborate machines.

6 Reuben L. Goldberg and His Machines The Artist and His Work Reuben (Rube) L. Goldberg was an American cartoonist. He is best known for drawing elaborate machines. His drawings showed machines with wheels, gears, handles, pails, and other interesting devices. The machines in Goldberg's drawings were designed to take a simple task and make it complex. The contraptions he drew 80 years ago were so funny that they continue to inspire young scientists and engineers today. Goldberg's Career Goldberg's cartoons appeared in several respected New York City newspapers, including the New York Evening Journal and the New York Evening Mail. The cartoonist also wrote a feature film called Soup to Nuts, which was the first film starring the Three Stooges. Goldberg's machines appear in the film. How to Build a Cause-Effect Machine Every year students build machines based on Goldberg's designs for school projects, for competitions, or simply for fun. Goldberg's machines operate based on cause and effect. Students and engineers of all ages can learn to build these elaborate cause-effect machines. The key to building one of these machines is to understand how to use gravity and force to push and pull objects along a path. Reading up on these concepts is a good place to start. After that, building the machines is all about having fun. Find a simple task for the machine to do. Then, find a complicated way for the machine to do it. The Cause-Effect Machine in Popular Culture Cause-effect machines are incredibly fun to watch. For this reason, they have found their way into Hollywood movies such as Back to the Future and The Goonies. The machines also inspired a board game for kids called Mouse Trap. Clearly, Goldberg's machines have a place in our popular culture.

11. Which section develops the idea that Goldberg's machines help inspire young scientists and engineers? A. How to Build a Cause-Effect Machine B. The Artist and His Work C.

7 11. Which section develops the idea that Goldberg's machines help inspire young scientists and engineers? A. How to Build a Cause-Effect Machine B. The Artist and His Work C. The Cause-Effect Machine in Popular Culture D. Goldberg's Career Volcanoes What is a volcano? A volcano is a special kind of mountain that sits on a pool of molten rock, which rises up from below the Earth's surface. The term "volcano" also refers to the opening where the molten rock spills out during an eruption. Where do we find volcanoes? Volcanoes are found all over the Earth. The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanoes. Earth is not the only planet that has volcanoes, though. Venus has more volcanoes than any other planet in the solar system. Volcanoes have been found even on Io, one of Jupiter's four Galilean moons. How do volcanoes form? Volcanoes form when hot magma works its way to the Earth's surface. The hot magma builds internal heat and pressure in the Earth. Eventually the heat and pressure forces the volcano to erupt. Volcanic eruptions can be terrible, sending hot lava, ash, and rock into the atmosphere.

8 What are the different categories of volcanoes? Volcanoes are divided into three main categories: active, dormant, and extinct. Active volcanoes have recently erupted and may erupt again soon. Dormant volcanoes have not erupted for a long time but could erupt again in the future. Extinct volcanoes erupted a long time ago and will not erupt again. 12. Which section develops the idea that volcanoes have formed in places other than Earth? A. How do volcanoes form? B. What is a volcano? C. Where do we find volcanoes? D. Where are the different categories of volcanoes? MP3 Players A Problem Say Educators MP3 players have become a problem at Vince Lombardi Middle School. Many teachers have complained that students are bringing MP3 players to school and attempting to listen to them in class. "The earphones are now so small that students think that we will not notice that they are wearing them," said math teacher Marissa Randall. According to social studies teacher Geno Ricci, "The students don't think it's a problem. They listen to the MP3 players when they're with their parents and when they're with their friends. As a result, they've begun to think that not paying attention is normal and paying attention is weird!" Beginning in April, students will no longer be able to bring MP3 players to class or to listen to them in the school during normal school hours. "We are doing this because we want kids to get the best education possible. Some people might think it is an excessive restriction," said Principal Sondra White. "We were slow to react to students bringing cell phones to class. We are not making that mistake twice." 13. Which text structure did the writer use to develop this passage? A. cause and effect B. description C. chronological order D. compare and contrast

Fry Instant Phrases. First 100 Words/Phrases

Fry Instant Phrases. First 100 Words/Phrases Fry Instant Phrases The words in these phrases come from Dr. Edward Fry s Instant Word List (High Frequency Words). According to Fry, the first 300 words in the list represent about 67% of all the words