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Name: ________________________ Class:__________Date:___________2023

Standards Being Tested

Grade 6
Domain Standards

Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of

Reading
what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the
Comprehension
text.

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple

Vocabulary
meaning of words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and
content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Part A: Literature (Brown Girl Dreaming)

1. Why did Jacqueline Woodson write "Brown Girl Dreaming" in the form of a
series of poems?
A) To experiment with different writing styles
B) To make it easier for young readers to understand
C) Because she believes memories come to people in small bursts
D) To pay tribute to famous poets who influenced her

2. What is the protagonist's name in "Brown Girl Dreaming"?

A) Mary
B) Jacqueline
C) Maya
D) Rosa

3. How does Jacqueline Woodson describe her experience of learning to read

in the book?
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A) She was a natural-born reader.
B) It was a struggle, but she eventually excelled.
C) She had a passion for reading from an early age.
D) It was difficult and filled with challenges.

4. What does Jacqueline dream of becoming as she grows up, as depicted in

"Brown Girl Dreaming"?
A) A lawyer
B) A doctor
C) A writer
D) A teacher

5. Which prestigious literary award did "Brown Girl Dreaming" receive in

2014?
A) Nobel Prize in Literature
B) Newbery Medal for Children's Literature
C) National Book Award
D) Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

6. What unique format does Jacqueline Woodson use to write "Brown Girl
Dreaming"?
A) A traditional novel with chapters
B) A series of short stories
C) A collection of letters
D) A series of poems

7. What role do Jacqueline's grandparents play in her upbringing and

understanding of her family's history?
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A) They are absent from her life.

B) They are her primary caregivers.
C) They are her teachers.
D) They are her siblings.

(B) Based on your reading to the BROWN GIRL DREAMING,

answer the following question.

1. How does Jacqueline Woodson's childhood experiences with

reading and writing in "Brown Girl Dreaming" influence her
dream of becoming a writer, and what message does this
convey about the importance of literacy for young people?
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2. How does Jacqueline's family support and love her

throughout her journey in "Brown Girl Dreaming," and can
you share an example of a family moment that touched you
while reading the book?
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part B: Grammar /10

Circle the correct answer:

1.Which of the following is a declarative sentence?

A) Where are you going?

B) Don't forget to bring your umbrella!

C) The sun is shining brightly.

D) Wow, that's amazing!

2. What type of sentence is this: "Could you please pass the salt?"

A) Declarative

B) Interrogative

C) Imperative

D) Exclamatory

3. Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

A) She walked to the store.

B) Quickly and quietly.

C) The cat chased its tail.

D) Bring your books to class

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1. Complete Sentences vs. Sentence Fragments

Classifications:

1. Complete Sentence

2. Sentence Fragment

Write C or S

 A) She loves to read books. matches with ___

 B) Because it was raining. matches with ___

 C) Jumped over the fence. matches with ___

 D) The cat, who was sleeping. matches with __

(C)Create Your Own Sentences:

1. declarative sentence

2.Fragment sentence

3.Interrogative sentence

Best wishes