Reading Comprehension Book

Write the words from the story that have the NAME ________________________________ meanings below. 2. Why does Will feel that researching his 1. warned family’s history is important? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Par. 2 ___________________________________ 2. the order in time in which something occurred 3. How long has the boys’ extended family ___________________________________ lived on the South Carolina Sea Islands? Par. 2 ___________________________________ 3. notices appearing in newspapers that 4. Do you think that Will and Calvin will announce a person’s death continue to be interested in their family’s ___________________________________ history even after Will’s project is complete? Explain. Par. 6 ___________________________________ 4. relatives ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Par. 10 Use the family tree below to answer the questions that follow. Write the idiom from paragraph 3 on the line next to its meaning. Frank + Margaret Arthur + Jean 5. to be busy __________________________ Cicely (Tom) Robin + Doug James (Sara) Find the metaphor in paragraph 1, and write it on the line. Damon Madeline Campbell Katie Sam 6. ___________________________________ 1. What are the names of Katie and Sam’s Circle the homophone that correctly completes parents? each sentence below. ___________________________________ 7. For hours after Rosa heard the good news, 2. What is Robin’s sister’s name? she was in a _______________. (days, daze) ___________________________________ 8. Lex _______________ when he read the 3. What is Damon’s grandfather’s name? headline on the newspaper’s front page. ___________________________________ (sighed, side) 1. Where did Will get the information for his research? ___________________________________ Spectrum Reading Grade 6 147

A Slice of Sea Island Life Have you ever heard of the Gullah people of the 6 The Gullah language isn’t the only unique southeastern United States? aspect of the native Sea Islanders. They have many traditions that are an important part of 1 If you look at a map of the southeastern their culture. For example, the art of basket United States, you will see a string of islands weaving has been passed down for many that runs along the coast of South Carolina, generations. A native grass that grows near the Georgia, and northern Florida. These islands are ocean, called sweetgrass, is used by the Gullah often called the Sea Islands. On the map, they to create beautiful handmade baskets. The grass probably appear no different than anywhere else is coiled and then sewn together using a needle in the country. But if you were to visit the made from a spoon handle, bone, or nail. islands, you would discover a unique culture and way of life that have been preserved for more 7 Fish nets are also traditionally handmade in than a century. the Gullah culture. Fishing has been an essential part of life in the Sea Islands for many years. 2 The name Gullah refers to both a group of Fishermen knitted their own nets by hand using people and a language. Many Africans were a needle made of palmetto wood, in a tradition brought to America against their will to work on carried over from West Africa. It is less common southern plantations. They harvested cotton and to see these handmade nets today, but some rice, among many other crops, as well as cared fishermen preserve the craft so that it remains a for the families of the plantation owners. part of life on the islands. 3 When the Civil War ended in 1865, the 8 Today, you can still see the influence of slaves were freed or abandoned. Many stayed the past in the South Carolina Sea Islands. The to live and work in the area. Because the beauty of the Gullah people’s way of life still islands were accessible only by boat, the people exists, and it brings a wonderful local flavor were isolated from mainstream culture. The and color to the area. As interest and awareness customs and traditions they brought with them in this historical culture grows, so does the from Africa remained largely unchanged for chance that it will survive for future generations many years. to appreciate. 4 The Gullah language evolved as a way for people who didn’t speak the same language to communicate with one another. It is a combination of many West African languages mixed with English. An English speaker would be able to pick out familiar words here and there, but you probably would not understand most of what was being said. 5 For many years, it seemed as though the Gullah language was in danger of dying out, as the culture became more influenced by the culture of the rest of the United States. However, historical preservationists have been recently recording people speaking the language, as well as compiling dictionaries of various words and their meanings and pronunciation. They are doing their best to insure that the language is preserved for future generations. Spectrum Reading Grade 6 148

NAME ________________________________ Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Where are the Sea Islands located? meanings below. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ 1. the power or ability to choose or make decisions for oneself 2. Why did the Gullah language evolve? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Par. 2 3. Name two Gullah traditions that are still 2. able to be reached practiced today. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Par. 3 4. What is one reason the African customs of the Gullah people remained unchanged for 3. grew or developed from one thing into so long? another ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Par. 4 5. Do you think it is important for the Gullah heritage and way of life to be preserved? 4. people who work to preserve something for Explain. the future ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Par. 5 6. What do you think the author’s purpose was for writing this selection? 5. wound into a spiral or ring ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Par. 6 Circle the word that best completes each sentence below. Use a dictionary to help you place the words below into the correct categories. 7. Historically, the Gullah have been _______________ craftspeople. patio origami cultural talented preserving karate czar tornado bronco 8. In today’s world, the Gullah culture is a(n) mammoth _______________ snapshot of the past. unreasonable temporary unique 6. Japanese 7. Russian 8. Spanish ____________ ___________ ___________ Spectrum Reading Grade 6 ____________ ___________ ___________ 149 ___________

The Art of the Islands What inspires Gullah artist Jonathan Green? 3 After Green graduated from high school, he joined the military. It seemed like a good 1 If you have ever seen the art of Jonathan opportunity for him to see the world and to Green, it is not likely that you will soon forget it. receive an education. When he completed his His paintings are bold and colorful, lively and military service, Green attended the Art Institute cheerful. Green depicts a way of life that is of Chicago. While he was in school, he worked rapidly disappearing. It is a way of life that he part-time as a security guard at an art museum. remembers with fondness from his childhood in This allowed him to study the work of the the South Carolina Sea Islands. masters. He imitated their work at first, learning what made them so well respected. Then, Green 2 Jonathan Green was born in 1955 in Gardens found his own style and direction and began Corner, South Carolina, a region of the state painting South Carolina’s Gullah Islands, the known as the Low Country. The second of seven world he knew best. children, Green was raised by his maternal grandmother, Eloise Stewart Johnson. As he 4 Jonathan Green’s artwork is filled with grew up, he was immersed in Gullah culture––a everyday images of Gullah life as he culture that placed great value on tradition, remembered it growing up. His paintings show family, and community. Although Green had to people hanging laundry out to dry, picking travel to other parts of the world before he could oysters, telling stories, and attending weddings fully appreciate his rich heritage, the basic and funerals. Water is found in many of his elements of his culture eventually found their paintings because it plays an important role in way into his unique form of artistic expression. the lives of people who live along the coast and on the islands. 5 Human beings are also found in nearly all of Green’s work, indicating the importance of family and community to the culture. The faces of the people in his paintings are usually without features. This can be interpreted as Green’s way of showing how the everyday lives and experiences of people are universal. 6 The Gullah way of life is changing as children grow up and move away to larger towns and cities. The Gullah dialect is disappearing with the older generations. Even the landscape of the islands is changing, as condominiums, malls, and fast-food restaurants begin to take over. Jonathan Green knows that his artwork cannot change what is happening to the area where he grew up. But his paintings can raise awareness of what is in danger of being lost and preserve the memories of a rich and colorful way of life. Spectrum Reading Grade 6 150

NAME ________________________________ Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Check the words that best describe meanings below. Jonathan Green. 1. surrounded by; deeply involved with _____ athletic _____ creative ___________________________________ _____ artistic _____ caring Par. 2 _____ talkative 2. something handed down through the generations 2. Check the word that best describes what type of selection this is. ___________________________________ Par. 2 _____ autobiography 3. the various parts of the face _____ fiction ___________________________________ _____ biography Par. 5 3. Do you think Jonathan Green will continue 4. explained or understood in a certain way making paintings of his Gullah heritage? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Par. 5 ___________________________________ 5. shared with everyone; common 4. Name two things that frequently appear in ___________________________________ Green’s paintings. Par. 5 ___________________________________ 6. language that is used by a certain group or region of a country 5. Which of the following would be the most likely subject of one of Green’s paintings? ___________________________________ Par. 6 _____ a realistic portrait of a mother and child In each row, circle the two words that belong together. _____ the skyline of a city at night 7. opportunity respect tradition custom _____ fishermen hauling in their nets 8. region language memories area 6. How many children were there in Green’s family? 9. landscape preserve indicate maintain ___________________________________ 10. The Latin root mater means mother. Find a word in paragraph 2 with the root mater. 7. Why do you think that Green had to go away in order to be able to appreciate his ___________________________________ culture and heritage? 11. The Latin root commun means common. ___________________________________ Find a word in paragraph 2 with the root commun. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ 12. The Greek root gen means birth or race. Find a word in paragraph 6 with the root gen. ___________________________________ Spectrum Reading Grade 6 151

Answer Key Write the words from the story that have the 1. Why were the Godfreys in Japan? In each row, circle the word that does not belong. 3. Check the phrase that best describes the meanings below. author’s purpose. _to__v__i_s_it__M__r_s_._G__o__d_f_r_e_y_’_s__c_o_l_l_e_g_e___ 1. popular famous encouraged legendary 1. happening after some time roommate __✓___ to inform 2. recognize continue acknowledge notice _____________e_v_e_n__tu__a_l_ly_____________ 2. What do you think Emily meant when she _____ to entertain Par. 1 said, “American baseball may never be 3. establish incredible amazing astounding quite as interesting again”? _____ to persuade 2. cone-shaped devices used for projecting Read each word below. Then, write the letter of sounds _In__c_o_m__p_a_r_i_s_o_n__to__A__m__e_ri_c_a_n__b_a_s_e_b_a_l_l_, its abbreviation in the space beside it. 4. Why is Sadahara Oh’s last name so appropriate? ___________m__e__g_a_p_h__o_n_e__s___________ _J_a_p_a_n_e_s_e__b_a_s_e_b_a_l_l _s_e_e_m__s_m__o_r_e_______ 4. __b___ Major League Baseball a. LA Par. 9 interesting and exciting to her. _I_t _m__e_a_n__s__k_in__g_,__a_n_d__h_e__i_s__t_h_e__k_i_n_g_ 3. What is one way American and Japanese 5. __d___ statistics b. MLB of baseball in Japan. 3. directing attention baseball are similar? What is one way they are different? 5. Why did Japan’s leaders like baseball? _____________r_e_f_e_r_r_i_n_g______________ Par. 10 Po_s_si_b_l_e_a_n_s_w__er_s_:_S_o__m_e__o_f_t_h_e_s_n_a_c_k_s_____ _I_t _c_o__n_t_a_i_n_e_d__e_l_e_m__e_n__t_s_t_h_a__t _w__e_r_e__ already part of Japanese culture. 4. completely absorbed or occupied ser_v_e_d__a_t _t_h_e_g_a_m__e_s_a_r_e__th_e__s_a_m_e_._J_a_p_a_n_e_s_e baseball games have male cheerleaders. 6. __a___ Los Angeles c. NY _____________e_n_g__ro__s_s_e_d_____________ 4. Do you think that Alex and Emily will go to Par. 12 7. __c___ New York d. stats another JBall game if they have a chance? 5. options; choices Why or why not? Use the table below to answer the questions that follow. ____________a_l_t_e_r_n_a_t_i_v_e_s____________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s__w_i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Par. 14 1. Check the sentence that best states the main Japanese Baseball Teams Stadiums ___________________________________ idea of the passage. Yomiuri Giants Tokyo Dome An idiom is a group of words that has a special Nippon Ham Fighters Tokyo Dome meaning. For example, the idiom hit the hay ___________________________________ __✓___ Although baseball is thought of as an Yakult Swallows Meiji-Jingu Stadium means to go to bed. Write the idiom from Seibu Lions Seibu Dome paragraph 8 on the line next to its meaning. Circle the word that best completes each American sport, there are many fans Yokohama Baystars Yokohama Stadium sentence. and talented players of Japanese Orix Blue Wave Green Stadium 6. something of interest; something a person baseball, or yakyu. Chunichi Dragons Nagoya Dome 5. Alex and Emily decide to try food that they enjoys _c_u_p__o__f_t_e_a___________________ would not be _______________ to find at _____ American teams toured Japan in the 1. Which stadium is the home of two teams? an American game. early 1900s and played exhibition A prefix is a group of letters added to the games against the local amateurs. _T_o_k__y_o__D__o_m__e______________________ beginning of a word to change its meaning. The allowed likely impressed prefix un- means not. For example, uninterested _____ Horace Wilson brought baseball to 2. What is the home team for the Nagoya means not interested. Add un to each word 6. The Godfreys are _______________ to Japan in the 1870s. Dome? below. Then, write the meaning of the new word. learn how American and Japanese baseball are different. 2. Number the events below to show the order _C_h__u_n_i_c_h__i_D__r_a_g_o__n_s________________ 7. __u_n__ aware _n_o_t__a_w__a_r_e______________ in which they happened. curious refusing apprehensive 3. Which stadium would the Godfreys and the ___________________________________ __1___ Horace Wilson introduced baseball Itos have visited in the previous story? 7. Noisemakers are a popular 8. __u_n__ fortunate _n_o_t__f_o_r_t_u_n_a__te________ ______________ at Japanese baseball to his students. _M__e_i_j_i-_J_i_n_g__u__S_t_a_d__iu__m______________ games. ___________________________________ __3___ World War II interrupted Japanese explanation resource custom 9. __u_n__ healthy _n_o_t__h_e_a__lt_h_y____________ baseball. ___________________________________ __4___ The Giants won nine consecutive 10. __u_n__ even _n_o_t__e_v_e_n_________________ national championships. ___________________________________ __5___ Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig played baseball in Japan. 3 5 Write the words from the story that have the 5. Check the line beside the word or words Write the words from the passage that have the 5. What do you think the phrase time-honored meanings below. that best describe what type of passage this meanings below. tradition means? is. 1. genuine; like the real thing 1. the process of growing and caring for _s_o_m__e_t_h_i_n_g__t_h__a_t_i_s__r_e_s_p_e_c__te_d_______ _____ informational text something _b_e_c_a__u_s_e__i_t _h_a__s_e_x__i_s_te_d___fo__r_a__l_o_n__g_ _____________a_u__th__e_n_t_i_c_____________ period of time Par. 1 __✓___ fiction ____________c__u_l_ti_v_a__ti_o_n_____________ Par. 1 6. What are the three elements needed to 2. to have been without; to have been missing _____ tall tale create a successful bonsai? 2. to trim away the unwanted parts of a tree _______________la__c_k_e_d_______________ 6. How are Alex and Emily different? or bush _tr_u__th__,_g_o__o_d_n__e_s_s_,_a__n_d__b_e__a_u_t_y______ Par. 2 _A__le_x___is__m__o_r_e__a_d__v_e_n__tu__r_o_u_s__t_h_a_n___ _______________p_r_u__n_e_______________ 7. How are the cascade and semi-cascade 3. quickly; without delay _E_m__i_l_y__i_s_a__b_o_u__t _t_r_y_i_n_g__n_e__w__f_o_o__d_s_. Par. 2 styles of bonsai similar? In both styles the leaves and the _____________p__ro__m__p_t_l_y_____________ 7. Why isn’t everyone surprised that Alex 3. copied; made again _b_r_a_n_c_h_e_s__c_a_s_c_a_d_e_d__o_w_n__t_o_w__a_rd__t_h_e___ Par. 7 likes sushi? base of the plant. ____________r_e_p_r_o__d_u_c__e_d____________ Underline the compound word in each sentence. _H__e_w__a__s_l_o_o__k_i_n_g__f_o_r_w__a_r_d__t_o_______ Par. 4 8. What purpose would a reader have for Then, write the two words that make up each trying authentic Japanese food. reading this selection? compound. The prefix mis- means badly or wrongly. For 8. What holds everything together in a roll example, misunderstand means understand _____ for pleasure or entertainment 4. Emily likes some types of seafood. of sushi? wrongly. Write a word to match each definition below. Then, write a sentence using each word. __✓___ for information ______s_e_a______ _____f_o_o__d_____ _a__th__in__s_h__e_e_t__o_f__s_e_a_w__e_e_d___________ 4. to behave badly _m__is_b__e_h_a_v__e__________ _____ to form an opinion about bonsais 5. The Itos showed the Godfreys how to pick 9. What is wasabi? _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ up sushi with their chopsticks. Read the dictionary entry below, and answer the _a__v_e_r_y__s_p_i_c_y__c__o_n_d__im__e__n_t__________ 5. to spell wrongly _m__is_s__p_e_l_l____________ questions that follow. _____c_h_o__p_____ _____s_ti_c_k__s____ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 10. Why does Mr. Godfrey say, “Our kids are patient (pa¯´ shənt) adj. able to put up with 6. Sometimes a piece of fish is placed on top turning into some very well-seasoned 6. to match badly _m__is_m___a_tc__h____________ things that are annoying without of the rice-filled roll. eAatleerxs”a?nd Emily both enjoy the sushi _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ complaining _a_n_d__w_a_n_t__to__f_i_n_d__a_r_e_s_t_a_u_r_a_n_t_a_t__h_o_m__e n. someone who is receiving medical _____s_o_m__e_____ _____ti_m__e_s_____ that serves it. Write T before the sentences that are true. Write treatment F before the sentences that are false. A fact is something that is known to be true. An The word you look up in a dictionary is called 1. What part of speech is patient when it is opinion is what a person believes. It may or may an entry word. An entry word is usually a base 1. __F___ The tradition of raising bonsais was used to mean able to put up with things that not be true. Write F before the sentences that are word. For example, if you want to find the are annoying without complaining? facts. Write O before the sentences that are meaning of happier, you would look up the base begun in Europe. opinions. word happy. Write the entry word you would _a_n__a_d_j_e_c__ti_v_e_______________________ look for in a dictionary next to each word below. 2. __T___ Japanese bonsais are usually grown 1. __O___ Sushi is delicious. 2. What is the definition of patient when it is 1. excited _e_x_c_i_t_e______________________ in containers outdoors. used as a noun? 2. __F___ The chef spreads a layer of sticky 2. grinned _g_r_i_n________________________ 3. __T___ The owner of a bonsai must spend _s_o_m__e_o__n_e__w__h_o__i_s__r_e_c_e_i_v_i_n_g________ rice over the sheet of seaweed. medical treatment 3. scanning _s_c_a_n_______________________ some time caring for the plant. 3. __O___ Wasabi ruins the flavor of sushi. ___________________________________ 4. gesturing _g_e_s_t_u_r_e____________________ 4. __F___ There are three basic styles of bonsai. 4. __F___ Mrs. Ito makes some suggestions 3. Which syllable is stressed in patient? 5. founded _f_o_u_n__d_____________________ about what to order. _th__e__f_ir_s_t___________________________ 7 9 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 152

Answer Key Write the words from the passage that have the 1. What is composting? Write the words from the story that have the The point of view tells the reader whose view of meanings below. meanings below. the story he or she is reading. In first-person _a__p_r_o_c_e_s__s_i_n__w__h_i_c_h__l_e_f_t_o_v_e__r______ point of view, the reader knows the thoughts 1. the renewal and repair of a building _s_c_r_a_p_s__o_f__f_r_u_i_t_s_a__n_d__v_e_g__e_t_a_b_l_e_s___ 1. at first; originally and feelings of the person telling the story. In are used as fertilizer third-person point of view, the reader only ____________r_e__n_o_v_a__ti_o_n_____________ ______________i_n_i_ti_a_l_l_y______________ knows what an outsider knows about a character. Par. 3 2. Name four fruits or vegetables that are Par. 2 Mark each phrase below F for first-person and T grown in the Edible Schoolyard. for third-person. 2. determined the worth or condition of 2. decided; fixed on an idea _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 1. __F___ My cousin P.J. lives in Washington. _____________e_v_a__lu__a_t_e_d_____________ ____________d_e__te_r_m__i_n__e_d____________ 2. __T___ Emilio’s aunt is the co-owner of Par. 4 ___________________________________ Par. 3 a nursery. 3. viewed as appropriate for 3. Do you think that other schools will create 3. money that is contributed to a good cause gardens based on Alice Waters’s ideas? 3. __T___ Mr. Hasselbach has a vegetable _______________s_u_i_t_e_d_______________ _____________d_o__n_a_t_i_o_n_s_____________ Par. 4 _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Par. 6 garden. 4. to make richer or improve the quality of ___________________________________ 4. money raised for a specific purpose 4. __F___ I hope Ms. Milano likes our idea. _______________e_n_r_i_c_h_______________ 4. Check the sentence that best states the _______________f_u_n__d_s_______________ 5. What problem do Drew, Emilio, and Michi Par. 5 main idea of the selection, or tells what the Par. 6 have at the beginning of the story? passage is mostly about. 5. grown without the use of chemicals and 5. pledging or devoting oneself to an activity _T_h__e_y__h_a_v__e_t_o__f_i_g_u__r_e__o_u_t__h_o_w___t_o__ pesticides _____ Alice Waters owns Chez Panisse _c_o_n_v__in__c_e__M__s_.__M__i_l_a_n_o__t_h_a_t__t_h_e____ Restaurant in California. ____________c_o_m__m___it_t_i_n_g____________ garden is a good idea. ______________o_r_g__a_n_i_c______________ Par. 7 Par. 6 _____ Students look forward to the time 6. Where did Drew get the idea to start a they spend gardening each week. An antonym is a word that means the opposite school garden at his middle school? Read each word below. Then, write the letter of of another word. Find an antonym in the story its abbreviation in the space beside it. __✓___ Alice Waters founded the Edible for each of the words below. _f_ro__m___h_i_s_c__o_u_s_i_n__P_.__J.______________ 6. __b___ California a. Jr. Schoolyard, a program in which 6. departed __________r_e_tu__r_n_e_d__________ ___________________________________ students learn to grow and prepare Par. 3 7. __d___ United States b. CA their own foods. 7. How do Drew, Emilio, and Michi know that 7. impossible _________r_e_a_l_i_s_ti_c_________ Mr. Hasselbach has a garden at home? 8. __a___ Junior c. yr. 5. Check the words that describe Alice Waters. Par. 7 _H__e_b__r_in__g_s__i_n__v_e_g_e__ta__b_l_e_s__to________ 9. __c___ year d. U.S. __✓___ generous 8. destroy ___________c__re__a_t_e___________ _s_c_h_o__o_l_t_h_a__t _h_e__g__r_e_w__i_n__h__is________ Par. 7 garden at home. Write the idiom from paragraph 2 on the line _____ unfriendly next to its meaning. 9. separate __________c_o_m__b_i_n_e__________ 8. Name two ideas that the students have that __✓___ talented Par. 8 they think will make Ms. Milano more 10. goes together _h_a_n_d___in__h__a_n_d__________ __✓___ ambitious likely to approve their plan. Write the idiom from paragraph 6 on the line A word that sounds the same as another word _____ stingy next to its meaning. _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ but has a different spelling and meaning is a homophone. Circle the homophone that 10. to start something _u_p__a_n__d__r_u_n_n__in__g____ ___________________________________ correctly completes each sentence below. Words that have two middle consonants are ___________________________________ 11. Neil Smith is a middle school divided into syllables between the consonants. _______________. (principle, principal) For example, pic/ture. Divide the words below ___________________________________ into syllables using a slash (/). 12. I added a cup of chopped _______________ to the vegetable soup. 11. g a r/d e n (beets, beats) 12. b a s/k e t 13. p i c/n i c 11 13 Write the words from the recipe that have the 1. Check the line beside the word or words Write the words from the story that have the Circle the word that best completes each meanings below. that best describe what type of nonfiction meanings below. sentence below. passage this is. 1. once in a while 1. changed from a gas into a liquid form 1. The students put a great deal of __✓___ how-to _______________ into the preparation of ___________o__c_c_a_s_i_o_n__a_l_ly____________ ____________c__o_n_d__e_n_s_e_d_____________ the meal. Step. 2 _____ biography Par. 1 effort guidance transformation 2. letting some light through; somewhat clear _____ persuasive text 2. very hungry 2. Ms. Milano _______________ Drew, ____________t_r_a_n_s_l_u_c__e_n_t____________ 2. Number the tasks below to show the order _____________f_a_m__i_s_h_e__d_____________ Emilio, and Michi’s contributions. Step 3 in which they should be done. Par. 2 regrets appreciates plans 3. chopped into small pieces __4___ Combine the cheeses, eggs, and 3. to change in a dramatic way 3. The stepping stones are _______________ _______________d_i_c_e__d_______________ spices. _____________t_ra__n_s_f_o_r_m______________ with their names and the date. Step 3 Par. 4 __2___ Ask an adult to drain the lasagna requested remembered engraved 4. to set aside for later use 4. a strongly held belief noodles. 4. Name two things the students did to ______________r_e_s_e_r_v__e______________ ____________c__o_n_v__ic_t_i_o_n_____________ transform the lunchroom. Step 5 __1___ Boil a pot of water. Par. 5 __3___ Simmer the vegetable mixture. _A__n_s_w__e_r_s__w_i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 5. parallel to the longest side __5___ Allow the lasagna to cool. 5. questioning; not convinced ___________________________________ ____________l_e_n__g_t_h_w__i_s_e____________ 3. Why do you think you should wash your _____________s_k__e_p_t_i_c_a_l_____________ Step 5 hands after handling the eggs? Par. 7 5. Why did Ms. Milano give Drew, Michi, and Emilio stepping stones? Read each word below. Then, write the letter of _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _Y_o__u__c_o_u_l_d_______ 6. continuing to do something even when it its abbreviation on the line beside the word. 4. Fboerchoowmleonsgicshko.uld you boil the lasagna gets difficult _to__t_h__a_n_k__t_h_e_m___f_o_r__t_h_e_i_r__h_a_r_d______ _w_o__r_k__a_n_d__t_o__h_e__lp__f_u__tu__r_e__s_tu__d_e_n__ts_ 6. __b___ teaspoon a. oz. noodles? ___________p_e__r_s_e_v_e_r_a_n__c_e___________ remember their contributions 7. __a___ ounce b. tsp. Par. 8 8. __d___ inch c. F _8__to___1_0__m__i_n_u_t_e_s___________________ 6. Why do you think Ms. Milano was skeptical 9. __c___ Fahrenheit d. in. A synonym is a word that has the same meaning when the students first presented her with 5. What is the total amount of time the as another word. Read each word below. Then, the idea of starting a school garden? lasagna will bake? write the letter of its synonym on the line beside the word. _S_h_e__k__n_e_w___i_t _w__o_u__ld__b__e__a_l_o__t _o_f____ _3_0__m__i_n_u__te_s________________________ _w_o__r_k__a_n_d__w__a_s__n_o__t_s_u__r_e_i_f__i_t ______ Underline the compound word in each sentence. 7. __c___ warned a. imaginative would be successful. Then, write the two words that make up each 6. What five vegetables are used in this recipe? compound. 8. __a___ creative b. under 7. About how much of the food the students _re_d__b_e_l_l_p__e_p_p_e_r_, _g_r_e_e_n__b_e_l_l _p_e_p_p_e_r_,___ served did they grow themselves? 10. Simmer the vegetables and tomato sauce in 7. Cyehellcokwthoenpihornas,etothmatabtoesetsd,easncrdibzeus cthcehini 9. __d___ absolutely c. cautioned a large saucepan. _a_b_o_u__t_t_h_r_e_e__-_q_u_a_r_t_e_r_s__o_f__t_h_e__f_o_o_d__ author’s purpose. 10. __b___ beneath d. totally ____s__a_u_c_e_____ ______p_a_n______ ___________________________________ _____ to tell a story about a family who Fill in the blanks below with the possessive form 11. Freeze leftovers to enjoy on another day. makes a lasagna of the word in parentheses. ______le__ft______ _____o_v_e_r_s_____ __✓___ to explain how to make lasagna 11. __D__r_e_w__’_s__ casserole was very hot. (Drew) _____ to persuade the reader to make 12. The stepping stones symbolized the lasagna for dinner ____s_c_h_o__o_l_’s____ appreciation. (school) 13. _M__s_.__M__i_l_a_n_o_’_s_ speech was brief. (Ms. Milano) 15 17 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 153

Answer Key Write the words from the story that have the 1. Number the events below to show the order Write the words from the passage that have the 1. How are barn owls different from common meanings below. in which they happened. meanings below. owls? 1. causing fear __1___ Savannah switched off her flashlight. 1. different; unlike others _B_a__r_n__o_w__l_s_h__a_v_e__a__l_ig__h_t_-_c_o_l_o_r_e_d___ __4___ Savannah and her mom saw the owl’s _h_e_a_r_t_-_s_h_a_p__e_d__f_a_c_e__. _______________ ___________b_l_o_o_d__c_u_r_d_l_i_n_g___________ ______________d__iv__e_r_s_e______________ Par. 2 eyes gleaming in the moonlight. Par. 2 2. Why is the owl’s sense of hearing important to its survival? 2. held tightly together __5___ Savannah’s dad poured himself a 2. a quality or characteristic _b_e_c_a__u_s_e__t_h_e_y__h_u__n_t__a_t_n__ig__h_t_______ _____________c_l_e_n__c_h_e_d______________ glass of orange juice. ______________a_t_tr_i_b_u__te______________ Par. 2 Par. 3 ___________________________________ __2___ Savannah ran into her parents’ 3. needing immediate attention 3. sharp; sensitive 3. How do archaeologists know that ancient bedroom. Egyptians respected owls? ______________u_r_g_e_n__tl_y______________ ________________k_e_e_n________________ Par. 3 __3___ Savannah’s mom looked for her Par. 3 _T_h__e_y__f_o_u_n__d__m__u_m__m__i_f_i_e_d__o_w__l_s__i_n_ _E_g__y_p_t_i_a_n__t_o_m__b_s__. _________________ 4. well known for something unpleasant or slippers. 4. makes better or stronger unfavorable 4. What is unusual about the owl’s neck 2. Find one sentence that shows Savannah was _____________e_n__h_a_n__c_e_s_____________ and eyes? _____________n_o__to__r_io__u_s_____________ frightened by the screaming she heard. Par. 4 Par. 4 _T_h__e__o_w__l’_s__e_y_e_s__d_o__n__o_t__m__o_v_e_,__b_u_t_ _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n_s_w__e_r:__S_a_v_a__n_n_a_h__l_a_y_____ 5. dulls the sound _it_s__n_e_c__k__c_a_n__t_u_r_n__a_b__o_u_t__2_7__0______ 5. stretching the neck to see better degrees. _s_ti_f_f_ly__a_n__d_s_i_l_e_n_t_l_y_i_n__h_e_r__b_e_d_______ ______________m__u_f_f_l_e_s______________ ______________c_r_a_n__in__g______________ 3. Iwf Saaitvianngnathohseeares wa bhaarnt wowolualgdaihnappen. Par. 5 5. In what part of the world does the smallest Par. 8 owl live? someday, do you think she will be 6. connections made between things Circle the homophone that correctly completes frightened? Why or why not? _M__e_x__ic_o__a__n_d__t_h_e__s_o_u__t_h_w__e_s_t_e_r_n____ each sentence below. ____________a_s_s_o_c_i_a_t_i_o_n_s____________ United States _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Par. 7 6. Lucy had three mosquito _______________ 6. What is one reason that owls have been on her arm. (bytes, bites) ___________________________________ In each row, circle the word that does not belong. feared in some cultures? 7. The owl’s _______________ woke 4. What problem did Savannah have in 7. precise ability exact accurate _T_h__e_y__a_r_e__n_o_c__tu__r_n_a_l__c_r_e_a_t_u_r_e_s_.____ Savannah and her mom. (wails, whales) the story? 8. approach nocturnal darkness night ___________________________________ 8. Check the sentence in which racket has the _S_h_e__w__a_s__f_r_i_g_h_t_e_n__e_d__b_y__a__t_e_r_r_i_b_l_e_ same meaning as it does in paragraph 12. _s_c_r_e_a_m__i_n_g__s_o__u_n_d__f_r_o__m__t_h_e________ 9. diverse different symbolize varying 7. A summary is a short sentence that tells backyard. the most important facts about a topic. _____ Hasaan borrowed my tennis racket The suffix -ly means in a certain way. For Check the sentence below that is the best on Monday. 5. Why weren’t Savannah and her mom example, gently means in a gentle way. Write a summary for paragraph 3. surprised when the owl’s cries didn’t wake word to match each definition below. Then, __✓___ There was a great deal of racket up Savannah’s dad? write a sentence using each word. __✓___ Owls hunt at night. when Mattie dropped the box of toys _H__e_w__a__s_k__n_o_w__n__f_o_r__b_e__in__g__a_b_l_e__t_o_ 10. in a smooth way _s_m__o_o_t_h__ly____________ _____ Owls have a sharp sense of down the stairs. _s_le__e_p__t_h_r_o_u_g__h__a_l_m__o_s_t__a_n_y__th__in__g_.__ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ hearing, which helps them to be strong hunters. Find the compound words from the selection 6. How were Savannah and her mom able to 11. in a certain way _c_e_r_t_a_i_n_l_y____________ that contain the words below. identify the owl’s call? _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ _____ Some owls’ ear openings are positioned asymmetrically. 9. light ___________fl_a_s_h__l_ig__h_t__________ _T_h__e_y__f_o_u_n__d__a__W__e_b__s_i_t_e__th__a_t_h__a_d__ 12. in a sudden way _s_u_d_d__e_n_l_y____________ Par. 1 _a_u_d_i_o__c_l_i_p_s__o_f__d_i_f_f_e_r_e_n_t__b_i_r_d______ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ calls. 10. moon __________m__o_o_n__li_g_h__t_________ Par. 7 11. stairs __________d_o_w__n__s_ta__ir_s__________ Par. 12 19 21 Write the words from the passage that have the 1. How do we know that lighthouses have Write the words from the story that have the 2. What problem does Paloma have at the meanings below. existed for at least 3,000 years? meaning below. bSehgiennisinghaovf itnhegsatorhya?rd time thinking 1. to stand for or represent _I_n__H__o_m__e_r_’_s_I_l_i_a_d_,__w__h_i_c_h__w__a_s_____ 1. to put something off for a later time _o_f_a__s_h__o_r_t_s_t_o_r_y__to__w__r_i_te__, _a_n_d__s_h_e___ _w__ri_t_t_e_n__a_r_o_u__n_d__1_2__0_0__B_._C_._,_h_e______ is running out of time. _____________s_y_m__b_o__li_z_e_____________ refers to lighthouses. ___________________________________ Par. 1 Par. 1 3. Find an example of a sentence or phrase 2. How far can the Fresnel lens project light? Paloma uses to create tension in her story. 2. the quality or condition of being able to 2. a new and improved version of something be seen _2_8__m__i_l_e_s__________________________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s__w_i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ ___________________________________ _____________v__is_i_b_i_l_i_ty______________ 3. Why aren’t lighthouse keepers necessary Par. 2 4. The next time she has to write a story for Par. 2 for today’s lighthouses? school, do you think Paloma will put it off 3. shook or trembled with fear again? Why or why not? 3. attached in midair; hanging _A__lm__o__s_t_a_l_l_l_i_g_h__th__o_u_s_e_s__a_r_e________ automated. ___________________________________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ ____________s__u_s_p_e_n__d_e_d_____________ Par. 5 Par. 5 4. What are two ways in which lighthouses ___________________________________ may be different from one another? Underline the compound word in each sentence. 4. to bring together in order to make more Then, write the two words that make up each 5. Where does Paloma get her story idea? powerful _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ compound. _f_ro__m___a_t_r_i_p__h_e_r__f_a_m__i_l_y__to__o_k__t_o____ ____________c_o_n__c_e_n_t_r_a_t_e____________ ___________________________________ 4. Paloma looked for a rubber band in her MarktehaechOseuntteenrcBe baenlokws F if it is in first- Par. 6 backpack. 5. Why do you think that historians think it is person point of view and T if it is in third- Check the meaning of the underlined word in important to preserve lighthouses? _____b_a_c__k_____ _____p_a_c__k_____ person point of view. each sentence. _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _T_h__e_y__a_r_e__a_n_____ 5. Paloma wore her hair in a ponytail. 6. __F___ I was relying on Sadie’s calmness to 5. Uncle Jasper gave two quarters to each of _im__p__o_r_t_a_n_t__p_i_e_c_e__o_f__t_h_e__p_a__s_t.______ his nephews. _____p_o__n_y_____ ______t_a_il______ get me through the hurricane. 6. What did early versions of lighthouses __✓___ currency worth 25 cents look like? 6. The notebook contained Mr. Molina’s 7. __T___ Paloma reread Mr. Molina’s assignment. _____ an area in which one sleeps or lives _T_h_e_y__w__e_re__m__a_d_e__o_f_i_r_o_n__b_a_s_k_e_t_s_t_h_a_t_ assignment. were suspended from long poles. _____n__o_t_e_____ _____b_o_o__k_____ 6. The beam of the flashlight illuminated 7. Check the phrase that best describes the 8. __F___ I looked up at the staircase and the hallway. author’s purpose. 7. The heavy rain sounded like footsteps. __✓___ to share the history of lighthouses shuddered. __✓___ a ray of light _____f_o__o_t_____ _____s_t_e_p_s_____ _____ to persuade the reader to visit a Use a dictionary to help you divide these words _____ a big, happy smile lighthouse A simile compares two things using the words into syllables. like or as. Find the simile in paragraph 4 and Compound words are divided into syllables _____ to explain how lighthouses were writeTithoenhtheeavliynerabienlowbe. at against my 1. p r o/c r a s/t i/n a t e between the two words that make the compound. built 2. f i g/u r/a/t i v e For example, eye/sight. Divide the words below 8. _li_g_h_t_h_o_u_s_e__l_ik__e_a__t_h_o_u_s_a_n_d__f_o_o_t_s_te_p_s__ 3. d a n/g e r/o u s into syllables using a slash (/). racing up and down the walls. 4. h u r r/i/c a n e 5. t o r/n a/d o 7. l i g h t/h o u s e 1. What kind of animal is Sadie? How can you tell? 8. s h o r e/l i n e 9. c o a s t/l i n e _S__a_d_i_e__i_s_a__c__a_t.__S_h__e__c_u_r_l_s__u_p__o_n___ Paloma’s lap and meows. 23 25 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 154

Answer Key Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Number the events below to show the order Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Check the words that best describe Ida Lewis. meanings below. in which they happened. meanings below. __✓___ hardworking 1. unmoving __2___ People were worried that the 1. remote; set apart __✓___ determined _____________s_t_a_ti_o__n_a_r_y_____________ lighthouse would collapse. ______________i_s_o_l_a_t_e_d______________ _____ nosy Par. 1 Par. 1 __5___ The relocation was a success. __✓___ strong-willed 2. survived __1___ The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was 2. accepted; suitable or proper _____ unpredictable _____________w_e__a_t_h_e_r_e_d_____________ completed in 1870. ____________a_p_p__r_o_p_r_i_a_t_e____________ Par. 2 Par. 4 Write T before the sentences that are true. Write __3___ The lighthouse was removed from its F before the sentences that are false. 3. the process of being worn away over time 3. curious about; interested in by natural forces existing foundation. 2. __F___ It was more common for women _____________i_n_t_r_i_g_u_e__d_____________ ______________e_r_o__s_io__n______________ __4___ Onlookers watched the slow progress Par. 5 than for men to be lighthouse Par. 3 keepers. of the lighthouse’s move. 4. the state or quality of being alone or far 4. to show to be reasonable away from things 3. __F___ After his stroke, Captain Lewis was 2. Check the line beside the word or words that _______________ju__s_t_if_y_______________ best describe what type of passage this is. ______________s_o_l_i_tu__d_e______________ able to resume his job as lighthouse Par. 4 Par. 5 keeper. _____ biography 5. empty 5. to praise 4. __F___ Ida kept the light at Lime Rock for __✓___ historical nonfiction _______________v_a_c_a_n__t______________ _____________c_o_m__m__e__n_d_____________ 39 years. Par. 7 _____ fiction Par. 5 5. __F___ President Ulysses S. Grant visited Write the words from the story that match the 3. Check the sentence that best states the main Write a synonym from the story for each of the abbreviations below. idea of the passage. words below. Ida in Rhode Island. 6. NC ________N__o_r_t_h__C__a_r_o_l_i_n_a________ _____ The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in 6. unusual _________u_n_c_o__m__m__o_n_________ 6. __F___ Today, Lime Rock Lighthouse is Par. 1 Buxton, North Carolina, is the tallest Par. 1 lighthouse in the United States. called Ida Lewis Lighthouse. 7. wks. ____________w__e_e_k__s____________ 7. seldom ____________ra__r_e_ly____________ Par. 5 _____ The process used to move the Cape Par. 2 7. Why did all the attention make Ida Hatteras Lighthouse was very slow. uncomfortable? 8. ft. _______________fe__e_t______________ 8. responsibilities ________d__u_t_ie__s________ Par. 5 __✓___ In 1999, the Cape Hatteras Par. 3 _Id__a__w_a_s__u_s_e_d__t_o__t_h_e__s_o_l_it_u_d_e__a_n__d___ 8. Wquhiyedtooyfoau tlhiginhkththoaut wsee dkoene’pt kenro’swlifofer . 9. min. ____________m__i_n_u_t_e____________ Lighthouse was moved further 9. talented ___________s_k_i_l_l_e_d___________ Par. 6 inland to prevent its destruction due Par. 4 sure how many people Ida rescued? to erosion. Rewrite each phrase using a possessive. If the Check the meaning of the underlined word. _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ noun is plural and ends in s, add the apostrophe 4. What are the Diamond Shoals? (’) after the s to show possession. For example, 10. The lenses had to be polished regularly. 9. How old was Ida when she began tending bags of the girls would be written as the girls’ _a_d_a__n_g_e_r_o_u_s_,_s_h_a_l_l_o_w__a_r_e_a_a__b_o_u_t_1_4___ the lighthouse? bags. 5. Wmhilaetsisoofnf ethreeascoonasthtaot fsoCmaeppeeHopaletteras __✓___ in a regular way _1_5_________________________________ 10. the history of the lighthouse protested moving the lighthouse? _____ capable of being regular 10. What were two jobs of lighthouse keepers _th__e__li_g__h_t_h_o_u__s_e_’s__h_i_s_t_o_r_y___________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ _____ not regular before lighthouses became automated? 11. the opinion of the protesters ___________________________________ 11. Captain Lewis was unable to perform his _c_l_e_a_n_i_n_g__a__n_d__p_o__li_s_h__in__g__th__e__la__m__p_s duties as lighthouse keeper. _th__e__p_r_o_t_e_s_t_e_r_s_’_o__p_i_n_i_o_n____________ _a_n_d__l_e_n_s__e_s_,_k_e__e_p_i_n_g__t_h_e__l_a_m__p__s___ _____ extra able filled with fuel 12. the estimate of the planners __✓___ not able _th__e__p_l_a_n_n__e_r_s_’_e_s_t_i_m__a_t_e____________ _____ the act of being able 27 29 Write the words from the story that have the Write F before the sentences that are facts. Write the words from the passage that have the 5. What are the two main devices that control meanings below. Write O before the sentences that are opinions. meanings below. light in a camera? 1. a specific body position 1. __O___ Keeping a photo diary is a difficult 1. make a copy of _th__e__s_h_u_t_t_e_r__a_n_d__t_h_e__a_p__e_r_t_u_r_e______ ________________p_o_s_e________________ assignment. _____________r_e_p_r_o_d__u_c_e_____________ 6. Why do you think it is easier to use an Par. 1 Par. 1 automatic camera than a manual camera? 2. __F___ Dante’s brother’s name is Wesley. 2. resembling things that are real or actual 3. __O___ Dante’s classmates will find it easy 2. a piece of equipment used for a specific _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ purpose ______________r_e_a_l_i_s_ti_c______________ to create a narrative from his photos. 7. Check the phrase that best describes the Par. 5 _______________d_e_v_i_c_e_______________ author’s purpose. 4. __F___ Mrs. Carter spilled some orange juice. Par. 2 3. a story or description 5. __O___ Mr. Carter has a good sense of humor. _____ to persuade 3. allowed to be reached by light _____________n__a_r_r_a_t_iv__e_____________ 6. The protagonist is the main character in a _____ to entertain Par. 5 story, or the person the story is mostly ______________e_x_p__o_s_e_d______________ about. Who is the protagonist in this story? Par. 3 __✓___ to inform 4. to put on display _D__a_n_t_e_____________________________ 4. to make up for something _______________m__o_u_n__t______________ Par. 7 ___________________________________ ____________c_o_m__p__e_n_s_a_t_e____________ Fill out the registration form for a photography Par. 7 class. Then, answer the questions about the form. 5. the order in which events happened 7. Why doesn’t Dante want to leave out any details of his day? Read each word below. Then, write the letter of ___________c_h_r_o_n__o_l_o_g__ic_a__l__________ its synonym on the line beside the word. Par. 7 _H__e_w__a__n_t_s_i_t__to__b__e__a__re__a_l_is_t_i_c______ _n_a_r_r_a_t_i_v_e_._________________________ 5. __d___ complicated a. common Circle the homophone that correctly completes each sentence below. 8. Why does Wesley joke that photos of him 6. __a___ typical b. round 1. first name middle initial will be valuable one day? last name 6. The pants were too large and sat well below Meghan’s _______________. (waist, waste) _b_e_c_a_u__s_e__h_e__w__a_n_t_s__to__b__e__a__f_a_m__o_u_s_ 7. __b___ circular c. create 2. _b_a_s_k_e__tb__a_l_l _p_l_a_y_e__r_________________ 8. __c___ produce d. complex street address 7. There is a small scratch on the right _______________ of my sunglasses. 9. During what time of day does the story take 3. state zip code (lens, lends) place? How can you tell? city 8. Did you _______________ the turkey yet? _m__o_r_n_i_n_g__;_T__h_e__C__a_r_t_e_r_s_a__r_e_h__a_v_i_n_g_ 4. e-mail address (optional) (based, baste) _b_r_e_a_k__fa__s_t,__a_n_d__M___r_s_._C__a_r_t_e_r__s_a_y_s__ phone number that it is 7 o’clock in the Find an antonym in the story for each of the morning. 5. grade words below. age 9. boring _________i_n__te_r_e__s_ti_n_g__________ 1. How is a camera’s aperture similar to the What experience, if any, have you had with photography? Par. 4 iris in a human eye? (Use the reverse side of the form if you need additional space.) 10. worthless _________v_a__lu__a_b_l_e_________ _T_h_e_y__a_re__b_o_t_h_c_i_r_c_u_la_r__o_p_e_n_in__g_s_t_h_a_t _c_a_n Par. 12 2. Wbehaatdijsusotneedetxoamlept lienomf oarteimoer yleosusmliigghhtt. 1. What is the one piece of information that is optional? 11. unknown __________f_a_m__o__u_s__________ want to use a slow shutter speed? Par. 14 _e_-_m__a_i_l_a_d__d_r_e_s_s____________________ _P_o_s_s_i_b__le__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _t_a_k_i_n_g__a_________ 3. WpihcattudroeesitnheloLwatinlitgerhmt camera 2. If you need more space to answer the question, what should you do? obscura mean? _u_s_e__t_h_e__r_e_v_e_r_s_e__s_i_d_e__o__f_t_h_e__f_o_r_m___ _d_a_r_k__c_h__a_m__b_e_r_____________________ 3. On which line should you write your age 4. How are digital cameras different from and grade in school? tIrnadstiteioandaol cfaumseinrags?chemical film, a _d_i_g_it_a_l_c_a_m__e_r_a__u_s_e_s_a__l_ig_h__t-_s_e_n_s_i_ti_v_e__ _li_n_e__f_i_v_e___________________________ electrical device. 31 33 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 155

Answer Key Write the words from the story that have the 1. Why does Dante want to record his Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Check the line beside the word or words that meanings below. interview with Mr. Salinas? meanings below. best describe what type of passage this is. 1. having attention drawn away _H_e__d__o_e_s__n_o_t_w__a_n__t _t_o__b_e__d_i_st_r_a_c_t_e_d__ 1. looked at with wonder; captivated _____ historical fiction _b_y__h_a_v_i_n_g__t_o__t_a_k_e__n_o_t_e_s_.___________ _____________d_i_s_t_r_a_c_t_e_d_____________ ____________m__e_s_m__e_r_i_z_e_d____________ __✓___ biography Par. 3 2. What job did Mr. Salinas have before he Par. 2 became a photographer? _____ persuasive 2. to make a written copy of 2. potential; a reason for expecting future _h_i_g_h__s_c_h__o_o_l__E_n__g_l_i_s_h__te__a_c_h_e__r_____ excellence 2. Check the sentence below that is the best _____________t_ra__n_s_c_r_i_b_e_____________ summary for paragraph 7. Par. 3 ___________________________________ ______________p_r_o_m__i_s_e______________ Par. 3 __✓___ Adams was an environmentalist 3. people who act as guides or teachers 3. Name two people who have influenced Mr. Salinas’s work. 3. satisfying who was able to help the cause he ______________m__e_n_t_o_r_s______________ believed in through his photographs Par. 8 _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_s_: _E__li_z_a__b_e_t_h__C__h_u_, _____________f_u_l_f_i_l_li_n__g_____________ of natural places. _W__a_l_k_e_r__E__v_a_n_s_,__A__lf_r_e_d__S__t_ie_g__l_it_z___ Par. 3 4. having the power to change or effect _____ Adams visited Sequoia, Mount 4. What does Mr. Salinas like about his job? 4. represent Rainier, and Glacier National Parks. _____________in__f_lu__e_n_t_i_a_l____________ Par. 10 _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _I_t_d__o_e_s__n_o__t_f_e_e_l_ _______________d_e_p__ic__t ______________ _____ The Sierra Club is a conservation _li_k_e__a__j_o_b__. ________________________ Par. 4 group. 5. making a record of Circle the word that best completes each 5. unique; uncommon 3. Check the words that best describe ___________d_o__c_u_m__e__n_t_in__g___________ sentence below. Ansel Adams. Par. 12 _____________d_i_s_ti_n_c__ti_v_e_____________ 5. Mr. Salinas was _______________ with the Par. 5 __✓___ talented Words that have two middle consonants are work of Alfred Stieglitz and Walker Evans. divided into syllables between the consonants. 6. eager and enthusiastic _____ anxious For example, pic/ture. Divide the words below uninterested impressed disappointed into syllables using a slash. ________________a_v_i_d________________ __✓___ enthusiastic 6. Dante’s questions for Mr. Salinas were Par. 7 __✓___ creative 6. c a p/t u r e _______________. 7. c e n/t e r 7. Check the sentence in which trip has the _____ suspicious 8. a d/m i r e irritating encouraging thoughtful same meaning as it does in paragraph 2. Write T before the sentences that are true. Write The suffix -able means capable of or tending to. 7. Mr. Salinas _______________ that his _____ Don’t trip over that cord! F before the sentences that are false. For example, reasonable means capable of work can be frustrating at times. reason. Write a word to match each definition __✓___ Kelly and Amy are planning a trip to 4. __F___ Adams was born on the East Coast. below. Then, write a sentence using each word. mentioned aspired demanded 5. __F___ Adams received his first camera Paris in the fall. 9. tending to honor _h_o_n__o_r_a_b_l_e___________ 8. After his interview with Mr. Salinas, do you from a teacher. _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ think that Dante will still want to become a 8. Check the sentence in which tone has the photographer? Explain your answer. same meaning as it does in paragraph 5. 6. __T___ Adams was also a talented musician. 10. capable of being washed _w__a_s_h_a_b__le_____ 7. __T___ The majority of Adams’s _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ _____ Maria was able to tone her muscles through frequent swimming. photographs are black and white. 11. capable of breaking _b_r_e_a_k__a_b_l_e________ ___________________________________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ __✓___ I could see a yellowish tone in the 8. __F___ Adams is still alive and lives stormy sky. California today. Write the idiom from paragraph 1 on the line next to its meaning. 9. to sound familiar _r_in__g__a__b_e_l_l_________ 35 37 Write the words from the passage that have the 2. Is this selection a fantasy, or does it take Write the words from the story that have the 2. Why did Ari decide to write a letter to the meanings below. place in reality? How can you tell? meanings below. television show he watched? 1. very important _r_e_a_l_it_y_;__A__n_s_w__e_r_s__w__il_l__v_a_r_y_._______ 1. young animals such as bears, foxes, or tigers A__r_i_t_h_o__u_g_h__t_t_h_e__s_h__o_w__w__a_s_________ ___________m__o__n_u_m___e_n_t_a_l___________ ___________________________________ ________________c_u_b_s________________ i_r_r_e_s_p_o_n__s_i_b_l_e__fo__r_n__o_t__e_x_p_l_a_i_n_i_n_g___ Par. 1 Par. 3 both sides of the story. 3. Why was Bourke-White’s job unusual for 2. widespread aAwt othmaatnt?ime, it was still customary for 2. to tame or train something wild for human use 3. Why did Mrs. Stein say that Ari was mature _w_o_m__e_n__to__w_o_r_k__m_o__st_l_y_i_n__th_e__h_o_m__e_, ___ and responsible? _____________p_r_e_v__a_l_e_n_t_____________ taking care of a family and a household. ____________d_o__m__e_s_t_i_c_a_t_e____________ Par. 3 Par. 4 b_e_c_au__se__h_e__m_a_d_e__a_m__a_t_u_r_e_a_n_d__th_o__u_g_h_tf_u_l 4. What did Bourke-White plan to be before 4. dDecoisyiooun tahbinokutthoawt Anirni gwialnl beexaotgicoopdetpet 3. common; usual she discovered photography? 3. bringing something into a country from another country owner? Why or why not? ____________c__u_s_t_o_m__a_r_y_____________ _a__h_e_r_p_e__to__lo__g_i_s_t___________________ Par. 5 _____________i_m__p_o_r_t_i_n_g_____________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 5. What was unusual about Bourke-White’s Par. 9 4. freed iBndouusrtkrieal-Wpichtuitreesm? anaged to make the ___________________________________ _p_h_o_t_o_g_r_a_p_h_s__o_f_m__a_c_h_i_n_e_r_y__a_n_d_______ 4. responsible; like an adult _____________l_i_b_e_r_a_t_e_d______________ Mark each sentence below F if it is in Par. 6 6. Nfaucmtobreiretsheboevthenatsrtbiesltoicw atondshboweatuhteifourld.er ______________m__a__tu__r_e______________ first-person point of view and T if it is in in which they happened. Par. 12 third-person point of view. Write the words from the selection that match __4___ Bourke-White photographed the the abbreviations below. liberation of the concentration Words that end in le are usually divided into 5. __F___ I can’t believe we’re going to get a camps. syllables before the consonant that precedes it. 5. WWII ________W__o__rl_d__W___a_r_I_I________ For example, ta/ble. Divide the words below into dog or cat! Par. 1 __3___ Bourke-White began working for syllables using a slash (/). 6. __T___ Mrs. Stein put down her knitting. 6. OH _____________O__h__io______________ LIFE magazine. 5. h a n/d l e Par. 1 6. p e o/p l e 7. __T___ Ari turned on the computer. __2___ Henry Luce hired Bourke-White to 7. g e n/t l e 7. MT ___________M___o_n_t_a_n__a___________ 8. d i m/p l e 8. __F___ I think that writing a letter is an Par. 4 work at Fortune. In each row, circle the word that does not belong. excellent idea. 8. cent. ____________c_e_n_t_u_r_y____________ __1___ Bourke-White graduated from 9. small miniature enormous tiny Par. 7 A library’s reference system can help you find a college. 10. mature innocent trustworthy responsible book. Use the information below to answer the 1. Check the sentence that best states the main 11. argue research inquire question questions that follow. idea of the selection. A pronunciation key is a list of sound symbols 12. hedgehog exotic tiger dog and key words. They show how to pronounce Call No: 441.86 WO _____ Margaret Bourke-White words. Use the pronunciation key on the inside 1. What kinds of exotic animals did Ari and Author: Wolfowitz, Eliza photographed Cleveland’s steel mills back cover of this book to write the words that his mom see when they were online? Title: Everything You Need to Know in the 1920s. match these pronunciations. About Adopting a Pet _A_n__s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v_a__ry__. _______________ Publisher: Leesburg Lane Publishing, 2004 __✓___ Margaret Bourke-White was a 1. /sir v¯´ ver/ _s_u_r_v_i_v_o__r_______________ 2. /mə she¯´ ner e¯/ _m__a_c_h_i_n__e_r_y__________ 1. What is the author’s last name? talented photojournalist who traveled 3. /fa¯st/ _f_a_c_e_d________________________ the world and broke new ground for 4. / ro¯th/ _g_r_o_w__t_h_____________________ _W__o_l_f_o_w__i_tz_________________________ women. 2. Who is the book’s publisher? _____ Margaret Bourke-White was one of LIFE magazine’s first four _L_e_e__s_b_u_r_g__L__a_n_e__P__u_b_l_i_s_h_i_n_g________ photographers. 39 41 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 156

Answer Key Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Check the phrase that best describes the Write the words from the passage that have the Write F before the sentences that are facts. meanings below. author’s purpose. meanings below. Write O before the sentences that are opinions. 1. meetings _____ to entertain 1. described by 1. __F___ The Everglades National Park covers ____________e_n__c_o_u__n_t_e_r_s____________ __✓___ to inform ___________c_h_a__r_a_c_t_e_r_iz__e_d___________ about 1.5 million acres. Par. 1 Par. 3 _____ to instruct 2. __F___ Melaleuca trees consume a great 2. unusual; from another part of the world 2. more than enough; plentiful 2. An analogy is a comparison between two deal of water. _______________e_x_o__ti_c_______________ things that may seem to be unalike but that _____________a_b__u_n_d__a_n_t_____________ Par. 2 have at least one similarity. An analogy is Par. 3 3. __O___ Everyone should visit the Everglades used to compare two things in paragraph 7. 3. left or deserted What are they? 3. covered with thick, green plant growth at least once. ____________a_b__a_n_d__o_n_e_d_____________ _d_o_m__i_n_o__e_s__a_n_d__t_h_e__e__n_v_i_r_o_n_m__e__n_t__ ________________l_u_s_h________________ 4. __O___ The Everglades are most beautiful in Par. 3 Par. 4 3. Name two animals that are nonnative the summer. 4. quick to attack; forceful species in southern Florida. 4. the plants and animals that make up an environment and affect one another 5. __F___ The Everglades are the only place in ____________a__g_g_r_e_s_s__iv_e_____________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Par. 6 _____________e_c_o_s_y__s_te__m_____________ the world where crocodiles and 4. Why is it hard to care for a full-grown Par. 4 alligators coexist. 5. as a whole; in general Burmese python? 5. to eat, drink, or use up 6. What is the author trying to persuade the ______________o__v_e_r_a_l_l______________ _b_e_c_a__u_s_e__i_t _i_s__s_o__la__rg__e_____________ reader of in this passage? Par. 6 _____________c_o__n_s_u__m__e_____________ 5. Why are exotic pets more likely to survive Par. 6 _th__a_t_t_h_e__E__v_e_r_g__la__d_e_s__a_r_e__w__o_r_t_h____ Circle the homophone that correctly completes in the wild in a state like Florida than they 7. Tphriontkeacbtoiuntgwhat you know about rain each sentence below. are in a state like Ohio or Montana? 6. native forests. Name two ways in which rain 6. Can you _______________ this dress for _b_e_c_a_u_s_e__F__lo__ri_d_a_’_s__c_li_m__a_t_e__is________ ____________i_n_d__ig__e_n_o__u_s____________ forests and the Everglades are similar. me by Friday? (alter, altar) 6. Dwoayrmouetrh,inwkethttaetra,baannddonmedoerxeotticroapniimcaalls Par. 6 _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 7. Raj’s _______________ at the performance will continue to be a problem in Florida? Find the compound words from the selection gave me confidence. (presents, presence) Explain your answer. that contain the words below. ___________________________________ 8. How much does that bag _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 7. grass __________g_r_a_s_s_l_a_n__d_s__________ 8. About how many species of birds are there _______________? (weigh, way) Par. 1 in Everglades National Park? ___________________________________ Write S if the possessive word is singular. Write 8. fall ____________r_a_i_n_f_a_l_l____________ _3_5_0________________________________ P if it is plural. 7. How would you define the term invasive Par. 3 species? 9. Why were melaleuca trees planted in the 9. __S___ the python’s cage 9. planes __________a_i_r_p_l_a_n__e_s__________ Everglades? 10. __P___ the creatures’ habitats _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _n_o__n_n_a__ti_v_e_______ Par. 6 11. __S___ Florida’s natural areas _s_p_e_c_i_e_s__t_h_a_t__h_a_v__e_a__n__e_g_a_t_i_v_e______ _to__c__o_n_s_u__m__e__w__a_te__r________________ 12. __P___ the animals’ environment effect on the local environment 10. farm ___________f_a_r_m__l_a_n_d___________ Par. 7 Circle the word that best completes each sentence. Read each pair of words listed below. If the 10. Many people believe it is important to words are synonyms, write S on the line. If the _______________ our nation’s wild places. words are antonyms, write A on the line. destroy investigate preserve 11. __A___ expanded shrank 11. It can be difficult to _______________ the 12. __S___ suitable appropriate balance of an ecosystem. 13. __S___ influence affect explain maintain cancel 14. __A___ lowered raised 43 45 Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Check the line beside the word or words that Write the words from the story that have the 10. Jaya, Olivia, and Mr. Vasquez crossed the meanings below. best describe what type of passage this is. meanings below. street to get to the _____p_a_r_k__’s_____ 1. the places where plants and animals live __✓___ biography 1. careful thought or discussion entrance. (park) ______________h_a_b__it_a_t_s______________ _____ myth ____________d_e_l_i_b_e_r_a_t_i_o_n____________ Par. 1 Par. 7 1. Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that _____ historical fiction is used to make a point. For example, the 2. a scientist who studies birds 2. dependable sentence I am so hungry I could eat a horse 2. Check the sentence that best states the main means that the speaker is extremely hungry, ___________o__r_n_i_th__o_l_o_g_i_s_t___________ idea of the selection. ______________r_e_l_i_a_b_l_e______________ not that she could actually eat a horse. Find Par. 1 Par. 11 the hyperbole in paragraph 3, and write it _____ Audubon was born in Haiti but moved on the line below. Then, explain what you 3. to reach a decision to the United States as a teenager. 3. unchanging think it means. _____________c_o__n_c_l_u_d__e_____________ _____ The National Audubon Society was ______________c_o_n_s_t_a_n__t_____________ _W__e__d_o_n__’_t _w__a_n_t__t_o__b_e__e_a_t_e_n__a_l_i_v_e__ Par. 2 founded to honor John James Par. 12 _o_u_t__t_h_e_r_e_._A__n__s_w_e__r_s_w__i_l_l_v_a__r_y_. ____ Audubon. 4. to list and describe items of a particular type 4. arrangement or place 2. Why do you think Mr. Vasquez says they __✓___ Audubon was a painter and should look for a trail that isn’t too wooded ______________c_a__ta__lo__g______________ _____________f_o_r_m__a_t_i_o_n_____________ and that has open areas and some water? Par. 3 ornithologist who created one of the Par. 15 most comprehensive catalogs of _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 5. proceeding, even in dangerous circumstances birds in America. 5. Check the sentence in which rose has the same meaning as it does in paragraph 7. ___________________________________ _____________v_e_n__t_u_r_in__g_____________ 3. Check the words that best describe John Par. 3 James Audubon. _____ Annabelle chose a beautiful red rose 3. Find one sentence that shows that Mr. for the bouquet. Vasquez is knowledgeable about birding. 6. short trips or journeys __✓___ intelligent __✓___ The plane rose higher and higher _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ ____________e__x_c_u_r_s_i_o_n__s____________ _____ cheerful Par. 4 into the air. ___________________________________ _____ unfriendly Circle the homophone that correctly completes 6. Check the sentence in which check has the 4. Name two birds that Jaya and the Vasquezes each sentence below. __✓___ artistic same meaning as it does in paragraph 10. saw on their walk. __✓___ adventurous 7. Audubon _______________ a piece of yarn _____ David wrote a check to pay for the _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ to the legs of the birds. (tied, tide) 4. Explain how Audubon’s bird-banding groceries. experiment worked. 5. Why is a bird’s shape often a better clue to 8. Have you ever _______________ the call __✓___ Did you check the oil level in the car identifying it than its color? of a chickadee? (heard, herd) _B_y__t_y_in__g_y__a_rn__t_o__th__e_b_i_r_d_s_’_l_e_g_s_,_h_e___ this morning? _b_e_c_a__u_s_e__a__b_i_r_d_’_s_c__o_l_o_r_i_n_g__c_a_n_____ Check the meaning of the underlined word in _w_a_s__a_b_l_e_t_o__s_e_e_t_h_a_t__th_e_y__c_a_m__e__b_a_c_k__ _a_p_p__e_a_r_d__i_ff_e_r_e__n_t_d__e_p_e_n__d_i_n_g__o__n___ each sentence. 5. Wtohtyhdeosyaomuethnineksttihnagt tpoldaacye’ssceoancsehrvyaetiaorn. 7. Check the sentence in which bill has the the light same meaning as it does in paragraph 13. 9. Audubon conducted the first bird-banding groups would not approve of Audubon’s 6. Do you think that Olivia and Jaya will want experiments in the United States. methods? __✓___ The woodpecker’s bill is long to go birding again? Why or why not? _____ behaved in a certain way _b_e_c_a__u_s_e__h_e__k_i_l_l_e_d__s_o__m__a_n__y__b_i_r_d_s_ and thin. _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ __✓___ directed ___________________________________ _____ Please ask the waiter for our bill. ___________________________________ 10. Birds were usually the subject of Audubon’s Fill in the blanks below with the possessive form paintings. of the word in parentheses. __✓___ things being studied 8. ____O__l_iv__ia__’s____ mom gave her dad a _____ the word or group of words in a birdfeeder for his birthday. (Olivia) sentence that performs the action 9. _____B_i_r_d_s_’_____ colorings are not always a reliable way to identify them. (Birds) 47 49 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 157

Answer Key Write the words from the story that have the 1. Check the phrase that best describes the Write the words from the passage that have the 3. Where do sandhill cranes live during meanings below. author’s purpose. meanings below. the winter? 1. distributed; set aside __✓___ to entertain 1. occurring once each year _T_e_x_a__s_,_N__e_w___M__e_x__ic__o_,_a_n__d_________ 4. WnohratthatetrranctsMtheexcircanoes to Platte River? ______________a_l_l_o_t_t_e_d______________ _____ to instruct ______________a__n_n_u__a_l______________ Par. 1 Par. 1 Possible answer: The Platte River is a _____ to persuade _w_i_d_e_,_s_h_a__ll_o_w__b_o__d_y__o_f_w__a_te_r__i_n_a_____ 2. filled with surprise or astonishment 2. observe typically dry area. 2. Number the events below to show the order 5. Check the sentence that best states the main _____________m__a_r_v__e_l_e_d_____________ in which they happened. ______________w__i_tn__e_s_s______________ idea of the passage. Par. 3 Par. 1 __5___ Jaya says they’ll have to learn the __✓___ Every spring, thousands of sandhill 3. to change from a solid to a liquid 3. unusual; setting something apart from others rest from experience. cranes stop at Nebraska’s Platte ______________d_i_s_s_o_l_v_e______________ _____________d_i_s_ti_n_c__ti_v_e_____________ River during their northern Par. 10 __4___ Olivia began to gather up the books Par. 3 migration. 4. attraction on the table. 4. to search for food _____ The most distinctive features of sandhill cranes are their long necks _______________a_p_p_e__a_l______________ __1___ Jaya’s gym class took their heart rates. _______________f_o_r_a_g_e_______________ and legs. Par. 11 __2___ Olivia tells Jaya that there are more Par. 4 _____ Rowe Sanctuary in Gibbon, 5. staying in one place in the air than 300 species of hummingbird. 5. dry Nebraska, is one of the best places for viewing sandhill cranes. _____________h__o_v_e_r_i_n_g______________ __3___ Olivia said she would start a list of ________________a_r_i_d________________ Par. 12 Par. 5 Write F before the sentences that are facts. plants that hummingbirds like. Write O before the sentences that are opinions. 6. to refill 6. perfect 3. How did hummingbirds get their name? 6. __F___ The summer homes of sandhill _____________r_e_p__le_n__i_s_h_____________ _______________i_d__e_a_l_______________ Par. 12 _T_h__e__b_e_a_t_i_n_g__o_f__t_h_e_i_r__w__in__g_s_______ Par. 5 cranes are in places like Canada and 4. WmhaykweesreaJahyuamanmd Oinligvianroeisseaer.ching Alaska. Find the compound words from the selection Read each pair of words listed below. If the that contain the words below. hummingbirds? words are synonyms, write S on the line. If the 7. __O___ There is nothing as beautiful as a words are antonyms, write A on the line. 7. bird ________h__u_m__m__i_n_g_b__i_rd__s________ T_h__ey__w__a_n_te_d__t_o_h_a_v_e__p_l_an__ts__in__th__e_ir_____ sandhill crane taking flight. Par. 1 garden that would attract hummingbirds. 7. __A___ graceful clumsy 5. Why are hummingbird feeders usually red? 8. __S___ important significant 8. __F___ Sandhill cranes like the environment 8. heart ___________h_e_a_r_t_b_e__a_t__________ Par. 5 _b_e_c_a__u_s_e__h_u_m___m__in__g_b_i_r_d_s__a_r_e_______ 9. __A___ shallow deep of marshes and bogs. 6. Iaftytoraucatdeddedtooner-eqduafrtleorwcueprsof sugar to a 9. back __________p_a__p_e_r_b_a__c_k__________ 10. __S___ unique unusual 9. __O___ The best place to view sandhill Par. 8 hummingbird feeder, how much water would you need to add? cranes is Rowe Sanctuary. The prefix ir- means not. Write the meaning of each word below. Then, use it in a sentence. _o_n_e__c_u__p___________________________ 10. __F___ Large numbers of people come to 10. irregular _n_o_t__r_e_g_u__la__r_______________ 7. How often do hummingbirds need to eat? watch the cranes migrate every _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ spring. _e_v_e_r_y__t_e_n__m__i_n_u__te__s________________ 11. irresponsible _n_o_t__r_e_s_p_o__n_s_i_b_l_e________ 1. Why are sandhill cranes classified as _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ omnivorous? 12. irresistible _n_o_t__r_e_s_i_s_ti_b_l_e_____________ _b_e_c_a__u_s_e__t_h_e_y__e_a__t _b_o__th__p__l_a_n_t_s_____ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 2. Tahnedsealencitmionaslsays that Rowe Sanctuary provides blinds for visitors. What do you think this means? _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 51 53 Write S if the possessive word is singular. Write 5. What problem does Ms. DeJohn’s class Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Approximately how many items are there in P if it is plural. have at the beginning of the story? How do meanings below. the Smithsonian’s collection? they resolve it? 1. __P___ students’ suggestions _d_e_c_id_i_n_g__w_h_i_c_h__m_u_s_e_u_m__s_t_o__v_is_i_t;__E_a_c_h_ 1. objects that are worth remembering _1_4_3__m__i_l_l_io__n_______________________ 2. __S___ Ms. DeJohn’s list student tells what he or she would like 3. __P___ spiders’ webs _to__s_e_e_, _a_n_d__th_e_n__a_s_a__c_la_s_s__th_e_y__d_e_c_i_d_e__ ___________m__e__m__o_r_a_b_i_l_i_a___________ ___________________________________ 4. __S___ the exhibit’s location Par. 1 5. __P___ the pandas’ cage 6. WwhhiocharefoAunrimtauasneduAmrsabseolulan?d the best. 2. Do you think that the Smithsonian 2. enormous; wide-reaching Institution will continue to accumulate In each row, circle the word that does not belong. _s_p_a_c_e__s_p__id__e_r_s_____________________ more artifacts? Why or why not? 6. rare unusual typical uncommon ________________v_a_s_t________________ 7. portion fraction part whole 7. Why do you think it might be interesting to Par. 1 _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 8. emigrate visit move relocate visit a “hands on history” exhibit? 3. financially supported ___________________________________ 1. Check the line beside the word or words that _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ best describe what type of selection this is. ______________f_u__n_d_e_d_______________ 3. How is the Smithsonian’s National ___________________________________ Par. 1 Zoological Park different from its other __✓___ fiction museums? Write the name of the reference source you 4. the act of scattering or spreading out _____ autobiography could use to answer each question below. _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _T_h__e__e_x_h__ib__it_s____ _____ biography _____________d__if_f_u_s_i_o__n_____________ _a_r_e__li_v_i_n_g___a_n_i_m__a_l_s_._______________ 2. How can you tell that Ms. DeJohn’s class is dictionary thesaurus Par. 2 excited about their trip to the Smithsonian? atlas encyclopedia 4. What body of government decided how 5. moved to action Smithson’s money would be used? _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 1. Where is Indonesia? ______________in__s_p_i_r_e_d______________ _C_o__n_g_r_e__s_s_________________________ ___________________________________ _a_t_la_s_______________________________ Par. 6 3. Why can’t the class visit all of the ___________________________________ 2. How does the telegraph work? Circle the homophone that correctly completes Smithsonian’s museums during their trip to each sentence below. 5. Name two items you could find displayed Washington, D.C.? _e_n_c_y__c_l_o_p_e_d__ia______________________ in the National Museum of American 6. Henry Hungerford did not have an History. _T_h__e_r_e__a_r_e__to__o__m__a_n_y__d__if_f_e_r_e_n__t____ 3. What does the root tele mean? _______________ to whom he could leave _m__u_s_e_u__m__s_.________________________ his wealth. (heir, air) _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ _d_i_c_t_io__n_a_r_y_________________________ 4. What does Chris want to see at the National 7. James Smithson _______________ on his ___________________________________ Museum of American History? 4. What is another word for additional? fortune to his nephew. (past, passed) 6. Does this selection take place in reality, or _a_n__e_x_h_i_b_i_t_o__n__th__e_I_n_f_o__rm__a_t_i_o_n__A__g_e_ _th__e_s_a_u_r_u__s_________________________ 8. The Smithsonian is located in our nation’s is it a fantasy? How can you tell? _______________. (capital, capitol) _r_e_a_l_it_y_;__A__n_s_w__e_r_s__w__il_l__v_a_r_y_._______ Divide the words below into syllables using a slash (/). ___________________________________ 9. a m/p l e 7. Check the word or words that best describe 10. n o/b le what type of passage this is. 11. g e n/t l e 12. s i m/p l e _____ how-to __✓___ informative _____ biography 55 57 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 158

Answer Key Write the words from the passage that match the 5. Who owned the Hope diamond before Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Check the word or words that best describe abbreviations below. Harry Winston? meanings below. what type of passage this is. 1. mg. ________m__i_l_l_ig__r_a_m__s____________ _E_v__a_ly__n__W__a_l_s_h__M__c__L_e_a__n___________ 1. agencies of mass communication, such as _____ historical fiction Par. 2 news organizations 6. Number the events below to show the order __✓___ historical nonfiction 2. Nat’l ________N__a__ti_o_n__a_l_____________ in which they happened. _______________m__e_d_i_a_______________ Par. 7 Par. 1 _____ legend __4___ Mrs. McLean had the Hope 3. UV _________u_l_tr_a_v__io__l_e_t____________ 2. tried to achieve; worked toward 2. Check the words that best describe Par. 7 diamond reset. Charles Lindbergh. ______________p_u_r_s_u__e_d______________ The prefix re- means again. For example, restart __3___ Lord Francis Hope sold the Hope Par. 2 __✓___ adventurous means to start again. Underline the word with a prefix in each sentence, and then write the diamond. 3. attraction _____ quiet word’s meaning on the line. __5___ Harry Winston donated the Hope _______________a_l_l_u_r_e_______________ __✓___ determined 4. The diamond Tavernier bought was recut. Par. 2 diamond to the Smithsonian _____ kind _c_u_t__a_g_a_i_n__________________________ Institution. 4. of or in the air __✓___ daring 5. Mrs. McLean wanted her diamond to be reset. __1___ Jean-Baptiste Tavernier traveled _______________a_e_r_i_a_l_______________ Par. 2 3. What did Lindbergh have to do in order to _s_e_t_a__g_a_i_n__________________________ to India. win the Orteig prize? 5. built to meet specific needs or according to 6. Throughout history, the Hope diamond has __2___ The French Blue diamond was specific guidelines _f_ly__n__o_n_s_t_o_p__f_r_o__m__N__e_w___Y_o__r_k__C_i_t_y_ been resold many times. 4. WtohyPwaraissLindbergh’s plane named The stolen in a robbery of the French ____________c_u_s__to__m__iz__e_d____________ _s_o_l_d__a_g_a__in_________________________ crown jewels. Par. 5 Spirit of St. Louis? 1. On the lines below, write a summary for Look at the following dictionary entry. Then, Find the states in the passage that match the _b_e_c_a__u_s_e__t_h_e__c_i_ty___o_f_S__t_._L__o_u_i_s_____ paragraph 5. answer the questions that follow. abbreviations below. 5. WhehlypdeodyofuunthdinkhiLsinfdlbigerhght was one of _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v_a__r_y_._______________ record (rek´ urd) (noun) 1. a disk on which 6. MI ___________M___i_c_h_i_g_a_n____________ America’s first celebrities? music is recorded 2. a written history 7. MN __________M___i_n_n_e_s_o__t_a__________ ___________________________________ of something 8. NE ___________N__e_b_r_a__s_k_a___________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 2. What happens when the Hope diamond is (re¯ ko˙ rd´) (verb) to store sound or 9. MO ___________M___is_s_o__u_r_i___________ pictures for later use 6. Where is The Spirit of St. Louis kept today? exposed to ultraviolet light? Read each word below. Then, write the letter of 1. Which syllable is stressed when the word its antonym on the line beside the word. _th__e__S_m__i_t_h_s_o_n__ia__n__I_n_s_t_it_u__te_’_s_______ _I_t _w__il_l_g__lo__w__r_e_d__f_o_r__a_f_e_w___s_e_c_o_n_d__s_. record is used as a noun? 7. CNhaectikotnhealseAnteirnc&e thSapt baecset sMtateussteheummain 10. __c___ generous a. minor 3. According to legend, what happens to _f_ir_s_t_______________________________ idea of the passage. owners of the Hope diamond? 11. __d___ wealthy b. everywhere 2. What part of speech is record when it is _____ The dance called the Lindy Hop was _T_h__e_y__w__il_l_h__a_v_e__g_r_e_a_t__m__i_s_fo__r_tu__n_e_._ used to mean a disk on which music is 12. __a___ major c. stingy named for Charles Lindbergh. recorded? 4. How did Harry Winston send the Hope 13. __b___ nowhere d. poor _____ Lindbergh graduated first in his diamond to the Smithsonian Institution? _n_o_u__n______________________________ military pilot class. _th__ro__u_g_h___th__e__U_._S_.__P_o__s_ta_l__S_e__r_v_i_c_e__ __✓___ Lindbergh, one of America’s first celebrities, flew nonstop from New York City to Paris. 59 61 Write the words from the story that have the 1. Why do Mr. and Mrs. Mahaulu think that Circle the word that best completes each 3. Why do you think that Thompson refused meanings below. the family needs to move? sentence below. to move when everyone else sought shelter in safer places? 1. gloomily; in a depressed way _T_h__e__d_a_n_g__e_r__o_f_l_i_v_i_n_g__n__e_x_t__to__a__n__ 1. Jack Thompson has become _a_c_t_iv__e__v_o_l_c_a_n__o__i_s_t_o_o__g__r_e_a_t_.______ _______________ to living in the path of _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ _____________d_e_j_e_c_t_e_d_l_y_____________ an active volcano. Par. 2 2. Mr. Mahaulu says that volcanoes are a fact ___________________________________ of life in Hawaii. What does he mean? related accustomed furious 2. certain to happen 4. Check the sentence below that is the best _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 2. Thompson enjoys living in a beautiful and summary for paragraph 3. _____________i_m__m__i_n_e_n_t_____________ _______________ area. Par. 5 ___________________________________ _____ The lava that flows near Thompson’s terrifying common remote home averages about 2,000 degrees. 3. without wasting time or energy 3. What problem do the Mahaulus have in the story? 3. Thompson uses several _______________ __✓___ Thompson respects the power of the ______________e_f_f_ic__ie_n__t_____________ energy sources. Par. 6 _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _a_c_c__e_p_t_i_n_g__t_h_a_t__ volcano but has become used to _th__e_y__h_a_v__e__to__m__o__v_e________________ alternative expensive unrealistic living so close to it. 4. producing the desired effect 4. Find a sentence in the story showing that The suffix -ous means full of. For example, _____ The lava consumed many homes in _____________e__ff_e__c_ti_v_e______________ one or both of the girls are not enthusiastic joyous means full of joy. Write the definition of Thompson’s neighborhood. Par. 6 about moving. the underlined word in each sentence. Write T before the sentences that are true. Write 5. extra _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _“_T__h_e_r_e__a_r_e__s_o___ 4. Thompson must always be cautious of F before the sentences that are false. _m__a_n_y__t_h_i_n_g__s_I_’_l_l_m__i_s_s__h_e__re__,”__s_a_i_d_ where he steps. _______________s_p__a_r_e_______________ 5. WKhaaltaarqguumieetnltys.to Leilani and Kala use to 5. __F___ Kilauea stopped erupting about ten Par. 11 _f_u_l_l_o_f__c_a_u__t_io__n____________________ try to persuade their parents not to move? years ago. Write the idiom from paragraph 6 on the line 5. Thompson’s story has become famous next to its meaning. _T_h__e__v_o_l_c_a_n__o__h_a_s__n_o__t_e_r_u__p_t_e_d__y_e_t_; because it is so unusual. 6. __T___ Thompson collects and stores _th__e__g_o_v_e__r_n_m__e_n__t _h_a__s_w__a_r_n__in__g_____ 6. trying not to cry _f_ig_h__ti_n_g__b_a_c_k__t_e_a_rs____ _s_y_s_t_e_m__s__i_n__p_l_a_c_e_._________________ _f_u_l_l_o_f__f_a_m__e_______________________ rainwater. Write S if the possessive word is singular. Write 6. Check the phrase that best describes the 6. Most people would feel nervous living in A library’s reference system can help you find a P if it is plural. author’s purpose. Jack Thompson’s home. book. Use the information below to answer the questions that follow. 7. __P___ the Mahaulus’ house _____ to instruct _f_u_l_l_o_f__n_e__r_v_e_s_____________________ 8. __S___ the family’s memories Call No: 866. 94 GI 9. __P___ the girls’ expressions __✓___ to persuade 1. How is Royal Gardens different than other Author: Gilchrist, Alexander 10. __S___ the volcano’s eruption subdivisions? Title: Unusual Homes: People Who 11. __S___ the government’s system _____ to entertain Live in Extreme Places _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Publisher: Hayberry Press, 2005 Find a synonym in the story for each of the words below. 2. What does it mean to live “in close 1. What is the author’s last name? quarters” with the volcano? 12. option _________a__lt_e_r_n__a_ti_v_e__s________ _G__il_c_h__ri_s_t__________________________ Par. 3 _I_t _m__e_a_n__s__li_v_i_n_g__c__lo__s_e__to__,_o__r _s_i_d_e_-_ by-side, with the volcano. 2. In what year was the book published? 13. protected ____________s_a_f_e____________ Par. 4 _2_0_0__5______________________________ 14. attempting __________t_r_y_i_n_g__________ Par. 12 63 65 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 159

Answer Key Write the words from the passage that have the 1. What is one difference between the way Write the words from the passage that have the 4. What is one way in which tsunamis are meanings below. that scientists view volcanoes and most meanings below. different than other waves? other people view them? 1. fiction in which an element of science 1. to ruin or destroy _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ plays an important role; it often takes place _P_o_s_s_ib_l_e_a_n_s_w__e_r:__P_e_o_p_le__s_e_e_v_o_l_c_a_n_o_e_s__ in the future _____________d_e__v_a_s_t_a_t_e_____________ 5. What is one positive effect of the 1946 _a_s_e_r_u_p_t_in_g__m__o_u_n_ta_i_n_s_,_b_u_t_s_c_i_e_n_t_is_t_s_s_e_e Par. 1 tsunamis? __________s_c_i_e_n__c_e__f_i_c_ti_o__n__________ them as temporary structures. Par. 1 2. For what reason is the San Andreas Fault 2. something that interrupts or alters events _c_r_e_a_t_i_o_n__o_f__t_h_e__P_a__c_if__ic__T__s_u_n_a__m__i_ well known? 6. NWamarentwinogcoSuyntsriteesmthat were affected by 2. without stopping; all the time ____________d_i_s_t_u_r_b_a__n_c_e____________ _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _b_e__c_a_u_s_e_________ Par. 2 the tsunami of 2004. _____________c_o_n_s_t_a_n__tl_y_____________ _e_a_r_t_h_q_u__a_k_e_s__a_r_e__c_o__m__m__o_n__t_h_e_r_e___ Par. 2 3. moves back; moves away from _T_h__a_il_a_n__d_,_I_n_d__ia__, _I_n_d__o_n_e_s_i_a________ 3. The author compares the rate at which 3. to crash or strike together Earth’s plates move with something that is ______________r_e_c_e__d_e_s______________ 7. Why didn’t the Pacific Tsunami Warning more familiar. What is the other element in Par. 3 System alert people of the 2004 tsunami? ______________c__o_l_li_d_e_______________ the comparison? Par. 2 4. periods of time in between events _T_h__e_r_e__w_a__s_n__o__w_a__r_n_i_n_g__s_y_s_t_e_m___f_o_r _h_u_m__a__n__f_in__g_e_r_n__a_il_s________________ CircleththeeIwnodrdiatnhatObcesetacnom. pletes each 4. the place where two things come together _____________i_n__te_r_v__a_l_s_____________ 4. Name two continents that border the Ring Par. 6 sentence below. ______________ju__n_c_t_u_r_e______________ of Fire. Par. 2 5. watch; closely observe 8. Tsunamis can cause great _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_s_: _A__s_i_a_,_N__o_r_t_h____ ______________. 5. the rubbing together of two objects or America, South America ______________m__o_n__it_o_r______________ surfaces Par. 7 accuracy destruction earthquakes 5. What percentage of the world’s volcanoes ______________f_r_i_c_t_io__n______________ are located in the Ring of Fire? Read each word below. Then, write the letter of 9. Scientists are looking for ways to be able Par. 4 its abbreviation in the space beside it. to better _______________ the arrival _7_5__p_e__rc__e_n_t________________________ of tsunamis. 6. heavy; having the parts packed tightly 6. __d___ hour a. m.p.h. together 6. Why does magma rise to the surface? explain control predict 7. __c___ Alaska b. HI _b_e_c_a__u_s_e__i_t _i_s__li_g_h__te__r,__o_r__l_e_s_s______ 10. Tsunamis are not _______________ caused _______________d_e__n_s_e_______________ _d_e_n__s_e_,_t_h_a_n__t_h__e_r_o__c_k_y__m__a_t_e_r_i_a_l___ 8. __a___ miles per hour c. AK by meteorites. Par. 4 _th__a_t_s_u__r_r_o_u_n__d_s__it__________________ 9. __b___ Hawaii d. hr. frequently oddly powerfully Read each pair of words listed below. If the 7. What purpose would a reader have for words are synonyms, write S on the line. If the reading this passage? words are antonyms, write A on the line. _____ for pleasure or entertainment 7. __A___ frequent uncommon 1. Check the line beside the word that best Use a dictionary to help you divide the words 8. __S___ huge enormous __✓___ for information describes what type of passage this is. below into syllables. 9. __S___ strong powerful 10. __A___ rise fall _____ to learn how to solve a problem _____ biography 1. t s u/n a/m i 2. g o v/e r n/m e n t Words that have a single middle consonant are __✓___ informational 3. d e v/a s/t a/t i o n usually divided into syllables before the 4. t e c h/n o l/o/g y consonant. For example, e/vil or o/pen. Divide _____ fiction 5. e/n o r/m o u s the words below into syllables using a slash (/). 6. m e/t e/o r/i t e 2. What does the word tsunami mean in 11. e/r u p t Japanese? 12. a/l o n g _h_a_r_b_o__r_w__a_v__e______________________ 13. o/v e r 3. What are two possible causes of tsunamis? _e_a_r_t_h_q_u__a_k_e__o__r_u_n__d_e_r_w__a_t_e_r________ volcanic eruption 67 69 Write the words from the story that have the Mark each sentence below F if it is in Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Explain how echolocation works. meanings below. first-person point of view and T if it is in meanings below. _Pth_oe_sn_s_ilb_ils_et_ea_nn_fs_ow_r_ei_rt:_s_Be_ca_ht_so_m,_f_ao_kr_em_a_in_ng_o_ai_se__a_n_d_ third-person point of view. _m_e_n_t_a_l_p_i_c_tu_r_e__o_f_t_h_e_ir__s_u_rr_o_u_n_d_i_n_g_s____ 1. a group of animals that lives or travels 1. the ways others judge the worth or quality together 1. __F___ I love making s’mores! of something 2. Wbahsaetdisotnhethaeutwhoayr ttrhyeinegcthoopseorsuunaddse. the 2. __T___ Charley rinsed the dishes in a tub of reader of in this selection? _______________f_l_o_c_k________________ ____________r_e_p__u_t_a_t_io__n_s____________ Par. 4 clean water. Par. 1 _th__a_t_b__a_t_s_a__re__g__o_o_d__c__r_e_a_t_u_r_e_s__t_o___ 3. Hhoawvecaanryoouunedncourage bats to live near 2. the touching of two people or objects 3. __F___ I went to San Antonio to visit a 2. amounts your home? ______________c_o__n_t_a_c_t______________ friend from college. _____________q_u__a_n_t_i_ti_e_s_____________ Par. 9 Par. 3 _b_y__b_u__il_d_i_n__g__a__b_a_t__h_o_u__s_e__________ 4. __T___ Mr. Rosen said that vampire bats 3. with amazement and disbelief 3. active at night 4. Why do you think some people are afraid don’t live in North America. of bats? ___________i_n_c_r_e_d_u__l_o_u_s_l_y___________ _____________n_o__c_t_u_r_n_a_l_____________ Par. 12 Write F before the sentences that are facts. Par. 5 _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Write O before the sentences that are opinions. Write the idiom from paragraph 10 on the line 4. sound, light, or heat that is sent back from ___________________________________ next to its meaning. 5. __F___ Mattie gathered wood for the fire. a surface 6. __O___ Everything is more enjoyable when 5. Write two ways in which species of bats 4. watched or observed _k_e_p__t_a_n__e_y__e__o_n__ _____________r_e_f_l_e_c_t_e_d______________ may differ from one another. you are camping. Par. 5 ___________________________________ _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_s_: _s_i_z_e_,__c_o_l_o_r_i_n_g_,_ 7. __F___ Mexican free-tailed bats come to 5. having the quality of being different, or _e_a_t_i_n_g__h_a_b__it_s______________________ Find the compound words from the selection unlike others that contain the words below. Bracken Cave to give birth and raise Write T before the sentences that are true. Write their young. _____________d__iv__e_r_s_i_ty______________ F before the sentences that are false. 5. fire ___________f_i_r_e_w__o_o__d___________ Par. 6 Par. 1 8. __O___ The sky is most beautiful at dusk. 6. __T___ Some bats pollinate plants and 6. a place where one lives 6. dish ___________d_i_s_h_t_o_w__e_l___________ 9. How do you think Mattie and Charley will flowers. Par. 5 feel the next time they see a bat? Why? _____________r_e_s_i_d_e_n__c_e_____________ Par. 6 7. __F___ More than 3,000 species of bats exist. 7. mate __________c__la_s__s_m__a_t_e__________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 8. __T___ Bats are nocturnal creatures. Par. 11 Find a synonym in the story for each of the 9. __T___ The smallest bat in the world weighs ___________________________________ words below. Check the meaning of the underlined word. less than a penny. 10. What ingredients are used to make s’mores? 7. trustworthy _________r_e_l_i_a_b_l_e_________ 8. Mrs. Rosen looked calmly at the bats Par. 1 10. __F___ Bats feed only on insects. flying overhead. _g_r_a_h_a__m__c__ra__c_k_e_r_s_,__c_h_o__c_o_l_a_t_e_,_a_n__d_ 11. Fminadrosnhemseanltleonwcesthat shows that Mattie 8. incredible _________a_m__a__z_in__g_________ 11. Check the phrase that best describes the _____ not calm Par. 1 author’s purpose. enjoys camping. Write it on the lines below. __✓___ in a calm way 9. eat ____________c_o_n_s_u__m__e____________ _____ to instruct _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Par. 3 _____ capable of being calm __✓___ to inform ___________________________________ 10. areas ___________r_e_g__io__n_s____________ 9. Charley and Mattie were unaware of their Par. 4 _____ to entertain mother’s experiences with bats. 12. Where is Bracken Cave located? 11. total __________c__o_m__p_l_e_t_e___________ __✓___ not aware _T_e_x_a__s_____________________________ Par. 5 _____ aware again Write S if the possessive word is singular. Write P if it is plural. _____ wrongly aware 12. __P___ animals’ reputations 13. __P___ trees’ growth 14. __S___ the plant’s pollen 15. __S___ the bat’s wings 71 73 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 160

Answer Key Underline the compound word in each 2. Find the example of hyperbole in paragraph Write the words from the passage that have the 2. When were most of the bathhouses on sentence. Then, write the two words that make 14, and write it on the line below. Then, meanings below. Bathhouse Row constructed? up each compound. explain what you think it means. 1. area _d_u_r_i_n_g__t_h_e__1__9_2_0__s_________________ 1. It was a good day for spotting wildlife. _I_n__e_v_e_r__w__o_u_l_d__h_a__v_e__g_u_e__s_s_e_d__i_n__a_ ______________v_i_c_i_n_i_t_y______________ ___________________________________ _____w__i_l_d_____ ______l_if_e______ _m__il_l_i_o_n__y_e__a_r_s_;_A__n_s_w__e_r_s__w__i_ll__v_a_r_y_. Par. 1 3. What is the average temperature of the water? 2. Dragonflies flew along the trail ahead of 3. Dialogue is what a character says. The 2. relating to a treatment or cure the Rosens. words in dialogue are always in quotation _1_4_3__d__e_g_r_e_e_s__F__a_h_r_e_n__h_e_i_t__________ marks. On the line below, write the words ____________t_h_e_r_a_p__e_u_t_i_c____________ ____d_r_a_g__o_n____ _____f_l_i_e_s_____ that are dialogue in paragraph 13. Par. 3 4. How did NASA scientists use water from the hot springs? 3. The Rosens put fresh blueberries on _Y_o_u__r_b__a_t_h_i_n_g__s_u__it_s__a_r_e__i_n__m__y_____ 3. illnesses their granola. _to__s_t_o__re__s_a__m__p_l_e_s__o_f__m__o_o_n__r_o__c_k___ _b_a_c_k__p_a_c_k__.________________________ ______________a_il_m__e_n__t_s_____________ _____b__lu__e_____ ____b_e_r_r_i_e_s____ Par. 3 ___________________________________ 4. Why do you think “Charley’s and Mattie’s Circle the homophone that correctly completes eyes grew wide” in paragraph 8? 4. beautiful and decorative 5. Do you think the hot springs at Hot Springs each sentence below. National Park will ever run out of water? _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ _______________o_r_n_a_t_e_______________ Explain your answer. 4. Mr. Rosen _______________ a snack for Par. 3 the family. (pact, packed) Use the table below to answer the questions that _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _N__o_,__b_e_c_a__u_s_e__t_h_e follow. 5. a large amount of something in one place _h_o_t__s_p_r_i_n_g_s__h__a_v_e__e_x_i_s_t_e_d__f_o_r______ 5. Three quails wandered into 6. Nthuomubseratnhde sevoenftsybeealorws. to show the order _______________. (sight, site) Spring Temp (ºF) Area State ___________c_o_n__c_e_n_t_r_a_t_i_o_n___________ Par. 4 in which they happened. 6. Mrs. Rosen dangled her _______________ Healing 86 Roanoke Virginia in the water. (feat, feet) Spring 122 Seattle Washington 6. free of germs __5___ Many bathhouses were built in Hot 108 Concrete Washington 1. Number the events below to show the order Scenic 95 Little Rock Arkansas _______________s_t_e_r_il_e_______________ Springs, Arkansas. in which they happened. Hot Springs 205 Ashton Wyoming Par. 6 __4___ Hot Spring Reservation was renamed __2___ The Rosens drove to the trailhead. Baker The suffix -less means to be without. For __4___ Mrs. Rosen lowered her feet into the Hot Spring example, fearless means to be without fear. Hot Springs National Park. Write a word to match each definition below. water. Caddo Gap Then, write a sentence using each word. __1___ Native Americans used the hot Springs __5___ Charley and Mattie looked for their 7. to be without odor _o_d_o__r_le__s_s__________ springs for many years before Morning Mist _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Europeans discovered them. bathing suits. Springs 8. to be without use _u_s_e_l_e_s_s_____________ __3___ Hot Spring Reservation was __1___ The Rosens made scrambled eggs. _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ __3___ Charley took a picture of the quails. established. 9. to be without a point _p_o_i_n_t_l_e_s_s________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ __2___ The U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory. 1. Which hot spring has the hottest water? 1. What benefit do people expect to gain from Write the entry word you would look for in a drinking or bathing in the hot springs? dictionary next to each word below. _M__o_r_n__in__g__M__i_s_t_S__p_r_i_n_g_s____________ _T_h_e__y_b__e_l_ie_v__e_i_t_c_o__u_l_d__h_e_a_l_t_h_e__ir____ 1. established _e_s_ta__b_l_is_h_________________ 2. What is the name of the spring located near _a_i_lm__e_n__ts__a_n_d__i_m__p_r_o_v_e__t_h_e_i_r_h__e_a_lt_h_._ 2. healing _h_e_a_l________________________ Seattle, Washington? _S_c_e_n__i_c_H__o__t _S__p_r_in__g_s_______________ 3. Where is Caddo Gap Springs located? _L_i_t_tl_e__R__o_c_k__, _A__R___________________ 75 77 Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Check the word that best describes what Write the words from the passage that have the Write T before the sentences that are true. Write meanings below. type of passage this is. meanings below. F before the sentences that are false. 1. sensible; having good judgment _____ autobiography 1. ability to move 1. __F___ The first military wheelchair ____________le__v_e_l_h_e_a__d_e_d____________ __✓___ biography ______________m__o_b_i_l_i_ty______________ basketball team was called the Par. 2 Par. 1 Kansas City Wheelchair Bulldozers. _____ fantasy 2. changed the order of 2. happening earlier in time 2. __T___ Today, there are more than 160 2. Check the words that best describe ______________re__v_e_r_s_e_d______________ Yao Ming. ______________f_o__r_m__e_r______________ NWBA teams. Par. 3 Par. 1 __✓___ sensible 3. __F___ The first NWBA tournament was not 3. meant to be 3. not active or busy _____ creative held until the 1990s. ______________d_e_s_t_i_n_e_d______________ ________________i_d_l_e________________ Par. 5 __✓___ athletic Par. 1 4. __T___ All participants in wheelchair 4. gives up a career, usually at a certain age _____ rude 4. the condition of restoring to health basketball games must have a physical disability. _______________r_e_t_ir_e_s_______________ __✓___ hardworking ___________r_e_h_a__b_i_li_t_a_t_i_o_n___________ Par. 6 Par. 4 5. How does the physical advantage foul rule 3. Why weren’t Yao’s parents surprised when hAellpl pkelaeypetrhse mgaumset fraeimr?ain fully seated, 5. not speaking too highly about one’s abilities he grew to be 7 feet 6 inches tall? 5. qualified; fit to be chosen _s_o_t_h_e_y__r_e_m__a_in__e_q_u_a__ll_y__m_a_t_c_h_e_d__i_n___ or accomplishments _H__is__p_a__re__n_t_s__a_r_e__b_o_t_h__m__u_c__h__ta__ll_e_r_ ______________e_l_i_g_i_b_l_e______________ 6. Wterhmy ws aosfwphheyeslcihcaailr abbasilkietytb.all first ______________h_u__m__b_l_e______________ _th__a_n__a_v_e__ra__g_e_._____________________ Par. 5 iansveannteod?utlet for the energy and Par. 8 _a_th__le_t_ic__is_m___o_f_W__W__I_I__v_e_ts__w__h_o__w_e_r_e__ 4. What do you think Yao will do when he Write the words from the story that match the Write the words from the story that match the retires from his career in basketball? abbreviations below. 7. Winhwathweaeslcthheainrasme of the original abbreviations below. Explain your answer. California wheelchair basketball team? 6. WWII ________W__o__rl_d__W__a__r_I_I________ 6. NBA _N__a_ti_o_n_a_l__B_a_s_k_e_t_b_a_l_l_A__ss_o__c_ia_t_i_o_n _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Par. 1 _B_i_r_m__i_n_g__h_a_m___F_l_y_i_n_g__W___h_e__e_ls______ Par. 1 ___________________________________ 7. VA _____V_e_t_e_r_a_n__’s__A__s_s_o_c_i_a_t_i_o_n_____ 8. Why are points awarded to each player 7. TX _____________T__e_x_a_s_____________ Par. 1 depending on the severity of his or her Par. 2 5. What persuaded Yao’s parents to allow him disability? to attend the junior sports school? 8. PVA _P_a_r_a_l_y_z_e_d__V_e__te_r_a_n_s__o_f__A_m__e_r_i_c_a 8. Sept. __________S_e__p_t_e_m__b_e_r__________ Par. 2 _to__m___a_k_e__s_u_r_e__t_h_e__t_e_a_m__s__a_r_e__f_a_i_r_ly_ Par. 3 _T_h__e_y__t_h_o_u__g_h_t__it__w__o_u_l_d__g__iv__e_h__i_m__ 9. Cmhaectkchtheedphrase that best describes the _a__b_e_t_t_e_r_c__h_a_n_c__e__o_f_a__tt_e_n__d_i_n_g__a____ 9. IL _____________I_ll_i_n_o__is_____________ 9. pts. _____________p_o__in__ts_____________ good college. Par. 4 author’s purpose. Par. 7 6. Why do you think Yao Ming gained fame 10. The Latin root mob means move. Find a _____ to persuade the reader to attend a Find the compound words from the selection and popularity so quickly? word in paragraph 1 with the root mob. wheelchair basketball game that contain the words below. _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ _m__o_b_i_l_i_ty___________________________ __✓___ to explain the origins and rules of 10. land ___________h_o__m__e_l_a_n_d___________ Par. 1 ___________________________________ 11. The Latin root act means do. Find a word wheelchair basketball in paragraph 1 with the root act. 11. ground ________b__a_c_k_g__r_o_u_n__d________ _____ to instruct the reader on how to join Par. 5 _a_c_t_iv__i_ty____________________________ a wheelchair basketball league 12. mean __________m__e__a_n_t_i_m__e__________ 12. The Latin root form means shape. Find a Par. 7 word in paragraph 2 with the root form. 13. light ___________s_p_o__t_li_g_h__t__________ _f_o_r_m__e_d_/_f_o_r_m__i_n__g__________________ Par. 8 79 81 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 161

Answer Key Write the words from the story that have the 2. How is a racing wheelchair different from a Write the words from the story that have the 1. What problem does Tasha have in the story? meanings below. regular wheelchair? How are they similar? meanings below. _lPa_or_sg_se_ib_w_le_h_ea_en_lss_w,__be_ru:_t_Tt_hh_ee_y_ra_b_co_int_hg__h_a_v_e__tw__o_ _S_h_e__i_s_n__e_r_v_o_u_s__a_b_o__u_t_a_s_k__in__g_______ 1. moving carefully and skillfully _w_h_e_e__lc_h_a_i_r_h__a_s_a_n__a_d_d_i_t_io__n_a_l_s_m__a_ll___ 1. admitted 2. HpeowopdloeestoJuslipoohneslpohrehr erersofolvre tthhee race. ___________m__a_n__e_u_v__e_r_in__g___________ WritethFirbdefworheetehle isnenftreonncet.s that are facts. _____________c_o_n__f_e_s_s_e_d_____________ problem? Par. 2 Write O before the sentences that are opinions. Par. 4 3. __F___ Uncle Jorge has completed a _H_e__g_i_v_e_s_h__e_r_a__p_e_p__ta_l_k__a_n_d__g_i_v_e_s_h__e_r 3. something that motivates a person to 2. not looking forward to 3. Nsuagmgeeosntieownasyoifn pwehoicphleTatoshaasakn.d Julio behave in a certain way marathon before. _____________d__r_e_a_d_i_n_g______________ are similar. _____________i_n_c_e__n_t_iv__e_____________ 4. __O___ Uncle Jorge will probably complete Par. 4 Par. 7 _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ the marathon in less time than 3. a feeling of sureness in one’s abilities 4. highly admired and respected his friend. 4. Name one way in which Tasha and Julio ____________c_o__n_f_i_d_e_n__c_e____________ are different. ____________p__re__s_ti_g_i_o__u_s____________ 5. __F___ Tasha and Julio ate the pretzels Par. 7 Par. 11 _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Uncle Jorge baked. 4. open to ideas or suggestions 5. a minimum level to be reached before 5. What charitable organization will Julio and acceptance 6. __F___ The package contained Uncle Jorge’s _____________r_e_c_e__p_t_iv__e_____________ Tasha help by running the race? Par. 9 _____________q_u_a_l_i_f_y_i_n_g_____________ racing gloves. _T_h__e__L_e_u__k_e_m__i_a__S_o__c_i_e_t_y___________ Par. 11 5. raced at a high speed for a short distance 7. __O___ Uncle Jorge makes the best soft 6. Why does Julio think that it would be a Find an antonym in the story for each of the ______________s_p_r_i_n_t_e_d______________ good idea to ask their neighbors to pledge words below. pretzels. Par. 11 money during the block party? 6. few _____________p_l_e_n_t_y_____________ 8. Check the words that best describe 6. Check the sentence in which spoke has the _H__e_t_h__in__k_s__th__a_t_e__v_e_r_y_o__n_e__w__i_ll__b_e__ Par. 7 Uncle Jorge. same meaning as it does in paragraph 1. 7. Tinheathgeomoedofma ostoordy.is its subject. It tells 7. mild _____________s_p_i_c_y_____________ _____ impatient __✓___ The writer spoke about her career what idea the story is mostly about. Check Par. 10 the word below that best describes the __✓___ competitive during the school assembly. theme of “A Reason to Run.” 8. farther ____________c_l_o_s_e_r____________ __✓___ determined Par. 12 _____ One spoke on my bicycle wheel _____ fitness _____ lonely is broken. Compound words are divided into syllables __✓___ friendship between the two words that make the compound. __✓___ enthusiastic 7. Check the sentence in which cause has the For example, eye/sight. Divide the words below same meaning as it does in paragraph 5. _____ loyalty into syllables using a slash (/). Use the pronunciation key on the inside back cover of this book to write the words that match __✓___ My sister is selling magazines to Circle the word that best completes each 9. w h e e l/c h a i r these pronunciations. sentence below. 10. h o m e/m a d e raise money for a good cause. 11. m i d/d a y 1. /thoˆ t´ fu˙ l le¯ / _th__o_u_g__h_t_f_u_l_ly____________ 8. Tasha feels that she can ____s_u_c_c__e_e_d____ 12. d o o r/w a y 2. /lo¯´ ferz/ _lo__a_f_e_r_s____________________ _____ I think that eating too much candy is 3. /tra¯´ nin / tr_a_i_n__in__g__________________ the cause of my stomachache. with Julio’s support. 1. What analogy does Uncle Jorge make when 4. /maˆ r´ ə thon´/ _m__a_r_a_t_h_o_n_____________ he is talking about his everyday tires as 5. /par tis´ i pa¯t´/ _p_a_r_t_i_c_i_p_a_t_e___________ Write the idiom from paragraph 7 on the line win succeed apply compared to his racing tires? next to its meaning. 9. Julio __e_n__c_o_u__ra__g_e_s__ Tasha to have more _T_h__e__d_i_ff_e__re__n_c_e__b_e__tw__e_e__n__w_e__a_r_in__g_ 8. easy; simple to do _a__p_i_e_c_e__o_f__c_a_k__e___ running shoes and loafers. confidence in herself. encourages discourages requests 83 85 Write the words from the passage that have the 1. What are some types of fitness activities Write the idiom from paragraph 1 on the line 4. Why do you think the Taylors didn’t notice meanings below. mentioned in the selection besides running? next to its meaning. the glowing water right away? 1. supplied with water _h_i_k_i_n_g_,__i_c_e__s_k_a_t_i_n_g_,__j_u_m__p_i_n_g______ 1. felt refreshed c_a__u_g_h_t_t_h_e_i_r_s_e_c_o_n__d_w__i_n_d _T_h__e_y__w__e_r_e__lo__o_k_i_n_g___a_t_t_h_e__s_t_a_r_s__i_n _r_o_p_e_,__a_n_d__p__la__y_i_n_g__b_a__s_k_e_t_b_a_l_l_____ 5. Dthoeyosukyth.ink that Sophie and Miles will try _____________h__y_d_r_a_t_e_d______________ A metaphor is a comparison of two things Bullet 3 2. What do you think cross-training is? without using the word like or as. For example, to learn more about bioluminescence when Her fingers were icicles. Find the metaphor in they get home? Why or why not? 2. to keep in a certain condition _e_x_e_r_c_i_s_i_n_g__b_y___p_a_r_t_ic__ip__a_t_in__g__i_n____ paragraph 1, and write it on the line. _d_i_f_fe__r_e_n_t_t_y__p_e_s__o_f__a_c_t_i_v_i_ti_e_s__t_h_a_t__ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ _____________m__a__in__ta__in______________ work different muscles 2. _th__e__s_u_n__w__a_s__a__b_a_l_l__o_f__f_ir_e_________ Bullet 4 Read the sentences below. Write B next to the 3. Why shouldn’t children under the age of 14 The suffix -est means most. For example, sentence if it tells about something that Circle the homophone that correctly completes regularly run more than three miles at a highest means most high. Write a word to match happened before Miles and Sophie noticed the each sentence below. time? each definition below. Then, write a sentence water was glowing. Write A if it describes using each word. something that happened after. 3. The lengths of ribbon _______________ by _T_h__e_i_r_b_o__n_e_s__a_r_e__s_t_i_ll__g_r_o_w__i_n_g__, ___ about four inches. (vary, very) _a_n_d__t_h_e__s_o__ft__c_a_r_t_i_la__g_e__a_t__th__e__e_n_d_s_ 3. most bright _b_r_i_g_h_t_e_s_t________________ 6. __A___ Mrs. Taylor swirled her hands in 4. Wofhatthpeurbpoosneewsoculadna breeadienrjhuarveedfo.r _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 4. Can you pack another _______________ of the water. fruit in my lunch? (piece, peace) reading this selection? 4. most young _y_o_u__n_g_e__s_t_______________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 7. __B___ Mr. Taylor collected the game pieces 5. The seafood chowder contained fish, _____ for pleasure or entertainment lobster, clams, and _______________. 5. most happy _h_a_p__p_i_e_s_t________________ from the coffee table. (muscles, mussels) _____ to form an opinion about running _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 8. __B___ Miles and Sophie picked out Use a dictionary to help you place the words __✓___ to learn how to become a runner below into the correct category of origin. constellations in the night sky. 5. Write a summary sentence for paragraph 5. 9. __B___ Miles and Sophie took off their _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n_s_w__e_r:__I_t_i_s_a__g_o__o_d__i_d_e_a__ _to__v_a__ry__y__o_u_r__a_c_t_iv_i_t_i_e_s_a_n__d__to__r_e_s_t__ flip-flops. 6. Wathlaetaksintdoonfeindfoarymaatiwoneecoku.ld you record 10. __A___ Mrs. Taylor knelt beside Sophie. in a runner’s log? spaghetti bouquet debris coyote _th_e__w__e_a_th__e_r,__y_o_u_r_r_o_u__te_,_t_h_e__d_i_s_ta_n__c_e_ rodeo piano _y_o_u__r_a_n_, _a_n_d__h_o_w___y_o_u__fe_l_t___________ fiancé 7. Do you think the author is trying to 6. French 7. Italian 8. Spanish persuade the reader of anything in this 1. Write one sentence from the story that Guide words are printed at the top of each page selection? Explain. indicates how the Taylors felt about in a dictionary. The guide word at the left is the __d__e_b_r_i_s__ _s_p_a_g__h_e_t_t_i ___ro__d_e_o___ discovering the bioluminescence. first word on the page. The guide word at the __f_i_a_n__c_é__ ___p_i_a_n_o___ __c_o_y__o_t_e__ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ right is the last word on the page. Check each _b__o_u_q__u_e_t_ _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _T__h_i_s_i_s__________ word that could be found on a page having the ___________________________________ _in__c_r_e_d_i_b_l_e_.________________________ guide words shown in dark print. ___________________________________ 2. What happened when Sophie kicked 1. error––estimate the water? __✓___ essence __✓___ escalator _T_h__e_r_e__w__a_s_a__n__e_x_p__lo__s_io__n__o_f__a_____ 3. Wmhialtkeyx-pglarneaetinonldigoehst.Mrs. Taylor have for _____ eucalyptus why the water is glowing? 2. acute––administer _S_h__e_s_a__y_s__th__e_r_e__is__a__h_i_g__h__________ _____ activist _____ acre _c_o_n__c_e_n_t_r_a_t_i_o_n__o_f__t_in__y__o_r_g_a_n__is__m__s_ in the water that create light. __✓___ adhesive 3. rugged––rupture __✓___ ruin __✓___ rumor _____ rustle 87 89 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 162

Answer Key Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Write a sentence that tells the main idea of Write the words from the story that have the 1. Number the events below to show the order meanings below. the passage. meanings below. in which they happened. 1. to hide by blending into one’s surroundings _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 1. something that is felt or sensed __5___ Mr. Taylor shook the lifeguard’s hand. ____________c_a_m__o__u_f_l_a_g_e____________ ___________________________________ _____________s_e_n__s_a_t_io__n_____________ __1___ The Taylors watched a seagull catch Par. 3 Par. 3 2. Explain one way in which an animal can a fish. 2. an animal that hunts other animals use bioluminescence to lure prey. 2. making a face to indicate pain or discomfort _bP_ioo_s_lsu_imb__lei_n_ae_ns_cs_we_n_ec_re:__Po_an_t_tae_r_sn_hs_a_ro_kf_’s__b_e_l_ly___ __3___ The lifeguard cleaned the sting ______________p_r_e_d_a__to__r_____________ _m_a_y__r_e_s_e_m__b_l_e_s_m__a_l_l _f_i_sh__t_o__p_r_e_d_a_t_o_rs_ ______________w__in__c_i_n_g______________ Par. 3 Par. 5 with alcohol. 3. Wlikheattkuinnad oofr cmreaactukreerperlo.duces much of 3. something that attracts the visible bioluminescence near the 3. make something feel better or less painful __2___ Sophie pointed to the sand-covered ocean’s surface? ________________l_u_r_e________________ _______________s_o_o_t_h_e_______________ jellyfish. Par. 6 _d_i_n_o_f_l_a_g__e_ll_a_t_e_s____________________ Par. 14 __4___ The lifeguard smeared meat 4. a body part that extends out from the body ___________________________________ Find the simile in paragraph 1, and write it on the linTehbeelloawte. afternoon sun reflected off tenderizer on Miles’s foot. ____________a__p_p_e_n__d_a_g__e____________ 4. How does bioluminescence help Par. 6 camouflage the bobtail squid? 4. _th__e_w__a_t_e_r_a_n_d__m__a_d_e__it__s_p_a_rk__le__l_ik_e__a__ 2. If you don’t have alcohol and meat Fill insethaeobfladnikasmboelnodwsw. ith the possessive form tenderizer at home, what else can you use 5. to move forward in spite of risk It s_p_e_w_s__a_c_l_o_u_d__o_f_b_i_o_l_u_m_i_n_e_s_c_e_n_t_______ of the word in parentheses. to treat a jellyfish sting? ______________v_e__n_t_u_r_e______________ che_m__ic_a_l_s_a_t__it_s_p_r_e_d_a_t_o_r,_w__h_i_c_h_c_o_n_f_u_s_e_s__ 5. ____M___il_e_s_’_s____ foot swelled and turned _v_i_n_e_g__a_r,__b_a_k__in__g__s_o_d__a_,_a_n__d__w__a_t_e_r_ Par. 6 the predator and allows the squid to escape. 5. How is bioluminescence different from the red when he was stung. (Miles) 3. Under what circumstances does the lifeguard 6. odd or mysterious; causing an uneasy feeling recommend that Miles see a doctor? light produced by a lightbulb? 6. The ___li_f_e_g_u__a_r_d_’_s__ tower was located _______________e__e_r_ie________________ _if__th__e_a_r_e_a__b_e_c_o__m__e_s_a_n_y__m__o_r_e_______ Par. 7 _M__o_s_t__o_f__i_ts__e_n__e_r_g_y__i_s__u_s_e_d__t_o_____ nearby. (lifeguard) 4. Wirrhiytadtoeeds imneatht etenndeexritzecrosuopolteheoaf hours _c_r_e_a_t_e__li_g__h_t_i_n_s_t_e_a__d__o_f__h_e_a_t_.______ 7. The Latin root mar means sea. Find a word 7. The ___s_e_a_s_h__e_l_ls_’___ colors and sizes jellyfish sting? in paragraph 1 with the root mar. 6. What can cause dinoflagellates to glow? were quite diverse. (seashells) _It__is__a_n__e_n_z_y_m__e__w_h_i_c_h__b_r_e_a_k_s__d_o_w__n__ _m__a_r_i_n_e____________________________ _a_n_y__d__is_t_u_r_b__a_n_c_e_,__i_n_c_l_u_d__in__g__th__e___ 5. Wthheapt rwoetreeintheofTajyellolyrsfiloshokpinogisaot nw.hen _m__o_t_i_o_n__o_f__w__a_v_e_s_,__a__b_o_a__t,__a_______ 8. The Latin root flect means bend. Find a 8. The Latin root fic means make or do. Find porpoise, or a hand word in paragraph 1 with the root flect. Miles was stung? a word in paragraph 2 with the root fic. 7. Check the line beside the word or words that _r_e_f_le__c_t_e_d__________________________ _T_h__e_y__w__e_r_e__w_a__tc__h_i_n_g__a__s_e_a_g__u_l_l___ _e_f_f_ic__ie__n_t__________________________ best describe what type of selection this is. 6. HcaowtcdhidathfeisThay.lors determine what Miles 9. The Latin root claim means shout. Find a 9. The Latin root tract means pull or drag. _____ science fiction word in paragraph 2 with the root claim. had stepped on? Find a word in paragraph 4 with the root tract. __✓___ informative _e_x_c_l_a_i_m__e_d_________________________ _S_o_p__h_i_e__s_a_w___a_s__a_n_d_-_c_o__v_e_r_e_d_______ 7. Tjehlelyclfimisahx oofnatshtoerybiesathcehp.oint of _a_t_tr_a_c__t____________________________ _____ fantasy 10. The Latin root doc means teach. Find a word in paragraph 14 with the root doc. highest excitement. What is the climax in Read each pair of words listed below. If the “A Stinging Surprise”? words are synonyms, write S on the line. If the d__o_c_t_o_r_____________________________ words are antonyms, write A on the line. _w__h_e_n__M__i_l_e_s__g_e_t_s__s_t_u_n_g__b__y__a______ 10. __A___ attract repel _je__ll_y_f_i_s_h___________________________ 11. __S___ helping assisting 12. __S___ investigate explore 13. __A___ create destroy 91 93 Check the meaning of each underlined word. 4. Check the phrase that best describes the Write the words from the story that have the 1. Why does Kerry think that Sophie and 1. Many jellyfish are colorless because their author’s purpose. meanings below. Miles should start out using longboards? bodies are made mostly of water. _____ in a colorful way _____ to entertain 1. pressed tightly against _T_h__e_y__a_r_e__e_a_s_i_e_r__to___p_a_d_d__le__,_a_n__d___ _th__e_y__c_a_t_c_h__w__a_v__e_s_m___o_r_e__e_a_s_i_l_y_. ___ __✓___ without color __✓___ to inform _____________p__la_s__te_r_e__d_____________ Par. 2 2. What do you think Kerry means when she _____ capable of color _____ to persuade refers to the “sweet spot” on a surfboard? 2. Typically, jellyfish are not dangerous to 2. looked up to; respected Write T before the sentences that are true. Write _th__e__c_e_n_t_e_r__o_f__t_h_e__b_o_a__r_d___________ people. F before the sentences that are false. ______________a_d_m__i_r_e_d______________ Par. 4 ___________________________________ __✓___ in a typical way 5. __F___ All species of jellyfish are totally 3. basic principles or skills 3. What is one way in which Miles and Sophie _____ not typical harmless to humans. are different? _____ typical again ___________f_u_n_d__a_m__e_n__ta_l_s___________ Underline the compound word in each 6. __T___ Jellyfish do not have most of Par. 6 _S_o_p__h_i_e__i_s_m__o__r_e__e_a_g_e_r__t_o__t_r_y__n_e_w__ sentence. Then, write the two words that make 4. WthhiantgdsoetshMainlesMthiilnekssuirsf.ing will feel like? up each compound. the organs that are common in 4. restrictions; the act or quality of being limited 3. Most of these creatures are found in saltwater. other animals. _H_e__th_i_n_k_s__it_w__i_ll_f_e_e_l_l_ik__e_f_ly_i_n_g__th__ro_u_g_h_ ____________l_i_m__i_ta__ti_o_n__s____________ ______s_a_l_t_____ _____w__a_te__r____ 7. __F___ Jellyfish can move only where the Par. 6 _th_e__w_a_t_e_r_o_r__ri_d_i_n_g_a__b_i_k_e_d_o_w__n__a_s_t_e_e_p_ 5. Whilhlawt airtehothuet suusrifnigngthteermbrsakfoers.the front and 4. Invertebrates do not have backbones. wind and the tides take them. 5. sturdy; firm back ends of a surfboard? _____b_a__c_k_____ ____b__o_n_e__s____ 8. __F___ Only about one-third of a jellyfish’s _______________s_t_a_b_l_e_______________ Par. 10 _n_o_s_e__a_n__d__t_a_i_l _____________________ 5. There are about 2,000 species of jellyfish. body is water. Read each word below. Then, write the letter of 6. Check the line beside the word or words that _____j_e_l_l_y_____ ______f_is_h______ 9. __T___ A few freshwater species of jellyfish its synonym on the line beside the word. best describe what type of selection this is. 1. Why does the author say that the description do exist. _____ poetry oTfhaejedlelysfcirsihpmtioignhtissowuondrdleikde laikreiddale? _ri_d_d_l_e_._T_h__e_q_u_e_s_t_i_o_n_s_o_u__n_d_s_a_s__th_o__u_g_h_ 6. __c___ worried a. middle __✓___ fiction 2. Hitodwomesunchotohf aavjeellayfriesahl’sabnosdwyeirs. Write the name of the reference source you 7. __d___ anticipated b. novice _____ science fiction composed of water? could use to answer each question below. 8. __b___ beginner c. concerned 9__5_%__–_9__9_%__________________________ Mark each sentence below F if it is in 9. __a___ center d. expected first-person point of view and T if it is in 3. What are nematocysts? third-person point of view. encyclopedia phone directory 10. Find the simile in paragraph 2, and write it s_t_i_n_g_i_n__g__c_e_l_ls______________________ dictionary thesaurus on the line below. 7. __F___ I wish I was as adventurous as my 1. How do you pronounce the word _h_e_r__d_a_r_k__h_a_i_r_, _w__h_i_c_h__w_a_s__a_s__s_l_e_e_k__ sister. nematocysts? 11. Wanhdatgtwloostshyingasswaenreoctotmerp’sarefudrto one 8. __T___ Sophie waved to her parents. _d_i_c_t_io__n_a_r_y_________________________ another in question 10? 9. __F___ I’ve been surfing since I was only 2. Where do coral and sea anemones live? _d_a_r_k__h__a_i_r____ _o_t_t_e_r_’s__f_u_r____ five years old. _e_n_c_y__c_l_o_p_e_d__ia______________________ 12. Choose one of the answers to number 11, 10. __T___ Dylan shook himself off when he got and use it to create your own simile on the 3. What is another word for potential? lines below. out of the water. _th__e_s_a_u_r_u__s_________________________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s__w__il_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 4. How can you reach the information line at ___________________________________ the National Oceanic Institute? _p_h_o__n_e__d_i_r_e_c_t_o_r_y___________________ 95 97 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 163

Answer Key Write the words from the passage that have the Write F before the sentences that are facts. 1. The Latin root nat means born. Find a 4. Check the sentence that best states the main meanings below. Write O before the sentences that are opinions. word in paragraph 2 with the root nat. idea of the selection. _____ Duke Kahanamoku’s full name was 1. pushed or moved forward 1. __O___ Laird Hamilton is the most talented _n_a_t_i_v_e_____________________________ Duke Paoa Kahinu Makoe Hulikohoa Kahanamoku. _____________p_r_o__p_e_l_l_e_d_____________ surfer alive today. 2. The Latin root duc means lead. Find a _____ Duke Kahanamoku was the first Par. 1 word in paragraph 6 with the root duc. person to be inducted into both the 2. __F___ Surfing became very popular in the Swimming Hall of Fame and the 2. a search _in__d_u_c__te__d__________________________ Surfing Hall of Fame. 1950s and 1960s. _______________q__u_e_s_t_______________ In each row, circle the word that best completes __✓___ Duke Kahanamoku was known as Par. 3 3. __F___ The surfing spot Teahupoo is located each sentence below. the “father of modern surfing” 3. attracts; interests near Tahiti. 3. People who listened to Kahanamoku speak because he helped bring the sport to found his enthusiasm for the ocean and for areas of the world outside of Hawaii. ______________a_p__p_e_a_l_s______________ 4. __O___ No one can appreciate the power of surfing to be _______________. Par. 4 Use the timeline of Duke Kahanamoku’s life to the ocean the way a surfer does. common contagious annoying answer the questions that follow. 4. a basic part of one’s character or nature 5. __F___ Laird Hamilton has surfed at speeds 4. Celebrity did not seem to ______________ 1890 Duke Kahanamoku born ______________in__h_e_r_e_n__t_____________ Kahanamoku’s personality. 1912 attends the Olympics in Par. 4 of up to 50 miles per hour. display create alter Stockholm, Sweden 5. a hormone that causes a rush of energy and 6. Why did the new fiberglass and foam 1920 attends the Olympics in feeling of excitement surfboards cause a rise in surfing’s 1. What are two jobs that Kahanamoku held popularity? that were unrelated to swimming or Antwerp, Belgium _____________a_d_r_e_n_a__li_n_e_____________ surfing? 1932 becomes sheriff of Honolulu Par. 4 _T_h__e_y__w__e_r_e__le__s_s_e__x_p_e_n__s_iv__e__a_n_d____ 1940 marries Nadine Alexander _e_a_s_i_e_r__to__u__s_e_._____________________ _a_c_t_o_r__a_n_d__m__a__y_o_r__________________ 1968 Duke Kahanamoku dies 6. relating to a subject about which there are 1984 inducted into U.S. Olympic opposing views 7. What draws people to high-speed activities? 2. Do you think that surfing would have spread to other areas of the world without Hall of Fame ___________c_o__n_t_r_o_v_e_r_s_i_a_l___________ _th__e__a_d_r_e_n__a_li_n__e_r_u__s_h__t_h_e_y__f_e_e_l_____ Duke Kahanamoku’s encouragement and Par. 8 enthusiasm? Why or why not? 1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 ___________________________________ Find the compound words from the selection _A__n_s_w__e_r_s__w__il_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 1. In what year were the Olympics held in that contain the words below. 8. What is tow-in surfing? Antwerp, Belgium? ___________________________________ 7. style ___________l_i_f_e_s_t_y_l_e___________ _th__e_u__s_e_o__f_j_e_t_s_k__is__t_o__to_w___s_u_r_f_e_r_s_t_o_ _1_9_2__0______________________________ Par. 2 _a_r_e_a_s_t_h_a__t _a_r_e__f_a_r_th_e__r_f_r_o_m___s_h_o_r_e___ 3. Find a sentence in the selection showing that Kahanamoku was a talented and 2. Was Kahanamoku inducted into the U. S. 8. boards _________s__u_r_f_b_o_a_r_d__s_________ 9. What do you think the surfing term successful swimmer, and write it on the Olympic Hall of Fame before or after his Par. 2 wipeout means? lines below. death? 9. down ___________d_o_w__n__h_i_l_l __________ _a__w_r_e__c_k___________________________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s__w__il_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ _a_f_t_e_r______________________________ Par. 4 ___________________________________ ___________________________________ 3. In what year did Kahanamoku marry? Circle the homophone that correctly completes each sentence below. 10. Write a summary sentence for paragraph 4. _1_9_4__0______________________________ 10. Many surfers prefer one type of _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n_s_w__e_r:__S_u_r_f_e_r_s__te__n_d__to____ _______________ over another. _e_n_j_o_y__s_u_r_f_i_n_g__b_e_c_a_u__s_e_t_h_e_y__l_o_v_e____ (board, bored) the ocean and the adrenaline rush they get from riding big waves. 11. Let’s go to the _______________ and watch the storm roll in. (beach, beech) 12. I will _______________ the turkey again in about an hour. (baste, based) 99 101 Write the words from the story that have the 2. Do you think that Mr. Ishikawa is a good Write the words from the passage that have the 1. What was the first TV show to be regularly meanings below. coach? Why or why not? meanings below. shown in color? 1. very strong; thorough _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 1. sent from one place to another _B_o__n_a_n__z_a__________________________ _____________i_n_t_e_n__s_iv__e_____________ ___________________________________ ____________t_r_a_n_s_m__i_t_t_e_d____________ 2. Who are the two people that are often given Par. 2 Par. 1 credit for inventing television? 3. In paragraph 5, the author describes Ms. 2. an agreement or pledge to a certain event Cane as having “an infectious laugh.” What 2. identify with certainty _P_h_i_l_o__T_a_y__lo__r_F__a_r_n_s_w__o_r_t_h__a_n__d_____ or activity do you think this means? 3. WVhlaatdLiamtiniranZdwGorereykkrionots are found in ______________p_i_n_p_o__in__t_____________ ___________c_o__m__m__i_tm___e_n_t___________ _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _H__e_r__la__u_g_h_______ Par. 2 the word television? What do they mean? Par. 4 _m__a_k_e_s__o__th__e_r_p__e_o_p__le__w__a_n__t _t_o______ 4. Wlahuagt haretothore.e words you could use to 3. an original model _t_e_le__a__n_d__v_i_s_;__fa__r_a__n_d__s_i_g_h_t________ 3. present or put forward describe Ms. Cane’s personality? _____________p_r_o_t_o__ty__p_e_____________ ___________________________________ ________________p_o_s_e________________ Par. 3 Par. 4 _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_s_: _f_r_i_e_n_d_l_y_,_______ 4. About how much would a 1930s television _h_e_l_p_f_u_l_,__k_n_o_w__l_e_d__g_e_a_b__le___________ 4. important; the thing on which something have cost in today’s dollars? 4. freedom from worry; a feeling of comfort else depends 5. What purpose would a reader have for _$_7_,_0_0__0____________________________ ________________e_a_s_e________________ reading this selection? ______________p__iv__o_t_a_l______________ Par. 5 Par. 3 5. Check the phrase that best describes the __✓___ for pleasure or entertainment author’s purpose. 5. put together 5. very important; essential _____ for information _____ to entertain ______________c_o_m__p__il_e______________ ______________c__r_u_c_i_a_l______________ Par. 11 _____ to learn how to be on an academic Par. 3 __✓___ to inform game show Use a dictionary to help you place the words 6. of or relating to the country or country living _____ to persuade below into the correct category of origin. Read the television studio’s rules and regulations, and answer the questions that follow. ________________ru__r_a_l_______________ Circle the word that best completes each mosquito confetti • Student must currently be enrolled in classes at Par. 7 sentence below. ballet gourmet cello bizarre the school he/she is representing. Read each word below. Then, write the letter of 6. Televisions became _______________ avocado tortilla • Student must be between the ages of 11 and 14 its antonym on the line beside the word. priced after World War II. at the time of taping. 7. __c___ separate a. cheap significantly reasonably highly • No cameras or videotaping devices are allowed in 6. French 7. Spanish 8. Italian 8. __a___ expensive b. national 7. John Watson’s _______________ thinking the studio at time of taping. led to the invention of cable TV. _b_a_l_l_e_t____ _m__o_s_q_u__i_to_ _c_e_l_l_o_____ • Students’ names may be used for promotional 9. __d___ weak c. together _g_o_u__r_m__e_t_ _a_v_o_c__a_d_o__ _c_o_n__fe__tt_i__ creative unimaginative selfish _b_i_z_a_r_r_e___ _to__r_ti_l_l_a___ purposes before the airing of the show. 10. __b___ local d. strong 8. Farnsworth and Zworykin both 1. How old must a student be at the time of Divide the words below into syllables using a _______________ to the invention of the taping in order to be a contestant? slash (/). modern television. _1_1_-_1_4______________________________ 11. p e r/f e c t developed requested contributed 2. Can students or their families record the 12. w o r t h/w h i l e show as it is being taped? 1. What prize will the team that wins the 13. s i g/n a l championship receive? _n_o_________________________________ 14. c a/b l e _E_a_c__h__m__e_m__b_e__r_w__i_l_l _r_e_c_e_i_v_e__a______ 15. e/q u a l $1,000 college savings bond. The winning school will receive two computers. 103 105 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 164

Answer Key Write the words from the passage that have the Write T before the sentences that are true. Write Write the words from the story that have the 2. Who do you think is older, Becca or meanings below. F before the sentences that are false. meanings below. Meghan? Why? 1. the way in which one is viewed or perceived 1. __F___ Nixon stated that he did not receive 1. taking place without warning _M__e_g_h_a__n_._P_o__s_s_ib__le__a_n_s_w__e_r_:_b__e_c_a_u_s_e_ _s_h_e__h_a_s__b_e_e_n__c_a_n__o_e_i_n_g__b_e_f_o_r_e__a_n_d__ ____________p__e_r_c_e_p__ti_o_n_____________ any questionable gifts. _______________a_b_r_u_p__t______________ 3. Hshowe hdiedlpGsraGndrmana dlemaran tpoacdadnolee? Par. 2 Par. 2 _S_h_e__l_e_a_r_n__e_d__w__h_e_n__s__h_e__w__a_s__a_____ 2. __F___ About 75 percent of Americans who _s_u_m__m__e_r__c_a_m__p__c__o_u_n__s_e_l_o_r_.________ 2. changed for the better; reformed 2. made sure of owned televisions watched Armstrong 4. What advice does Grandma give Becca _____________r_e_d_e_e__m__e_d_____________ and Aldrin walk on the moon. ____________c__o_n_f_i_r_m__e_d_____________ when Becca is climbing into the canoe? Par. 3 Par. 3 3. __T___ The Beatles appeared on the Ed _to__n__o_t__s_ta__n_d__u_p__a__ll__th__e__w__a_y__a_n_d___ 3. estimated as being less in size or importance 3. quickly and skillfully not make any abrupt movements Sullivan Show in 1964. __________u_n__d_e_r_e_s_t_i_m__a_t_e_d__________ _______________d_e_f_t_l_y_______________ 5. What is one difference between a natural Par. 4 4. __T___ Lyndon Johnson became president Par. 3 lake and a reservoir? 4. to mourn; to feel very sad about a loss after Kennedy’s assassination. 4. with affection _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _R__e_s_e_r_v_o__ir_s__a_r_e__ 6. Wcrheyadteoeds Gbyranhdumma tahninsk. that Grandpa _______________g_r_i_e_v_e_______________ 5. Do you think that television as a source of _______________fo__n_d_l_y_______________ Par. 5 news will be as important in the future as it Par. 6 wanted canoeing lessons? has been in the past? Explain. 5. felt comforted and less anxious Add a prefix or suffix from the below to each _s_o__h_e__c_o__u_l_d__g_e_t__to__k__n_o_w___h_e__r_____ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ word to form a new word. _b_e_t_t_e_r_____________________________ _____________r_e_a_s_s_u__r_e_d_____________ Par. 5 ___________________________________ -ly -est re- 7. What is the setting for this story? mis- -able 6. wildly excited 6. How did the “Checker’s Speech” change the _a__re__s_e_r_v_o_i_r________________________ way people thought of Richard Nixon? 5. patient _p_a_t_i_e_n_t_l_y____________________ ______________f_re__n_z_i_e_d______________ 6. comfort _c_o_m__f_o__rt_a_b__le________________ Check each word that could be found on a page Par. 6 _P_e_o__p_l_e__li_k_e__d__N_i_x__o_n__b_e_t_t_e_r_._T__h_e_y__ 7. arrange _re__a_r_r_a_n_g__e__________________ having the guide words shown in dark print. 8. funny _f_u_n_n__ie_s_t_____________________ Check the meaning of the underlined word in _s_a_w__a__s_i_d_e__o__f_h__im___t_h_e_y__h__a_d__n_o__t__ 9. gradual _g_r_a_d_u__a_l_ly___________________ 1. grudge––guitar each sentence. 7. Dseoeynoubtehifnokriet.is fair for people to base 10. step _m__is__s_te_p________________________ __✓___ guardian _____ groundhog 7. Today, television is a major source of news. their opinions on what they see as well as 1. What do you think Grandma means when __✓___ grumpy what they hear? Explain. she says she learned to survive in the __✓___ important; significant woods, “at least in theory”? 2. decipher––deer _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ _____ a military rank _P_o_s_s_i_b__le__a_n__s_w__e_r_: _t_h_a_t__s_h_e__k_n__o_w__s_ _____ defend __✓___ dedicate ___________________________________ _h_o_w___t_o__s_u_r_v_i_v_e__i_n__t_h_e__w__o_o__d_s_,____ __✓___ decorate 8. The family was glued to the television as _b_u_t__s_h_e__h_a__s_n__e_v_e_r__a_c_t_u_a__ll_y__p_u__t___ the story unfolded. 8. What kind of effect did television have on her knowledge to use 3. sherbet––shipyard the popularity of the Beatles? _____ shelter _____ shear __✓___ watched closely _I_t _c_a_u__s_e_d__a__s_h_a_r_p___ri_s_e__i_n__t_h_e_i_r____ __✓___ shingle _____ attached with a sticky substance 9. HpoowpudildarKietnyn.edy and Nixon appear to be Circle the homophone that correctly completes different from one another during their each sentence below. televised debate? 9. Will you be ______________ to stay up late _N__ix__o_n__w__a_s__s_c_o_w__l_i_n_g__a_n__d_________ to see the end of the movie? (allowed, aloud) _u_n_c_o__m__f_o_r_t_a_b_l_e_,__a_n_d__K__e_n__n_e_d_y_____ 10. Television has played an important was smiling and looked __________ in American history. (roll, role) confident. 107 109 Write the words from the passage that have the 1. What is one benefit to beavers of having Check the meaning of the underlined word in 4. Is Franklin Delano Roosevelt Lake a natural meanings below. the entrance to a lodge located underwater? each sentence. or human-made lake? How do you know? 1. allowed; made possible _T_h__e__p_o_n__d__s_e_r_v_e_s__a_s__a__n_a_t_u_r_a__l ____ 1. Salmon were a staple of life for the Colville _I_t _w__a_s__m__a_d_e__b__y__h_u_m__a__n_s_._I_t__is__a___ _d_e_f_e_n__s_e__a_g_a_i_n_s_t__p_r_e_d__a_to__r_s_._______ tribe of the Pacific Northwest. _r_e_s_e_r_v_o_i_r__t_h_a_t__w_a__s_p__r_o_d_u__c_e_d__b_y___ ______________e_n_a__b_l_e_d______________ 5. Itnhpearcargeraapthio1n, thoefatuhtheordcaommp. ares the Par. 2 2. How old is the Ma’rib Dam? _____ a small piece of metal used for attaching sheets of paper to one height of the dam to the height of two well- 2. to supply with water using artificial means _a_b_o_u__t_2__,7__0_0__y_e_a__r_s_o__ld_____________ another known landmarks. What are they? ______________i_r_r_i_g_a_t_e______________ ___________________________________ __✓___ something basic and necessary _th__e__S_t_a_t_u_e__o_f__L__ib__e_r_t_y__a_n_d_________ Par. 2 6. CNhieacgk athreapFhraalslesthat best describes the 3. Why do dams cause problems for 2. The dam can produce an enormous amount 3. not enough to meet a demand migrating fish? of hydroelectric power. author’s purpose. _______________s_c_a_r_c_e_______________ _T_h__e__f_is_h__a__re__k__e_p_t__f_ro__m___m__o_v_i_n_g___ __✓___ create __✓___ to share information about the Grand Par. 3 _u_p__a_n__d__d_o_w__n__s_t_r_e_a_m___f_o_r__f_e_e_d_i_n__g_ 4. Wanhdy droepcarnoadlsuocftteinonco.ntain locks? _____ fresh fruits and vegetables Coulee Dam 4. to direct the course or path of something _s_o__th__a_t_b__o_a_t_s__c_a_n__t_r_a_v_e_l__o_n__r_i_v_e_r_s_ _th__a_t_a__re__b__lo__c_k_e_d__b__y__d_a_m__s_________ Read each word below. Then, write the letter of _____ to entertain ______________n_a_v_i_g_a__te______________ its synonym on the line beside the word. Par. 4 5. What are two reasons the Three Gorges _____ to persuade the reader to visit the Dam is being constructed in China? 3. __c___ essential a. disturb Grand Coulee Dam 5. to bring under control and put to use _to__c__o_n_t_r_o_l__f_lo__o_d_i_n_g___a_n_d__t_o__f_i_ll____ 4. __a___ disrupt b. regarded Use the schedule below to answer the questions ______________h_a__rn__e_s_s______________ _s_o_m__e__o_f__C__h_i_n_a_’_s__e_l_e_c_t_r_ic_a__l_n_e__e_d_s_ 5. __d___ variety c. necessary that follow. Par. 6 6. __b___ considered d. assortment 6. What purpose would a reader have for Grand Coulee Dam Visitors’ Center Schedule 6. took the place of reading this selection? 1. On the lines below, write a sentence that September 7–November 30 describes the main idea of the selection. 9 A.M.–5 P.M. (every day) _____________d_i_s_p_l_a_c__e_d_____________ _____ for pleasure or entertainment December and January Par. 7 _A__n_s_w__e_r_s__w_i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ CLOSED __✓___ for information Write the abbreviation for each state in the ___________________________________ February 1–Memorial Day Weekend space beside it. _____ to learn how to build a dam 9 A.M.–5 P.M. (every day) 2. Why does the author say that the money the 7. Nevada _N__V_________________________ 7. On the lines below, write a summary for government paid could not buy back what Memorial Day Weekend–July 31 8. Arizona _A__Z_________________________ paragraph 2. the Colville tribe had lost? 8:30 A.M.–11 P.M. (every day) 9. Pennsylvania _P_A_____________________ 10. Colorado _C__O________________________ _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__A__n_s_w__e_r_:__H__u_m__a_n_s__h__a_v_e__ _T_h_e__C__o_lv__il_le__t_r_ib_e__c_o_u_l_d__n_e_v_e_r__re_g__a_in_ 1. What will the visitors’ center hours be on _b_e_e_n__b__u_i_l_d_i_n_g__d_a__m__s_s_i_n__c_e__th__e____ March 8? Check the meaning of the underlined word. beginning of civilization. _th__e_l_a_n_d__t_h_a_t_t_h_e_y__lo_s_t_,_a_n_d__m__o_n_e_y____ 3. Hcoowuldlonngotdimd aitkteakueptofocormthpeleitreloss. T_h_e_y__w__il_l_b_e__o_p_e_n__f_r_o_m__9__A__.M__._–_5__P_.M__. 11. The earliest dams may date back 5,000 years. 2. During which two months will the center be construction on the Grand Coulee Dam? _____ in an early way closed? _n_i_n_e__y_e_a__r_s________________________ __✓___ most early _D__e_c_e_m__b__e_r_a__n_d__J_a_n_u__a_r_y___________ _____ not early 3. When will the center extend its daily hours? 12. Parts of the Ma’rib Dam have been rebuilt. _f_ro__m___M__e_m__o__ri_a_l__D__a_y__W__e_e_k__e_n_d__t_o_ July 31 __✓___ built again _____ not yet built _____ capable of being built 111 113 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 165

Answer Key 1. The Latin root ann means year. Find a Mark each sentence below F if it is in Write the words from the story that have the 1. Why do Caleb and Tanika think that the word in paragraph 2 with the root ann. first-person point of view and T if it is in meanings below. students should be able to vote on the third-person point of view. books that will be added to the library? _a_n_n__u_a_l____________________________ 1. amazement 5. __F___ I think this book fair will be _T_h_e__f_a_ir__w_a_s__a__te_a_m___e_f_fo__rt_._S__tu_d__e_n_ts__ 2. The Greek root graph means write. Find a ________________a_w__e________________ word in paragraph 9 with the root graph. a success. Par. 3 _fr_o_m___e_v_e_r_y__c_la_s_s__c_o_n_t_r_ib_u__te_d_.________ _a_u_t_o_g__ra__p_h_e__d______________________ 6. __T___ Caleb looked through the list books 2. distributing; dividing up 2. Do you think that Caleb and Tanika work well together as a team? Why or why not? 3. The Latin root loc means place. Find a the librarians ordered. _____________a_l_lo__c_a_t_i_n_g_____________ word in paragraph 11 with the root loc. Par. 6 _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 7. __F___ My sister might have some sports _lo__c_a_l______________________________ 3. money marked for a specific purpose ___________________________________ equipment we could use. 4. Check the sentence in which fair has the _______________f_u_n__d_s_______________ 3. Why did Mr. Rutledge and Mrs. Angley same meaning as it does in paragraph 2. 8. What are two ideas that Tanika and Caleb Par. 6 decide to ask for Caleb and Tanika’s help? have to make this year’s book fair more __✓___ All the booths for the fair have been exciting? 4. items that are needed or necessary _T_h_e__b_o_o_k__f_a_i_r_w__a_s_t_h_e__m__o_s_t_________ _Ms_u_cr_sc._e_As_sn_fgu__lle_fy_a_iar_n_tdh__eM_s_rc_.h_Ro__uo_tll_eh_da_gd_e_h_e_l_d_.__ set up. _T_h_e_y__w__a_n__t _t_o__s_e_t_u_p__a_r_e_a_s__w__i_th_____ ____________n__e_c_e_s_s_i_t_i_e_s____________ _th_o__u_g_h_t_t_h_a_t_T__a_n_i_k_a_a_n__d_C__a_l_e_b_______ Par. 6 4. Wdehsaetrivsethdeaseltotitnogffothr ethcisrestdoirty.? _____ Few people thought that the referee’s _d_i_ff_e_r_e_n_t__t_h_e_m__e_s__a_n_d__h_a_v_e__a_u__th__o_r_s_ call was fair. come to sign their books. 5. gratitude _th__e__s_c_h_o__o_l_l_i_b_r_a_r_y_________________ 5. Check the sentence in which dull has the 9. Why does Caleb think that Mr. Davies ___________a__p_p_r_e_c__ia_t_i_o_n____________ ___________________________________ same meaning as it does in paragraph 5. might be able to help? Par. 7 5. Do you think that Caleb and Tanika will _____ Remind me to have this dull knife _H__e_u__s_e_d__t_o__b_e__a_n__e__d_i_to__r_f_o__r_a_____ 6. the skill and knowledge of someone choose to work together on future sharpened. experienced projects? Explain. _c_h_i_l_d_r_e_n_’_s__b_o_o__k__p_u_b__li_s_h__e_r.________ __✓___ I expected the movie to be dull, so I _____________e_x__p_e_r_t_i_s_e_____________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Read the descriptions below. Write C next to the Par. 11 was surprised to find it so phrase if it describes Caleb. Write T if it ___________________________________ interesting. describes Tanika. Circle the homophone that correctly completes each sentence below. 6. Check the line beside the word or words that Write F before the sentences that are facts. 10. __C___ feels calm and confident about the best describe what type of selection this is. Write O before the sentences that are opinions. 7. Do you know what the taxicab success of the book fair _______________ will be? (fair, fare) _____ a tall tale 1. __O___ Tanika worries too much. 2. __O___ This year’s book fair will be better 11. __T___ suggests setting up areas with 8. The winning _______________ will __✓___ realistic fiction receive a trophy. (teem, team) than previous fairs. different themes _____ historical fiction 9. The building on the corner will be 3. __F___ Rachael Weinstock’s mom is the 12. __T___ offers to bring in ice skates and _______________ to make room for the new mall. (raised, razed) author of a picture book. mittens for the winter display 10. Which word in paragraph 1 has a prefix 4. __F___ Caleb’s class has a turtle and some and a suffix? _u_n_c__e_r_ta__in__ly____________ fish. 11. Write the prefix, suffix, and word’s meaning on the lines below. _u_n_,__ly__;_i_n__a__n_o__t_c_e_r_t_a_i_n__w__a_y_______ ___________________________________ 115 117 Write the words from the passage that have the 2. What purpose would a reader have for Write the words from the passage that have the 4. Why is perseverance an important quality meanings below. reading this selection? meanings below. for a writer to have? 1. the field of study dealing with the __✓___ for information about the life and 1. very eager; having a large appetite _Y_o_u___m__a_y__r_e_c_e_i_v_e__m__a_n__y__r_e_j_e_c_t_io__n_s development and use of money, goods, 5. Wbehfyodroeyyououthiankrethpatumbolisst hweridte.rs like and services work of Louis Sachar _____________v_o__ra__c_i_o_u_s_____________ Num. 1 to read? ____________e__c_o_n_o__m__i_c_s____________ _____ to learn how to solve a problem Par. 2 2. the words to a song _A_n__sw__e_r_s_w__i_ll__v_a_r_y_. _________________ _____ to form an opinion about the work of 2. something that moves one to action Louis Sachar _______________l_y_r_i_c_s_______________ 6. On the lines below, write a summary of Num. 2 Step 3. ____________i_n_s_p__i_ra__ti_o_n_____________ 3. Check the line beside the word or words that _sIto__ist_h_iam_t_py_oo_ru_ta_gn_et_t_tih_na_tto__yt_oh_ue_hw_a_rb_iti_et_ae_nv_de_r_sy_o_dt_ah_ya_t Par. 3 best describe what type of selection this is. 3. to put forward or turn in for consideration _y_o_u_c_a_n__c_l_e_a_r _y_o_u_r_m__i_n_d_._o_f_t_h_i_n_g_s_t_h_a_t_ are less important or uninteresting. 3. to give one’s time or attention completely _____ autobiography ______________s_u__b_m__i_t______________ Num. 5 Use the submission guidelines below to answer _______________d_e_v_o__te_______________ _____ historical nonfiction the questions that follow. Par. 5 4. to follow a set of rules __✓___ biography Willow Lake Press 4. made up; imaginary ______________c_o_n_f_o__r_m______________ Guidelines for Submission 4. Name two series of books that Louis Sachar Num. 5 ______________f_ic__ti_o_n__a_l_____________ has written. Currently accepting: fiction picture books; Par. 6 5. refusals of acceptance nonfiction early readers (especially about _M__a_r_v_i_n__R__e_d__p_o_s_t__a_n_d__W___a_y_s_i_d_e____ sports, animals, and science); young adult Rewrite the phrases below in the possessive form. _S_c_h__o_o_l____________________________ _____________r_e_j_e_c_t_i_o_n_s_____________ fiction 5. the novels of Louis Sachar Num. 6 5. Why didn’t Sachar become a full-time Format: Submission must be typed and _L_o__u_i_s__S_a_c_h__a_r_’s__n_o__v_e_l_s____________ writer as soon as his first book was 6. the quality of continuing to do something in printed on plain white 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Your published? spite of hardship or difficulties name should appear on the top right corner 6. the aide of the teacher of each page. _H__e_d__i_d_n_’_t_f_e__e_l_c_o__n_f_i_d_e_n__t_h_e_______ ___________p_e__r_s_e_v_e_r_a_n__c_e___________ _th__e__te__a_c_h_e_r_’_s__a_i_d_e_________________ _c_o_u_l_d__m__a__k_e__a__li_v_i_n__g__a_s__a_w__r_i_t_e_r_._ Num. 6 Send your manuscript and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) to––Submissions 7. the habits of the writers 6. What happens after Sachar has completed 1. Check the phrase that best describes the Editor, Willow Lake Press, 445 Rockbridge the first draft of a book? author’s purpose. Way, Daleville, WI 28556. _th__e__w__r_it_e_r_s_’__h_a_b_i_t_s________________ _H_e__r_e_w__r_it_e_s__i_t _f_i_v_e__o_r_s_i_x__t_im__e_s_____ __✓___ to instruct 1. What is a SASE? 8. the characteristics of the person _b_e_f_o_r_e__h_e__s_e_n_d_s__i_t_t_o__h_i_s_p__u_b_l_is_h__e_r._ _____ to entertain _a_s_e__lf_-_a_d_d__re_s_s_e_d__s_t_a_m__p_e__d_e__n_v_e_l_o_p_e_ _th__e__p_e_r_s_o_n__’s__c_h__a_r_a_c_t_e_r_i_s_ti_c_s_______ 7. Name two sources of ideas for Sachar’s _____ to inform 2. What nonfiction early reader topics is 1. Check the words that best describe stories and characters. Willow Lake Press interested in? Louis Sachar. 2. Name three things you might record in a _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_s_: _h_i_s__m__e_m__o__ri_e_s__ writer’s notebook. _s_p_o_r_t_s_,_a__n_i_m__a_l_s_,_a_n__d__s_c_i_e_n_c_e______ __✓___ creative _o_f__c_h_i_l_d_h_o__o_d_;__h_i_s__e_x_p_e__ri_e_n__c_e_s____ __✓___ humorous teaching; his daughter’s life _P_o_s_s_i_b__le__a_n__s_w_e__r_s_:_d_r_e_a__m__s_,_s_o__n_g__ 3. Where should your name appear on your _ly__r_ic__s_, _e_v_e__ry__d_a_y__t_h_o__u_g_h__ts__a_n__d____ manuscript? _____ unpredictable observations _o_n__t_h_e__t_o_p__r_i_g_h_t__c_o_r_n__e_r__o_f__e_a_c_h___ __✓___ intelligent 3. What does the author mean by “Do your page homework”? _____ nosy _C_a__r_e_f_u_l_ly__r_e__s_e_a_r_c_h__p_u__b_l_is__h_e_r_s____ _a_n_d__m__a__g_a_z_i_n_e_s__, _a_n_d___fo__ll_o_w___t_h_e_i_r_ guidelines. 119 121 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 166

Answer Key Write the words from the story that have the 1. Why didn’t the narrator escape from the Check the correct meaning of the underlined 5. What is one difference between Robinson meanings below. sinking ship on one of the lifeboats? word. Crusoe and Alexander Selkirk? 1. overturned _H__e_b__e_l_ie__v_e_d__t_h_a_t__a__c_a_p_t_a_i_n________ 1. Robinson Crusoe appeals to people _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_: _S_e__lk__ir_k__a__s_k_e_d___ _s_h_o_u__ld__g__o__d_o_w__n__w__i_t_h__h_i_s__s_h_i_p_.___ regardless of age or nationality. _to__b__e__le__f_t _o_n__h__is__i_s_l_a_n_d_,__a_n_d_______ _____________c__a_p_s_i_z_e_d______________ _____ full of regard _C_r_u__s_o_e__w__a_s__s_h_i_p_w__r_e_c_k__e_d_.________ Par. 2 2. Name three items the narrator found in the canvas bag. __✓___ without regard for 6. Is Robinson Crusoe fantasy, or does it take 2. a boat or ship place in reality? _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n_s_w__e_rs_:__a__k_n_i_f_e_,_a________ _____ capable of regarding _______________v_e_s_s_e__l ______________ 2. Selkirk could easily control the rat _f_a_n_t_a_s_y____________________________ Par. 3 _b_l_a_n_k_e_t_,_a__b_o__tt_l_e_o__f_w__a_t_e_r_, _f_o_u_r_____ 3. Pcearnsosnoifficfaotoiodn, iasnadlitaerbaroyxdeovficme iantches population by feeding the island’s cats. 7. Is A Cruising Voyage Round the World 3. spread or scattered around _____ most easy fantasy, or does it take place in reality? which human characteristics are given to _____ not easy _______________s_tr_e_w__n_______________ inanimate objects. In the sentence Sam’s _I_t _t_a_k_e_s__p__la_c__e__in__r_e_a__li_t_y_.__________ Par. 4 bed beckoned to him invitingly, Sam’s bed __✓___ in an easy way is personified. Find an example of Circle the word that best completes each 4. something that is used as a temporary personification in the story, and write it on In each row, circle the word that does sentence below. substitute the line below. not belong. 8. Selkirk’s use of _______________ thinking _____________m__a_k_e__s_h_i_f_t ____________ _th__e_s_u__n__w_a_s__g_l_a_r_i_n_g__a_n_g_r_i_l_y__a_t_m__e__ 3. construct break build assemble allowed him to survive on the island. Par. 4 4. imaginative creative inventive precise optimistic creative frequent ___________________________________ 5. difficult lonely challenging hard 5. went back to something that was 9. It was difficult for Selkirk to already begun 4. What do you think the book Tyler was 1. What nationality was Selkirk? _______________ to life in society. reading when he fell asleep was about? readjust communicate accustom ______________re__s_u_m__e_d______________ _S_c__o_t_ti_s_h___________________________ Par. 7 _a__s_h_i_p_w__r_e_c_k__; _a__c_a_s_t_a_w__a_y__________ 10. Woodes Rogers’s book _______________ 2. Why do you think Selkirk called out to Selkirk’s experiences. Circle the homophone that correctly completes ___________________________________ the Cinque Ports as it sailed away from neglected ridiculed detailed each sentence below. the island? 5. From what point of view are the first seven Use the pronunciation key on the inside back 6. My back was _______________ for a week paragraphs of the story told? _H__e__w__a_s__h_a_v_i_n_g___s_e_c_o_n__d__th__o_u_g__h_t_s_ cover of this book to write the words that match after I helped Aliya move. (soar, sore) _a_b__o_u_t__h_i_s__d_e_c_i_s_i_o_n_._______________ these pronunciations. _f_ir_s_t_-_p_e__rs_o__n__p_o__in__t _o_f__v_i_e_w_________ 7. We planted a row of _______________ 3. How do we know so many details about 1. /suˆ r v¯v´/ _s_u_r_v_i_v_e___________________ trees beside the driveway. (beach, beech) ___________________________________ Selkirk’s experiences on the island? 2. /ad ven´ chuˆ r/ _a_d_v__e_n_t_u_r_e____________ 3. /poˆ p´ yə la¯´ shən/ _p_o_p__u_l_a_t_io__n________ 8. Do _______________ ride your bicycle 6. From what point of view is the last _W__o__o_d_e_s__R__o_g__e_r_s_,_t_h_e__c_a_p__t_a_in___o_f__ 4. /ri ma¯n´/ _re__m__a_i_n____________________ without wearing a helmet! (not, knot) paragraph told? _t_h_e__D__u_k__e_,_w__r_o_t_e__a__b_o__o_k__t_h_a_t_____ 5. /lo¯n´ le¯ nes/ _lo__n_e_l_i_n_e_s_s______________ included Selkirk’s experiences. Underline the word with a prefix or a suffix in _th__ir_d__-_p_e_r_s_o_n__p__o_i_n_t__o_f__v_i_e_w________ each sentence. Then, write the meaning of the word on the line. ___________________________________ 9. The sand felt unpleasant in my mouth. 7. What purpose would a reader have for reading this selection? _n_o_t__p_l_e_a_s_a__n_t______________________ _____ for information 10. The day was warm, and the sky was cloudless. __✓___ for entertainment _w__it_h_o__u_t__c_l_o_u_d__s___________________ _____ to answer a specific question Find the metaphor in paragraph 3, and write it on the line. 11. _M__y__s_t_o_m__a__c_h__w__a_s__a_n__a_n_i_m__a_l_._____ 123 125 Write the words from the story that have the 2. What problem do Chiara and her mom have Write the words from the passage that have the 4. What is an oasis? What is the plural form meanings below. at the beginning of the story? meanings below. of oasis? 1. the edge or outer limits of a city or town T_h_e_y__m__is_s__th__e_g_a__rd_e__n_a_n__d_t_h_e__g_r_e_e_n_e_r_y 1. the process by which liquid changes into _a_n__a_r_e_a__o__f_m__o__is_t_u_r_e__a_n__d__p_l_a_n_t____ at their old home in Massachusetts. vapor or gas _l_if_e__i_n__t_h_e__d_e_s_e__r_t;__o_a_s_e__s__________ _____________o__u_t_s_k_i_r_t_s_____________ 3. Do you think that planting a garden will Par. 6 help the Giardinis feel more at home in ____________e_v_a_p__o_r_a_t_i_o_n____________ Write T before the sentences that are true. Write Arizona? Why or why not? Par. 1 F before the sentences that are false. 2. breathing in _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 2. water that falls to Earth in the form of rain 5. __F___ Most of Earth’s deserts are made ______________in__h_a_l_i_n_g______________ or snow Par. 6 ___________________________________ of sand. ___________p__r_e_c_i_p_i_ta__ti_o_n____________ 3. for the most part 4. What is one way in which Massachusetts Par. 3 6. __T___ The Sahara receives almost no and Arizona are different? _____________p_r_i_m__a_r_i_l_y_____________ 3. hills of sand that are pushed into shape by rainfall. Par. 9 _P_o_s_s_ib_l_e_a_n_s_w__e_rs_:_t_h_e__te_m__p_e_r_a_tu_r_e_;_t_h_e__ the wind 5. Wlanhdatscdaopese;Mthrse. rGeigairodninoi fmtehaencwohuenntrsyhe 7. __T___ The Mojave Desert is the largest 4. to grow successfully; flourish _______________d_u__n_e_s_______________ says, “Arizona and Massachusetts could be Par. 4 American desert. _______________t_h_r_i_v_e_______________ different planets”? Par. 9 4. dry; having little rainfall 8. __F___ The Gobi is located in northern _T_h__e__tw__o__s_t_a_t_e_s__s_e_e_m___v_e_r_y_________ Find the compound words from the selection _d_i_f_fe__re__n_t_t_o__h__e_r_. __________________ ________________a_r_i_d________________ Africa. that contain the words below. Par. 6 6. Name the two different settings in this story. A bibliography is a list of articles or books that 5. board __________c_a_r_d_b__o_a_r_d__________ 5. an area of flat land that is higher than the an author referred to when writing his or her Par. 1 _th__e__G__ia_r_d__in__i_’s__h_o_u__s_e_;_t_h__e_n__u_r_s_e_r_y_ surrounding land own work. Use the bibliographic entries below to answer the questions that follow. 6. land ___________l_a_n_d_s_c__a_p_e___________ Write the name of the reference source you ______________p__la_t_e_a__u______________ Par. 3 could use to answer each question below. Par. 7 Chin, Cynthia. Deserts of the World. New York: McNaughton Publishers, Inc., 2001. 7. green _________g__r_e_e_n_h__o_u_s_e__________ atlas dictionary 1. How much of Earth’s land surface do Par. 6 newspaper encyclopedia deserts cover? Gordon, Oliver. “The Effects of Global Warming on Desert Temperatures.” EnviroWorld. 8. brush __________p_a_i_n_t_b__r_u_s_h__________ 1. What will the weather be like in Phoenix _a_b_o__u_t_o__n_e_-_t_h_i_r_d___________________ (January, 2005): 45–52. Par. 11 on Saturday? 2. Who was Marco Polo? 1. Who is the author of the magazine article? 1. Number the events below to show the order _n_e_w__s_p_a__p_e_r________________________ in which they happened. _a_V__e_n__e_t_ia_n___tr_a_v__e_le__r_a_n__d__e_x_p__lo__r_e_r_ _O__li_v_e_r__G__o_r_d__o_n____________________ 2. Which five states surround Massachusetts? __5___ Joseph showed Chiara and her mom ___________________________________ 2. In what year was Deserts of the World _a_t_la_s_______________________________ published? several of his favorite desert plants. 3. Why do some people compare sand dunes 3. What are the characteristics of a desert? to ocean waves? _2_0_0__1______________________________ __4___ Chiara ate her breakfast in the car. __1___ The Giardinis moved to Arizona _e_n_c_y__c_l_o_p_e_d__ia______________________ _T_h_e__y_r_e_s_e__m_b__le__g_i_a_n_t_,_f_r_o_z_e__n__w_a_v__e_s. 3. On which pages of the January 2005 issue of EnviroWorld would you find the article from Massachusetts. 4. What is the origin of the word cactus? ___________________________________ referenced above? __3___ Mrs. Giardini said she missed the _d_i_c_t_io__n_a_r_y_________________________ _4_5_–__5_2_____________________________ greenery in her old backyard. __2___ Chiara found her mother sitting on the deck sipping coffee. 127 129 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 167

Answer Key Write the words from the passage that have the 1. How did Godfrey Daniels publicize the Write the words from the story that have the Mark each sentence below F if it is in meanings below. Mojave Desert phone booth? meanings below. first-person point of view and T if it is in third-person point of view. 1. put in position for use _H__e_w__r_o__te__a_b__o_u_t__i_t_o__n__th__e__In__t_e_r_n_e_t 1. getting used to; becoming accustomed to 2. Dano dyopuothsitnekdthietsNantiuomnabl PearrktshSeerrev.ice 1. __F___ Can we rent a movie tonight? ______________in__s_ta__ll_e_d______________ _____________a_d__ju__s_t_in__g_____________ 2. __F___ I moved to the United States when I Par. 1 and Pacific-Bell made the right decision to Par. 3 remove the phone booth? Explain. was 19 years old. 2. from time to time 2. to focus one’s thoughts or think deeply about _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 3. __T___ Ken examined the origami frog. ____________p_e_r_i_o_d__ic_a__ll_y____________ ____________c_o_n__c_e_n_t_r_a_t_e____________ 4. __F___ I find origami to be a relaxing hobby. Par. 3 ___________________________________ Par. 5 5. __T___ Emi and Ken liked hearing stories 3. supposed 3. What happens if someone calls the phone 3. a dent about their mother as a little girl. booth today? _____________a__s_s_u_m__e_d______________ ____________i_n_d_e__n_t_a_t_io__n____________ 6. How is Aunt Suki related to Emi and Par. 3 _T_h__e__p_h_o__n_e__w__il_l__r_in__g__o_n_l_y__o_n__t_h__e_ Par. 7 Ken’s mother? 4. Wcahlylewra’ss tehendph.one booth originally 4. faraway; isolated 4. placed one’s hands in the shape of a cup _S_h_e__i_s__t_h_e_i_r__m__o_t_h_e_r_’_s_s_i_s_t_e_r_.______ installed? ______________r_e_m___o_t_e______________ ______________c_u__p_p_e__d______________ ___________________________________ Par. 4 _f_o_r_u__s_e__b_y__m__i_n_e_r_s__a_n__d__th__e_i_r______ Par. 11 7. Where did Aunt Suki grow up? 5. far removed _f_a_m__i_li_e_s___________________________ Circle the homophone that correctly completes each sentence below. _in__J_a__p_a_n___________________________ _____________s_e__c_l_u_d_e_d______________ 5. On the lines below, write the main idea of Par. 5 paragraph 6. 5. When Emi pulled the bird’s ____________, 8. What does Emi mean when she says they’ll it flapped its wings. (tail, tale) pass the tradition “up instead of down”? Use a dictionary to help you place the words _P_e_o_p__le__l_ik__e_d__m__a_k_i_n_g__a__c_o_n_n__e_c_ti_o_n__ below into the correct categories. 6. Please _______________ down the _S_h_e__i_s__m__a_k_i_n__g__a__jo__k_e__b_e_c__a_u_s_e____ _w_i_t_h__s_tr_a_n__g_e_r_s_b__e_c_a_u_s_e__i_t_m__a_d_e__t_h_e_ following information. (right, write) _tr_a_d__i_ti_o_n__s_a__r_e_u__s_u_a_l_l_y__p_a_s_s_e__d_____ finale fiasco world seem smaller. 9. W“dhoatwdnoe”s AtountthSeukniedxotwgheenneshreation. bouquet suite 7. The _______________ family will be tornado pasta Write T before the sentences that are true. Write attending the reunion. (whole, hole) can’t sleep? chef fiesta F before the sentences that are false. Underline the compound word in each _S_h_e__d__o_e_s__o_r_i_g_a_m___i.________________ 6. Spanish 7. Italian 8. French 6. __T___ The phone booth was originally sentence. Then, write the two words that make up each compound. 10. What feature do Aunt Suki and her _to__r_n_a_d__o__ _f_i_n_a_l_e____ _b_o_u__q_u_e__t _ intended to be used by miners. sister share? 8. Aunt Suki discovered some origami papers _f_ie__s_ta_____ _f_i_a_s_c_o____ _c_h_e_f______ 7. __F___ The phone booth is still in working in her suitcase. _T_h__e_y__e_a_c_h__h__a_v_e__a__d_i_m__p_l_e_.________ _p_a_s_t_a_____ _s_u_i_t_e_____ order today. ______s_u_i_t_____ _____c_a__s_e_____ 11. What purpose would a reader have for reading this selection? Write S if the possessive word is singular. Write 8. __T___ Godfrey Daniels posted the number 9. She was looking for a crossword puzzle to P if it is plural. work on because she couldn’t sleep. _____ to learn of the booth on the Internet. 9. __S___ the phone booth’s location _____c_r_o_s_s_____ _____w__o_r_d_____ _____ to form an opinion 9. __F___ The phone booth was located in 10. __P___ the callers’ nationalities 10. Oatmeal with cinnamon and bananas is my __✓___ for entertainment Arizona. favorite way to start the day. 11. __S___ Godfrey Daniels’s interest 10. __T___ People seemed to like the idea of ______o_a_t______ _____m__e_a_l_____ 12. __P___ the tourists’ visits connecting with others in faraway places. 131 133 Write the words from the passage that have the 1. What does the word origami mean in Write the words from the story that have the 2. How are the Braille contractions that meanings below. Japanese? meanings below. Grandpa talks about different from the contractions you are familiar with? 1. made of many parts _p_a_p_e__r_f_o__ld__in__g_____________________ 1. an amount or serving of something taken at _T_h_e_y__a_r_e__si_n_g_l_e__le_t_t_e_r_s_t_h_a_t_r_e_p_r_e_s_e_n_t_ one time _a_w__o_r_d__in_s_t_e_a_d__o_f__o_n_e__w_o_r_d__t_h_a_t_i_s_a__ _____________c__o_m__p_l_e_x______________ 2. Name two materials other than origami paper combination of two words. Par. 3 that have been used in modern origami. ________________d_o_s_e________________ Par. 6 3. How can Grandpa type without seeing 2. like a custom that has been passed down _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_s_: _t_i_s_s_u_e__p_a_p__e_r_, __ the keyboard? 3. Wsihlky,dofoyiolu, tbhuinbkbthleatgsuermiouws orraigpapmeirstss 2. dedicated to a particular purpose ____________tr_a_d__it_i_o_n__a_l_ly____________ _H__e_h__a_s__b_e_e_n___ty__p_i_n_g__f_o_r__a__l_o_n_g____ Par. 4 do not use scissors or glue? ____________c__o_m__m__i_tt_e_d_____________ _ti_m__e__a_n__d__h_a_s__t_h_e__p_o__s_it_i_o_n__o__f_t_h_e__ Par. 10 4. Nkaemyes tmwoermeaosorniszethda.t Grandpa prefers 3. things that are forbidden and should be _b_e_c_a__u_s_e__i_t _w__o_u__ld__a__lt_e_r__t_h_e__t_y_p_e_s__ avoided 4. Hoofwthmianngysditahgeraymcsowuoludldmyoaukheave to 3. a saying or expression that is overused audio books to Braille books. _B_r_a_il_l_e_b_o_o_k_s__c_a_n__b_e_l_a_rg_e__a_n_d_________ _______________ta_b__o_o_s_______________ follow to create an origami model of the _______________c_l_i_c_h_é_______________ _a_w_k_w__a_rd_.__H_e__li_k_e_s_t_h_e__d_if_f_e_re_n_t__v_o_ic_e_s__ Par. 4 Starship Enterprise? Par. 15 5. Nthuamt btheer trheeadeveersntussbeeloonwatuodsihoobwotohkeso. rder in which they happened. 4. detailed; fancy _7_2_________________________________ Write the idiom from paragraph 1 on the line next to its meaning. __3___ Grandpa explained Grade 2 Braille _____________e_l_a_b__o_r_a_t_e_____________ Write T before the sentences that are true. Write Par. 5 F before the sentences that are false. 4. declining; getting worse g__o_i_n_g__d__o_w__n_h_i_ll to Pablo. 5. copy 5. __F___ Origami paper tends to be thicker In each row, circle the word that does not belong. __4___ Pablo hugged his grandpa. 5. hear audio explain listen __1___ Pablo sat down at the breakfast table. _____________d_u__p_l_i_c_a_t_e_____________ than regular paper. 6. memory believe remember reminisce __2___ Grandpa turned on the computer. Par. 7 7. marvelous interesting great fantastic 6. __T___ People have experimented with using Use the letters of the Braille alphabet to decode 6. The Greek root saur means lizard. Find a Divide the words below into syllables using a the words below. word in paragraph 1 with the root saur. materials other than paper to create slash (/). origami figures. A B E I LMO P R T _s_te__g_o_s_a__u_r_u_s_______________________ 8. a f/t e r 1. 7. __F___ Akira Yoshizawa was the first person 9. b r e a k/f a s t 7. The Latin root var means different. Find a 10. a/c r o s s _B_r_a_i_l_l_e____________________________ word in paragraph 1 with the root var. to practice origami in Japan. 11. s i n/g l e 12. e y e/s i g h t 2. _v_a_r_i_e_t_y____________________________ 8. __T___ The kite, fish, bird, and frog are four 1. Why does Pablo make a face after he tries _o_m__e_l_e_t____________________________ 8. The Latin root form means shape. Find a origami bases. his grandpa’s omelet? word in paragraph 3 with the root form. 9. __T___ Some historians believe origami has _H__e__th__in__k_s__i_t _i_s__to__o__s_p_i_c_y_._________ _tr_a__n_s_f_o_r_m__e_d_______________________ its origins in China. ___________________________________ 9. The Latin root lab means work. Find a word in paragraph 5 with the root lab. 10. Check the sentence below that is the best summary for paragraph 6. _e_l_a_b_o_r_a__te__________________________ _____ Yoshizawa published origami books Find an antonym in the story for each of the during the 1950s. words below. __✓___ Origami diagrams are important 10. novice ____________e_x_p__e_r_t___________ Par. 1 because they allow people to share their designs for particular figures. 11. complicated _________s_i_m__p_l_e_________ Par. 1 _____ Diagrams show the folds needed to make origami figures. 12. boring _________f_a_s_c_i_n__a_ti_n__g_________ Par. 3 135 137 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 168

Answer Key Write the words from the passage that have the 1. What do pupils control? Write the words from the passage that have the 1. What was the problem with materials meanings below. meanings below. intended for blind people before the _th__e_a_m__o_u__n_t_o_f__l_ig_h__t _e_n_t_e_r_in__g__th_e__e_y_e_ creation of the Braille system? 1. to notice or discover something 1. seriously; extremely 2. What is the colored part of the eye called? cTahr_edy_b_ow_a_er_rde_, _oc_ar_rm_v_ea_dd_ei_n_fr_wo_mo_o_dl_e,_ac_du_,t_s_ion_t_h_e_r_e_w__a_s _______________d_e_t_e_c_t_______________ ______________s_e_v_e_r_e_l_y______________ a li_m__it_e_d_a_m__o_u_n_t__o_f_m__a_te_r_ia_l_s_a_v_a_i_l_a_b_le_.___ Par. 2 _th__e__ir_i_s____________________________ Par. 3 2A. lsHoo,wblwinads sBtruadilelne’tssshyasdtemnodwiffaeyreonft wfrorimting. 2. delicate; easy to break or harm 3. If you walked from a dark room into a 2. created; invented Barbier’s? brightly-lit room, how would the size of _______________fr_a__g_i_le_______________ your pupils change? ______________d_e_v__i_s_e_d______________ _I_t _u_s_e__d__a__s_y_s_t_e_m___o_f__6__d_o_t_s________ Par. 2 Par. 4 _T_h__e_y__w__o_u_l_d__b_e__c_o_m__e__s_m__a_l_l_e_r_.____ _in__s_t_e_a_d__o_f__1_2__. ____________________ 3. faulty; not working properly 3. changed; altered 4. What colors do the cone-shaped cells in _____________d__e_f_e_c_t_iv__e_____________ your eyes detect? _____________m__o__d_i_f_ie__d_____________ 3. How old was Braille when he invented his Par. 2 Par. 5 dot-reading system? _y_e_l_l_o_w__, _g_r_e_e__n_,_a_n__d__b_l_u_e___________ 4. an impressive group 4. long and boring; time-consuming 5. What kind of cells are missing from the _______________a__rr_a_y________________ eyes of a person who is colorblind? ______________t_e_d_i_o__u_s______________ _1_5_________________________________ Par. 6 Par. 7 _o_n_e__o__r_m__o__re__t_y_p__e_s__o_f__c_o_n__e_-______ 5. not obvious 6. Nshamape etwdocwealylssin which cone-shaped 5. automatic; working without human assistance _______________s_u_b__tl_e_______________ cells and rod-shaped cells are different _____________a_u_t_o_m__a_t_e_d_____________ 4. How are Braille books produced today? Par. 7 from one another. Par. 8 _Pse_on_s_ssi_itb_ivl_ee_a_tno_s_lw_ig_eh_rst_:_thR_a_on_d_cs_oa_nr_ee_s_m._Co_or_e_n_e_s____ _C_o_m__p_u__te_r__p_r_o_g_r_a_m__s_t_r_a_n_s_la_t_e__w_r_i_tt_e_n_ Find the compound words from the selection _a_ll_o_w__y_o_u__to__s_e_e_c_o_l_o_r_i_m__a_g_e_s_, _a_n_d_r_o_d_s_ Read each pair of words listed below. If the that contain the words below. 7. Wprhoadtuicsethoenplyurbploascekoafntdhewchoirtneeaim? ages. words are synonyms, write S on the line. If the _w_o_r_d_s__i_n_to__B__r_a_il_le__c_o_d__e_, _w_h__ic_h__i_s_s_e_n_t words are antonyms, write A on the line. 6. light ___________li_g__h_t_b_u_l_b___________ _to__p__r_o_t_e_c_t__th__e__m__o_r_e__f_r_a_g_i_l_e_p__a_r_t_s_ Par. 2 6. __S___ surround encompass _to__m__a_c_h_i_n_e_s__th_a_t__e_le_c_t_r_o_n_i_c_a_l_ly__m__a_k_e_ _o_f__th__e__e_y_e_b__a_ll_____________________ 7. ball ____________e_y__e_b_a_l_l____________ 7. __A___ presence absence _th_e__p_r_i_n_t_in_g__p_l_a_t_e_s_. _________________ Par. 2 8. What purpose would a reader have for reading this selection? 8. __A___ specific general 5. Check the line beside the word or words that 8. in _____________in__d_o_o__r_s____________ best describe what type of selection this is. Par. 3 _____ to form an opinion 9. __S___ available accessible __✓___ historical fiction 9. Check the sentence in which glasses has the __✓___ to learn same meaning as it does in paragraph 2. 10. The Latin root commun means common. _____ historical nonfiction _____ for entertainment Find a word in paragraph 4 with the root __✓___ Do you like my new glasses? commun. _____ fiction _____ I need four coffee mugs and four _c_o_m__m__u__n_i_c_a_t_i_o_n___________________ 6. Check the words that best describe juice glasses. Louis Braille. 11. The Latin root vis can mean see. Find a 10. Check the sentence in which pupil has the word in paragraph 4 with the root vis. _____ cheerful _____ outgoing same meaning as it does in paragraph 3. _v_i_s_i_o_n_____________________________ __✓___ inventive __✓___ determined __✓___ The pupil determines how much __✓___ original 12. The Latin root ver can mean truth. Find a light is allowed into the eye. word in paragraph 6 with the root ver. 7. Check the word below that best describes the theme of “Eyes on the Ends of Your _____ The best pupil in the class received a _u_n_i_v_e__rs_a__l_________________________ Fingers.” perfect grade on her spelling test. _____ disability __✓___ creative thinking 11. Check the sentence in which cells has the same meaning as it does in paragraph 6. _____ friendship _____ honor _____ Bees’ honeycomb contains hundreds of cells. __✓___ The cells reproduced at a rapid rate. 139 141 Write the words from the story that have the 1. Why were the colors quarreling? 1. The Latin root spec means see. Find a word 4. What materials do you need to create your meanings below. in paragraph 3 with the root spec. own rainbow? _E_a_c__h__th__o_u_g__h_t__th__a_t_h__e__o_r__s_h_e__w__a_s_ 1. better than others _s_u_p_e__ri_o_r__t_o__a_l_l_o__th__e_r__c_o_l_o_r_s_.______ _s_p_e_c_t_r_u_m___________________________ _a__g_l_a_s_s__o_r__ja_r__o_f__w__a_t_e_r_,_a__s_m__a_l_l___ 5. Wmhiartroisrt,heanondlyawfalyatsohsleiegehxtactly the ______________s_u_p_e__ri_o__r_____________ 2. What reason did Yellow give for being the 2. The Latin root fract means break. Find a Par. 1 most important color? word in paragraph 3 with the root fract. same rainbow someone else sees? 2. the state of having lost or been beaten _r_e_f_r_a_c_t_e_d__________________________ _lo__o_k__a_t__a__p_h_o__to__g_r_a_p_h______________ _______________d_e_f_e_a__t ______________ _Y_e_l_l_o_w___is__t_h_e__c_o__lo__r_o__f_t_h_e__s_u__n_.___ 3. The Greek root photo means light. Find a 6. How are a rainbow and a moonbow Par. 1 word in paragraph 5 with the root photo. different? How are they similar? ___________________________________ Bd_ro_ot_ph_s_ao_ref__wt_ha_et_er_re,_s_bu_ult_t _ot_hf_el_ilg_ihg_th__te_nin_te_ar_i_nra_gi_n_b_o_w_ 3. declared _p_h_o__to__g_r_a_p_h________________________ c_o_m__e_s_f_ro__m__th__e_s_u_n_,_w__h_il_e__th_e__li_g_h_t_i_n__a_ ____________p_r_o__c_l_a_im___e_d____________ 3. Do you think that one of the colors makes a Find the compound words from the selection Writme oTobnebfoowre cthoemseesntfernocmes tthheatmaroeotnru. e. Write Par. 2 better argument than the others? Explain. that contain the words below. F before the sentences that are false. 4. treated as unimportant _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 4. bow ___________r_a_i_n_b__o_w__s___________ 7. __F___ Leprechauns hide pots of gold at the Par. 1 _____________d_i_s_m__i_s_s_e_d_____________ ___________________________________ end of the rainbow in Chinese Par. 4 5. lore ____________f_o_l_k_l_o_r_e____________ mythology. Par. 1 5. a foolish idea 8. __T___ Sunlight is made of all the colors in 6. some __________s_o_m__e_w__h_e_r_e__________ ________________fo__l_ly________________ 4. What did Rain ask the colors to do each Par. 1 the spectrum. Par. 4 time it rained? 7. light ___________s_u__n_l_ig__h_t___________ 9. __F___ Most rainbows are seen on snowy 6. to question the truth of; to doubt _jo__in___to__g_e_t_h_e_r__a_n_d___s_tr_e_t_c_h__a__c_r_o_s_s__ Par. 3 days when the temperature dips ______________d__is_p__u_t_e______________ _th__e__s_k_y__i_n__a__g_i_a_n_t__b_o_w___o_f__c_o__lo__r__ 8. wave _________w__a_v_e_l_e_n__g_t_h_s_________ below freezing. Par. 5 Par. 3 10. __F___ Everyone looking at a rainbow will 7. spoken with a lack of respect; disdain 5. What do you think the colors in this legend 1. Why do each of the colors in a rainbow bend slightly differently? see exactly the same image of a ______________s_c_o__f_fe__d______________ might symbolize, or stand for? Do you rainbow. Par. 10 think there is a deeper meaning to the _T_h__e_y__h_a_v__e__d_i_ff_e_r_e__n_t______________ story? Explain. _w__a_v_e_l_e_n_g__th__s_._____________________ 11. __T___ Dorothy is a character in The Wizard 8. Check the sentence in which state has the same meaning as it does in paragraph 3. 2. What is one way to remember the order of of Oz. colors in a rainbow? _____ Naomi was eager to return to her _A_n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_ll__v_a_r_y_. _P_o_s_s_i_b_le__a_n_s_w__e_r_: _ Use a dictionary to help you divide these words home state after traveling for so long. _pT_eh_oe_py_l_em__oi_gf_ht_ht_es_y_wm_o_br_lo_dl_.i_zT_eh_t_eh_es_t_do_ir_fyf_e_cr_oe_un_lt_d_ _b_y__u_s_i_n_g__t_h_e__a_c_r_o_n_y_m___R__O_Y___G_.__B_I_V_ into syllables. _m_e_a__n_t_h_a_t_e_v__e_ry__o_n_e__is__u_n_i_q_u_e__a_n_d____ __✓___ Please state your name after the beep. 3. Why does a moonbow appear to be whitish 1. m y/t h o l/o/g y 6. Dvaoleusatbhilsesitnorhyitsakoerphlaecreoiwn nreawliatyy,.or is it in color? 2. d i f/f e r/e n t 9. Check the sentence in which content has 3. b e a u/t i/f u l _b_e_c_a__u_s_e__t_h_e__h_u__m__a_n__e_y_e__c_a__n_n_o__t __ 4. a/c r o/n y m the same meaning as it does in paragraph 4. a fantasy? How can you tell? _d_i_s_c_e_r_n__b__ri_g_h__t_c_o__l_o_r_s__in__d__im___l_i_g_h_t 5. s e v/e/r a l _____ I think that the content of this book _faa_nn_s_twa_es_yr_s;_:_AC_n_os_lw_o_re_sr_sc_aw_n_i’_ltl_t_va_al_rky_.._R_P_ao_isn_s_ic_ba_lne_’_t will interest you. _ta_l_k_._T__h_e_r_e_i_s__a_s_c_i_e_n_t_if_i_c__e_x_p_l_a_n_a_ti_o_n_ 7. Ifnorthhisolwegeranidn, bthoewcsolaorrse acrreepaetresdo.nified. __✓___ Tony was content with the gifts he How did the author accomplish this? had received. Rewrite the phrases below in the possessive form. ___________________________________ 10. the words of Rain _R__a_in__’s__w__o_r_d_s_______ _P_o_s_s_i_b_l_e__a_n__s_w_e__r_s_: _T__h_e__c_o_l_o_r_s__c_a_n_ 11. the quarrel of the colorst_h_e_c_o_l_o_r_s_’ _q_u_a_r_re_l _ta__lk__;_T__h_e_y__h_a__v_e__p_e_r_s_o__n_a_l_i_ti_e_s_,____ 12. the rumbling of the thunderth__e_t_h_u_n_d_e_r_’s__rumbling feelings, and ideas. 143 145 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 169

Answer Key Write the words from the story that have the 2. Why does Will feel that researching his Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Where are the Sea Islands located? meanings below. family’s history is important? meanings below. _o_f_f_t_h_e__s_o__u_t_h_e_a__s_te__rn___c_o_a_s_t__o_f__th__e_ 1. warned _H__e_d__o_e_s_n__’t__w__a_n_t__h_i_s__f_a_m__i_ly__’s_____ 1. the power or ability to choose or make _U__n_i_te__d__S_t_a_t_e_s_____________________ 3. Hhoiswtolornyg thoasbthee lboosyts.’ extended family decisions for oneself _____________c_a_u__ti_o_n__e_d_____________ 2. Why did the Gullah language evolve? Par. 2 lived on the South Carolina Sea Islands? ________________w__i_ll________________ Par. 2 _s_o__th__a_t _p_e_o__p_l_e_w__h_o__d__id_n__’t__s_p_e_a_k____ 2. the order in time in which something _f_o_r_t_h__e_p__a_s_t__2_0_0__y__e_a_r_s____________ _th__e_s_a_m__e__l_a_n_g__u_a_g_e__c_o_u__ld___________ occurred 2. able to be reached 3. NcoammemtwuonGicualltaehwtraitdhitioonnsethaant oartehestrill 4. Do you think that Will and Calvin will ___________c_h_r_o_n__o_l_o_g_i_c_a__l__________ continue to be interested in their family’s _____________a_c_c_e_s_s_i_b__le_____________ practiced today. Par. 2 history even after Will’s project is Par. 3 complete? Explain. _b_a_s_k__e_t_w__e_a_v__in__g__a_n_d__f_i_s_h__n__e_t_____ 3. notices appearing in newspapers that 3. grew or developed from one thing into 4. Wknhiatttiisnogne reason the African customs of announce a person’s death _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ another the Gullah people remained unchanged for _____________o_b_i_t_u_a_r_i_e_s_____________ ___________________________________ ______________e_v_o__lv__e_d______________ so long? Par. 6 Par. 4 Use the family tree below to answer the _T_h__e__is_l_a_n__d_s__w_e__r_e_i_s_o__la__te_d___fr_o__m___ 4. relatives questions that follow. 4. people who work to preserve something for _th__e__m__a_i_n_l_a_n_d__f_o__r_m__a_n__y__y_e_a_r_s_.____ the future _____________r_e__la_t_i_o_n__s_____________ Frank + Margaret Arthur + Jean 5. Do you think it is important for the Gullah Par. 10 __________p_r_e_s_e_r_v__a_ti_o__n_i_s_ts__________ heritage and way of life to be preserved? Par. 5 Explain. Write the idiom from paragraph 3 on the line next to its meaning. 5. wound into a spiral or ring _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ 5. to be busy _it__l_o_o_k__s_l_i_k_e__y_o__u__h_a_v_e____ _______________c_o_i_l_e_d_______________ ___________________________________ Find the metaphoyroiunrpahraagnrdapshf1u, lalnd write it Par. 6 6. What do you think the author’s purpose was on the line. Use a dictionary to help you place the words for writing this selection? below into the correct categories. 6. _T_h__is__t_a_b_l_e__i_s__a_d__i_s_a_s_t_e_r_a__re__a_._____ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Cicely (Tom) Robin + Doug James (Sara) patio origami Circle the homophone that correctly completes karate czar ___________________________________ each sentence below. tornado bronco mammoth Circle the word that best completes each 7. For hours after Rosa heard the good news, sentence below. she was in a _______________. (days, daze) Damon Madeline Campbell Katie Sam 6. Japanese 7. Russian 8. Spanish 7. Historically, the Gullah have been 8. Lex _______________ when he read the 1. What are the names of Katie and Sam’s _k_a_r_a_t_e____ _m__a_m__m__o_t_h _p_a_t_i_o_____ _______________ craftspeople. headline on the newspaper’s front page. parents? _o_r_i_g_a_m__i__ _c_z_a_r______ _to__r_n_a_d__o__ (sighed, side) _b_r_o_n__c_o___ cultural talented preserving _J_a_m__e_s__a_n_d__S__a_r_a___________________ 1. Where did Will get the information for 8. In today’s world, the Gullah culture is a(n) his research? 2. What is Robin’s sister’s name? _______________ snapshot of the past. _f_ro__m__t_h_e__I_n_t_e_r_n_e_t__a_n_d__f_ro__m__p__h_o_n_e__ _C_i_c_e_l_y_____________________________ unreasonable temporary unique interviews with older relatives 3. What is Damon’s grandfather’s name? _F_r_a_n_k______________________________ 147 149 Write the words from the passage that have the 1. Check the words that best describe meanings below. Jonathan Green. 1. surrounded by; deeply involved with _____ athletic __✓___ creative _____________i_m__m__e_r_s_e_d_____________ __✓___ artistic __✓___ caring Par. 2 _____ talkative 2. something handed down through the generations 2. Check the word that best describe what type of selection this is. ______________h_e_r_i_t_a_g_e______________ Par. 2 _____ autobiography 3. the various parts of the face _____ fiction ______________f_e_a_t_u_r_e_s______________ __✓___ biography Par. 5 3. Do you think Jonathan Green will continue 4. explained or understood in a certain way making paintings of his Gullah heritage? ____________i_n_t_e_r_p__re__te__d____________ _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Par. 5 ___________________________________ 5. shared with everyone; common 4. Name two things that frequently appear in _____________u__n_i_v_e_r_s_a_l_____________ Green’s paintings. Par. 5 _h_u_m__a__n__f_ig__u_r_e_s__a_n_d___w_a__te_r_________ 6. language that is used by a certain group or region of a country 5. Which of the following would be the most likely subject of one of Green’s paintings? _______________d_i_a_l_e_c_t______________ Par. 6 _____ a realistic portrait of a mother and child In each row, circle the two words that belong together. _____ the skyline of a city at night 7. opportunity respect tradition custom __✓___ fishermen hauling in their nets 8. region language memories area 6. How many children were there in Green’s family? 9. landscape preserve indicate maintain _7__________________________________ 10. The Latin root mater means mother. Find a word in paragraph 2 with the root mater. 7. Why do you think that Green had to go away in order to be able to appreciate his _m__a_t_e_r_n_a_l__________________________ culture and heritage? 11. The Latin root commun means common. _A__n_s_w__e_r_s_w__i_l_l_v__a_r_y_._______________ Find a word in paragraph 2 with the root commun. ___________________________________ _c_o_m__m__u__n_i_t_y_______________________ 12. The Greek root gen means birth or race. Find a word in paragraph 6 with the root gen. _g_e_n__e_r_a_t_io__n_s_______________________ 151 Spectrum Reading Grade 6 Answer Key 170

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