2010 English Language Arts Tests Standard and Performance Indicator Map with Answer Key
Grade 6
Question
Type
Book 1
Reading
1
Performance Indicator
Answer
Key
Points
Standard
Multiple Choice
1
1
2
Multiple Choice
1
1
3
Multiple Choice
1
1
Identify information that is implied rather than stated
D
4
Multiple Choice
1
1
Identify information that is implied rather than stated
B
5
Multiple Choice
1
3
6
Multiple Choice
1
2
7
Multiple Choice
1
2
8
Multiple Choice
1
2
9
Multiple Choice
1
2
10
Multiple Choice
1
2
11
Multiple Choice
1
2
Define characteristics of different genres
C
12
Multiple Choice
1
1
Read to collect and interpret data, facts, and ideas
from multiple sources
B
13
Multiple Choice
1
1
Distinguish between fact and opinion
D
14
Multiple Choice
1
1
15
Multiple Choice
1
1
16
Multiple Choice
1
1
17
Multiple Choice
1
2
18
Multiple Choice
1
2
19
Multiple Choice
1
2
20
Multiple Choice
1
2
Define characteristics of different genres
B
21
Multiple Choice
1
3
Evaluate information, ideas, opinions, and themes by
identifying a central idea and supporting details
A
Use text features, such as headings, captions, and
titles, to understand and interpret informational texts
Read to collect and interpret data, facts, and ideas
from multiple sources
Identify different perspectives, such as social, cultural,
ethnic, and historical, on an issue presented in one or
more than one text
Identify literary elements (e.g., setting, plot, character,
rhythm, and rhyme) of different genres
Identify literary elements (e.g., setting, plot, character,
rhythm, and rhyme) of different genres
Identify literary elements (e.g., setting, plot,
character, rhythm, and rhyme) of different genres
Identify the ways in which characters change and
develop throughout a story
Identify literary elements (e.g., setting, plot, character,
rhythm, and rhyme) of different genres
Read to collect and interpret data, facts, and ideas
from multiple sources
Read to collect and interpret data, facts, and ideas
from multiple sources
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using
context clues, a dictionary, or a glossary
Identify literary elements (e.g., setting, plot, character,
rhythm, and rhyme) of different genres
Identify literary elements (e.g., setting, plot, character,
rhythm, and rhyme) of different genres
Identify the ways in which characters change and
develop throughout a story
D
B
D
B
A
B
B
A
C
B
D
A
D
C
2010 English Language Arts Tests Standard and Performance Indicator Map with Answer Key
Grade 6 (continued)
Question
Type
Book 1
Reading
22
Standard
Multiple Choice
1
1
23
Multiple Choice
1
1
24
Multiple Choice
1
1
25
Multiple Choice
1
1
26
Multiple Choice
1
1
5
2
Listening/Writing cluster
n/a
5
3
Reading/Writing cluster
n/a
3
n/a
Writing Mechanics cluster
n/a
Book 2
27–30
Book 3
31–34
Listening and
Writing
Short and
Extended Response
Reading and
Writing
Short and
Extended Response
Book 2
&
Book 3
Writing
Mechanics
30 & 34
Extended Response
Performance Indicator
Answer
Key
Points
Read to collect and interpret data, facts, and ideas
from multiple sources
Read to collect and interpret data, facts, and ideas
from multiple sources
Read to collect and interpret data, facts, and ideas
from multiple sources
Read to collect and interpret data, facts, and ideas
from multiple sources
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using
context clues, a dictionary, or a glossary
B
A
C
A
D