Responding to Literature: Grade 6 Practice
This worksheet helps sixth-grade students practice responding to literature by analyzing texts, identifying themes, and supporting their ideas with evidence.
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Responding to Literature: Grade 6 Practice
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. Remember to use evidence from the text to support your responses.
Read the following short story excerpt and answer the questions that follow:
Elara walked through the whispering woods, her basket swinging gently at her side. The path, usually a vibrant green, was now dusted with the first pale hints of autumn. A chill wind rustled the leaves, making them dance and twirl before settling on the forest floor. Elara clutched her worn cloak tighter, her eyes scanning the familiar trees for any sign of the legendary Moonpetal flower. Grandmother had said it bloomed only under the rarest of circumstances, a beacon of hope in times of need. Today, Elara felt a deep need, a quiet ache that only a miracle could soothe.
1. What is the setting of this story?
2. What is Elara searching for, and why?
3. Which of the following best describes the mood of the excerpt?
Joyful and lively
Mysterious and hopeful
Angry and tense
Humorous and lighthearted
4. The phrase "whispering woods" uses to give human qualities to the trees.
5. Elara's search for the Moonpetal flower suggests that she is feeling and in need of .
6. The story takes place during the summer.
True
False
7. Imagine you are Elara. Write a short journal entry (3-5 sentences) describing your feelings and observations as you search for the Moonpetal flower. Be sure to include details from the excerpt.