Daily Reading Practice

Day 4 of 10
Grade 6 ELA | Point of View & Narration | Part A/Part B Format
FL B.E.S.T. Standard: ELA.6.R.1.3 - Explain the influence of multiple narrators and/or shifts in point of view in a literary text.
IXL Skills: Identify the narrator's point of view; Analyze how point of view affects the story
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Directions: Read the passage below carefully. Then answer the questions that follow. Pay attention to whose perspective the story is told from and how this affects what the reader knows.
Two Sides of the Story

Jordan's Perspective:

I saw Kenji standing alone by the lockers after school, looking at his phone. He didn't even say hi when I walked past. Just kept scrolling, ignoring me completely. Classic Kenji, I thought. Ever since he got into the honors program, he's been too good for his old friends. I felt my jaw tighten as I pushed through the doors into the cold afternoon air.

Kenji's Perspective:

I stood frozen by my locker, staring at my phone screen. The message from Mom glowed: "Grandpa's in the hospital. Come straight home." My hands were shaking so badly I could barely hold the phone. I vaguely noticed Jordan walk by, but I couldn't look up. If I made eye contact with anyone, I knew I'd start crying. I just needed to hold it together until I got home.

The Next Day:

Jordan approached Kenji's desk before class. "Hey, I heard about your grandfather. I'm really sorry."

Kenji looked up, surprised. "How did you know?"

"Your mom told my mom. She said you've been at the hospital every day." Jordan paused, guilt washing over him. "I thought... yesterday when you didn't say hi... I thought you were ignoring me on purpose."

"I wasn't ignoring you," Kenji said quietly. "I just couldn't talk to anyone right then."

Jordan sat down beside his friend. "I'm sorry I assumed the worst. I should have asked if you were okay instead of just walking away mad."

Questions 1-2: Effect of Multiple Perspectives
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What is the PRIMARY effect of showing both Jordan's and Kenji's perspectives in this passage?
A
It makes the story longer and more detailed.
B
It shows that Jordan is a more sympathetic character than Kenji.
C
It proves that Kenji was wrong to ignore his friend.
D
It reveals how limited perspective can lead to misunderstandings.
Part B
Which detail BEST demonstrates the effect identified in Part A?
A
Jordan interprets Kenji's behavior as arrogance when Kenji is actually dealing with a family emergency.
B
Kenji's mother contacted Jordan's mother about the situation.
C
Jordan felt his jaw tighten as he walked outside.
D
The story takes place after school and the next day.
Practice this skill on IXL: Identify the narrative point of view
Questions 3-4: Point of View Analysis
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
How does the shift to the third-person perspective in "The Next Day" section affect the story?
A
It makes the characters seem less relatable to the reader.
B
It allows the reader to observe both characters interacting and resolving their conflict.
C
It creates more mystery about what the characters are thinking.
D
It suggests that neither character's perspective was accurate.
Part B
Which sentence from "The Next Day" section BEST supports the answer to Part A?
A
"Jordan approached Kenji's desk before class."
B
"'How did you know?'"
C
"Jordan sat down beside his friend."
D
"'Your mom told my mom.'"
Practice this skill on IXL: Analyze effects on meaning and tone
FAST Success Kit | Grade 6 Daily Reading Practice | Day 4
FL B.E.S.T. Standard: ELA.6.R.1.3 | Lexile: 990L-1030L
Practice questions mirror Florida FAST assessment Part A/Part B format
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Answer Key (Teacher Reference)

Question 1 Part A: D - It reveals how limited perspective can lead to misunderstandings.
The dual perspectives show how Jordan misinterprets Kenji's behavior because he doesn't have access to Kenji's internal experience.
Question 1 Part B: A - Jordan interprets Kenji's behavior as arrogance when Kenji is actually dealing with a family emergency.
This directly shows the misunderstanding caused by limited perspective.
Question 2 Part A: B - It allows the reader to observe both characters interacting and resolving their conflict.
The third-person view lets us see both characters equally as they reconcile.
Question 2 Part B: C - "Jordan sat down beside his friend."
This action shows the resolution of their conflict through physical proximity, observable in third person.