6th Grade

OCCT Prep Answer Key

Which source would give the most information about the Trail of Tears?

  1. State Parks Along the Trail of Tears
  2. National Historic Trails
  3. The History of Trails in Northwest Georgia
  4. Accounts of the Trail of Tears

Which paragraph could have the subheading “The Legend”?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Which graphic would be most helpful to the reader?

  1. A map of the United States showing Oklahoma
  2. An illustration of a rose rock next to a real rose
  3. A list of the chemical make-up of a rose rock
  4. An illustration of a Native American Cherokee

Where would you look to find how far it is to the Rose Rock Museum near Noble, OK?

  1. Globe
  2. Dictionary
  3. Atlas
  4. Glossary

Which book would be most helpful in finding information about the formation of rose rocks?

  1. Gems From the Southwest Online Catalog
  2. Oklahoma Rock Collecting Club
  3. Oklahoma Minerals, Crystals, and Rocks
  4. Photographing Rocks, Minerals, and Crystals

The author includes dates as subheadings to show the reader that

  1. Stubblefield encountered problems that took 10 years to resolve.
  2. Stubblefield quit working on his invention for 10 years.
  3. Stubblefield’s public demonstration took place 10 years later.
  4. Stubblefield worked on other inventions for 10 years.

Which two lines on the card catalog indicate that this book would be useful in researching Nathan Stubblefield?

  1. Title and Publisher
  2. Call number and Notes
  3. Notes and Summary
  4. Summary and Format

Which research question would be most important for a report on Stubblefield’s invention?

  1. Who was present at Nathan Stubblefield’s 1902 demonstration?
  2. Did Nathan Stubblefield’s son continue his father’s work?
  3. Who designed the monument to Nathan Stubblefield?
  4. How did Nathan Stubblefield’s wireless telephone work?

Which resource would most likely provide information about the development of radio technology?

  1. An encyclopedia article: “Inventors Who Prepared the Way for Radio”
  2. A magazine article: “At Home with Radio: Programs of the 1930s & 1940s”
  3. A book: Radio, TV, & Computers: How Media Changed the World
  4. A manual: Repair Your Own Radio and Television Set in Ten Easy Steps

If the author convinces the reader to send money to save the cheetahs, he is using which technique?

  1. Persuasion
  2. Propaganda
  3. Faulty reasoning
  4. Misleading information

Which reference source would provide the most recent information about the Cheetah Challenge Race?

  1. A brochure: “The Fastest Cheetah Ever in the Cheetah Challenge Race”
  2. A map of Cape Town, South Africa
  3. A magazine article: “An Update on the Cheetah Challenge Race”
  4. A Web Site about the historical customs of Cape Town, South Africa

How does the author help the reader with unknown words?

  1. By writing words in bold print
  2. By placing footnotes on the page
  3. By underlining them
  4. By italicizing them

Where would someone look to find the most recent information on planting flower gardens?

  1. A book
  2. An almanac
  3. An encyclopedia
  4. A Web site

Which idea is expressed in both selections?

  1. Tulips were often named after famous naval admirals.
  2. Tulips come in many bright colors, much like crayons.
  3. Tulips became popular and expensive in the 19th century.
  4. Tulips are planted in the fall and bloom in the spring.

Which reference would be most helpful in researching a paper on the history of cheerleading?

  1. Interview: “High School Cheerleader Champs Share Their Secrets”
  2. A book: Cheerleading: From Humble Beginnings to Modern Sport
  3. A magazine article: “Too Much Pressure? Teens Work to Make the Cut”
  4. A Web site topic: Ways to Build Your Cheerleading Squad into a Team