OSTP ELA Grade 6 Practice Questions - Oklahoma School Testing Program - English Language Arts, Grade 6 Exam

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Read the passage below: As Maya stood at the edge of the Gloss Mountain trail in northwestern Oklahoma, the afternoon sun caught the gypsum crystals embedded in the red clay, making the mesa sparkle like a chest of diamonds. She had wanted to turn back halfway up the steep stairs, but her older brother Leo had encouraged her to take one step at a time. Now, looking out over the expansive valley below, Maya felt a wave of pride wash over her fears. She realized that challenges often looked much scarier from the bottom than from the summit. What is the main plot turning point in this passage?

Maya decides to start hiking up the Gloss Mountain trail with her brother. Maya stops halfway up the stairs and contemplates quitting the hike. Maya reaches the summit with Leo's encouragement and experiences a shift from fear to pride. Maya notices the red clay and gypsum crystals sparkling in the afternoon sunlight.

Correct Answer:

Maya reaches the summit with Leo's encouragement and experiences a shift from fear to pride.

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