6th Grade
English/Language Arts

Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

Describe how a particular story or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond/change as the plot moves toward resolution

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences

With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach

Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection and research

Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text

Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments

Compare and contrast one author's presentation of events with that of another

Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

Determine theme/central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions/judgments

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone

Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text

Integrate information presented in different media or formats as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources

Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research

Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone

Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text

Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization and analysis of relevant content

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection and research

Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone

Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of theme, setting, or plot

Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text

Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics

Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters

Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events

Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others’ writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

Interpret figures of speech in context