Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 6.RI.1 

• I can define “cite”. 

  • I can find textual evidence for support. 

  • I can cite evidence to support text analysis using transitions. (According to the passage, etc.) 

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. 6.RI.2 

• • I can define and determine the central idea. 

  • I can support the central idea with details from the text. 

  • I can write or present a factual summary without personal judgments or opinions.

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. 6.RI.4 

• I can determine the meaning of a word or phrase using context. 

• I can use the text to define content specific words. 

• I can determine the meaning of a word or phrase using knowledge of figurative language.

 Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g. visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue. 6.RI.7 

• I can define ‘integrate’.

• I can use pictures, charts, text to explain a topic or issue.