6th Grade English Language Arts Standards

Welcome to 6th Grade ELA with Mr. Williams

In 6th Grade English Language Arts, students build strong reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language skills that prepare them for middle school success and beyond. Our class focuses on critical thinking, communication, and creativity through engaging literature and real-world writing.

What Students Will Learn

📚 Reading Literature

Students will:

• Read novels, short stories, myths, and poetry

• Identify themes and central ideas

• Analyze characters, setting, and plot

• Use evidence from the text to support answers

• Compare different texts and genres

📰 Reading Informational Text

Students will:

• Read articles, biographies, and historical texts

• Determine main idea and supporting details

• Analyze text structure

• Evaluate claims and evidence

• Compare information from multiple sources

✍️ Writing

Students will write in three main styles:

• Narrative Writing – personal stories and creative writing

• Informative Writing – essays, reports, and explanations

• Argumentative Writing – opinion writing with evidence

Students will also revise, edit, and publish writing using technology.

🎤 Speaking & Listening

Students will:

• Participate in classroom discussions

• Present projects and speeches

• Listen actively and respond respectfully

• Work collaboratively with peers

🔤 Language Skills

Students will:

• Improve grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure

• Expand vocabulary using Greek and Latin roots

• Use academic language in speaking and writing

Classroom Goals

At Mr. Williams’ Class, students will be challenged to:

• Read independently every week

• Think deeply about texts

• Write clearly and confidently

• Speak with purpose

• Grow into lifelong learners