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READING
READING
READING: Vocabulary
Vocabulary in Literature and Nonfiction Texts
6.RV.3.1 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in works of literature, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
6.RV.1 Acquire and use accurately grade-level appropriate general academic and content-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
6.RV.2.5 Consult reference materials, both print and digital (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus), to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, part of speech, or origin.
6.RL.3.1 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a work of literature and contributes to the development of the theme, characterization, setting, or plot.
6.RL.3.2 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a work of literature and how the narrator or speaker impacts the mood, tone, and meaning of a text.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideNarrative Text
Learning Outcome
6.RL.1 Read a variety of literature within a range of complexity appropriate for grades 6-8. By the end of grade 6, students interact with texts proficiently and independently at the low end of the range and with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the rang
6.RL.4.1 Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, play, or poem with listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they “see” and “hear” when reading the text with what they perceive when they liste
6.RL.4.2 Compare and contrast works of literature in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
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6.RL.2.2 Determine how a theme or central idea of a work of literature is conveyed through particular details; provide a detailed, objective summary of the text.
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6.RL.2.3 Explain how a plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the narrative advances and moves toward a resolution.
6.RN.3.2 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.
6.RN.1 Read a variety of nonfiction within a range of complexity appropriate for grades 6-8. By the end of grade 6, students interact with texts proficiently and independently at the low end of the range and with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the rang
6.RN.4.1 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that the author supports with reasons and evidence from claims that are not supported.
6.RN.4.2 Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, verbally) to demonstrate a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
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6.RN.2.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
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WRITING
WRITING
Conventions of Standard English: Grammar and Usage/ Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling
6.W.6.1 Demonstrate command of English grammar and usage, focusing on:
6.W.6.1a Pronouns – Using a variety of pronouns, including subject, object, possessive, and reflexive; ensuring pronoun-antecedent agreement; recognizing and correcting vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).
6.W.6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling focusing on:
6.W.6.2b Punctuation – Using punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; Using semicolons to connect main clauses and colons to introduce a list or quotation.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuidePunctuation
Engage and orient the reader by developing an exposition (e.g., describe the setting, establish the situation, and introduce the narrator and/or characters).
Organize an event sequence (e.g., conflict, climax, resolution) that unfolds naturally and logically, using a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
6.W.1 Write routinely over a variety of time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences; apply reading standards to support analysis, reflection, and research by drawing evidence from literature and nonfiction texts.
Conventions of Standard English: Grammar and Usage/ Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling
6.W.6.1 Demonstrate command of English grammar and usage, focusing on:
6.W.6.1a Pronouns – Using a variety of pronouns, including subject, object, possessive, and reflexive; ensuring pronoun-antecedent agreement; recognizing and correcting vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).
6.W.6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling focusing on:
6.W.6.2b Punctuation – Using punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; Using semicolons to connect main clauses and colons to introduce a list or quotation.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuidePunctuation
Engage and orient the reader by developing an exposition (e.g., describe the setting, establish the situation, and introduce the narrator and/or characters).
Organize an event sequence (e.g., conflict, climax, resolution) that unfolds naturally and logically, using a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
6.W.1 Write routinely over a variety of time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences; apply reading standards to support analysis, reflection, and research by drawing evidence from literature and nonfiction texts.
6.SL.3.1 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
6.SL.4.1 Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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Learning Outcome
6.SL.1 Listen actively and adjust the use of spoken language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
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Comprehension
6.SL.3.1 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
6.SL.4.1 Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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Learning Outcome
6.SL.1 Listen actively and adjust the use of spoken language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
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MEDIA LITERACY
MEDIA LITERACY
Learning Outcome
6.ML.1 Critically analyze information found in electronic, print, and mass media used to inform, persuade, entertain, and transmit culture.