North Carolina Standard Course of Study Sixth Grade English Language Arts resources

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NC.L.LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE

L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the appropriate grade band grammar continuum.

L.6.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the 6-8 grammar continuum.

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L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing; demonstrate proficiency within the appropriate grade band conventions continuum.

L.6.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing; demonstrate proficiency within the 6-8 conventions continuum.

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L.4. Determine and/or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, word relationships, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.

L.6.4. Determine and/or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies: context clues, word parts, word relationships, and reference materials.

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L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language and nuances in word meanings.

L.6.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language and nuances in word meanings.

L.6.5.a. Interpret figures of speech in context based on grade 6 reading and content.

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L.6.5.b. Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations.

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L.6. Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in developing vocabulary knowledge wh

L.6.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; develop vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

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NC.RI.READING: INFORMATIONAL TEXT

READING: INFORMATIONAL TEXT

RI.1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

RI.6.1. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

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RI.10. Read and understand complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently, connecting prior knowledge and experiences to text.

RI.6.10. By the end of grade 6, read and understand informational texts within the 6-8 text complexity band proficiently and independently for sustained periods of time. Connect prior knowledge and experiences to text.

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RI.2. Determine central ideas (RI) or themes (RL) of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.

RI.6.2. 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.

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RI.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.

RI.6.3. Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text.

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RI.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.

RI.6.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning.

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RI.5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.

RI.6.5. 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.

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RI.6. Assess how point of view, perspective, or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

RI.6.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.

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RI.7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.

RI.6.7. Integrate information presented in different media or formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

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RI.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

RI.6.8. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

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RI.9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.

RI.6.9. Compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another.

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NC.RL.READING: LITERATURE

READING: LITERATURE

RL.1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

RL.6.1. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

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RL.10. Read and understand complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently, connecting prior knowledge and experiences to text.

RL.6.10. By the end of grade 6, read and understand literature within the 6-8 text complexity band proficiently and independently for sustained periods of time. Connect prior knowledge and experiences to text.

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RL.2. Determine central ideas (RI) or themes (RL) of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.

RL.6.2. Determine a theme of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

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RL.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.

RL.6.3. Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

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RL.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.

RL.6.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

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RL.5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.

RL.6.5. 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.

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RL.9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.

RL.6.9. Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.

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NC.SL.SPEAKING AND LISTENING

SPEAKING AND LISTENING

SL.2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

SL.6.2. Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.

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SL.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

SL.6.4. Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks.

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SL.5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.

SL.6.5. Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.

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NC.W.WRITING

WRITING

W.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

W.6.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

W.6.1.d. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons.

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W.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

W.6.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

W.6.2.c. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.

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W.6.2.d. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.

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W.6.2.g. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.

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W.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

W.6.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

W.6.3.c. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.

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W.6.3.d. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.

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W.6.3.e. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.

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W.6.3.f. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.

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W.5. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

W.6.5. Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the investigation when appropriate.

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W.6. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.

W.6.6. 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.

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