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ND.6.L.Language Standards

Language Standards
Conventions of Standard English
6.L.1. Within the context of authentic English writing and speaking…
Introduce:
6.L.1.a. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
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6.L.1.c. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.
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Practice:
6.L.1.i. Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor).
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Demonstrate proficiency in:
6.L.1.k. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
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6.L.1.m. Use verb tense to convey various times and sequences.
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6.L.1.o. Explain the function of pronouns.
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6.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Practice:
6.L.2.b. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed and/or using spelling patterns and generalizations. (e.g., word families, position-based spelling, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts)
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Display proficiency in:
6.L.2.c. Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue.
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6.L.2.d. Add prefixes and suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).
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Knowledge of Language
6.L.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
6.L.4.a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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6.L.4.b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
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6.L.4.c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
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6.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships (analogies), and nuances in word meanings.
6.L.5.a. Interpret figures of speech in context. (Figures of speech may include similes, metaphors, hyperboles, personification, idioms, alliteration, and onomatopoeia.)
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6.L.5.b. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, thrifty).
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6.L.6. Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
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ND.6.RI.Reading Standards for Informational/Nonfiction Text

Reading Standards for Informational/Nonfiction Text
Key Ideas and Details
6.RI.1. Read closely to comprehend text
6.RI.1.a. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly.(Textual evidence may include graphs, charts, diagrams, maps, pictures as well as text.)
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6.RI.1.b. Cite textual evidence to support inferences drawn from the text. (Textual evidence may include graphs, charts, diagrams, maps, pictures as well as text.)
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6.RI.1.c. Provide an objective (excluding personal opinions or judgments) summary of the text.
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6.RI.2. Determine a central idea of a text and explain how it is conveyed through particular details.
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6.RI.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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Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
6.RI.10. By the end of grade 6, read and comprehend grade-level appropriate literature, in a variety of print genres and other media, proficiently and independently, with scaffolding as needed.
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Craft and Structure
6.RI.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
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6.RI.5. Describe how a paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.
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6.RI.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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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
6.RI.7. Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visuals, tables, charts, and graphs) as well as in written text to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
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6.RI.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. (Supported claims may include historical or scientific evidence; non-supported claims may include pro
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6.RI.9. Compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another (e.g., a memoir written by and a biography on the same person).
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ND.6.RL.Reading Standards for Literature/Fiction

Reading Standards for Literature/Fiction
Key Ideas and Details
6.RL.1. Read closely to comprehend text
6.RL.1.a. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly.
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6.RL.1.b. Cite textual evidence to support inferences drawn from the text.
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6.RL.1.c. Provide a summary of the text excluding personal opinions or judgments.
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6.RL.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and explain how it is conveyed through particular details.
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6.RL.3. Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
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Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
6.RL.10. By the end of grade 6, read and comprehend grade-level appropriate literature, in a variety of print genres and other media, proficiently and independently, with scaffolding as needed.
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Craft and Structure
6.RL.4. 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.
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6.RL.5. Analyze how part of a text (e.g., 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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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
6.RL.9. Compare and contrast texts 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.
 

ND.6.SL.Speaking and Listening Standards

Speaking and Listening Standards
Comprehension and Collaboration
6.SL.2. Use introductory note-taking strategies to 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.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
6.SL.4. 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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6.SL.5. Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.
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6.SL.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)
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ND.6.W.Writing Standards

Writing Standards
Text Types and Purposes
6.W.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
6.W.2.a. Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to a
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6.W.2.b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
 
6.W.2.c. Use appropriate words, phrases, and clauses as transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
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6.W.2.f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
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6.W.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
6.W.3.b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
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6.W.3.c. 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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6.W.3.d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.
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6.W.3.e. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
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Production, Distribution, and Range of Writing
6.W.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3.)
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Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.
6.W.8.b. Quote or paraphrase the information and conclusions of others.
 
Incorporate evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
6.W.9.b. Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literary nonfiction. (e.g., 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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6.W.9. Incorporate evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
6.W.9.a. Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature. (e.g., Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.)