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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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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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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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.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.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.)
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.)
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.)