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SD.6.L.Language
Knowledge of Language6.L.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.6.L.3.b. Maintain consistency in style and tone.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use6.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 as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
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, etc.).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words
6.L.4.c. Consult reference materials, 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.4.d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase.
6.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.6.L.5.a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification, etc.) in context.
6.L.5.c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, thrifty).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
6.L.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Conventions of Standard English6.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.6.L.1.e. Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others'' writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Usage
6.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.6.L.2.b. Spell correctly; consult references as neededQuiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
SD.6.RI.Reading Standards for Informational Text
Reading Standards for Informational Text
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity6.RI.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational text in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently, with guidance and support as needed at the high end of the range.6.RI.10.a. Read and comprehend with proficiency at grade level.
6.RI.10.b. Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
Craft and Structure6.RI.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
6.RI.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.
6.RI.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas6.RI.7. Integrate information presented in different media or visual formats as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
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.
6.RI.9. Compare and contrast two authors'' presentations of events on the same topic.
Key Ideas and Details6.RI.1. Cite relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as logical inferences drawn from the text.
6.RI.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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize
6.RI.3. Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text.
SD.6.RL.Reading Standards for Literature
Reading Standards for Literature
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity6.RL.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently, with guidance and support as needed at the high end of the range.6.RL.10.a. Read and comprehend with proficiency at grade level.
6.RL.10.b. Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.
Craft and Structure6.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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
6.RL.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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas6.RL.7. Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they “see” and “hear” when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen o
6.RL.9. Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories, etc.) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
Key Ideas and Details6.RL.1. Cite relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as logical inferences drawn from the text.
6.RL.2. Determine a theme or central idea(s) of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize
6.RL.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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
SD.6.SL.Speaking and Listening Standards
Speaking and Listening Standards
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas6.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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
6.SL.5. Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
6.SL.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, audience, and tasks, using feedback from self and others and demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
Comprehension and Collaboration6.SL.2. 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.
SD.6.W.Writing Standards
Range of Writing6.W.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences; independently select writing topics and formats for personal enjoyment, interest,
Production and Distribution of Writing6.W.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
6.W.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. Use guidance and support from peers and adults as needed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3
Research to Build and Present Knowledge6.W.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.
6.W.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.6.W.8.a. Assess the credibility of each source.
6.W.8.b. Quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.
6.W.9. Draw relevant evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, reflection, and research.6.W.9.b. Apply grade 6 Reading standards for informational texts to writing.
Text Types and Purposes6.W.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.6.W.1.c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons.
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, etc.), graphics (e.g., charts, tables, etc.), and multimedia when
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 transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sequencing
6.W.2.f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
6.W.3. Write narratives and other creative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sequencing
6.W.3.d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, figurative and sensory language to convey experiences and events.
6.W.3.e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and/or reflects the narrated experiences or event (when appropriate to the genre).
SD.CCR.12.L.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
Knowledge of LanguageCCR.12.L.3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
Vocabulary Acquisition and UseCCR.12.L.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CCR.12.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CCR.12.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 gathering vocabulary knowledge whe
Conventions of Standard EnglishCCR.12.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Usage
CCR.12.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
SD.CCR.12.R.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityCCR.12.R.10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Craft and StructureCCR.12.R.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CCR.12.R.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.
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasCCR.12.R.7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
CCR.12.R.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.
CCR.12.R.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.
Key Ideas and DetailsCCR.12.R.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.
CCR.12.R.2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize
CCR.12.R.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
SD.CCR.12.SL.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
Presentation of Knowledge and IdeasCCR.12.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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
CCR.12.SL.5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
CCR.12.SL.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
Comprehension and CollaborationCCR.12.SL.2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize
SD.CCR.12.W.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
Range of WritingCCR.12.W.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Production and Distribution of WritingCCR.12.W.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeCCR.12.W.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
CCR.12.W.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
CCR.12.W.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Text Types and PurposesCCR.12.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.
CCR.12.W.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.