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TN.L.LANGUAGE STANDARDS
LANGUAGE STANDARDS
6.L.CSE. Conventions of Standard English
L.CSE.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
6.L.CSE.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. When reading or writing, explain the functions of commas, parentheses, and dashes to set off parenthetical elements and use them correctly to do so.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideCapitalization
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuidePunctuation
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuidePunctuation
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6.L.VAU. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
L.VAU.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.
6.L.VAU.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on 6th grade-level text by choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
6.L.VAU.4.a. Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or a phrase.
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L.VAU.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
6.L.VAU.5. When reading, listening, writing, and speaking, explain the function of figurative language, word relationships, and connotation/denotation and use them correctly and effectively.
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L.VAU.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 post-secondary and workforce level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge whe
6.L.VAU.6. Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; develop vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
R.CS.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
6.RI.CS.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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R.CS.5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
6.RI.CS.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.
R.IKI.7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
6.RI.IKI.7. Integrate information presented in different media or formats, such as in tables, images, diagrams, and words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
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R.IKI.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.
6.RI.IKI.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.
R.KID.1. Read closely to determine what a 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.
6.RI.KID.1. Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw logical inferences; cite textual evidence to support conclusions.
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6.RI.RRTC. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
R.RRTC.10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
6.RI.RRTC.10. Read and comprehend a variety of literary nonfiction throughout the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with a gradual release of scaffolding at the high end as needed.
R.CS.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
6.RL.CS.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including allusions to other texts.
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R.CS.5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
6.RL.CS.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.
R.KID.1. Read closely to determine what a 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.
6.RL.KID.1. Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw logical inferences; cite textual evidence to support conclusions.
6.RL.RRTC. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
R.RRTC.10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
6.RL.RRTC.10. Read and comprehend a variety of literature throughout the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with a gradual release of scaffolding at the high end as needed.
SL.CC.2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media formats, such as visual, quantitative, and oral formats.
6.SL.CC.2. Interpret information presented in diverse media formats; explain how source information contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
SL.PKI.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning; the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
6.SL.PKI.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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SL.PKI.5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
6.SL.PKI.5. Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.
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SL.PKI.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contents and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
6.SL.PKI.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
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TN.W.WRITING STANDARDS
WRITING STANDARDS
6.W.PDW. Production and Distribution of Writing
W.PDW.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
6.W.PDW.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.)
W.RBPK.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focus questions, demonstrating new understanding of the subject under investigation.
6.W.RBPK.7. Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on multiple sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.
W.RBPK.8. Integrate relevant and credible information from multiple print and digital sources while avoiding plagiarism.
6.W.RBPK.8. Integrate relevant and credible information from print and digital sources; quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.
W.RW.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.
6.W.RW.10. Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
W.TTP.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.
6.W.TTP.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.TTP.2.a. Introduce a topic clearly, using the introduction to prepare the reader for what is to follow.
W.TTP.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
6.W.TTP.3. Write narratives (fiction and nonfiction) to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
6.W.TTP.3.d. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description when appropriate, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
6.W.TTP.3.e. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts, and show the relationships among experiences and events.
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