Common Core Grade 6 Reading Literature

By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature at the high end of grades 68 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

Key Ideas and Details RL.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL.6.2. Determine a theme or 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. RL.6.3. Describe how a particular storys or dramas plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. Craft and Structure RL.6.4. 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. 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. RL.6.6. Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text. RL.6.7 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 or watch. RL.6.9. 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. Reading Informational Texts By the end of the year, read & comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 68 text complexity band independently & proficiently. Key Ideas and Details RI.6.1. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 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. RI.6.3. Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). Craft and Structure RI.6.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.. 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. RI.6.6. Determine an authors point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas RI.6.7. Integrate information presented in different media or formats (visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue. RI.6.8. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text RI.6.9. Compare and contrast one authors presentation of events with that of another. Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration SL.6.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. Follow rules for collegial discussions, set specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion. Review the key ideas expressed and demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing. SL.6.2. Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study. SL.6.3. Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas SL.6.4. 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. SL.6.5. Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. SL.6.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Writing
Text Types and Purposes W.6.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.6.2. Write informative / explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information accurately through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting, graphics, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. Establish and maintain a formal style. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.

Language
Conventions of Standard English L.6.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard W.6.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. experiences or events using effective technique, well Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, chosen details, and well-structured sequences. objective, possessive). Use intensive pronouns (Recognize and correct Engage and orient the reader by establishing a inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.* context and introducing a narrator and/or Recognize and correct vague pronouns Recognize variations from standard English in their own characters; organize an event sequence that and others' writing and speaking, and identify and use unfolds naturally and logically. strategies to improve expression in conventional Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, language.* and description, to develop experiences, events, L.6.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard and/or characters. English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.* Spell correctly. one time frame or setting to another. Knowledge of Language Use precise words and phrases, relevant L.6.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when descriptive details, and sensory language to convey writing, speaking, reading, or listening. experiences and events. Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated interest, and style.* experiences or events. Maintain consistency in style and tone.*

Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly. Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons. Establish and maintain a formal style. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.

Production and Distribution of Writing

W.6.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. W.6.5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. W.6.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single sitting.

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.6.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. W.6.8. 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 W.6.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Range of Writing

W.6.10.- W.11-12.10 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 discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use L.6.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. Consult general and specialized reference materials (dictionaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase L.6.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. Interpret figures of speech (personification) in context. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) L.6.6. 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.

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