| I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a story | |
| I can use details from the text to determine the theme or message of a story. | |
| I can describe how the plot of a story or drama unfolds in a sequence of events. I can describe how the characters in a story or drama change as a story moves toward sits conclusion. | |
| I can figure out the deeper meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a story. | |
| I can think and talk about the effects that specific words have on the meaning or tone of a story. | |
| I can think and talk about how specific parts of a story, play or poem fit into the overall text and contribute to the development of the theme, setting or plot. | |
| I can explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text. | |
Literature | RL.6.7 Literature | RL.6.9 | I can compare and contrast the difference between reading a story, drama or poem to listening or watching the story in an audio or video version. I can compare and contrast similar themes or topics in various fiction genres. | |
Informational Text | RI.6.1 | I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. | |
Informational Text | RI.6.2 | I can use details from the text to determine the central idea of a piece of informational text. | |
Informational Text | RI.6.2 | I can give a summary of a piece of informational text without adding my opinions or judgments. | |
Informational Text | RI.6.3 | I can think and talk in detail about how people, events or ideas are introduced, illustrated and developed in in a piece of informational text. | |
Informational Text | RI.6.4 | I can figure out the meanings of words and phrases in a piece of informational text by thinking about how they are used. | |
Informational Text | RI.6.4 | I can think and talk about how specific parts (sentence, paragraph, chapter or section) fit into a piece of informational text and add to the meaning and ideas in the text. | |
Informational Text | RI.6.5 | I can think about how various sections (sentences, chapters, scenes or stanzas piece of informational text) fit into the overall structure of a text and how that affects the development of the ideas in the text. | |
Informational Text | RI.6.6 | I can figure out an author's point of view in a piece of informational text and explain how it is expressed in the text. | |
Informational Text | RI.6.7 | I can better understand a topic or issue by thinking about how it has been presented indifferent media or formats. | |
Informational Text | RI.6.8 | I can locate and judge arguments or claims in a text and separate those that are supported by reasons and evidence from those that are not. | |
Informational Text | RI.6.9 | I can compare and contrast one author's presentation of events with that of another author's presentation of the same events. | |
Writing | W.6.1 Writing | W.6.1A-E | I can write arguments and use clear reasons and relevant evidence to support my claims. I can introduce my argument and organize the reasons and evidence clearly. I can support my claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. I can support my claims using appropriate sources and show that I understand the topic. I can use wording that clearly explains the relationships between my claims and reasons. I can establish and maintain a formal style in presenting my written arguments. | |
Writing | W.6.2 Writing | W.6.2A-F | I can write organized and informative pieces, with relevant content, to explore a topic and express ideas, concepts and information. I can use definitions, classifications, comparing & contrasting or cause & effect to help introduce a topic and organize ideas, concepts and information in my writing. I can present information more clearly in my writing by using formatting such as headings, visuals and multimedia. I can develop a topic using appropriate facts, definitions, details, quotations or other information and examples. I can use appropriate transitions to present clear connections between my ideas and concepts. I can use precise wording and specific vocabulary to teach others about a topic. I can establish and maintain a formal style in presenting written information. I can write a conclusion that follows from the information and explanations I presented | |
Writing | W.6.3 Writing | W.6.3A-E | I can write narrative stories with good technique, appropriate detailed descriptions and logical sequences. I can provide an introduction in my stories that creates a background and presents a narrator and characters. I can organize my writing so that the sequence of events occurs naturally and logically. I can use different techniques such as dialogue, pacing and descriptive words to help develop the characters and plot of my stories. I can use different types of transition words to show the sequence of events or shifts in the time or setting in my stories. I can use very specific words and phrases, descriptive details and sensory language to express experiences and events in my stories. I can write conclusions that make sense with the experiences and events I share in my stories. | |
| I can complete short research projects to answer a specific question by using several sources and by refocusing my research when needed. | |
Speaking/Listening | SL.6.1 Speaking/Listening | SL.6.2 Speaking/Listening | SL.6.3 Speaking/Listening | SL.6.4 Speaking/Listening | SL.6.6 | SL.6.1: I can effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people about 6th grade topics, texts and issues. I can build on others' ideas and express my own ideas clearly. I can come to discussions prepared to share my ideas because I have read or studied the required material. I can participate in discussions more effectively by using examples and evidence from the text to help me reflect on the ideas in the discussion. I can follow rules, set goals, meet deadlines and carry out my assigned role in shared discussions with peers. I can ask and answer questions using appropriate explanations or details that add to the discussion of a topic, text or issue. I can think through the ideas in a discussion and show that I understand different perspectives by sharing my thoughts and restating what others have said. I can think about information presented in different media or formats and explain how it contributes to a topic, text or issue. I can explain a speaker's arguments or claims and separate those that are supported by reasons and evidence from those that are not. I can present claims and findings in a logical order using relevant descriptions, facts and details to support the main idea. I can use appropriate eye contact and volume, as well as speak clearly, when I present ideas to others. I can change my way of speaking for a variety of situations and tasks and show that I can use formal English when necessary and appropriate. | |