6th Grade ELA (Nebraska Standards)

Reading: Literary Text (RP)

• LA.6.RP.1 Work out the stated or implied theme of a literary text and how it develops.
• LA.6.RP.2 Explain how a plot unfolds and how characters respond to events on the way to a resolution.
• LA.6.RP.3 Explain how an author sets up and conveys a narrator's or speaker's point of view.
• LA.6.RP.4 Analyze how a run of chapters, scenes or stanzas develops literary elements.
• LA.6.RP.5 Compare and contrast how texts in different forms or genres handle similar themes.
• LA.6.RP.6 Answer and pose inference and evaluation questions, citing evidence from the text.
• LA.6.RP.7 Compare and contrast regional, national or multicultural perspectives in literary texts.
• LA.6.RP.8 Read and understand literary texts of grades 6–8 complexity, with scaffolding at the top of the range.

Reading Informational Text (RI)

• LA.6.RI.1 Work out the stated or implied central idea of an informational text and how it develops.
• LA.6.RI.2 Explain how a key person, event or idea is introduced and developed through details.
• LA.6.RI.3 Explain how an author sets up and conveys a perspective or purpose in an informational text.
• LA.6.RI.4 Analyze how a sentence, paragraph, chapter or section fits the overall structure and ideas.
• LA.6.RI.5 Compare and contrast how two authors present information.
• LA.6.RI.6 Analyze how an argument is developed and identify the kinds of reasoning used.
• LA.6.RI.7 Compare and contrast regional, national or multicultural perspectives in informational texts.
• LA.6.RI.8 Read and understand informational texts of grades 6–8 complexity, with scaffolding at the top of the range.

Vocabulary (V)

• LA.6.V.1 Use grade-level academic words correctly across many tasks and purposes.
  • LA.6.V.1.a Use context clues such as overall sentence meaning or a word's position to work out meanings.
  • LA.6.V.1.b Use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots to work out meanings.
  • LA.6.V.1.c Use reference materials to find or check meanings, pronunciations or parts of speech.
• LA.6.V.2 Interpret an author's figurative, connotative and technical language.
  • LA.6.V.2.a Interpret figures of speech such as literary, biblical or mythological allusions in context.
  • LA.6.V.2.b Work out relationships between words, such as cause and effect or part and whole.
  • LA.6.V.2.c Tell apart the connotations of words with similar dictionary meanings.

Writing (W)

• LA.6.W.1 Write grammatically correct pieces of several paragraphs with varied sentence structures.
  • LA.6.W.1.a Follow capitalization rules.
  • LA.6.W.1.b Use commas, parentheses or dashes to set off nonrestrictive clauses.
  • LA.6.W.1.c Use a colon to introduce a list and a semicolon to join independent clauses.
  • LA.6.W.1.d Explain what articles do and use them correctly in writing.
  • LA.6.W.1.e Identify and use verb tenses such as the progressive.
  • LA.6.W.1.f Tell apart and use kinds of phrases such as prepositional and appositive phrases.
  • LA.6.W.1.g Spot and fix fragments, run-ons and unsuitable shifts in verb tense.
• LA.6.W.2 Use a writing process that loops back on itself to develop, strengthen and produce suitable writing.
  • LA.6.W.2.a Use prewriting activities and inquiry tools to plan, organize and draft.
  • LA.6.W.2.b Adapt writing habits to stay engaged as tasks grow longer and more complex.
  • LA.6.W.2.c Revise content, structure and organization using feedback from adults and peers.
  • LA.6.W.2.d Edit and proofread using feedback from adults and peers.
  • LA.6.W.2.e Use print and digital tools to produce, improve or publish writing.
• LA.6.W.3 Write literary pieces about real or imagined experiences with suitable development and structure.
  • LA.6.W.3.a Draw in and orient the reader with context, a narrator or characters, point of view and a logical order of events.
  • LA.6.W.3.b Use techniques such as dialogue, pacing and description to develop the story.
  • LA.6.W.3.c Use transition words and phrases to signal changes in character, time or setting.
  • LA.6.W.3.d Use precise words, sensory details and figurative language to show voice.
  • LA.6.W.3.e End with a conclusion that reflects on the experiences or events.
• LA.6.W.4 Write arguments that explain a perspective with supporting reasons and evidence.
  • LA.6.W.4.a Introduce a clear claim and group ideas logically.
  • LA.6.W.4.b Use relevant evidence from two or more credible sources.
  • LA.6.W.4.c Use words and phrases that make clear how claims and evidence relate.
  • LA.6.W.4.d End with a concluding statement that follows from the argument.
• LA.6.W.5 Write informative or explanatory pieces that examine a topic or text and share ideas clearly.
  • LA.6.W.5.a Introduce a topic with a general focus, group ideas logically and use text features or multimedia.
  • LA.6.W.5.b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations or examples.
  • LA.6.W.5.c Use transitions and key vocabulary to make relationships among ideas clear.
  • LA.6.W.5.d End with a concluding statement that follows from the information given.
• LA.6.W.6 Gather and use credible evidence from trustworthy sources and judge how relevant it is.
  • LA.6.W.6.a Paraphrase and quote evidence to support ideas without plagiarizing.
  • LA.6.W.6.b Find evidence and judge its credibility, including motive and possible bias.
  • LA.6.W.6.c Choose and use suitable note-taking formats to collect and organize information.
  • LA.6.W.6.d Show academic honesty by not relying too much on one source and by referencing sources.
  • LA.6.W.6.e Communicate and interact digitally in safe and ethical ways.

Speaking and Listening (SL)

• LA.6.SL.1 Prepare for and take part in structured discussions and group work on grade 6 topics.
  • LA.6.SL.1.a Ask relevant questions to build on ideas, clarify thinking or check information.
  • LA.6.SL.1.b Show understanding of spoken and unspoken messages in conversation.
  • LA.6.SL.1.c Talk inclusively with a range of people, respecting different perspectives.
  • LA.6.SL.1.d Show active, attentive listening, e.g. eye contact and summarizing.
  • LA.6.SL.1.e Complete a task by following multi-step directions.
• LA.6.SL.2 Present claims and findings in a logical order with relevant details that clarify central ideas.
  • LA.6.SL.2.a Use and adjust speaking skills such as eye contact, pacing and volume.
  • LA.6.SL.2.b Share a perspective with clear reasoning and support.
  • LA.6.SL.2.c Analyze the purpose and credibility of information being presented.
  • LA.6.SL.2.d Show awareness of and sensitivity to suitable word use.
  • LA.6.SL.2.e Use suitable visual or digital tools to strengthen spoken communication.