6th Grade ELA (North Dakota Content Standards)

Communication (C)

• 6.C.1 Plan and give formal and informal presentations, with multimedia when useful.
• 6.C.2 Present with suitable eye contact, body language, volume and pronunciation.
• 6.C.5 Prepare for discussions by finding relevant links to the topic or text.
• 6.C.6 Take part in discussions or debates, listening actively and staying focused.
• 6.C.7 Work with others cooperatively toward a shared goal.

Reading (R)

• 6.R.2 Understand varied texts, making inferences backed by evidence from the text.
• 6.R.3a Summarize nonfiction objectively with relevant details.
• 6.R.3b Summarize literary texts objectively with relevant details.
• 6.R.4 Identify main ideas, claims or themes with evidence from the text.
• 6.R.5 Work out meanings of words and phrases, including figurative, denotative and connotative ones.
• 6.R.6 Explain how a section of text fits the overall structure and develops ideas.
• 6.R.7 Explain how figurative language and word choice affect meaning.
• 6.R.8 Analyze a range of fiction using evidence from the text.
  • 6.R.8a Describe how characters and plot develop across a text.
  • 6.R.8b Identify the point of view and how it affects the story.
  • 6.R.8c Describe how several works or genres treat the same topic.
  • 6.R.8d Describe how an author's background or time period shapes a story.
• 6.R.9 Analyze a range of nonfiction using evidence from the text.
  • 6.R.9a Identify the author's point of view and purpose and how they shape meaning.
  • 6.R.9b Describe how authors present information on similar topics in different ways.

Writing (W)

• 6.W.1 Write clearly, organized for the task, purpose and audience.
• 6.W.2 Use a structure with an introduction, transitions, body paragraphs and a conclusion.
• 6.W.3 Write informative or explanatory pieces that convey complex ideas.
• 6.W.4 Write arguments that support claims with evidence and logic.
• 6.W.5 Write narratives with well-chosen details and a clear order of events.
• 6.W.6 Plan, draft, revise and edit for clarity for the audience.
• 6.W.7 Choose words and voice deliberately to suit the purpose.

Language Usage (L)

• 6.L.1 Use language knowledge to suit task, purpose and audience.
  • 6.L.1a Write simple, compound and complex sentences.
  • 6.L.1b Spot and fix fragments and run-ons.
  • 6.L.1c Use varied punctuation accurately.
  • 6.L.1d Follow grammar conventions from earlier grades.

Inquiry and Research (IR)

• 6.IR.1 Develop a research question from a topic, problem or need.
• 6.IR.2 Find relevant information in a given set of credible sources.
• 6.IR.3 Organize main ideas from sources using a note-taking strategy.
• 6.IR.4 Analyze credible sources from several perspectives.
• 6.IR.5 Work source information in using a standard format.
  • 6.IR.5a Credit sources when quoting, paraphrasing or summarizing.
  • 6.IR.5b Make a citation or bibliography page in a standard format.