6th Grade ELA (Wisconsin Standards)

Reading (R)

• R.6.1 Cite text evidence to support analysis of what a text says or implies and make logical inferences.
• R.6.2 Summarize texts in a range of genres to find a theme or central idea and how details develop it.
• R.6.3 Describe how a plot unfolds and characters change, or analyze how individuals, events and ideas are developed.
• R.6.4 Work out figurative and connotative meanings and analyze how word choices shape meaning, tone and mood.
• R.6.5 Analyze how a part of a text fits the whole and develops theme, setting, plot or ideas.
• R.6.6 Identify bias and point of view in literature and explain how an author's place, identity or culture shapes informational texts.
• R.6.7 Compare how print, digital and other formats help readers understand a subject.
• R.6.8 Trace and evaluate an argument, telling supported claims from unsupported ones.
• R.6.9 Judge the quality of texts and connect them to other texts, ideas, cultures, identities, eras and experiences.

Writing (W)

• W.6.1 Write reflective, formal and creative pieces, together or separately, for purposes from everyday to high stakes (grade 6).
• W.6.2 Write in several modes – opinion or argument, informative and narrative – at grade 6 level.
• W.6.3 Write with control of organization, transitions, development, word choice and sentences suited to grade 6.
• W.6.4 Produce clear, coherent writing whose development, organization and style suit task, purpose and audience and are culturally sustaining.
• W.6.5 Develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or starting over another way for purpose and audience.
• W.6.6 Make purposeful choices about technology and formats to produce, publish and share writing and collaborate.
• W.6.7 Do short inquiry projects to answer a question using several sources, refocusing as needed.
• W.6.8 Gather information from several sources, judge credibility, quote or paraphrase without plagiarism and cite sources.
• W.6.9 Use evidence from literary or informational texts to back analysis, reflection and inquiry (grade 6).

Speaking and Listening (SL)

• SL.6.1 Take an active part in varied group and partner discussions, adding to classmates' ideas and sharing own thinking (grade 6).
• SL.6.2 Interpret information in different media and explain how it adds to the topic.
• SL.6.3 Evaluate a speaker's argument, telling supported claims from unsupported ones.
• SL.6.4 Present claims and findings in a sensible order with evidence, speaking clearly for the audience.
• SL.6.5 Include multimedia and visuals in presentations to clarify information.

Language (L)

• L.6.1 Understand how language works in different cultures and contexts and use this to understand and make effective choices (grade 6).
• L.6.2 Work out unknown and multiple-meaning words using context, word parts, references and word-solving strategies (grade 6).
• L.6.3 Show understanding of figurative language, word relationships and shades of meaning (grade 6).
• L.6.4 Build vocabulary alone and with others, including cultural, academic and subject words, and use words suited to the situation (grade 6).
• L.6.5 Use standardized English grammar and usage when suitable, knowing when and where it fits (grade 6).
• L.6.6 Use standardized capitalization, punctuation and spelling in writing when suitable, knowing when it fits (grade 6).