6th Grade ELA

Reads, analyzes, and interprets complex texts.

Produces writing relevant to task, purpose, and audience.

Adapts speaking and listening to a variety of contexts and tasks.

I can cite and analyze textual evidence in order to support my claims and ideas.

I can determine the theme of a text and how it is shown through specific details. 

I can determine central ideas of a text and summarize a text without including personal opinions or judgments.

I can analyze how a specific word choice impacts meaning or tone and determine figurative and connotative meanings.

I can write well-developed, organized argumentative/persuasive texts that fit the task and audience, including appropriate style and conventions.

I can write well-developed, organized informative texts that fit the task and audience, including appropriate style and conventions.

I can write well-developed, organized narratives that fit the task and audience, including appropriate style and conventions.

I can participate in a discussion by posing questions, responding to questions, and elaborating on my own ideas and/or the ideas of others.

Demonstrates knowledge of standard English conventions and vocabulary in a variety of contexts.

I can determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases.

I can demonstrate grade level appropriate standard English conventions.