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Write an argument, using clear reasons and supporting evidence.<ul><li>Introduce claims.</li><li>Support claims with credible sources.</li></ul>6.W.1.S

Write to inform about a topic.<ul><li>Organize ideas, concepts, and information.</li><li>Use relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, and quotations.</li></ul>6.W.2.S

Write to express real or imagined experiences and/or events.<ul><li>Use relevant descriptive details.</li><li>Organize well-structured event sequences.</li><li>Use narrative techniques (e.g., dialogue, sequencing, description, characterization).</li></ul>6.W.3.S

Choose precise words, phrases, and relevant details to accurately convey experiences, events, and/or information.6.W.4.P

Organize writing logically, constructing an introduction, body, conclusion, and/or reflection when appropriate.6.W.5.P

Use a variety of sentence types (i.e., simple, compound, complex, compound-complex).6.W.6.P

Choose a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, to signal shifts from one time or setting to another, and/or to clarify the relationships among ideas.6.W.7.P

Construct clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience.6.W.8.P

Develop writing stamina during single sessions and over extended periods of time.6.W.9.P

Increase independent writing with support and collaboration from peers and adults, employing the stages of the writing process (e.g., draft, revise, edit) with a focus on purpose.6.W.10.P

Include headings and graphics to clarify information.6.W.11.P

Maintain formal style when appropriate, editing writing to include grade-appropriate conventions for publishing.6.W.12.P

Conduct research to answer a question.6.W.13.R

Assess credible sources.6.W.14.R

Quote or paraphrase data and conclusions, crediting sources and/or authors.6.W.15.R

Provide basic and consistent bibliographic information for sources.6.W.16.R

Use general academic and content-specific words and phrases accurately.6.V.1

Decode and encode words, using knowledge of Greek combining forms and Latin prefixes, bases, and suffixes and connectives as needed.6.V.2

Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing from a range of effective techniques:<ul><li>Use common Greek or Latin affixes and roots (i.e., morphology)</li><li>Trace the origins of words (i.e., etymology)</li><li>Use context</li><li>Consult reference materials to clarify pronunciation and/or parts of speech</li><li>Use word relationships such as cause and effect, part to whole, and item into category to clarify the meaning of a word.</li></ul>6.V.3

Recognize two words with similar denotations, considering how their connotations and nuances impact the words' meanings.6.V.4

Determine how word choice contributes to the meaning, style, and/or tone of a text.6.V.5

Demonstrate an understanding of figurative language in context, including extended metaphor and personification.6.V.6

Express ideas in a collaborative setting, using effective discussion strategies.6.CC.1.SLC

Come to discussions prepared, referring to gathered evidence on the topic, text, or issue.6.CC.2.SLC

Follow rules for collegial discussions, setting specific goals and deadlines and defining individual roles. Collegial discussions should include:<ul><li>One-on-one</li><li>In small groups</li><li>Teacher-led</li></ul>6.CC.3.SLC

Build upon ideas in collaborative discussions, asking questions relevant to the topic, text, or issue.6.CC.4.SLC

Contribute to the topic, text, or issue, responding to questions with relevant information.6.CC.5.SLC

Paraphrase multiple perspectives.6.CC.6.SLC

Describe how non-textual information enhances the understanding of a topic, text, or issue.6.CC.7.SLC

Identify a speaker's argument and supporting claims, distinguishing between claims that are supported by evidence from those not supported by evidence.6.CC.8.SLC

Present claims and evidence.6.CC.9.P

Sequence ideas logically.6.CC.10.P

Use accurate descriptions, facts, and/or details to support central ideas and/or themes.6.CC.11.P

Include multimedia and visuals to clarify information.6.CC.12.P

Use eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation in consideration of the audience.6.CC.13.P

Demonstrate command of standard English when indicated or appropriate.6.CC.14.P

Recite a passage from a well-known poem, play, or speech.6.CC.15.P

Use nouns effectively:<ul><li>Direct objects</li></ul>6.L.1.S

Use pronouns properly:<ul><li>Intensive and reflexive pronouns</li><li>Relative pronouns</li></ul>6.L.2.S

Ensure pronouns have a clear antecedent and are appropriate in number and person.6.L.3.S

Use verbs effectively:<ul><li>Perfect verb tenses</li><li>Shifts in mood</li><li>Subject/verb agreement</li><li>Linking/be verbs</li></ul>6.L.4.S

Use modifiers effectively:<ul><li>Proper adjectives</li><li>Predicate adjectives</li></ul>6.L.5.S

Produce compound-complex sentences, using dependent clauses, subordinating conjunctions, conjunctive adverbs, correlative conjunctions, and coordinating conjunctions.6.L.6.S

Set off restrictive, nonrestrictive, and parenthetical elements, using commas, parentheses, dashes.6.L.7.C

Use commas to set off series, phrases and clauses, and direct address.6.L.8.C

Indicate dialogue, quotes, and titles, using quotation marks.6.L.9.C

Use knowledge of reading foundational skills, spelling patterns, and generalizations such as syllable patterns, ending rules, and meaningful word parts (i.e., morphology) to spell correctly.6.L.10.C