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K–12 Standards

Grade 6

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Inquiry and Design Thinking

  • 1.1

    Connect

    1. 1

      Key Words from Background Information6.1

      1. 1.

        Identifies key words and ideas that appear in background information and class conversation6.1

  • 1.1

    Wonder

    1. 2

      Writing Questions that Lead to Inquiry6.2

      1. 2.

        Assesses questions to determine which can be answered by simple facts, which cannot be answered, and which would lead to an interesting inquiry6.2

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Organization

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Sources

    1. 3

      Search Engine Check6.3

      1. 3.

        Begins to use selected search engines to find appropriate information6.3

    2. 4

      Online Catalog6.4

      1. 4.

        Uses online catalog independently to locate specific books, get classification numbers, and browse the shelves6.4

    3. 5

      Analyzing and Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources6.5

      1. 5.

        Evaluates, selects, and uses both primary and secondary sources with attention to perspective and comprehensiveness6.5

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Evidence

    1. 6

      Using Multiple Sources6.6

      1. 6.

        Selects information from multiple sources that answers the research questions6.6

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Making Sense of Information and Notetaking

    1. 7

      Important and Unimportant Details6.7

      1. 7.

        Differentiates between important and unimportant details6.7

    2. 8

      Notetaking by Question6.8

      1. 8.

        Takes notes using one or more of a variety of notetaking strategies (e.g., outlining, underlining, bulleted lists, highlighting, graphic organizers, reflective notetaking)6.8

    3. 9

      Notetaking Grid6.9

      1. 9.

        Takes notes using one or more of a variety of notetaking strategies (e.g., outlining, underlining, bulleted lists, highlighting, graphic organizers, reflective notetaking)6.9

  • 1.1

    Construct

    1. 10

      Interpreting Information6.10

      1. 10.

        Interprets information and ideas by defining, classifying, and inferring6.10

  • 1.1

    Express

    1. 11

      CEI: Claim, Evidence and Interpretation6.11

      1. 11.

        Presents conclusions and supporting facts in a variety of ways6.11

    2. 12

      Conclusions and Supporting Evidence 6.12

      1. 12.

        Presents conclusions and supporting facts in a variety of ways6.12

    3. 13

      Bibliography Worksheet6.13

      1. 13.

        Cites all sources used according to local style formats6.13

  • 1.1

    Reflect

    1. 14

      Strengths and Goals6.14

      1. 14.

        Identifies own strengths (academic, social, and emotional) and sets goals for improvement6.14

  • 1.2

    Design Thinking

    1. 15

      Designing a Solution6.15

      1. 15.

        Selects and uses resources and technology to investigate identified problems through active experimentation, experience, creation, and engagement6.15

Multiple Literacies

  • 2.1

    Response to Literature

    1.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Participates in literary discussions and book clubs

  • 2.1

    Visual Literacy

  • 2.1

    Media Literacy

    1. 16

      Evaluating the Impact of Media6.16

      1. 16.

        Evaluates the impact of media by looking the use of the language of the medium (e.g., use of color, pace, perspective, visuals)6.16

  • 2.2

    Multiple Literacy Presentation

    1. 17

      Skills of Public Speaking – Checklist for Self-Reflection and Peer Feedback 6.17

      1. 17.

        Develops the skills of public speaking (e.g., clear delivery, eye contact, body language, voice, pace)6.17

Social and Civic Responsibility

  • 3.1

    Learning from Diverse and Credible Points of View

    1. 18

      Evaluating and Comparing Sources6.18

      1. 18.

        Evaluates and compares the authority, credibility, accuracy (by fact-checking), and point of view of all sources of information6.18

  • 3.1

    Civic Reasoning

    1.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Expresses own opinion in an appropriate manner, even when the opinion differs from the ideas of others

    2.  

      Class Discussion

      1.  

        Expresses own opinion in an appropriate manner, even when the opinion differs from the ideas of others

  • 3.2

    Collaboration

  • 3.3

    Intellectual Property Rights

  • 3.3

    Safe and Ethical Use of Technology

    1.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Abides by the Acceptable Use Policy by accessing only appropriate information and using technology responsibly

Personal Growth and Agency

  • 4.1

    Personal Exploration and Independent Reading and Learning

    1.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Sets reading goals and reads independently

    2.  

      Book Checkout

      1.  

        Sets reading goals and reads independently

  • 4.1

    Social and Emotional Growth

    1.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Builds trusting relationship with diverse peers and adults through collaboration and communication [relationship skills]

    2.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Demonstrates respect for diverse people and perspectives [social awareness]

    3.  

      Class Discussion

      1.  

        Demonstrates respect for diverse people and perspectives [social awareness]

  • 4.2

    Self-Identity and Confidence

    1.  

      Observation

      1.  

        Exhibits effective skills in sharing knowledge gained through personal and academic pursuits

  • 4.2

    Commitment to Act

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
RI School Library Curriculum Guide

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