"Student-Friendly" Common Core English/Language Arts Standards – 6th grade
The following are the common core standards written in "kid-friendly" language. To see the original standards go to http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/
Reading Literature Standards
RL 6.1
I can tell others about what I read including exact quotes and citing specific examples. I can make inferences about what I read.
RL 6.2
I can tell what the themes or main ideas of what I am reading are. I can explain how details support that theme or main idea. I can summarize without including my own opinions.
RL 6.3
I can tell about how a story develops and how the characters in the story respond or change throughout the story,. I can talk about how the characters change as they move toward resolution.
RL 6.4
I can figure out the meaning of words and phrases I don’t know including figurative and connotative meanings (symbolic or added meaning). I can tell about the effect that word choice has on meaning and tone.
RL 6.5
I can think about and explain how a sentence, chapter or scene helps tell the story. I can explain how it adds to the development of the story’s setting, theme or plot.
RL 6.6
I can explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a story, poem or drama.
RL 6.7
I can compare and contrast a story, drama or poem I have read to viewing (or listening to) a video or live version (drama) of the text. I can contrast what I see and hear when I read to what I perceive is happening when I listen or watch.
RL 6.9
I can compare and contrast different kinds of text (stories and poems, historical novels and fantasy stories) that have similar themes or topics.
RL 6.10
I can read and understand stories, poems and dramas that are written for sixth grade students.
Reading Information Standards:
RI 6.1
I can quote what I read when I am explaining exactly what a text says. I can also quote what I read to support my inferences (assumptions) about the text.
RI 6.2
I can pick out the central (main) idea in what I read. I can tell how the central idea is revealed through details. I can summarize what I read without including my own opinions.
RI 6.3
I can explain, in detail, how a main individual, main event, or main idea is introduced, illustrated with details, and elaborated on in what I read.
RI 6.4
When I read, I can figure out the meaning of words and phrases because of the way they are used in a text. I know when authors are using words figuratively, connotatively, or technically based on how they are used.
RI 6.5
I can look at how a specific sentence, paragraph, chapter or section fits into the structure of a text. I can see how it adds to the development of ideas.
RI 6.6
I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in their writing. I can explain how the point of view is revealed in the text.
RI 6.7
I can use what I read, images, videos, charts, diagrams, etc. to help me fully understand a topic.
RI 6.8
I can identify arguments or claims made in a text that are supported by facts and evidence. I can identify arguments or claims made in a text that are opinion.
RI 6.9
I can compare and contrast the way that different authors present the same event.
RI 6.10
I can read and understand history, social studies, science and literary non-fiction that is written for a sixth grade student.
Writing Standards:
W 6.1.a
I can make a claim (argument) and organize the reasons for my claim and the evidence that supports my claim.
W6.1.b
I can support my claims(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence. I use reliable sources to back up my evidence and show that I understand a topic.
W 6.1.c
I can use words and phrases to help others understand the relationships in my claims and reasons.
W 6.1.d
I can use a formal writing style to present my claims.
W 6.1.e
I can provide a concluding statement or section to my claim or argument.
W 6.2.a
I can write a paper that informs people about a topic or explains something. I can introduce my topic, organize my ideas, concepts, and information using definitions, compare/contrast and cause/effect. I can use headings, charts, tables and multimedia to help others understand.
W 6.2.b
I can strengthen my topic by adding relevant facts, definitions, details, quotes and other information and examples.
W 6.2.c
I can use transitions in my writing to help others understand the link between ideas.
W 6.2.d
I can use specific words and vocabulary to help explain the topic.
W 6.2.e
I can use a formal writing style to present my ideas.
W 6.3.a
I can write a story about real or make believe experiences. I can grab my reader’s attention by building context, introducing a narrator and characters, and organizing my story in a way that makes sense.
W 6.3.b
I can use dialogue (characters talking to each other) and description to help show what events are happening in my story and what is happening to the characters.
W 6.3.c
I can use a lot of different transition words and phrases to help show what order things happen in and to show different times or settings in my story.
W 6.3.d
I can use words and phrases to help my reader experience senses (taste, touch, feel, smell, see). I can use descriptive words to help my reader get a picture of what is happening.
W 6.3.e
I can provide an ending to my story that helps wrap up the events in the story.
W 6.4
I can write clearly so that others can understand my ideas. I can use the correct organization and style depending on what I am writing and who I am writing for.
W 6.5
With some help from teachers and my friends, I can make my writing better by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach.
W 6.6
I can use technology (iPad, internet, computer, etc.) to publish my writing. I can interact and collaborate with others (blog, edu 2.0) using technology. I can type 3 pages in one sitting.
W 6.7
I can do short research projects to answer a question. I can use a variety of books, websites, videos, etc. to do my research.
W 6.8
I can find relevant information for a research project by searching in books, videos, audio, websites, etc. I can decide if the source I am using is credible (truthful). I can quote and paraphrase without plagiarizing. I can create a bibliography for the sources I have used.
W 6.9.a
I can apply 6th grade reading standards to literature. I can reflect on literature that I read. I can do research about literature I read to learn more.
W 6.9.b
I can apply 6th grade reading standards to non-fiction literature that I read. I can reflect on what I read and do research about literature to learn more.
W 6.10
I can write for longer time frames (time for research, reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (in one sitting). I can write for different tasks, purposes and audiences.
Language Standards:
L 6.1.a
I can use subjective pronouns (the subject-who).
I can use objective pronouns (object of sentence).
I can use possessive pronouns (to show who it is happening to).
L 6.1.l.b
I can use intensive pronouns (myself, ourselves).
L 6.1.c
I know when a pronoun is used incorrectly with a number or person. I can correct these kind of mistakes.
L 6.1.d
I know that there are times when the pronoun I use is unclear because the noun I am referring to wasn’t mentioned.
L 6.1.e
I can come up with strategies to correct my use of pronouns in writing and speaking.
L 6.2.a
I can use commas, parentheses or dashes to show a break in thought.
L 6.2.b
I can use correct spelling in my writing.
L 6.3.a
I can mix up the kinds of sentences that I use to help my reader understand meaning, hold interest and add style.
L 6.3.b
When I write, I can keep my style and tone consistent.
L 6.4.a
I can figure out the meaning of a word I don’t know by using the overall meaning of the sentence or paragraph as a clue.
L 6.4.b
I can use common Greek or Latin prefixes, suffixes, or roots as clues to the meaning of a word. (Audience, auditory, audio, audible.)
L 6.4.c
I can use dictionaries, thesauruses, and glossaries to fid out how to pronounce a word, find the part of speech or find out the meaning of a word.
L 6.4.d
I can figure out the main meaning of a word by using clues in the sentence or paragraph of what I am reading or by using the dictionary.
L 6.5.a
I know what different figures of speech mean because of the way they are used in what I am reading. (Personification)
L 6.5.b
I can tell what words mean by using the link between the words (cause/effect words, part/whole words, item/category words).
L 6.5.c
I can explain the difference between words that have similar definitions but subtle differences (economical, stingy, thrifty, scrimping).
L 6.6
I can use sixth grade level math, science, economic, social studies, history and technical words and phrases correctly. I can use my understanding of words to help me understand other work I am doing in my class.
Speaking and Listening Standards:
SL 6.1.a
I can be prepared for class or group discussions by reading about or researching a topic beforehand. I can contribute to discussions and build on other’s ideas and felt on the ideas being discussed.
SL 6.l.b
I can follow rules that a group has agreed on for discussions. I can help set specific goals and deadlines and assign roles of each group member.
SL 6.1.c
I can ask and answer questions to contribute to a discussion. I can make comments that contribute to the discussion including details about the topic or issue being discussed.
SL 6.1.d
I can think about the ideas that were discussed and explain my own ideas and understanding as a result of the discussion. I can reflect on and summarize what was discussed.
SL 6.2
I can summarize information I have heard, watched, read or discussions that I participated in. I can explain how the information adds to a topic or issue I am studying.
SL 6.3
I can talk about the reasons and evidence a speaker gave to support their topic or the points they made. I can separate claims a speaker makes that are not supported by evidence, from claims that are supported by evidence.
SL 6.4
I can present arguments (claims) by ordering my ideas with relevant descriptions, facts and details in a way that helps others understand the main ideas. I can use eye contact, food volume levels and clear pronunciation of words when I present.
SL 6.5
I can use graphics, images, music, sound and video to help me present my ideas clearly.
SL 6.6
I can make changes to the way I present and speak based on the conditions and audience.
The following are the common core standards written in "kid-friendly" language. To see the original standards go to http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/
Reading Literature Standards
RL 6.1
I can tell others about what I read including exact quotes and citing specific examples. I can make inferences about what I read.
RL 6.2
I can tell what the themes or main ideas of what I am reading are. I can explain how details support that theme or main idea. I can summarize without including my own opinions.
RL 6.3
I can tell about how a story develops and how the characters in the story respond or change throughout the story,. I can talk about how the characters change as they move toward resolution.
RL 6.4
I can figure out the meaning of words and phrases I don’t know including figurative and connotative meanings (symbolic or added meaning). I can tell about the effect that word choice has on meaning and tone.
RL 6.5
I can think about and explain how a sentence, chapter or scene helps tell the story. I can explain how it adds to the development of the story’s setting, theme or plot.
RL 6.6
I can explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a story, poem or drama.
RL 6.7
I can compare and contrast a story, drama or poem I have read to viewing (or listening to) a video or live version (drama) of the text. I can contrast what I see and hear when I read to what I perceive is happening when I listen or watch.
RL 6.9
I can compare and contrast different kinds of text (stories and poems, historical novels and fantasy stories) that have similar themes or topics.
RL 6.10
I can read and understand stories, poems and dramas that are written for sixth grade students.
Reading Information Standards:
RI 6.1
I can quote what I read when I am explaining exactly what a text says. I can also quote what I read to support my inferences (assumptions) about the text.
RI 6.2
I can pick out the central (main) idea in what I read. I can tell how the central idea is revealed through details. I can summarize what I read without including my own opinions.
RI 6.3
I can explain, in detail, how a main individual, main event, or main idea is introduced, illustrated with details, and elaborated on in what I read.
RI 6.4
When I read, I can figure out the meaning of words and phrases because of the way they are used in a text. I know when authors are using words figuratively, connotatively, or technically based on how they are used.
RI 6.5
I can look at how a specific sentence, paragraph, chapter or section fits into the structure of a text. I can see how it adds to the development of ideas.
RI 6.6
I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in their writing. I can explain how the point of view is revealed in the text.
RI 6.7
I can use what I read, images, videos, charts, diagrams, etc. to help me fully understand a topic.
RI 6.8
I can identify arguments or claims made in a text that are supported by facts and evidence. I can identify arguments or claims made in a text that are opinion.
RI 6.9
I can compare and contrast the way that different authors present the same event.
RI 6.10
I can read and understand history, social studies, science and literary non-fiction that is written for a sixth grade student.
Writing Standards:
W 6.1.a
I can make a claim (argument) and organize the reasons for my claim and the evidence that supports my claim.
W6.1.b
I can support my claims(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence. I use reliable sources to back up my evidence and show that I understand a topic.
W 6.1.c
I can use words and phrases to help others understand the relationships in my claims and reasons.
W 6.1.d
I can use a formal writing style to present my claims.
W 6.1.e
I can provide a concluding statement or section to my claim or argument.
W 6.2.a
I can write a paper that informs people about a topic or explains something. I can introduce my topic, organize my ideas, concepts, and information using definitions, compare/contrast and cause/effect. I can use headings, charts, tables and multimedia to help others understand.
W 6.2.b
I can strengthen my topic by adding relevant facts, definitions, details, quotes and other information and examples.
W 6.2.c
I can use transitions in my writing to help others understand the link between ideas.
W 6.2.d
I can use specific words and vocabulary to help explain the topic.
W 6.2.e
I can use a formal writing style to present my ideas.
W 6.3.a
I can write a story about real or make believe experiences. I can grab my reader’s attention by building context, introducing a narrator and characters, and organizing my story in a way that makes sense.
W 6.3.b
I can use dialogue (characters talking to each other) and description to help show what events are happening in my story and what is happening to the characters.
W 6.3.c
I can use a lot of different transition words and phrases to help show what order things happen in and to show different times or settings in my story.
W 6.3.d
I can use words and phrases to help my reader experience senses (taste, touch, feel, smell, see). I can use descriptive words to help my reader get a picture of what is happening.
W 6.3.e
I can provide an ending to my story that helps wrap up the events in the story.
W 6.4
I can write clearly so that others can understand my ideas. I can use the correct organization and style depending on what I am writing and who I am writing for.
W 6.5
With some help from teachers and my friends, I can make my writing better by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach.
W 6.6
I can use technology (iPad, internet, computer, etc.) to publish my writing. I can interact and collaborate with others (blog, edu 2.0) using technology. I can type 3 pages in one sitting.
W 6.7
I can do short research projects to answer a question. I can use a variety of books, websites, videos, etc. to do my research.
W 6.8
I can find relevant information for a research project by searching in books, videos, audio, websites, etc. I can decide if the source I am using is credible (truthful). I can quote and paraphrase without plagiarizing. I can create a bibliography for the sources I have used.
W 6.9.a
I can apply 6th grade reading standards to literature. I can reflect on literature that I read. I can do research about literature I read to learn more.
W 6.9.b
I can apply 6th grade reading standards to non-fiction literature that I read. I can reflect on what I read and do research about literature to learn more.
W 6.10
I can write for longer time frames (time for research, reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (in one sitting). I can write for different tasks, purposes and audiences.
Language Standards:
L 6.1.a
I can use subjective pronouns (the subject-who).
I can use objective pronouns (object of sentence).
I can use possessive pronouns (to show who it is happening to).
L 6.1.l.b
I can use intensive pronouns (myself, ourselves).
L 6.1.c
I know when a pronoun is used incorrectly with a number or person. I can correct these kind of mistakes.
L 6.1.d
I know that there are times when the pronoun I use is unclear because the noun I am referring to wasn’t mentioned.
L 6.1.e
I can come up with strategies to correct my use of pronouns in writing and speaking.
L 6.2.a
I can use commas, parentheses or dashes to show a break in thought.
L 6.2.b
I can use correct spelling in my writing.
L 6.3.a
I can mix up the kinds of sentences that I use to help my reader understand meaning, hold interest and add style.
L 6.3.b
When I write, I can keep my style and tone consistent.
L 6.4.a
I can figure out the meaning of a word I don’t know by using the overall meaning of the sentence or paragraph as a clue.
L 6.4.b
I can use common Greek or Latin prefixes, suffixes, or roots as clues to the meaning of a word. (Audience, auditory, audio, audible.)
L 6.4.c
I can use dictionaries, thesauruses, and glossaries to fid out how to pronounce a word, find the part of speech or find out the meaning of a word.
L 6.4.d
I can figure out the main meaning of a word by using clues in the sentence or paragraph of what I am reading or by using the dictionary.
L 6.5.a
I know what different figures of speech mean because of the way they are used in what I am reading. (Personification)
L 6.5.b
I can tell what words mean by using the link between the words (cause/effect words, part/whole words, item/category words).
L 6.5.c
I can explain the difference between words that have similar definitions but subtle differences (economical, stingy, thrifty, scrimping).
L 6.6
I can use sixth grade level math, science, economic, social studies, history and technical words and phrases correctly. I can use my understanding of words to help me understand other work I am doing in my class.
Speaking and Listening Standards:
SL 6.1.a
I can be prepared for class or group discussions by reading about or researching a topic beforehand. I can contribute to discussions and build on other’s ideas and felt on the ideas being discussed.
SL 6.l.b
I can follow rules that a group has agreed on for discussions. I can help set specific goals and deadlines and assign roles of each group member.
SL 6.1.c
I can ask and answer questions to contribute to a discussion. I can make comments that contribute to the discussion including details about the topic or issue being discussed.
SL 6.1.d
I can think about the ideas that were discussed and explain my own ideas and understanding as a result of the discussion. I can reflect on and summarize what was discussed.
SL 6.2
I can summarize information I have heard, watched, read or discussions that I participated in. I can explain how the information adds to a topic or issue I am studying.
SL 6.3
I can talk about the reasons and evidence a speaker gave to support their topic or the points they made. I can separate claims a speaker makes that are not supported by evidence, from claims that are supported by evidence.
SL 6.4
I can present arguments (claims) by ordering my ideas with relevant descriptions, facts and details in a way that helps others understand the main ideas. I can use eye contact, food volume levels and clear pronunciation of words when I present.
SL 6.5
I can use graphics, images, music, sound and video to help me present my ideas clearly.
SL 6.6
I can make changes to the way I present and speak based on the conditions and audience.