Sixth Grade Learning Expectations
The learning expectations listed below are for sixth grade. Students will be assessed based on their progress toward meeting these grade-level expectations. Promotion will be based on the mastery of the reading expectations.
Reading Expectations
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1. The student understands and uses different skills and strategies to read.
1.1 Uses word skills to read
- 1.1.1 uses language structure to understand reading materials including sentence structure, prefixes, suffixes, word origins, word roots, contractions, and simple abbreviations
- 1.1.2 integrates appropriate reading strategies to adapt reading to different types of text
1.2 Builds vocabulary 
- 1.2.1 increases general and specialized vocabularies through reading and specific fields of academic study
- 1.2.2 uses multiple reference aids to clarify meaning and usage
1.3 Reads fluently
- 1.3.1 reads both orally and silently with ease
- 1.3.2 adjusts reading pace to accommodate the purpose, form, style, and difficulty of material
1.4 Understands elements of literature –fiction
- 1.4.1 identifies literary devices (figurative language, exaggeration, humor, and dialogue)
- 1.4.2 understands sentence structure, paragraphs, and chapters
- 1.4.3 analyzes literary elements (plot, characters, setting, theme, point of view, conflict, and resolution)
1.5 Uses features of nonfiction text and software
- 1.5.1 locates specific information to pursue an interest or complete a project
- 1.5.2 identifies and uses organizational features of printed text and electronic information
2. The student understands the meaning of what is read.
2.1 Comprehends important ideas and details
- 2.1.1 demonstrates comprehension of complex texts including fiction, nonfiction, information, and task-oriented texts
- 2.1.2 identifies and comprehends main idea and supporting facts and details; summarizes ideas in own words
- 2.1.3 links characters, events, and information to prior knowledge, previous experience, and current issues to increase understanding
- 2.1.4 makes, confirms, or revises predictions and inferences based on the reading text
2.2 Expands comprehension
- 2.2.1 compares, contrasts, and makes connections within and among several texts
- 2.2.2 uses logical sequence to accurately retell stories; orders and/or sequences parts of text
- 2.2.3 selects, analyzes, and synthesizes ideas and information
2.3 Thinks critically
- 2.3.1 recognizes that authors make language choices to influence an audience
- 2.3.2 recognizes the author’s point of view and use of persuasive devices
- 2.3.3 applies information gained from reading to give a response and express insight using evidence from text
- 2.3.4 makes generalizations beyond the text to other texts, ideas, or situations
- 2.3.5 evaluates reasoning and ideas related to a text
3. The student reads different material for a variety of purposes.
3.1 Reads to learn new information
- 3.1.1 identifies, locates, selects, and evaluates the appropriateness of resource materials for a specific purpose
- 3.1.2 understands and uses materials to investigate a topic
3.2 Reads to perform a task
- 3.2.1 reads, follows, and returns to text when necessary to complete a task
3.3 Reads for literary experience
- 3.3.1 reads, responds to, and evaluates a variety of traditional and contemporary literature
- 3.3.2 reads, discusses and uses literature to understand a variety of perspectives of self, others, and local issues
3.4 Reads for career applications
- 3.4.1 identifies particular documents one might be required to read for occupational/career areas of interest
4. The student sets goals and evaluates progress to improve reading.
4.1 Assesses strengths and need for improvement
- 4.1.1 uses a variety of strategies to monitor reading progress and to overcome difficulties
- 4.1.2 sets reading goals and evaluates progress using identified standards
4.2 Seeks and offers feedback
- 4.2.1 seeks and offers feedback to improve reading using shared standards
4.3 Develops interests and shares reading experiences
- 4.3.1 expresses reasons for recommending books to others; shares reading experiences with others