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Grade 6 ELA Missouri standards Standards

140 standards - Missouri Missouri standards

These are the official Grade 6 ELA Missouri Missouri standards — the exact codes and student expectations grade 6 teachers are required to teach and Missouri state test assesses. Browse every standard below, then generate a print-ready, Missouri standards-aligned worksheet, lesson plan, exit ticket, or assessment for any of them in seconds.

Standards

Viewpoints of Others

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Questioning

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Speaking/Listening

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Revise and edit writing with consideration for task, purpose and audience.

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Follow a writing process to produce writings in narrative, expository and argumentative genres:

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Development

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Research

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Writing

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Relationships in Texts

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Argument and Evidence

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Interaction and Meaning

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Craft and Meaning

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Point of View

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Theme/Claim

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Word Meaning

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Evidence/Inference

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Reading Text (Literary and Informational)

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6.R.1

Approach texts as a reader by comprehending and interpreting grade appropriate texts.

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6.R.2

Approach texts as a writer by analyzing craft and structure in grade appropriate texts.

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6.RI.1.A

Draw conclusions, infer and analyze by citing textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

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6.RI.1.A

draw conclusion, infer and analyze by citing textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

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6.RI.1.B

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative, connotative, and content-specific meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials.

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6.RI.1.B

determine meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative language meanings using context, affixes or reference materials

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6.RI.1.C

Interpret visual elements of a text including those from different media and draw conclusions from them (when applicable).

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6.RI.1.D

Explain the central/main idea(s) of a text and cite evidence of its development; summarize the text.

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6.RI.1.D

determine the theme(s)/central idea of a text and cite evidence of its development

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6.RI.2.A

Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, section, or image contributes to meaning.

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6.RI.2.B

Explain how an author's point of view or purpose is conveyed in a text.

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6.RI.2.B

explain how an author’s point of view or purpose is conveyed in an informational text

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6.RI.2.C

Analyze how word choice, including the use of figurative language, connotations and/or repetition, contributes to meaning.

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6.RI.2.C

analyze how word choice, including figurative language and/or the repetition of words or word sounds, contribute to meaning

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6.RI.2.D

Identify an author's argument in a text and distinguish claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

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6.RI.2.D

identify an author’s argument in a text and distinguish claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not

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6.RI.3

Approach texts as a researcher by synthesizing/comparing/ contrasting ideas from multiple grade appropriate texts.

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6.RI.3.A

Compare and contrast the experience of reading a text to listening to or viewing an audio or video version of the same text, noting how a performance impacts personal interpretation.

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6.RI.3.B

Compare and contrast one author's presentation of events with that of another.

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6.RI.3.B

compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another

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6.RI.3.C

Explain how the text reflects historical and/or cultural contexts.

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6.RI.3.D

Read and comprehend informational text independently and proficiently.

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6.RL.1.A

Draw conclusions, infer and analyze by citing textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

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6.RL.1.A

draw conclusion, infer and analyze by citing textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

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6.RL.1.B

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials.

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6.RL.1.B

determine meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative language meanings using context, affixes or reference materials

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6.RL.1.C

Interpret visual elements of a text and draw conclusions from them (when applicable).

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6.RL.1.D

Using appropriate text, determine the theme(s) of a text and cite evidence of its development; summarize the text.

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6.RL.1.D

determine the theme(s)/central idea of a text and cite evidence of its development

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6.RL.2.A

Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, stanza, or image contributes to meaning.

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6.RL.2.B

Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

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6.RL.2.B

explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a literary text

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6.RL.2.C

Analyze how word choice, including the use of figurative language and/or the repetition of words or word sounds contributes to meaning.

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6.RL.2.C

analyze how word choice, including figurative language and/or the repetition of words or word sounds, contribute to meaning

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6.RL.2.D

Describe how a particular text's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

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6.RL.2.D

describe how a particular text’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as and how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

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6.RL.3.A

Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the same text, noting how a performance impacts personal interpretation.

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6.RL.3.B

Compare and contrast texts in different genres that address similar themes or topics.

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6.RL.3.C

Explain how plot and conflict reflect historical and/or cultural contexts.

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6.RL.3.D

Read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas and poems, independently and proficiently.

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6.SL.1

Collaborate

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6.SL.1.A

Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.

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6.SL.1.B

Delineate a speaker's argument and claims in order to pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion.

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6.SL.1.B

delineate a speaker’s argument and claims in order to pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion

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6.SL.1.C

Review the key ideas expressed by a speaker including those presented in diverse media and demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing.

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6.SL.1.C

Review the key ideas expressed by a speaker including those presented in diverse media and demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing

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6.SL.2.A

Speak clearly, audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language as appropriate to task, purpose and audience when presenting including volume.

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6.SL.2.B

Position body to face the audience when speaking and make eye contact with listeners at various intervals using gestures to communicate a clear viewpoint.

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6.SL.2.C

Plan and deliver appropriate presentations based on the task, audience and purpose including multimedia components in presentations to clarify claims findings and ideas.

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6.W.1.A

Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on several sources; integrate information using a standard citation system.

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6.W.1.A

Approach the writing task as a researcher.

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6.W.1.A.a

conduct research to answer a question drawing on several sources; integrate information

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6.W.1.A.b

gather relevant information from multiple print and digital resources

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6.W.1.A.c

assess the credibility of sources

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6.W.1.A.d

quote or paraphrase while avoiding plagiarism; provide basic bibliographic information for sources

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6.W.1.B

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility of each source, and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.

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6.W.2.A

Follow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose and audience; develop writing with narrative, expository, and argumentative techniques.

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6.W.2.A

Approach the writing task as a writer.

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6.W.2.A.a

Narrative: Develop narratives including poems about real or imagined experiences, with clearly identified characters, well-structured event sequences, narrative techniques and relevant, descriptive details.

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6.W.2.A.a

Narrative writing, including poems about real or imagined experiences with clearly identified characters, well-structured event sequences, narrative techniques and relevant descriptive details

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6.W.2.A.b

Expository: Develop informative/explanatory writing to examine a topic with relevant facts, examples, and details.

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6.W.2.A.b

Expository (informative/explanatory) writing to examine a topic with relevant facts, examples, and details

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6.W.2.A.c

Argumentative: Develop argumentative writing by introducing and supporting a claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

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6.W.2.A.c

Argumentative writing introducing and supporting a claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence

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6.W.3.A

Review, revise, and edit writing with consideration for the task, purpose, and audience.

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6.W.3.A

Approach the writing task as a reader.

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6.W.3.A.a

Organization and Content: Introduce the topic, maintain a clear focus throughout the text and provide a conclusion that follows from the text.

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6.W.3.A.a

introduce the topic, maintain a clear focus throughout the text, provide a conclusion that follows from the text

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6.W.3.A.b

Word choice, syntax, and style: Choose precise language and establish and maintain an appropriate and consistent style; sentences are complete.

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6.W.3.A.b

choose precise language and establish and maintain an appropriate and consistent style with complete sentences

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6.W.3.A.c

Conventions of standard English and usage: Demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including spelling and punctuation.

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6.W.3.A.c

demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including spelling and punctuation

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6.W.3.A.d

Use transitions to clarify relationships and connect ideas, claims and signal time shifts.

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6.W.3.A.d

use transitions to clarify relationships, connect ideas and claims, and signal time shifts

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6.W.3.A.e

Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others.

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RI

Reading Informational Text

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RI.1

Comprehend and Interpret Texts (Approaching Texts as a Reader)

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RI.1.A

Evidence/Inference

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RI.1.B

Word Meanings

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RI.1.C

Text Features

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RI.1.D

Summarize/Claim

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RI.2

Analyze Craft and Structure (Approaching Texts as a Writer)

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RI.2.A

Structure

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RI.2.B

Point of View

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RI.2.C

Craft and Meaning

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RI.2.D

Argument/Evidence

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RI.3

Synthesize Ideas from Multiple Texts (Approaching Texts as a Researcher)

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RI.3.A

Texts/Forms

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RI.3.B

Relationships/Texts

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RI.3.C

Historical Context

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RI.3.D

Comprehension

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RL

Reading Literary Text

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RL.1

Comprehend and Interpret Texts

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RL.1.A

Comprehension

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RL.1.B

Word Meanings

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RL.1.C

Text Features

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RL.1.D

Summarize/Theme

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RL.2

Analyze Craft and Structure

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RL.2.A

Structure

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RL.2.B

Point of View

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RL.2.C

Craft and Meaning

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RL.2.D

Interaction and Meaning

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RL.3

Synthesize Ideas from Multiple Texts (Approaching Texts as a Researcher)

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RL.3.A

Text in Forms

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RL.3.B

Relationships in Texts

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RL.3.C

Historical Context

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RL.3.D

Comprehension

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SL

Speaking and Listening

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SL.1

Collaborating

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SL.1.A

Conversations

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SL.1.B

Questioning

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SL.1.C

Viewpoints of others

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SL.2

Presenting

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SL.2.A

Verbal Delivery

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SL.2.B

Nonverbal

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SL.2.C

Multimedia

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W

Writing and Researching

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W.1

Approaching the Task as a Researcher

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W.1.A

Research

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W.2

Approaching the Task as a Writer

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W.2.A

Development

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W.3

Approaching the Task as a Reader

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W.3.A

Revise and Edit

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