6th Grade Comm. Arts Checklist

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6 Grade Comm. Arts Objective:

Details: Identify a simple text detail. (Below Basic) Identify a supporting detail/information. (Basic) Identify relevant details. (Proficient)

Problems/Solutions: Identify simple problems or solutions. (Below Basic) Identify problem-solving processes. (Basic) Describe problems and/or solutions. (Proficient)

Inferences: Make simple inferences. (Below Basic) Make inferences. (Proficient) Infer complex main idea. (Advanced)

Characters: Determine simple character traits. (Proficient) Explain character traits. (Proficient) Analyze complex characters. (Advanced)

Vocabulary: Use context clues to determine meaning of unknown words. (Advanced)

Summarizing: Identify main idea. (Below Basic) Identify main idea. (Proficient) Summarize. (Proficient) Paraphrase. (Advanced)

Author’s . . . Describe author’s technique. (Proficient) Determine author’s purpose. (Proficient) Analyze author’s technique. (Advanced) Determine point of view. (Basic)

Figurative Language: Identify sensory information. (Below Basic) Identify figurative language. (Below Basic) Determine the meaning of simple figurative language. (Basic) Interpret figurative language. (Proficient)

Interpret complex figurative language/expressions. (Advanced)

More Basic Reading Skills: Identify a conflict. (Basic) Identify setting. (Proficient) Identify simple cause/effect relationship. (Proficient) Determine cause and effect. (Advanced) Draw conclusions. (Proficient) Support a position. (Proficient) Determine plot. (Proficient) Make predictions. (Proficient) Generalize. (Proficient) Make complex connections. (Advanced)

Misc. Determine appropriate resources. (Proficient) Determine the accuracy of information. (Advanced)

Writing Write a simple letter to an audience. (Below Basic) Write for a specific audience and purpose. (Proficient) Demonstrate consistent use of a controlling idea. (Advanced) Use correct letter writing format. (Basic)

Graphic Organizers Use a graphic organizer as part of the writing process to categorize information. (Proficient)

Editing/Revision Use simple rules of standard English. (Below Basic) Generally use the rules of standard English including spelling. (Basic) Consistently use the rules of standard English and spelling. (Proficient) Consistently and correctly use the rules of standard English. Revise for a controlling idea. (Basic) Construct a complex sentence. (Proficient) Edit for appropriate support. (Proficient)