Grade 6 ELA Worksheets

Learning Objectives

• Identify common text structure patterns (chronology, compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution, general-to-specific) using structural clues.
• Explain how a writer’s chosen order of information shapes meaning and supports comprehension.
• Use transitional words and headings to determine relationships among ideas in a text.

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• Identify the main idea of a paragraph by focusing on the central point and how details connect to it.
• Use context clues such as repeated ideas and topic sentences to determine what an author is mainly trying to say.
• Summarize text accurately by stating the main idea and avoiding details that only support it.

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• Analyze how narration, images, music, pacing, and camera angles can shape meaning in viewing texts
• Compare claims made in spoken or written text with what visuals actually show
• Evaluate how multimedia choices affect credibility, sympathy, or emphasis+ Show more

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• Identify narrative elements such as setting, rising action, and resolution
• Recognize informational structures such as problem-solution and cause-effect
• Use transitions to explain relationships between ideas+ Show more

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• Use correct capitalization, spelling, and punctuation to clarify meaning in writing.
• Apply comma rules for complex sentences, transitions, and items in a series.
• Use hyphenated modifiers correctly to prevent confusion about which words belong together.

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• Explain how visuals (labels, captions, charts, maps) connect to claims and details in an informational text.
• Determine how headings and subtopics guide understanding before and during reading.
• Use textual evidence to describe relationships between diagram information and surrounding sentences.

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• Explain how focus statements and elaboration strengthen a draft in a grade-appropriate report.
• Use purposeful sequencing so paragraphs connect logically and contribute to a central message.
• Identify and apply transitions to guide readers between ideas within a draft.

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• Identify metaphors in a given passage.
• Interpret the meaning of metaphors within context.
• Differentiate between literal and figurative language.+ Show more

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• Explain how accurate, relevant details support clear explanatory writing
• Use text relationships such as cause and effect, comparison, and process steps to improve explanations
• Distinguish definitions, examples, and factual details from unrelated information

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• Identify common spelling errors in writing.
• Apply strategies to check and correct unfamiliar words.
• Recognize repeated mistakes that impact the clarity of writing.+ Show more

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• Explain how digital tools support drafting, revising, formatting, and sharing writing
• Identify how headings, paragraphs, and spacing improve readability on a screen
• Use editing and attribution conventions to improve clarity and cite sources appropriately

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• Explain how focus statements help organize a draft by setting the main point of a paragraph.
• Use elaboration (explanations, examples, and relevant details) to strengthen ideas in writing.
• Apply transitions to show how ideas connect and guide the reader through a report.+ Show more

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• Identify clues in text (words, tone, and events) that support an inference.
• Distinguish between what a text directly states and what can be logically implied.
• Explain how evidence from the passage supports an inference.

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• Explain how titles, labels, legends, scales, and captions help readers understand graphics.
• Use information from visuals to support or extend ideas stated in the written text.
• Connect details from a chart, map, timeline, or diagram to the author’s explanation when answering a question.

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• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Rephrase a speaker's idea to show shared understanding
• Use relevant evidence when responding to another viewpoint
• Demonstrate respectful tone during classroom discussions+ Show more

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• Listen to a speaker’s viewpoint and identify the specific idea being raised before responding.
• Use relevant evidence and accurate references when adding to or revising a discussion.
• Practice respectful tone, timely turn-taking, and rephrasing/summarizing to support shared understanding.

Learning Objectives

• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Explain how to contribute to a conversation by building on others’ ideas instead of replacing them.
• Use sentence-level language that connects ideas to earlier points, adds reasons or details, and signals relationships between viewpoints.
• Practice productive discussion strategies such as respectful disagreement, constructive rephrasing, and clear transitions.

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• Understand the structure of plot, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
• Identify how events are interconnected and drive the story forward.
• Recognize how conflict and resolution reinforce central ideas.+ Show more

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• Identify and explain discussion norms that support respectful group conversations
• Practice building on others’ ideas by adding evidence, clarifying questions, and meaningful comments
• Use active listening strategies to improve understanding during collaborative discussions

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• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Listen to a peer’s viewpoint and respond to the specific idea they raised
• Use relevant evidence and accurate references when adding or revising claims
• Rephrase or summarize to confirm shared understanding before introducing new ideas+ Show more

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• Explain how captions help readers interpret images, diagrams, and photographs accurately.
• Identify the purpose of caption details such as definitions, context, limitations, and sources.
• Use caption meanings to avoid misreading and connect visuals to an author’s main point.

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• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Connect a media message to personal experiences, prior knowledge, and commonly held ideas.
• Explain how personal meaning supports interpretation without replacing evidence-based analysis.
• Evaluate how context, values, and emotion can shape why a message feels convincing or relevant to different audiences.

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• Use quotation marks correctly to show spoken words in narratives and plays.
• Place punctuation inside quotation marks when it belongs to the quoted speech.
• Use commas with dialogue tags (said, asked, replied) appropriately when tags connect to quotations.+ Show more

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• Compare multiple versions of a claim by examining differences in evidence, context, and sourcing
• Identify sponsorship labels and evaluate how they affect credibility judgments
• Assess whether statistics are defined and sourced, and detect contradictions between accounts+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Use purposeful sequencing to arrange narrative events from beginning to end.
• Create meaningful cause-and-effect connections that explain how choices and obstacles change the situation over time.
• Strengthen key moments with specific details, sensory information, and brief dialogue.+ Show more

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• Identify main ideas and supporting details in a presentation.
• Recognize how purpose influences content organization and tone.
• Apply signposting language to guide understanding.+ Show more

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• Choose textual evidence that directly supports a claim, inference, or summary.
• Explain how evidence shows cause-and-effect or a key idea from a passage.
• Avoid irrelevant details when answering reading questions.

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• Explain how a strong conclusion synthesizes research findings to answer a research question.
• Combine major ideas into a unified interpretation that matches the genre’s purpose.
• Revise a research conclusion for clarity, organization, accuracy, and ethical citation practices.

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• Identify the central purpose of a media message and describe how it guides design choices
• Explain how message structure and techniques (visuals, text emphasis, audio tone, and pacing) reinforce meaning for an intended audience
• Apply ethical media practices, including proper attribution and avoiding misleading edits

Learning Objectives

• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Revise a draft to improve coherence by ensuring ideas flow logically and follow the genre’s expected structure.
• Strengthen topic sentences and transitions so each paragraph supports the central claim.
• Use evidence purposefully by placing support where it best matches the sentence it explains.

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• Use attribution and explanatory commentary to integrate paraphrased and quoted sources smoothly
• Avoid patchwriting by rephrasing accurately and keeping the source meaning intact
• Select and format citations in a consistent style so readers can trace evidence+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Draft an opening, body, and closing that work together to communicate a clear purpose.
• Use complete sentences and logical sequencing so ideas connect smoothly from paragraph to paragraph.
• Revise a developing draft by checking that each section supports the main point and audience.

Learning Objectives

• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Understand how personal experiences influence responses to texts
• Identify connections between texts and real-world issues
• Explain how character choices and tone affect interpretation+ Show more

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• Understand how to read and interpret different parts of a bar graph
• Identify labels, axes, and categories in an infographic
• Connect visual information with main ideas and details+ Show more

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• Understand the basic concepts of digital publishing
• Identify tools used in digital writing and sharing
• Recognize the components of digital documents such as headings and multimedia+ Show more

Learning Objectives

• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

Learning Objectives

• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Organize informational writing with clear headings, descriptions, and supporting details.
• Use accurate explanations of a process or concept with evidence and credible facts.
• Choose strong word choices that match purpose and audience in an informative text.

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• Establish and follow discussion norms that support respectful, productive group conversations
• Practice active listening and build on others’ ideas using strategies such as paraphrasing and asking clarifying questions
• Contribute meaningful comments that connect to the topic and to what others have said

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• Use commas to separate items in a list.
• Place commas after introductory dependent clauses.
• Set off nonessential information with commas (parenthetical phrases).+ Show more