Grade 6 ELA Worksheets

Learning Objectives

• Locate specific details in a text that support an inference about character, setting, or plot.
• Cite textual evidence by quoting or paraphrasing the exact words that support a claim.
• Explain how evidence clarifies or confirms a central idea in an argument.

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• Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues such as definitions, examples, and contrast words
• Explain how cause-and-effect and figurative language can reveal word meaning
• Use prefixes, suffixes, and word parts to support vocabulary understanding

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• Explain how audience adaptation changes language, detail, and emphasis to help listeners understand.
• Identify evidence of audience adaptation in examples of announcements and explanations.
• Revise a short presentation to better fit a specific audience and purpose.

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• Revise drafts to improve clarity, coherence, and development by asking targeted questions about ideas and structure.
• Strengthen arguments by ensuring claims are supported with specific, relevant evidence and explanations.
• Improve writing through strategic word choice, style adjustments, and organization changes.

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• I can synthesize discussion contributions by combining key ideas into a coherent, reasoned summary.
• I can distinguish evidence from opinions and identify similarities and differences across speakers’ viewpoints.
• I can write a conclusion that states a clear final claim connected to the discussion’s key ideas.

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• Identify the most important information in a text and separate it from minor details
• Write a summary that preserves the author’s overall meaning using logical order and transitions
• Distinguish factual information from opinions stated by characters or the author

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• Use commas to separate coordinating clauses and set off introductory elements in longer sentences.
• Punctuate quoted material correctly, including where quotation marks begin and end.
• Place apostrophes accurately in contractions and possessives within sentences that include quotations.

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• Synthesize ideas from multiple speakers to create a clear, coherent message that matches a stated purpose.
• Use evidence from a conversation by identifying common themes and comparing claims and details.
• Organize a response with a strong opening, grouped supporting points, and a closing that reflects what the discussion established.

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• Explain what makes a claim arguable and suitable for argumentative writing.
• Identify how evidence and reasoning support a claim.
• Use a central idea to guide the structure of a persuasive paragraph or essay.+ Show more

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• Deliver ideas clearly by organizing a speech with an introduction, supporting details, and a conclusion.
• Use effective communication techniques such as appropriate tone, volume, and pacing to engage an audience.
• Support a presentation with relevant examples and details, and strengthen key points with visual aids.

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• Use correct capitalization for proper nouns and the first word of a sentence.
• Apply standard punctuation rules, including commas in compound sentences.
• Use spelling conventions that support clear, readable writing.

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• Identify common parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections) in sentences
• Classify words correctly by asking the right question about meaning and function in context
• Use accurate parts of speech to improve descriptive writing and tone

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• Match an interpretation to evidence that directly supports it in both literary and informational texts.
• Choose quotations or precise paraphrases that prove a claim and explain how the detail supports the interpretation.
• Recognize irrelevant but interesting details and replace them with evidence that clarifies meaning, theme, or author choices.

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• Use context clues (definitions, restatements, examples, and contrast) to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.
• Use prefix and suffix knowledge to help determine word meaning and refine interpretation.
• Connect an inferred meaning to the author’s purpose and the tone of the text.

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• Identify the main point of a listening or viewing text and explain how key ideas are repeated or organized.
• Track supporting details by noticing transition words and relationships such as cause, contrast, or sequence.
• Interpret meaning using nonverbal cues such as emphasis and pacing.

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• Identify how introductions, transitions, topic sentences, and conclusions help listeners follow an oral presentation.
• Use specific signposts to show relationships between ideas (such as steps, cause/effect, and order).
• Select relevant details that match the purpose of a talk and remove unrelated information.+ Show more

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• Use context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words
• Analyze word roots and affixes to decode and understand new words
• Use dictionary information accurately to confirm word meanings and choose the best meaning in context+ Show more

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• Write a clear claim and support it with evidence and logical reasoning
• Address counterarguments using respectful rebuttals
• Maintain focus by organizing ideas so they persuade a specific audience

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• Identify antecedents and pronouns in sentences to clarify meaning.
• Choose correct pronoun case (subject vs. objective) in common sentence patterns.
• Revise sentences to reduce ambiguity caused by unclear pronoun reference.

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• Identify and correct common grammar and punctuation errors when editing a draft.
• Apply conventions for capitalization and spelling to improve readability.
• Use commas correctly in compound sentences and maintain consistent verb tense.

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• Identify what a counterclaim is and explain why it should be stated fairly and accurately.
• Write a specific rebuttal that addresses the counterclaim with relevant reasons and evidence.
• Distinguish the writer’s position from the alternative perspective within an argument.

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• Identify different types of evidence in informational texts, such as data, quotations, and examples.
• Evaluate how well evidence supports a claim by checking relevance and credibility.
• Explain how authors use evidence to persuade readers or develop accurate conclusions.

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• Identify the subject and predicate in common sentences.
• Recognize how complements complete sentence meaning.
• Distinguish simple and compound sentences by analyzing clauses.+ Show more

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• Identify key behaviors of active listening during group discussions.
• Explain how paraphrasing and clarifying questions improve oral comprehension.
• Interpret speaker perspective and supporting details to understand spoken ideas accurately.

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• Use commas to separate grouped ideas and support readability in complex sentences.
• Use semicolons to join closely related independent clauses correctly.
• Use quotation marks accurately for dialogue and quoted speech, including correct placement with punctuation.

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• Identify spelling patterns for long and short vowels
• Apply consonant doubling rules when adding endings
• Use letter combinations correctly when adding endings+ Show more

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• Identify supporting details that strengthen the main idea in a text.
• Distinguish relevant facts, definitions, examples, quotations, and descriptive information.
• Understand how supporting details clarify the meaning of the main idea.

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• Identify how tone and register work together to shape how a message sounds to its audience.
• Select word choices and sentence structures that match an appropriate level of formality and politeness.
• Revise writing so its stance remains consistent throughout the text.

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• Identify common grammar errors in standard English, including subject-verb agreement, inconsistent tense, and misplaced modifiers.
• Revise sentences to correct errors while preserving meaning and clarity.
• Explain why an error disrupts accuracy and how the revision improves the writing.

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• Use evidence from nearby sentences, actions, and descriptions to make inferences
• Identify likely motives, consequences, and outcomes based on what a text implies
• Distinguish inference from guesswork by explaining how clues support an answer

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• Synthesize ideas from multiple speakers into one coherent recommendation or outcome
• Distinguish evidence from opinions when combining viewpoints
• Write a conclusion that makes a clear final claim connected to key discussion ideas+ Show more

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• Identify key ideas and supporting evidence across speakers in a discussion.
• Distinguish evidence from opinions and synthesize multiple viewpoints into a coherent summary.
• Write a clear conclusion that connects to the discussion’s main ideas and themes.

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• Understand the importance of respectful listening during conversations
• Practice taking turns and sharing ideas appropriately
• Identify respectful behaviors in discussions+ Show more

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• Develop a research plan by choosing a focused topic and writing a purpose-driven research question.
• Organize research notes by categories or subtopics that match sections of a report.
• Use an outline to connect evidence from the introduction and body sections to a conclusion.

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• Identify the main point and supporting details in a short audio or video presentation.
• Use listening and viewing transitions (such as first, because, however) to track how ideas connect.
• Interpret nonverbal cues like emphasis and pacing to understand the speaker’s purpose.

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• Identify the claim, evidence, and reasoning in an informational argument.
• Evaluate whether evidence supports a claim and recognize when reasoning is weak or illogical.
• Detect common logical fallacies and explain how they affect the validity of an argument.+ Show more

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• Identify strategies of active listening during group discussions
• Explain how listening helps you understand others’ perspectives accurately
• Use evidence from a text and discussion ideas to respond appropriately

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• Identify the main idea of a paragraph or short selection by focusing on the central point that connects the details.
• Distinguish main idea from supporting details and explain how details work together to support a single focus.
• Use main idea to write accurate summaries that fit the whole text.

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• Identify a writer’s purpose and the intended audience in a piece of writing
• Explain how purpose and audience affect word choice, details, tone, and organization
• Revise sentences to better fit a specific audience while maintaining the writer’s purpose

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• Identify similes within a text
• Interpret the meaning of similes based on context
• Explain how similes enhance imagery and emotion in writing

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• Identify the main idea and supporting details by actively listening or viewing.
• Use transition words and pacing to follow how ideas relate (cause, contrast, sequence).
• Interpret nonverbal cues such as emphasis and speed to understand a speaker’s purpose.

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• Explain how narration, images, music, pacing, and camera angles shape the meaning of a multimedia text.
• Identify how tone and presentation can increase credibility, sympathy, or emphasis.
• Compare viewpoint in visuals with claims in accompanying text to support evidence-based interpretation.

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• Explain how media elements (visuals, audio, and wording) can influence attention and emotion
• Identify persuasive techniques such as repetition, testimonials, and slogans
• Evaluate whether persuasive messages fit an intended audience’s needs and values

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• Explain how layout elements (title, headings, spacing, and paragraphing) improve communication in a published text.
• Choose publishing formats that match the intended medium (print or digital) and the intended audience.
• Apply basic acknowledgment practices to maintain academic integrity when using information from sources.

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• Use textual clues to make inferences instead of relying on outside knowledge.
• Connect explicit statements to implied meanings such as motives, unstated consequences, and likely outcomes.
• Explain how word choice and relationships between sentences support an inference.

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• Revise sentences by replacing vague words with precise, specific language.
• Identify and correct unclear relationships between ideas by adjusting sentence structure.
• Remove or reduce repeated wording that adds little meaning.+ Show more

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• Explain how setting details (time, place, and context) create or reinforce a story’s mood.
• Use evidence from a text to infer the author’s tone and how it is supported by setting.
• Analyze how setting connects to theme and influences character actions and plot events.

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• Make reasonable inferences about characters’ motivations using clues from events, dialogue, and word choice
• Use textual evidence to support an inference when multiple explanations are possible
• Infer likely outcomes or implied relationships by connecting details across the passage