ELA Worksheets

Learning Objectives

• Identify how text structure (chronological sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution) shapes what to include in a summary.
• Use signal words and organizational cues to write a coherent summary of main ideas and essential supporting points.
• Revise a draft summary so it matches the author’s organization rather than becoming a list of unrelated details.

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• Identify the meaning of common figurative language (metaphors and similes) in Grade 6 texts.
• Explain what a figurative comparison suggests and how it connects to the author’s theme or message.
• Distinguish figurative wording from literal wording using context evidence.

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• Connect each claim to relevant evidence by explaining how details support meaning.
• Identify whether a piece of evidence is directly related to a claim and revise for coherence.
• Use clear reasoning words and explanation sentences to show relationships between ideas and evidence.

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• Define the difference between facts and opinions in media messages
• Identify signal words that suggest opinion or judgment rather than evidence
• Sort statements as facts or opinions and explain why+ Show more

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• Use commas to separate items in a series of three or more
• Place commas after introductory elements to mark where the main idea begins
• Set off nonessential phrases and clauses with commas+ Show more

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• Explain how evidence should be selected and connected to a claim in analysis and explanations
• Distinguish between paraphrasing and quoting while maintaining meaning and accuracy
• Interpret evidence by explaining why it supports a writer’s point+ Show more

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• Analyze how a character’s actions and relationships reveal traits and change over time.
• Explain how internal and external forces influence motivation, beliefs, and moral boundaries.
• Evaluate how author craft—especially changing language in dramatic scenes—signals growth or contradiction.

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• Use commas to clarify introductory elements, series, and independent-clause coordination.
• Distinguish apostrophes for possessives and contractions to preserve intended meaning.
• Choose semicolons and colons to connect or introduce related independent ideas with clear logic.

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• Recognize signals that meaning breaks down while reading.
• Use rereading, surrounding context, and connections across paragraphs to restore meaning.
• Adjust interpretation when new information changes the best-fit meaning.

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• Use active listening strategies (attention, paraphrasing, and clarifying) during group discussions.
• Interpret spoken ideas accurately by identifying claims and supporting reasons.
• Explain how different perspectives can lead to different interpretations or solutions.+ Show more

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• Identify how paragraphs and sentences contribute to a text’s overall structure (introduction, body, and conclusion).
• Explain how transitions and relationships (cause and effect, comparison, chronological order) improve coherence.
• Revise draft ideas by placing supporting details where they best support understanding.

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• Explain how clarifying and probing questions improve understanding during academic discussions.
• Use responsive listening to connect new information to earlier ideas in a discussion.
• Apply respectful disagreement strategies, including careful paraphrasing, to align with a speaker’s intent.+ Show more

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• Identify a text’s central idea and explain how key moments contribute to coherence
• Distinguish stated details from implied meaning and use both to build understanding
• Describe how information can shift as a text develops (for example, from problem to solution)+ Show more

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• Synthesize ideas from multiple speakers by grouping similarities and differences in viewpoints.
• Distinguish evidence from opinions and use the most relevant points to support a shared understanding.
• Write a clear conclusion that reflects key ideas from a discussion.

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• Explain what synthesis means by combining evidence from multiple parts of a text (and across texts) into a coherent interpretation
• Differentiate what an author proves with evidence from what a reader infers or reasons out
• Refine a central claim by comparing how author choices and perspectives affect meaning+ Show more

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• Identify how introductions, body sections, and closings help a piece of writing stay coherent
• Use transitions to show relationships between ideas and guide the reader
• Apply a genre pattern for a persuasive letter or an informative report

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• Identify the parts of organized oral delivery: introduction, body, and closing.
• Use transitions and emphasis to help a listener follow ideas in sequence.
• Choose an appropriate pacing, volume, and tone for an audience.

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• Explain how layout, spacing, and titles help an audience read a presentation easily.
• Describe how formatting choices and graphics should support the written message.
• Use proofreading strategies to ensure a final presentation is accurate and ready to share.

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• Write a clear claim and support it with relevant evidence and logical reasoning.
• Address counterarguments by responding fairly and strengthening the main argument.
• Maintain focus and use structure to persuade a specific audience.+ Show more

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• Identify figurative language in a passage (similes and metaphors) and explain what it means.
• Recognize personification and hyperbole, then describe how they affect mood or meaning.
• Infer intended meaning by connecting figurative wording to surrounding events and details.

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• Synthesize contributions from a discussion by connecting agreements, differences, and key ideas into a coherent summary.
• Use clarification and follow-up questions to resolve confusion and keep discussion goals focused.
• Incorporate new information by revising the group’s emerging consensus or reframing the direction of the conversation.

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• Identify how word choice and pacing contribute to tone
• Make inferences by connecting stated details to implied meaning
• Distinguish direct statements from reader conclusions+ Show more

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• Select evidence that is relevant to a claim and explains how it supports the writer’s perspective
• Evaluate evidence for accuracy, credibility, and connection to the topic sentence
• Use a variety of evidence types (facts, quotations, observations, and data) to strengthen an argument

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• Understand the concept of central idea in informational texts.
• Identify the main message or theme conveyed in a history article.
• Differentiate between main ideas and supporting details in a text.

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• Identify the purpose of a presentation.
• Articulate a clear main claim or point.
• Understand how to structure a presentation coherently.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea of an oral presentation and distinguish claims from reasons.
• Select evidence (observations, texts, personal experiences, or simple data) that directly supports the main idea.
• Use transitions to connect supporting reasons in a timed explanation or structured speech.+ Show more

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• Use proofreading strategies to check spelling, including common spelling patterns and word parts.
• Identify repeated spelling and mechanical errors that reduce readability and affect meaning.
• Verify that corrections preserve the writer’s intended meaning and claims.

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• Identify how a writer’s purpose can shift through concessions, new claims, definitions, and conclusions
• Analyze how diction, modality, and sentence rhythm create a specific tone
• Explain how structural moves change intensity and perspective in argumentative and explanatory texts

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• Explain how a central idea emerges across multiple paragraphs rather than appearing in a single sentence
• Use evidence from different parts of a text to describe how the central idea develops over time
• Identify how definitions, examples, counterpoints, and cause-and-effect relationships strengthen or complicate a central idea+ Show more

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• Identify main claims and track supporting details during a collaborative discussion
• Use respectful turn-taking behaviors to stay focused while others speak
• Respond purposefully to others’ ideas by building on contributions and asking clarifying questions+ Show more

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• Explain how coherent adaptation keeps a clear main claim while adjusting delivery to an audience’s needs.
• Use signposting, re-stating the main claim, and revisiting supporting reasons to maintain coherence during discussion.
• Revise vague language into precise wording that directly answers audience concerns.+ Show more

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• Explain how a character’s actions and words show a trait, feeling, or motivation.
• Support a statement about character change using evidence from key moments in a story.
• Organize clues from multiple events to make a clear interpretation about why a character changes.

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• Demonstrate respectful interactive turn taking by entering, speaking, and pausing appropriately during discussions.
• Use listening behaviors to avoid repeating ideas and to connect responses to the current topic.
• Use sentence frames to acknowledge others and add brief follow-ups or expansions to deepen the conversation.

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• Identify and evaluate a speaker’s claim, reasoning steps, and supporting evidence in a discourse critique.
• Distinguish evidence types and assess evidence strength by relevance, credibility, and reasoning links.
• Present findings in a structured briefing that transparently connects claims to sources while using strategically limited language.

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• Use quotation marks correctly to show spoken language in writing.
• Place commas and periods inside or outside quotation marks using standard conventions.
• Punctuate dialogue with attribution (said/asked) when speech is interrupted.+ Show more

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• Explain how organizational structure helps audiences follow a main claim and supporting evidence.
• Use transitions and emphasis to make relationships between claims and evidence clear.
• Evaluate whether evidence matches each claim and whether conclusions follow from the presented details.

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• Use base words and word parts to infer the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary in grade-level texts
• Use context clues (nearby words, sentences, and examples) to make an educated guess about word meaning
• Combine multiple strategies to confirm or revise a word-meaning interpretation for precision in writing and reading

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• Analyze how word choice (diction) and sentence structure create a writer’s tone and effect.
• Explain how modifiers and purpose-directed verbs shape emphasis and credibility.
• Identify shifts in tone and determine how language choices support an author’s purpose.+ Show more

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• Use quotation marks correctly to punctuate direct dialogue in writing.
• Place commas and periods inside or outside quotation marks using standard conventions.
• Apply appropriate dialogue tags (said/asked) and keep tense and person consistent.

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• Identify common persuasive techniques in media and explain how they influence attention and emotion.
• Analyze how visual, audio, and language choices guide an audience toward agreement.
• Evaluate whether a persuasive message fits audience needs and whether claims are supported.

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• Identify a text’s theme by tracking recurring ideas across multiple parts of the story.
• Connect characters’ choices, conflicts, and dialogue to a central message about life or human behavior.
• Use evidence from different scenes to support a theme claim consistently.

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• Use periods, commas, question marks, and quotation marks to clarify meaning in sentences.
• Choose punctuation that shows relationships such as addition, contrast, and cause-and-effect.
• Revise writing so punctuation supports smooth reading and accurate tone.

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• Determine a text’s central idea by synthesizing repeated themes, claims, or lines of reasoning.
• Analyze how central ideas evolve through introduction, elaboration, and refinement within informational texts.
• Trace two or more central ideas together to explain how an author connects or contrasts them using evidence and transitions.

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• Connect personal contributions to what others have previously said in a collaborative discussion.
• Use discussion language to show agreement, ask refining questions, and clarify how ideas relate.
• Extend shared understanding by adding new information and explaining how it builds on earlier points.+ Show more

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• Explain how audience needs affect the organization of an ELA message
• Identify and use transitions to show relationships such as cause, contrast, and sequence
• Organize supporting details into meaningful categories and define key terminology for unfamiliar audiences+ Show more

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• Explain how elaboration uses details such as examples, reasons, and facts to support a main point.
• Identify when a sentence adds helpful detail and when it repeats the same idea without adding new information.
• Use relevant, connected details to make writing more informative and specific.

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• Identify what a topic sentence states as the central point of a paragraph
• Explain how supporting sentences connect to the topic sentence using details, reasons, or examples
• Revise sentences to make a paragraph clearer and more coherent

Learning Objectives

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