Grade 6 English Language Arts Standards Coverage

Reading, Language, and Speaking/Listening Component

Standards
Genre Percentage of Assessment
Assessed
LAFS.6.RL.1.1
Literature LAFS.6.RL.1.2
LAFS.6.RL.1.3
15-25%
LAFS.6.RI.1.1
Informational LAFS.6.RI.1.2
LAFS.6.RI.1.3
LAFS.6.RL.2.4
LAFS.6.L.3.4
Literature LAFS.6.L.3.5
LAFS.6.RL.2.5
LAFS.6.RL.2.6
25-35%
LAFS.6.RI.2.4
LAFS.6.L.3.4
Informational LAFS.6.L.3.5
LAFS.6.RI.2.5
LAFS.6.RI.2.6
LAFS.6.RL.3.7
Literature LAFS.6.SL.1.2
LAFS.6.RL.3.9
LAFS.6.RI.3.7
20-30%
LAFS.6.SL.1.2
Informational LAFS.6.SL.1.3
LAFS.6.RI.3.8
LAFS.6.RI.3.9
Literature or LAFS.6.L.1.1
15-25%
Informational LAFS.6.L.1.2

Grade 6 English Language Arts Standards Coverage Writing Component

Reporting
Text Types and Purposes Standards Assessed
Category
LAFS.6.W.1.1
LAFS.6.W.1.2
LAFS.6.W.2.4
LAFS.6.W.2.5
LAFS.6.W.3.8
Text-Based LAFS.6.W.3.9
Argumentative or Informative/Explanatory
Writing LAFS.6.L.1.1
LAFS.6.L.1.2
LAFS.6.L.2.3
LAFS.6.L.3.4
LAFS.6.L.3.5
LAFS.6.L.3.6
 First Nine Weeks

Reading Literature Standards Taught

LAFS.6.RL.1.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text.

LAFS.6.RL.1.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through
particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

LAFS.6.RL.2.5: Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall
structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

LAFS.6.RL.2.6: Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a
text.
Texts Aligned Standards
“Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” (poem) LAFS.6.RL.1.1
LAFS.6.RL.1.2
LAFS.6.RL.2.4
LAFS.6.RL.2.5
LAFS.6.RL.2.6
Common Lit texts Varied standards
Methods Aligned Standards
Literary Terms and Figurative Language All standards
Reference Sheets
Reading Informational Literature Standards Taught
LAFS.6.RI.1.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text
Texts Aligned Standards
Common Lit texts Varied standards
Argumentative essay unit articles LAFS.6.RI.1.1
Writing and Speaking/Listening Standards Taught
LAFS.6.W.1.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

LAFS.6.W.2.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and
style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

LAFS.6.W.2.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

LAFS.6.W.3.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection,
and research.

LAFS.6.W.4.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and
revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline- specific
tasks, purposes, and audiences.
LAFS.6.SL.1.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’
ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Methods Aligned Standards

Argumentative essay unit LAFS.6.W.1.1
LAFS.6.W.2.4
LAFS.6.W.2.5
LAFS.6.W.3.9
LAFS.6.W.4.10
LAFS.6.SL.1.1
Language Standards Taught
LAFS.6.L.1.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.

LAFS.6.L.1.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,

punctuation, and spelling when writing.

LAFS.6.L.2.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or
listening.

LAFS.6.L.3.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

LAFS.6.L.3.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances

in word meanings.

LAFS.6.L.3.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase
important to comprehension or expression.
Methods Aligned Standards
“Gotcha” grammar bell works LAFS.6.L.1.1
LAFS.6.L.1.2
LAFS.6.L.3.4
LAFS.6.L.3.5
Sentence variety stations LAFS.6.L.2.3
Vocabulary homework LAFS.6.L.3.6
 Second Nine Weeks

Reading Literature Standards Taught

LAFS.6.RL.1.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text.

LAFS.6.RL.1.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through
particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

LAFS.6.RL.1.3: Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as
well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

LAFS.6.RL.2.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and
tone.

LAFS.6.RL.2.5: Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall
structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

LAFS.6.RL.2.6: Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a
text.
Texts Aligned Standards
“The Ravine” (short story) LAFS.6.RL.1.1
LAFS.6.RL.1.2
LAFS.6.RL.1.3
LAFS.6.RL.2.4
LAFS.6.RL.2.5
“Fine?” (short story) LAFS.6.RL.1.1
LAFS.6.RL.1.3
LAFS.6.RL.2.4
LAFS.6.RL.2.5
LAFS.6.RL.2.6
Common Lit texts Varied standards
Reading Informational Literature Standards Taught
LAFS.6.RI.2.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.

LAFS.6.RI.2.5: Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the
overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.

LAFS.6.RI.3.8: Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing
claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
Texts Aligned Standards
“Fears and Phobias” (article) LAFS.6.RI.1.1
LAFS.6.RI.1.2
LAFS.6.RI.1.3
LAFS.6.RI.2.4
LAFS.6.RI.2.6
“In the Spotlight” (article) LAFS.6.RI.1.1
LAFS.6.RI.1.2
LAFS.6.RI.1.3
LAFS.6.RI.2.4
LAFS.6.RI.2.5
LAFS.6.RI.2.6
“Face your Fears: Choking Under Pressure Is LAFS.6.RI.1.1
Every Athlete’s Worst Nightmare” (article) LAFS.6.RI.1.2
LAFS.6.RI.1.3
LAFS.6.RI.2.4
LAFS.6.RI.2.6
Common Lit texts Varied standards
Writing and Speaking/Listening Standards Taught
LAFS.6.W.1.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts,
and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

LAFS.6.W.2.4: Produce clear and coherent writing.

LAFS.6.W.3.9a: Draw evidence from literary texts.

LAFS.6.W.3.9b: Draw information from informational texts to support analysis.

Methods Aligned Standards
“The Ravine” Compare and Contrast Essay LAFS.6.W.1.2
LAFS.6.W.2.4
LAFS.6.W.3.9a
“Fears and Phobias” Objective Summary LAFS.6.W.1.2
“In the Spotlight” Questions LAFS.6.W.1.2
LAFS.6.W.3.9b
Language Standards Taught
LAFS.6.L.1.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.

LAFS.6.L.1.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,

punctuation, and spelling when writing.

LAFS.6.L.2.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or
listening.

LAFS.6.L.3.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

LAFS.6.L.3.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances

in word meanings.

LAFS.6.L.3.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase
important to comprehension or expression.
Methods Aligned Standards
“Gotcha” grammar bell works LAFS.6.L.1.1
LAFS.6.L.1.2
 LAFS.6.L.3.4
LAFS.6.L.3.5
Vocabulary homework LAFS.6.L.3.6
 Third Nine Weeks

Reading Literature Standards Taught

LAFS.6.RL.1.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text.
LAFS.6.RL.1.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through
particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
LAFS.6.RL.1.3: Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes
as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
LAFS.6.RL.2.5: Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall
structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.
LAFS.6.RL.2.6: Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a
text.
LAFS.6.RL.2.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and
tone.
Texts Aligned Standards
“The Road Not Taken” (poem) LAFS.6.RL.1.2
LAFS.6.RL.2.4
LAFS.6.RL.2.5
LAFS.6.RL.2.6
LAFS.6.RL.3.7
“Paul Revere’s Ride” (poem) LAFS.6.RL.1.2
(tone/mood) LAFS.6.RL.2.4
LAFS.6.RL.2.5
LAFS.6.RL.2.6
LAFS.6.RL.3.7
Common Lit texts Varied standards
Methods Aligned Standards
Review plot diagram LAFS.6.RL.1.1
Review characterization LAFS.6.RL.1.2
Review inference LAFS.6.RL.1.3
Review literary terms LAFS.6.RL.2.5
Review figurative language LAFS.6.RL.2.6
Review point of view LAFS.6.RL.3.7
Reading Informational Literature Standards Taught
LAFS.6.RI.2.6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is
conveyed in the text.

LAFS.6.RI.3.7: Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually,

quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

LAFS.6.RI.3.9: Compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another
(e.g., a memoir written by and a biography on the same person).
Texts Aligned Standards
“Wild Animals Aren’t Pets” (editorial) LAFS.6.RI.1.1
(compared to) LAFS.6.RI.1.2
“Let People Own Exotic Animals” (commentary) LAFS.6.RI.1.3
LAFS.6.RI.2.4
 LAFS.6.RI.2.5
LAFS.6.RI.2.6
LAFS.6.RI.3.8
LAFS.6.RI.3.9
“From It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership” LAFS.6.RI.1.1
(Memoir) LAFS.6.RI.1.2
(compared to) LAFS.6.RI.1.3
“From Colin Powell: Military Leader” (biography) LAFS.6.RI.2.4
LAFS.6.RI.2.5
LAFS.6.RI.2.6
LAFS.6.RI.3.7
LAFS.6.RI.3.9
Common Lit texts Varied standards
Writing and Speaking/Listening Standards Taught
LAFS.6.W.1.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts,
and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

LAFS.6.W.1.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective
technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

LAFS.6.W.2.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and
style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

LAFS.6.W.2.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

LAFS.6.W.2.6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to
interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type
a minimum of three pages in a single sitting.

LAFS.6.W.3.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources
and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.

LAFS.6.W.3.8: 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.
Methods Aligned Standards
Informative essay writing unit LAFS.6.W.1.2
LAFS.6.W.2.4
LAFS.6.W.2.5
Language Standards Taught
LAFS.6.L.1.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.

LAFS.6.L.1.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,

punctuation, and spelling when writing.

LAFS.6.L.2.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or
listening.
LAFS.6.L.3.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

LAFS.6.L.3.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances

in word meanings.

LAFS.6.L.3.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase
important to comprehension or expression.
Methods Aligned Standards
Informative and Argumentative essay units LAFS.6.L.1.1
LAFS.6.L.1.2
LAFS.6.L.2.3
LAFS.6.L.3.4
LAFS.6.L.3.5
Vocabulary homework LAFS.6.L.3.6
Grammar bell works LAFS.6.L.3.6
 Fourth Nine Weeks

Reading Literature Standards Taught

LAFS.6.RL.4.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories,
dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as
needed at the high end of the range.
Texts Aligned Standards
“The First Day of School” (short story) Review standards

“Eleven” (short story) Review standards

“What Do Fish Have to Do with Anything?” Review standards

(short story)

“The Banana Tree” (short story) Review standards

Common Lit texts Review standards

Reading Informational Literature Standards Taught

LAFS.6.RI.4.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6–8
text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Texts Aligned Standards
Titanic Unit (3 separate articles) Review standards
“Mammoth Shakes and Monster Waves, Review standards
Destruction in 12 Countries” (article)
Common Lit texts Varied standards
Writing and Speaking/Listening Standards Taught
Review standards

LAFS.6.SL.2.5: Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual
displays in presentations to clarify information.

LAFS.6.SL.2.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of

formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Methods Aligned Standards
Titanic research Review standards
Language Standards Taught
Review standards
Methods Aligned Standards
Vocabulary homework LAFS.6.L.3.6