Fall 2012

I can...
Reading
1. summarize, draw conclusions and make inferences in all forms of literature.
2. use text features and structures to understand all forms of literature.
3. Read and comprehend text at a 6
th
grade level.


Writing
1. organize reasons and evidence.
2. write for a variety of purposes.
3. organize my writing in a way that helps the reader understand what I am trying
to say.
4. vary sentence lengths and maintain style and tone when writing.
5. use the writing process to strengthen my writing.
6. use technology to produce and publish writing and interact with others
writing.
7. use information from references in my writing.
8. gather and paraphrase information and cite different sources.

Speaking and Listening
1. engage effectively in a variety of discussions.
2. restate key ideas and demonstrate understanding of others ideas.
3. use appropriate eye contact, volume, and clear pronunciation.
4. use multimedia and visuals when appropriate.

Language
1. use parts of speech correctly.
2. use appropriate spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.
3. use context clues, affixes and roots, and reference materials to figure out the
meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words.
4. understand figurative language and connotations.
5. Understand and use grade appropriate vocabulary when reading, speaking
and writing.




Sixth Grade Language Arts Essential Skills and Concepts
Wapsie Valley Community Schools