Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts

This subject covers the essential skills and knowledge in English Language Arts for 6th grade students, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Reading Fiction and NonfictionWriting SkillsSpeaking and Listening
Analyzing Literary ElementsResearch and Citing SourcesGrammar and Language Conventions
Reading for Everyday LifeWriting for Real-World PurposesEffective Group Work and Presentations
Active Reading StrategiesOrganizing Your Writing
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Advanced Topics

Analyzing Literary Elements

Digging Deeper into Stories

Literary elements like theme, setting, plot, and point of view help make stories interesting and meaningful. Analyzing these elements helps you understand why authors make certain choices.

Important Elements

  • Theme: The main message or lesson of the story.
  • Setting: Where and when the story takes place.
  • Plot: The sequence of events in the story.
  • Point of View: Who is telling the story?

Real-World Connection

Understanding literary elements helps you enjoy movies, books, and even commercials, as you recognize storytelling techniques everywhere.

Examples

  • Identifying the theme of a novel about friendship and teamwork.

  • Explaining how the setting affects the mood in a mystery story.

In a Nutshell

Explore and interpret the building blocks that make up stories.

Key Terms

Theme
The central idea or lesson in a story.
Point of View
The perspective from which a story is told.
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Research and Citing Sources