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

Grammar and Language Conventions

Building Strong Sentences

Grammar is the set of rules that helps us put words together in a way that makes sense. In 6th grade, you’ll work on using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Key Grammar Concepts

  • Subject and Predicate: Every sentence needs someone or something doing something.
  • Punctuation: Use commas, periods, and quotation marks correctly.
  • Parts of Speech: Nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more.

Why It’s Important

Good grammar makes your writing clear and easy to understand, whether you’re texting, emailing, or writing essays.

Quick Tips

  • Reread your sentences out loud to check for mistakes.
  • Practice with grammar games or worksheets.

Examples

  • Editing a paragraph to fix run-on sentences.

  • Using quotation marks for dialogue in a story.

In a Nutshell

Use grammar rules to make your writing clear and correct.

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Reading for Everyday Life