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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Study Strategies

Organizing Your Writing

Make Your Writing Clear

Before you start writing, use an outline or graphic organizer to arrange your ideas. This makes your writing flow better and helps readers follow your thoughts.

  • Create a list of your main points.
  • Use paragraphs to separate different ideas.
  • Review your work to make sure it makes sense.

Examples

  • Using a Venn diagram to compare two characters before writing an essay.

  • Making a checklist to review your writing for spelling and grammar.