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

Research and Citing Sources

Becoming a Research Pro

Research means gathering information from different places to learn more about a topic. In 6th grade, you’ll learn how to find good sources and give credit to the authors.

Steps in Research

  1. Ask questions about your topic.
  2. Use books, websites, and articles for answers.
  3. Check if your source is trustworthy.
  4. Keep track of where your information comes from.

Why Citing Matters

Citing sources shows respect for other people’s ideas and helps readers find more information.

Everyday Uses

Research skills help when you’re working on school projects, making decisions, or even planning a trip!

Examples

  • Making a bibliography for a science report.

  • Using facts from a news article in a class debate.

In a Nutshell

Learn how to gather information and give proper credit to original authors.

Key Terms

Citation
A way to tell where you found your information.
Source
Where information comes from, like a book or website.
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Grammar and Language Conventions