Missouri State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 6

MO.R.1. Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process

R.1.C. Phonics: Apply decoding strategies to ''problem-solve'' unknown words when reading when needed (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.6)

R.1.D. Fluency: Read grade-level instructional text (DOK 1; CA 2, 3, 1.5):

R.1.D.a. With fluency, accuracy and expression

R.1.D.b. Adjusting reading rate to difficulty and type of text

R.1.E. Vocabulary: Develop vocabulary through text, using (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6)

R.1.E.a. Roots and affixes

R.1.E.b. Context clues

R.1.E.c. Glossary, dictionary and thesaurus

R.1.F. Pre-Reading: Apply pre-reading strategies to aid comprehension (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.F.a. Access prior knowledge

R.1.F.b. Preview

R.1.F.c. Predict with evidence

R.1.F.d. Set a purpose and rate for reading

R.1.G. During Reading: During reading, utilize strategies to (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.G.a. Determine meaning of unknown words

R.1.G.b. Self-monitor comprehension

R.1.G.c. Question the text

R.1.G.d. Infer

R.1.G.e. Visualize

R.1.G.f. Paraphrase

R.1.G.g. Summarize

R.1.H. Post-Reading: Apply post-reading skills to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text (DOK 3; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.H.a. Identify and explain the relationship between the main idea and supporting details

R.1.H.b. Question to clarify

R.1.H.c. Reflect

R.1.H.d. Draw conclusions

R.1.H.e. Paraphrase

R.1.H.f. Summarize

R.1.I. Making Connections: Compare, contrast and analyze connections: (DOK 3; CA 2, 3, 7, 1.5, 1.6, 1.9, 3.5):

R.1.I.a. Text to text (information and relationships in various fiction and non-fiction works)

R.1.I.b. Text to self (text ideas and own experiences)

R.1.I.c. Text to world (text ideas and the world by identifying how literature reflects a culture and historic time frame)

MO.R.2. Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times

R.2.A. Text Features: Use grade level text to (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6, 3.5):

R.2.A.a. Interpret and analyze information in title

R.2.A.b. Recognize and interpret the text features of fiction, poetry and drama

R.2.B. Literary Techniques: Identify and explain literary techniques, in text emphasizing (DOK 2; CA 2, 1.5, 1.6, 3.5):

R.2.B.a. Onomatopoeia

R.2.B.b. Alliteration

R.2.B.c. Idiom

R.2.B.d. Analyze literary techniques previously introduced

R.2.C. Literary Elements: Use details from text to (DOK 3; CA 2, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8):

R.2.C.a. Demonstrate comprehension skills previously introduced

R.2.C.b. Identify plot, including problem/conflict, climax, and resolution

R.2.C.c. Analyze the influence of setting on characters and plot

R.2.C.d. Explain cause and effect

R.2.C.e. Identify point of view

R.2.C.f. Identify author's viewpoint/perspective

R.2.C.g. Identify the problem-solving processes of characters

R.2.C.h. Evaluate the effectiveness of solutions

R.3.A.a. Text Features: Identify and explain text features in biography and autobiography (DOK 2; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 3.5)

MO.R.3. Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals) from a variety of cultures and times

R.3.A.b. Text Features: Analyze text features to clarify meaning, emphasizing newspapers and magazines (DOK 2; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 3.5)

R.3.B. Literary Techniques: Identify and explain literary techniques and figurative language in nonfiction text, emphasizing (DOK 2; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.3.B.a. Onomatopoeia

R.3.B.b. Alliteration

R.3.B.c. Idiom

R.3.B.d. Sound devices previously introduced

R.3.C. Text Structure: Use details from text to (DOK 3; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8):

R.3.C.a. Demonstrate comprehension skills previously introduced

R.3.C.b. Paraphrase author's stated ideas

R.3.C.c. Make predictions

R.3.C.d. Make inferences

R.3.C.e. Evaluate the accuracy of the information

R.3.C.f. Sequence events

R.3.C.g. Compare and contrast

R.3.C.h. Identify point of view

R.3.C.i. Determine and/or compare authors' viewpoints

R.3.C.j. Identify and explain cause and effect

R.3.C.k. Identify problem solving processes and explain the effectiveness of solutions

R.3.C.l. Analyze two or more texts

R.3.D. Understanding Directions: Read and follow multi-step directions to complete a complex task (DOK 2; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6)

MO.W.1. Writing: Apply a writing process in composing text

W.1.A. Writing Process: Follow a writing process to (DOK 3; CA 1, CA 4, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2):

W.1.A.a. Use appropriate pre-writing strategies

W.1.A.b. Generate a draft

W.1.A.c. Reread, revise for audience and purpose, ideas and content, organization and sentence structure, and word choice (W.2.A., W.2.B., W.2.C., W.2.D.)

W.1.A.d. Edit for conventions (W.2.E.)

W.1.A.e. Share writing

MO.W.2. Writing: Compose well-developed text

W.2.A. Audience and Purpose: Compose text (DOK 3; CA 4, 2.1):

W.2.A.a. Showing awareness of audience

W.2.A.b. Choosing a form appropriate to topic and specific audience

W.2.B. Ideas and Content: Compose text with (DOK 3; CA 4, 2.1):

W.2.B.a. Strong controlling idea

W.2.B.b. Relevant, specific details

W.2.C. Organization and Sentence Structure: Compose text with (DOK 3; CA 4, 2.1):

W.2.C.a. A clear, beginning, middle, and end

W.2.C.b. A logical sequence of events

W.2.C.c. Appropriate paragraphing

W.2.C.d. A variety of sentence structures, including simple and compound

W.2.D. Word Choice: Compose text using (DOK 3; CA 4, 2.1):

W.2.D.a. Precise and vivid language

W.2.D.b. Writing techniques, such as figurative language, sensory detail, and purposeful dialogue

W.2.E. Conventions: In written text (DOK 1; CA 1, 2.2):

W.2.E.a. Capitalize proper adjectives

W.2.E.b. Capitalize appropriate words in dialogue, with assistance

W.2.E.c. Use comma in compound sentences, apostrophe in irregular and plural possessives, quotation marks in dialogue, with assistance

W.2.E.d. Punctuate prepositional phrases and appositives correctly

W.2.E.e. Use standard spelling, classroom resources, including dictionary, to edit for correct spelling

W.2.E.f. Write legibly

MO.W.3. Writing: Write effectively in various forms and types of writing

W.3.A. Forms/Types/Modes of Writing: Compose a variety of texts, (DOK 3; CA 4, 1.8, 2.1):

W.3.A.a. Using narrative, descriptive, expository, and/or persuasive features

W.3.A.b. Including a summary (narrative or informational)

MO.LS.1. Listening and Speaking: Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies

LS.1.A. Purpose for Listening: Listen (CA 5, 6 1.5, 1.6, 1.10; FR II 2a, 5d, III 1d, g, k, 3e, 4d, IV 1e & f, 3e, 5-8):

LS.1.A.a. For enjoyment

LS.1.A.b. For information

LS.1.A.c. For directions

LS.1.A.d. To identify tone, mood and emotion of verbal and nonverbal communication

LS.1.B. Listening Behavior: Use active-listening behaviors (e.g., asks questions of speaker and uses body language and facial expressions to indicate agreement, disagreement or confusion) (CA 5, 6 1.5; FR II 5b, III 1c, IV 1e, 5-8)

MO.LS.2. Listening and Speaking: Develop and apply effective speaking skills and strategies for various audiences and purposes

LS.2.A. Discussion and Presentation: In discussions and presentations, (CA 1, 6 2.1, 2.3, 4.6; FR II 2c-d, 4a-g, 5a, c, 6c-d, III 4b-c, e, IV 1d, 3a, c, f, 5-8):

LS.2.A.a. Speak clearly and stay on topic

LS.2.A.b. Use appropriate volume, tone of voice, rate of speech, fluency/inflections and eye contact

LS.2.B. Giving Directions: Give clear and concise multi-step oral directions to complete a complex task (CA 1, 6 2.1, 2.3; FR II 6d, IV 1d, 5-8)

MO.IL.1. Information Literacy: Develop and apply effective research process skills to gather, analyze and evaluate information

IL.1.A. Research Plan: Develop questions and statements of purpose to guide research (CA 2, 3 1.1, 1.4; FR I 2a, III 1b, I, IV 2e, 5-8)

IL.1.B. Acquire Information: Locate and use multiple resources to (CA 2, 3 1.2, 1.4, 1.7; FR I 2b-c, e, 3f, III 1d, IV 1g, 5-8):

IL.1.B.a. Acquire information

IL.1.B.b. Answer questions

IL.1.B.c. Support purpose

IL.1.C. Record Information: Record relevant information using a variety of note-taking and organizational strategies (CA 2, 3, 4 1.2, 1.8; FR I 3d, 5-8)

IL.1.D. Sources Consulted: Define ''plagiarism'' and document research sources (CA 4 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 2.3, 4.4; FR I 3d, IV 3d, 5-8)

MO.IL.2. Information Literacy: Develop and apply effective skills and strategies to analyze and evaluate oral and visual media

IL.2.A. Media Messages: Identify and explain viewpoints conveyed in various media (e.g., videos, pictures, web-sites, artwork, plays and/or news programs) (CA 5 1.5, 1.7, 2.7; FR I 5a, II 1a, III 3c, 5-8)