California State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 6

CA.1.0. Reading: Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development: Students use their knowledge of word origins and word relationships, as well as historical and literary context clues, to determine the meaning of specialized vocabulary and to understand the precise meaning of grade-level-appropriate words.

1.1. Word Recognition: Read aloud narrative and expository text fluently and accurately and with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression. 15
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1.2. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. 9
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1.3. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Recognize the origins and meanings of frequently used foreign words in English and use these words accurately in speaking and writing. 6
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1.4. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Monitor expository text for unknown words or words with novel meanings by using word, sentence, and paragraph clues to determine meaning. 8
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1.5. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Understand and explain 'shades of meaning' in related words (e.g., softly and quietly). 19
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CA.2.0. Reading: Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials): Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They describe and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose.

2.1. Structural Features of Informational Materials: Identify the structural features of popular media (e.g., newspapers, magazines, online information) and use the features to obtain information. 7
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2.2. Structural Features of Informational Materials: Analyze text that uses the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern. 8
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2.3. Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships to other sources and related topics. 7
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2.4. Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Clarify an understanding of texts by creating outlines, logical notes, summaries, or reports. 35
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2.5. Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Follow multiple-step instructions for preparing applications (e.g., for a public library card, bank savings account, sports club, league membership). 8
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2.6. Expository Critique: Determine the adequacy and appropriateness of the evidence for an author's conclusions. 6
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2.7. Expository Critique: Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. 7
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2.8. Expository Critique: Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and propaganda in text. 6
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CA.3.0. Reading: Literary Response and Analysis: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They clarify the ideas and connect them to other literary works.

3.1. Structural Features of Literature: Identify the forms of fiction and describe the major characteristics of each form. 1
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3.2. Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Analyze the effect of the qualities of the character (e.g., courage or cowardice, ambition or laziness) on the plot and the resolution of the conflict. 6
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3.3. Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Analyze the influence of setting on the problem and its resolution. 6
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3.4. Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Define how tone or meaning is conveyed in poetry through word choice, figurative language, sentence structure, line length, punctuation, rhythm, repetition, and rhyme. 4
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3.5. Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Identify the speaker and recognize the difference between first- and third-person narration (e.g., autobiography compared with biography). 14
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3.6. Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Identify and analyze features of themes conveyed through characters, actions, and images. 9
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3.7. Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Explain the effects of common literary devices (e.g., symbolism, imagery, metaphor) in a variety of fictional and nonfictional texts. 54
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3.8. Literary Criticism: Critique the credibility of characterization and the degree to which a plot is contrived or realistic (e.g., compare use of fact and fantasy in historical fiction). 7
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1.2.a. Engage the interest of the reader and state a clear purpose. 8
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1.2.b. Develop the topic with supporting details and precise verbs, nouns, and adjectives to paint a visual image in the mind of the reader. 2
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1.2.c. Conclude with a detailed summary linked to the purpose of the composition. 2
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1.6. Evaluation and Revision: Revise writing to improve the organization and consistency of ideas within and between paragraphs. 2
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2.1.a. Establish and develop a plot and setting and present a point of view that is appropriate to the stories. 2
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2.1.b. Include sensory details and concrete language to develop plot and character. 2
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2.1.c. Use a range of narrative devices (e.g., dialogue, suspense). 2
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2.2.a. State the thesis or purpose. 25
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2.2.b. Explain the situation. 25
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2.2.c. Follow an organizational pattern appropriate to the type of composition. 25
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2.2.d. Offer persuasive evidence to validate arguments and conclusions as needed. 29
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2.3.a. Pose relevant questions with a scope narrow enough to be thoroughly covered. 10
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2.3.b. Support the main idea or ideas with facts, details, examples, and explanations from multiple authoritative sources (e.g., speakers, periodicals, online information searches). 19
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2.3.c. Include a bibliography. 10
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2.4.a. Develop an interpretation exhibiting careful reading, understanding, and insight. 7
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2.4.b. Organize the interpretation around several clear ideas, premises, or images. 7
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2.4.c. Develop and justify the interpretation through sustained use of examples and textual evidence. 7
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2.5.a. State a clear position on a proposition or proposal. 7
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2.5.b. Support the position with organized and relevant evidence. 7
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2.5.c. Anticipate and address reader concerns and counterarguments. 7
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1.7. Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication: Use effective rate, volume, pitch, and tone and align nonverbal elements to sustain audience interest and attention. 3
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1.8. Analysis and Evaluation of Oral and Media Communications: Analyze the use of rhetorical devices (e.g., cadence, repetitive patterns, use of onomatopoeia) for intent and effect. 10
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1.9. Analysis and Evaluation of Oral and Media Communications: Identify persuasive and propaganda techniques used in television and identify false and misleading information. 5
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2.4.d. Engage the listener and foster acceptance of the proposition or proposal. 7
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