Overview
Sixth grade marks the transition to middle school. Students encounter more abstract thinking, pre-algebra concepts, and increased independence. Organization and study skills become crucial for success.
Reading & Language Arts
- ○ Analyzes how plot unfolds and characters develop
- ○ Examines author's point of view and purpose
- ○ Compares texts across different media
- ○ Evaluates arguments and claims in text
- ○ Integrates information from multiple sources
- ○ Uses Greek and Latin roots to determine meaning
Writing
- ○ Writes argumentative essays with claims and counterclaims
- ○ Develops topics with relevant facts and details
- ○ Maintains formal style for academic writing
- ○ Uses technology to produce and publish writing
- ○ Conducts research projects
Math
- ○ Understands ratios and rates
- ○ Divides fractions by fractions
- ○ Uses negative numbers in operations
- ○ Writes and evaluates algebraic expressions
- ○ Solves one-step equations
- ○ Calculates area, surface area, and volume
- ○ Understands statistical variability