Analyze characteristics and structures of argumentative text by: (i) identifying the claim; (ii) explaining how the author uses various types of evidence to support the argument
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United States Curriculum
Grade 6 English Language Arts and Reading
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Analyze plot elements, including rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and nonlinear elements such as flashback
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Create mental images to deepen understanding
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Demonstrate knowledge of literary genres such as realistic fiction, adventure stories, historical fiction, mysteries, humor, and myths
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Describe how the author's use of figurative language such as metaphor and personification achieves specific purposes
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Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--fluency. The student reads grade-level text with fluency and comprehension
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Differentiate between paraphrasing and plagiarism when using source materials
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Discuss and write about the explicit or implicit meanings of text
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Establish purpose for reading assigned and self-selected text
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Evaluate details read to determine key ideas
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Explain the author's purpose and message within a text
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Explain the differences between rhetorical devices and logical fallacies
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Generate student-selected and teacher-guided questions for formal and informal inquiry
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Identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources
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Listen actively to interpret a message, ask clarifying questions, and respond appropriately
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Plan a first draft by selecting a genre appropriate for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as discussion, background reading, and personal
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Publish written work for appropriate audiences
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Revise drafts for clarity, development, organization, style, word choice, and sentence variety
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Use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results. Source: The provisions of this ยง110.22 adopted to be effective September 25, 2017
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