The College Board SpringBoard English Language Arts SpringBoard English Language Arts Student Edition, Grade 6 SpringBoard English Language Arts Teacher Edition, Grade 6 SpringBoard Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Student Edition, Grade 6 SpringBoard Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Teacher Edition, Grade 6 SpringBoard Close Reading Workshop Student Edition, Grade 6 SpringBoard Close Reading Workshop Teacher Edition, Grade 6 SpringBoard Digital Teacher Resources SpringBoard Digital Assessment Abbreviation ELA SE ELA TE WWGA SE WWGA TE CRW SE CRW TE SBD TR SBD A s Map for Program 1 Basic ELA, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight Grade Six California Common Core State s for English Language Arts s This basic grade level program is the comprehensive curriculum in English language arts for kindergarten through grade eight. It provides the foundation for instruction and is intended to ensure that all students master the CA CCSS for ELA adopted by the SBE August 2010, and modified March 2013. It addresses the needs of students working at or near grade level. Publishers may submit any combination of grade levels in this program category, although no partial grade levels may be submitted. Language Publisher Citations RL.6.1 LITERATURE Key Ideas and Details Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.2 (pp. 5 12), 1.5 (pp. 18 27), 1.13 (pp.58 63), 1.14 (pp. 66 67); Unit 2: 2.3 (pp.96 98), 2.5 (pp.102 103), EA 1 (pp.125 126) ELA TE: Unit 1: 1.2 (pp. 6 12), 1.14 (p. 60); Unit 2: 2.3 (pp. 96 98), 2.5 (pp. 102 103) CRW SE: Workshop 3: Act. 1 (pp. 31 36), Act. 2 (pp. 37 38), Act. 3 (pp. 39 43) California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 1 of 17
Language Publisher Citations RL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.11 (pp. 50 54), 1.14 (p. 68), 1.15 (pp. 70 79), 1.16 (pp. 80 84); Unit 2: 2.6 (pp. 104 105), 2.9 (pp.113 114), EA 1 (pp. 125 126) ELA TE: Unit 1: 1.11 (p. 54), 1.14 (p. 68), 1.15 (pp. 78 79) RL.6.3 RL.6.4 RL.6.5 RL.6.6 Describe how a particular story s or drama s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. Craft and Structure Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. (See grade 6 Language standards 4 6 for additional expectations.) CA Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot. Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas CRW SE: Workshop 3: Act. 1 (pp. 31 36), Act. 3 (pp. 39 43) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.2 (pp. 6 12), 1.11 (pp. 50 54), 1.14 (pp. 64 69); Unit 2: 2.5 (102 103), EA 1 (pp. 125-126) ELA TE: Unit 1: 1.11 (pp. 50 54); Unit 2: 2.5 (102 103) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.5 (pp. 24 25), 1.15 (pp.70 79); Unit 2: 2.8 (pp.110 112); Unit 4: 4.8 (pp. 277 283), 4.14 (pp. 312 319) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.8 (pp. 110 112); Unit 4: 4.14 (pp. 312 319) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.2 (pp. 6 12), 1.14 (64 69), 1.16 (p. 83); Unit 4: 4.8 (pp. 277 283), 4.10 (pp. 287 289) ELA TE: Unit 1: 1.2 (pp.6 12) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.5 (pp. 18 27), 1.14 (pp. 64 69); Unit 4: 4.8 (pp. 277 283), 4.14 (p. 318) CRW SE: Workshop 4: Act. 1 (pp. 45 49, Act. 3 (pp. 52 55) California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 2 of 17
Language Publisher Citations RL.6.7 RL.6.8 RL.6.9 RL.6.10 RI.6.1 Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they see and hear when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch. (ot applicable to literature) Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6 8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. IFORMATIOAL TEXT Key Ideas and Details Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELA SE: Unit 4: 4.11 (pp. 290 299), 4.12 (p. 307), 4.15 (pp. 320) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.10 (p. 49); Unit 2: 2.10 (115 118); Unit 4: 4.11 (p. 297) CRW SE: Workshop 3: Act. 2 (pp. 37 28), Act. 4 (p. 44) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.3 (p. 13), 1.4 (p. 17), 1.9 (p. 45); Resources (pp. 334 341) ELA TE: To the Teacher (p. x xi); Unit 4: 4.1 (p. 250), 4.6 (p. 272) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.16 (pp. 138 142), 2.17 (pp. 143 146); Unit 3: 3.4 (pp. 172 185), 3.7 (pp. 197 202), 3.8 (203 212); Unit 4: 4.3 (pp. 255 260) RI.6.2 Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. ELA TE: Unit 2: 2,16 (pp. 138 142); Unit 3: 3.4 (p. 181), 3.7 (pp. 197 202) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.16 (p. 142), 2.18 (pp. 147 148); Unit 3: 3.4 (pp. 172 174), 3.10 (pp. 221 223); Unit 4: 4.6 (264 272) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.18 (p. 148); Unit 3: 3.4 (pp. 172 174), 3.10 (p. 222); Unit 4: 4.6 (p. 266) California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 3 of 17
Language Publisher Citations RI.6.3 RI.6.4 RI.6.5a RI.6.6 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). Craft and Structure Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. (See grade 6 Language standards 4 6 for additional expectations.) CA Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas. Analyze the use of text features (e.g., graphics, headers, captions) in popular media. CA Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.16 (pp. 138 142), 2.19 (pp. 151 156); Unit 3: 3.4 (pp. 172 185) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.6 (pp. 28 33); Unit 2: 2.16 (pp. 138 142); Unit 3: 3.3 (pp. 166 171), 3.13 (pp. 234 236); Unit 4: 4.6 (pp. 264 272) ELA TE: Unit 1: 1.6 (pp. 28 33); Unit 2: 2.16 (pp. 138 142); Unit 3: 3.3 (p. 169), 3.13 (pp. 234 236); Unit 4: 4.6 (pp. 264 272) ELA SE: Unit 1.4 (pp. 14 17); Unit 2: 2.17 (p. 145); Unit 3: 3.3 (pp. 166 171), 3.4 (pp. 172 185), 3.7 (pp. 186 191), 3.8 (pp. 203 215); Unit 4: 4.2 (pp. 251 254) ELA TE: Unit 1.4 (pp. 14 17); Unit 2: 2.17 (p. 145); Unit 3: 3.3 (pp. 166 171), 3.4 (pp. 172 185), 3.7 (pp. 186 191), 3.8 (pp. 203 215); Unit 4: 4.2 (pp. 251 254) ELA SE: Unit 3: 3.3 (pp. 166 171), 3.10 (pp. 221 224) ELA TE: Unit 3: 3.3 (pp. 167), 3.10 (p. 222) RI.6.7 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent CRW SE: Workshop 1: Act. 1 (pp. 1 5), Act. 3 (pp. 8 11); Workshop 2: Act. 1 (pp.13 20), Act. 3 (pp. 23 29) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.19 (pp. 151 156); Unit 3: 3.7 (pp. 197 202), 3.8 (pp. 203 215) California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 4 of 17
Language Publisher Citations understanding of a topic or issue. ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.19 (pp. 151 156); Unit 3: 3.7 (pp. 197 202), 3.8 (pp. 203 215) RI.6.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. CRW SE: Workshop 2: Act. 2 (pp. 21 22) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.16 (pp. 138 142), 2.17 (pp. 143 146), 2.18 (pp. 147 150); Unit 3: 3.7 (pp. 197 202), 3.8 (pp. 203 215), 3.11 (pp. 225 230); Unit 4: 4.2 (pp. 251 254) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.16 (pp. 138 142), 2.17 (pp. 143 146), 2.18 (pp. 147 150); Unit 3: 3.7 (pp. 197 202), 3.8 (pp. 203 215), 3.11 (pp. 225 230); Unit 4: 4.2 (pp. 251 254) RI.6.9 RI.6.10 Compare and contrast one author s presentation of events with that of another (e.g., a memoir written by and a biography on the same person). Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6 8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. WRITIG Text Types and Purposes CRW SE: Workshop 2: Act. 1 (pp. 13 20) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.19 (pp. 151 156); Unit 3: 3.8 (pp. 203 215) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.19 (pp. 151 156); Unit 3: 3.8 (pp. 203 215) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.2 (p. 94), 2.13 (p. 129); Unit 3: 3.1 (p. 162), 3.6 (p. 195); Resources (pp. 334 341) ELA TE: To the Teacher (p. x xi); Unit 2: 2.13 (p. 129); Unit 3: 3.8 (p. 215) W.6.1a Write arguments to support claims with clear ELA SE: Unit 3: 3.3 (pp. 166 171), California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 5 of 17
Language Publisher Citations reasons and relevant evidence. Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly. 3.10 (pp. 221 224), 3.14 (pp. 237 238), EA 2 (pp. 245 246); Unit 4: 4.2 (pp. 251 254) ELA TE: Unit 3.3 (pp. 166 171), 3.14 (pp. 237 238) W.6.1b W.6.1c W.6.1d W.6.1e Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Establish and maintain a formal style. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented. WWGA SE: Workshop 2: Act. 2 (pp. 18 23), Act. 3 (pp. 23-25), Act. 4 (pp. 25 26) ELA SE: Unit 3: 3.6 (p. 196), 3.7 (p. 201), 3.10 (pp. 221 224), EA 2 (pp. 245 256); Unit 4: 4.2 (pp. 251 254) WWGA SE: Workshop 2: Act. 2 (pp. 18 23), Act. 3 (pp. 23-25), Act. 4 (pp. 25 26) ELA SE: Unit 3: 3.10 (p. 223 224), 3.12 (p. 233), 3.15 (pp. 239 243), EA 2 (pp. 245 256) ELA TE: Unit 3: 3.15 (pp. 239 243) WWGA SE: Workshop 2: Act. 2 (pp. 18 23), Act. 3 (pp. 23-25), Act. 4 (pp. 25 26) ELA SE: Unit 3: 3.6 (pp.192 196), 3.7 (p. 201), EA 2 (pp. 245 256) ELA TE: Unit 3: 3.6 (pp.192 196) WWGA SE: Workshop 2: Act. 2 (pp. 18 23), Act. 3 (pp. 23-25), Act. 4 (pp. 25 26) ELA SE: Unit 3: 3.6 (p.196), 3.10 (pp. 223 224), 3.14 (pp. 237 238), EA 2 (pp. 245 256) California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 6 of 17
Language Publisher Citations W.6.2a W.6.2b Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Introduce a topic or thesis statement; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. CA Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. WWGA SE: Workshop 2: Act. 2 (pp. 18 23), Act. 3 (pp. 23-25), Act. 4 (pp. 25 26) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.2 (pp. 93 95), 2.4 (pp. 99 101), EA 1 (pp. 125 126), 2.14 (pp. 130 133), 2.17 (p.146), EA 2 (pp. 157 158); Unit 4: 4.3 (pp. 255 260) WWGA SE: Workshop 3: Act. 2 (pp. 30 33), Act. 3 (pp. 33 35), Act. 4 (pp. 35 36) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.6 (p. 105), 2.9 (p. 114), EA 1 (pp. 125 126), 2.14 (p.131), 2.15 (pp. 134 137), 2.17 (p. 146), EA 2 (pp. 157 158) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.9 (p. 114), 2.14 (p. 131), 2.15 (pp. 134 137), 2.17 (p. 146) W.6.2c W.6.2d Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, WWGA SE: Workshop 3: Act. 2 (pp. 30 33), Act. 3 (pp. 33 35), Act. 4 (pp. 35 36) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.4 (p. 100), 2.12 (p 124), EA 1 (pp. 125 126), 2.15 (pp. 134 137), EA 2 (pp. 157 158) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.4 (p. 100) WWGA SE: Workshop 3: Act. 2 (pp. 30 33), Act. 3 (pp. 33 35), Act. 4 (pp. 35 36) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.9 (pp. 113 114), EA 1 (pp. 125 126), 2.15 (p. 136), EA 2 (pp. 157 158); Unit 4: 4.3 (pp. 255 260), 4.4 (pp. 261 262), 4.6 (pp. 264 California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 7 of 17
Language Publisher Citations W.6.2e W.6.2f W.6.3a W.6.3b and analysis of relevant content. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Establish and maintain a formal style. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, 272), 4.8 (pp. 277 283), 4.15 (p. 320) WWGA SE: Workshop 3: Act. 2 (pp. 30 33), Act. 3 (pp. 33 35), Act. 4 (pp. 35 36) ELA SE: Unit 4: 4.4 (p. 261 262), 4.8 (p. 283) WWGA SE: Workshop 3: Act. 2 (pp. 30 33), Act. 3 (pp. 33 35), Act. 4 (pp. 35 36) ELA SE: Unit 2: EA 1 (pp. 125 126), 2.15 (pp. 134 137), EA 2 (pp.157 158); Unit 4: 4.3 (p. 260), EA 1 (pp. 273-274) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.15 (p. 135) WWGA SE: Workshop 3: Act. 2 (pp. 30 33), Act. 3 (pp. 33 35), Act. 4 (pp. 35 36) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.2 (pp. 5 12), 1.4 (pp. 14 17), 1.8 (p. 41), EA 1 (pp. 46 47), 1.12 (p. 57), 1.14 (p. 69), EA 2 (pp. 87 88) ELA TE: Unit 1: 1.7 (pp. 34 36), 1.12 (p. 56) WWGA: Workshop 4: Act. 2 (pp. 43 46), Act. 3 (pp. 46 49), Act. 4 (pp. 49 50) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.5 (p. 27), 1.8 (p. 41), 1.9 (pp. 42 45), EA 1 (pp. 46 47) ELA TE: Unit 1: 1.9 (pp. 42 45) WWGA: Workshop 4: Act. 2 (pp. 43 California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 8 of 17
Language Publisher Citations W.6.3c W.6.3d W.6.3e W.6.4 W.6.5 events, and/or characters. 46), Act. 3 (pp. 46 49), Act. 4 (pp. 49 50) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.8 (pp. 37 41), 1.9 (pp. 42 45), EA 1 (pp. 46 47), EA 2 (pp. 87 88) Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. Production and Distribution of Writing Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1 3 above.) With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1 3 up to and including grade 6.) WWGA: Workshop 4: Act. 2 (pp. 43 46), Act. 3 (pp. 46 49), Act. 4 (pp. 49 50) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.5 (p. 27), 1.8 (p. 41), EA 1 (pp. 46 47), 1.13 (p. 63), 1.14 (p. 69), EA 2 (pp. 87 88) WWGA: Workshop 4: Act. 2 (pp. 43 46), Act. 3 (pp. 46 49), Act. 4 (pp. 49 50) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.8 (pp. 40 41), EA 1 (pp. 46 47), 1.15 (pp. 70 79), EA 2 (pp. 87 88) WWGA: Workshop 4: Act. 2 (pp. 43 46), Act. 3 (pp. 46 49), Act. 4 (pp. 49 50) ELA SE: Unit 2: EA 2 (pp. 157 158); Unit 3: 3.13 (p. 236), EA 2 (pp. 245 246) ELA SE: Unit 1: Activity 1.8 (pp. 37 41), 1.9 (pp. 42 45), EA 1 (pp. 46-47), 1.17 (pp. 85 86); Unit 2: 2.15 (pp. 134 137), EA 2 (pp. 157 158); Unit 3: 3.2 (pp. 163 165), 3.8 (pp. 203 215), 3.15 (pp. 239 243) ELA TE: Unit 1: EA 1 (pp. 46 47); Unit California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 9 of 17
Language Publisher Citations W.6.6 W.6.7 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single sitting. Research to Build and Present Knowledge Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. 3: 3.15 (pp. 239 243) Unit 1: EA 1 (pp. 46 47), EA 2 (pp. 87 88); Unit 2: EA 1 (pp. 125 126), EA 2 (pp. 157 158); Unit 3: EA 1 (pp. 216 217), EA 2 (pp. 245 246); Unit 4: 4.4 (pp. 261 262), EA 1 (pp. 273 274) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.18 (pp. 147 150), EA 2 (pp. 157 158); Unit 3: 3.5 (pp. 186 191), 3.8 (p. 213), EA 1 (p. 216 217), EA 2 (pp. 245 246); Unit 4: 4.4 (pp. 261 262), EA 1 (pp. 273 274) W.6.8 W.6.9a W.6.9b Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics ). Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.18 (pp. 148 150); Unit 3: 3.12 (p. 231) ELA SE: Unit 2: EA 2 (pp. 157 158); Unit 3: 3.5 (pp. 186 191), 3.12 (pp. 231 233), EA 2 (pp. 245 246); Unit 4: 4.4 (pp. 261 262) ELA TE: Unit 3: 3.5 (pp. 186 191), 3.12 (p. 231) WWGA SE: Workshop 6: Act. 2 (pp. 68 72), Act. 3 (pp. 72 74), Act. 4 (pp. 74 76) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.4 (pp. 99 101), 2.9 (pp. 113 114), EA 1 (pp. 125 126); Unit 4: 4.15 (p. 320) WWGA SE: Workshop 5: Act. 2 (pp.55 59), Act. 3 (pp. 60 61), Act. 4 (pp. 62 64) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.17 (pp. 143 146), 2.19 (pp. 151 156), EA 2 (pp. 157 158) California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 10 of 17
Language Publisher Citations W.6.10 SL.6.1a SL.6.1b SL.6.1c Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not ). Range of Writing Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. SPEAKIG AD LISTEIG Comprehension and Collaboration Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. Follow rules for collegial discussions, set specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others CRW SE: Workshop 1: Act. 1 (pp. 1 5), Act. 3 (pp. 8 11), Act. 4 (p. 12) ELA SE: Unit 1: EA 1 (46 47), 1.14 (p. 69); Unit 2: EA 1 (pp. 125 126); Unit 3: 3.4 (p. 183), EA 2 (pp. 245 246); Unit 4: 4.3 (p. 260), 4.6 (p. 272) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.7 (pp. 106 109), 2.11 (pp. 199 122), 2.12 (pp.123 124); Unit 3: 3.8 (p. 214), EA 1 (pp. 216 217); Unit 4: 4.6 (pp. 264 272), EA 1 (pp. 273 274), EA 2 (pp. 321 332) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.7 (p. 108), 2.11 (pp. 199 122) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.7 (p. 108), 2.11 (pp. 119 122); Unit 3: 3.4 (p. 184), EA 1 (pp. 216 217); Unit 4: EA 1 (pp. 273 274) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.10 ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.7 (pp. 106 109), 2.11 (pp. 119 122), 2.12 (pp. 123 124), EA 2 (pp. 157 158); Unit 3: EA 1 (pp. 216 217); Unit 4: 4.5 (p. 263), 4.6 California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 11 of 17
Language Publisher Citations SL.6.1d SL.6.2 SL.6.3 SL.6.4a ideas and expressing their own clearly. Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. Review the key ideas expressed and demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing. Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study. Delineate a speaker s argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas Present claims and findings (e.g., argument, narrative, informative, response to literature presentations), sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details and nonverbal elements to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. CA Plan and deliver an informative/explanatory presentation that: develops a topic with relevant facts, definitions, and concrete details; uses appropriate transitions to clarify relationships; uses precise language and domain specific vocabulary; and (p. 272) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.7 (p. 109), 2.11 (pp. 121 122), 2.12 (pp. 123 124); Unit 3: EA 1 (pp. 216 217); Unit 4: EA 1 (pp. 273 274) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.9 (pp. 113 114); Unit 3: 3.7 (pp. 197 202), 3.8 (pp. 203 215), EA 1 (pp. 216 217); Unit 4: 4.15 (p. 320) ELA SE: Unit 3: 3.8 (p. 215), EA 1 (pp. 216 217); Unit 4: 4.2 (p. 254) ELA SE: Unit 3: 3.8 (p. 214 215), EA 1 (pp. 216 217); Unit 4: 4.3 (p. 260), 4.5 (p.263), EA 1 (pp. 273-274) California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 12 of 17
Language Publisher Citations SL.6.5 SL.6.6 L.6.1a provides a strong conclusion. CA Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6 language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.) LAGUAGE Conventions of English Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive). ELA SE: Unit 3: 3.7 (pp. 197 202), EA 1 (pp. 216 217); Unit 4: 4.4 (p. 262), 4.5 (p. 263), EA 1 (pp. 273 274) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.7 (pp. 106 109), 2.11 (pp. 119 122); Unit 3: 3.4 (p. 184), 3.6 (p. 196), EA 1 (pp. 216 217); Unit 4: EA 1 (pp. 273 274) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.7 (pp. 106 109), 2.11 (pp. 119 122); Unit 3: 3.6 (p. 196) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.5 (pp. 18 27), 1.8 (p. 41), EA 1 (pp. 46 47), 1.11 (p. 54) EA 2 (pp. 87 88); Unit 2: 2.4 (p. 99 101), 2.6 (p. 105); Unit 4: 4.9 (p. 286) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.4 (p. 101) L.6.1b L.6.1c Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Use all pronouns, including intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves) correctly. CA Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.* WWGA SE: Pronouns (pp. 152 153) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.5 (pp. 18 27), 1.8 (p. 41), EA 1 (pp. 46 47), 1.11 (p. 54) EA 2 (pp. 87 88); Unit 4: 4.9 (p. 286) WWGA SE: Pronouns (pp. 152 153) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.4 (p. 99 101), 2.6 (p. 105); Unit 4: 4.9 (p. 286) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.4 (p. 101) WWGA SE: Pronouns and Antecedents (pp. 157 158) L.6.1d Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.4 (p. 17); Unit 2: 2.4 (p. 99 101), 2.6 (p. 105); Unit 4: 4.9 (p. California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 13 of 17
Language Publisher Citations writing or speaking. Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).* 286) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.4 (p. 101) L.6.1e L.6.2a L.6.2b Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.* Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.* Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Spell correctly. WWGA SE: Pronouns and Antecedents (pp. 157 158) Unit 1: EA 1 (pp. 46 47), EA 2 (pp. 87 88); Unit 2: 2.4 (pp. 99 101), 2.6 (pp. 104 105), 2.9 (pp. 113 114), EA 1 (pp. 125 126), EA 2 (pp. 157 158); Unit 4: EA 1 (pp. 273 274), 4.9 (pp. 284 286), EA 2 (pp. 321 332); Graphic Organizer (p. 391) ELA TE: Unit 3: 3.15 (p. 240) ELA SE: Unit 1: EA 1 (pp. 46 47), EA 2 (pp. 87 88); Unit 2: 2.12 (pp. 123 124), EA 1 (pp. 125 126), EA 2 (pp. 157 158); Unit 3: 3.12 (p. 232), 3.14 (p. 238), 3.15 (p. 242), EA 2 (pp. 245 256); Unit 4: 4.10 (pp. 287 289), EA 2 (pp. 321 332) WWGA SE: Punctuating Dialogue (p. 154); Punctuating onessential Elements (pp. 165 166) ELA SE: Unit 1: EA 1 (pp. 46 47), EA 2 (pp. 87 88); Unit 2: 2.12 (pp. 123 124), EA 1 (pp. 125 126), EA 2 (pp. 157 158); Unit 3: 3.15 (pp. 239 243), EA 2 (pp. 245 256) L.6.3a Knowledge of Language Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. Vary sentence patterns for meaning, ELA TE: Routines for Teaching Foundational Skills (p. 355) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.13 (pp. 58 63), 1.15 (p. 79), EA 2 (pp. 87 88); Unit 2: 2.6 (pp. 104 105), EA 1 (pp. 125 126); Unit 3: 3.15 (pp. 242 243); Unit 4: 4.3 California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 14 of 17
Language Publisher Citations reader/listener interest, and style.* (p. 260) L.6.3b L.6.4a L.6.4b L.6.4c Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. Maintain consistency in style and tone.* Vocabulary Acquisitions and Use Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible). Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. WWGA SE: Varying Sentence Structures (pp. 149 150) ELA SE: Unit 3: 3.6 (pp. 192 196), 3.14 (pp. 237 238), EA 2 (pp. 245 246); Unit 4: 4.3 (p. 260), 4.4 (pp. 261 262), 4.6 (pp. 264 272), EA 1 (pp. 273 274) WWGA SE: English: Formal and Informal Style and Tone (pp. 163 164) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.2 (pp. 5 12), 1.4 (p. 16); Unit 2: 2.8 (pp. 110 112), 2.16 (p. 138); Unit 3: 3.1 (p. 162); Unit 4: 4.3 (pp. 255 260); Graphic Organizer (p. 397) ELA TE: Unit 2: 2.16 (p. 138); Unit 4: 4.13 (p. 310); 4.14 (p. 313) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.2 (pp. 5 12), 1.11 (pp. 50 54), 1.12 (pp. 55 57), 1.13 (pp. 58 63); Unit 2: 2.7 (pp. 106 109), 2.8 (pp. 110 112), 2.14 (pp. 130 133); Unit 4: 4.3 (pp. 255 260), 4.9 (pp. 284 286); Graphic Organizer (p. 397) ELA TE: Unit 4: 4.9 (p. 285); Routines for Teaching Foundational Skills (p. 354) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.4 (pp. 14 17); Unit 2: 2.8 (p. 111), 2.16 (p. 138); Unit 3.2 (p.163); Graphic Organizer (p. 397) California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 15 of 17
Language Publisher Citations L.6.4d L.6.5a L.6.5b L.6.5c L.6.6 Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category) to better understand each of the words. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, thrifty). Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. ELA TE: Unit 4: 4.13 (p. 310) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.4 (pp. 14 17); Unit 2: 2.8 (pp. 110 112), 2.16 (pp. 138 142); Unit 3: 3.1 (p. 162), 3.2 (pp. 163 165), 3.4 (pp. 172 185); Unit 4: 4.8 (pp. 277 283), 4.12 (pp. 300 307) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.6 (pp. 28 33); Unit 2: 2.8 (pp. 110 112); Unit 4: 4.6 (pp. 264 272) ELA SE: Unit 2: 2.16 (pp. 138 142); Unit 3: 3.4 (p. 173 178); Unit 4: 4.6 (p. 272); 4.12 (p.304); Graphic Organizer (p. 397) ELA TE: Unit 4: 4.14 (pp. 312 319) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.5 (pp. 18 27); Unit 2: 2.17 (pp. 143 146); Unit 3: 3.13 (pp. 234 236); Unit 4: 4.12 (pp. 300 307); Graphic Organizer (p. 399) ELA SE: Unit 1: 1.1 (p. 4), 1.2 (pp. 5 12), 1.10 (pp. 48 49); Unit 2: 2.1 (p. 92);Unit 3: 3.1 (p. 162); Unit 4: 4.1 (p. 250), 4.7 (pp. 275 276) ELA TE: To the Teacher (pp. xi xii); California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 16 of 17
Language Publisher Citations Appendix Unit Overview (p. 2) California Department of Education Posted September 18, 2014 California Department of Education SBE Approved CA Common Core State s Map Grade Six Page 17 of 17