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The big ideas in Sixth Grade ELA include applying reading and comprehension skills, identifying main idea, author’s purpose, point of view and drawing conclusions, and enhancing their writing skills.

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6th Grade Common Core Worksheets

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts (ELA) provide a framework of educational expectations for students in reading, writing, and other language skills. The goals of the CCSS ELA are broken out by grade and subject area, including Reading: Literature, Reading: Informational Text, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language, as well as expectations in additional subject areas such as science and technology, history, and further writing areas. Sixth graders are expected to master the basics of reading fiction and non-fiction books, learn deeper writing and grammar skills, grow in their oral presentations, collaborations, use of technology and the complexity of their reading choices. See the subheadings for each ELA category for more information on the specific expectations for students.

6th Grade CCSS: Reading: Informational Text

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Grade 6 Language Arts Worksheets

At this grade level students begin to perfect all aspects of information output and input. Listening takes center stage in many different ways in this grade level. Locking down more difficult vocabulary is a must here. Sixth grade students have one of the most significant jumps in reader level. Students are expected to see an explosion of language growth over the course of this school year. There are many concepts that first appear in the 6th grade language arts curriculum. 6th graders are making a bit of leap into unknown territory. Rather than reading into inferences, we expect students at this level to make their own inferences and back them up with a traceable and well documented argument. Where before we were looking for students to state their opinions at the 6th grade level we want to only hear validated facts.

6th Grade Language Worksheets

Understanding the Use of Pronouns - Time to work on usage as well as placement of the words. [L.6.1.A]

Object Pronouns - When you focus on a single object they all get going together. [L.6.1.A]

Possessive Pronouns - When someone owns something, these words come into play. [L.6.1.A]

Subject Pronouns - These are focus on a specific thing or object. They are very easy to recognize. [L.6.1.A]

Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns - These forms of language usage really give students more inner meaning. [L.6.1.B]

Plural Pronouns - When you have to define a group. [L.6.1.B]

Singular Pronouns - You only have one, this what you need. The establishes an agreement between the verb and subject. [L.6.1.B]

Pronoun Shift - How do we move those words to make us feel more. [L.6.1.C]

Gender Nouns - We have you transform preset language. [L.6.1.C]

Working With Vague Pronouns - Some pronouns just don't tell you enough. We can correct that. [L.6.1.D]

Language Variations - Time to mix it up for movement. [L.6.1.E]

Sentence Completion - Knock off those last words of the sentences. [L.6.1]

Subjects and Predicates - When you are trying to make a solid sentence, this a fundamental part. [L.6.1.E]

Direct and Indirect Speech - Talk right at it or away from it. Direct is usually found in quotes. [L.6-7.1]

Using Punctuation To Set Off Elements - This section fact checks the previous topic. [L.6.2.A]

Grade 6 Spelling - Some of the words found in here might make feel that they are meant for middle schoolers. [L.6.2.B]

Sentence Pattern - How does the sentence flow off of the tongue. This is fundamental skill in English. [L.6.3.A]

Style and Tone - This takes a lot of thought, on the part of the author, to put you in just the right mood with their work. [L.6.3.B]

Verb Patterns - Controlling the word flow will create powerful sentences. This part of speech can make the reader take action. [L.6.3.B]

Word Position or Function As Context Clues - What is the purpose of each word is what you should be looking at. [L.6.4.A]

Using Affixes and Roots To Determine Words - Root words can tell you a ton about why an author chose a word or phrase. [L.6.4.B]

Pronouncing Words and Clarifying Their Meaning - Why do we say a word a certain way? That is what we look at. [L.6.4.C]

Verifying Word Meanings - Where do we find out how words move in and out? [L.6.4.D]

Negation - How to reverse roles or stances in a sentence. [L.6]

Personification In Context - Where does the idea come from? Some authors have a great command of this. [L.6.5.A]

Personification - This is when you try to bring a rock to life with words. It can really capture your audience. [L.6.5.A]

Understanding Relationships Between Words - This is an extremely tough concept for kids to grasp. [L.6.5.B]

Connotation and Denotation - It's really how we define words and how those definitions leave us feeling. [L.6.5.C]

Grade 6 Vocabulary Words - These words are on par for what you will see. [L.6.6]

6th Grade Reading: Literature Worksheets

Using Evidence In Text to Support Analysis - Arguing is great, but have facts that back up your argument will get you listened to. [RL.6.1]

Summarizing Text - This is a very valuable skill for anyone to have. Not everyone has this mastered. [RL.6.2]

Explaining Literary Elements - Putting more ideas together and getting a good string of thoughts is the key to this section. [RL.6.3]

Character Development - How do the character's come to life throughout the work? [RL.6.3]

Story Plot and Sequence - Determine how the author arranged the story to have an impactful affect on their audience. [RL.6.3]

Plots - Understanding plots and the flow of story themes. [RL.6.3]

Plot Twist - We help students learn to identify the use of this technique and we help them get comfortable with using it in their own writing. [RL.6-8.3]

Story Elements - Your run of the mill: characters, conflict, plot, setting, and of course the resolution. [RL.6-7.3]

Epilogue - We look at how this part of a book can be used for additional comments or to bring a conclusion to the work. [RL.6.3]

Excursus - This is when the author spins off topic. This can be helpful, when used properly. [RL.6.3]

Foreword - This is found in the front of a book that explains to the reader why they should read the work. [RL.6.3]

Word Meaning - You might need some reference tools to work with you on this. [RL.6.4]

Analyzing the Significance of a Sentence, Chapter, Scene, or Stanza - Where does this all link up? How much toward a work does that sentence or even chapter hold? [RL.6.5]

Narrator's Point of View - The story is being told by someone. Did you ever wondering why he/she is telling the story? [RL.6.6]

Compare Works of Literature to Other Mediums - We even go back far enough to look at the radio. [RL.6.7]

Comparing Theme and Topics Between Texts - You will need to compare two texts and see the difference between them. [RL.6.9]

Genres - When reading different writing forms, they require a slightly different approach. [RL.6.9]

Framing Persuasive Arguments - Write them in such a way that the you can't possible question the thoughts. [RL.6.9]

Farce - This is a literary genre that uses comedic situations that are greatly exaggerated to entertain the audience. [RL.6.9]

Grade 6 Reading Literature Comprehension - Literature at this level approaches more Classic works. [RL.6.10]

Little Women - Students explore this classic Louisa May Alcott novel. [RL.6-8.10]

6th Grade Reading: Informational Text Worksheets

Citing Textual Evidence - Students start to understand the importance of facts to back up your thoughts. [RI.6.1]

Central Ideas of Text - If your job was to write headlines for the local paper, this would be your job. [RI.6.2]

Analyzing Key Details From Text - You really need to pay attention to detail when working with these. [RI.6.3]

Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Word Meanings - These are the big words that your parents warned you about. [RI.6.4]

Collocation - These words just always seem to be hanging with one another. It helps you form proper sentences. [RI.6.4]

Oxymorons - This is a blindingly dark topic for us. Get it? [RI.6.4]

Analyzing A Specific Portion of Text - Usually the section of interest are covered in bold writing . [RI.6.5]

Author's Purpose - What is he/she taking this stance for? [RI.6.6]

Evaluating Claims In A Text - This skill helps you become an intelligent consumer. [RI.6.8]

Comparing Authors Presentation of Events - In most cases, you will be comparing two different works. [RI.6.9]

Grade 6 Literary Nonfiction Reading Comprehension - This seems to be the prevalent type of tasks we are seeing nationally these days. [RI.6.10]

6th Grade Writing Worksheets

Argument Introduction - It tough to know where to start with this one. Effective trial lawyers are really good at this. [W.6.1.A]

Topic Sentences - Get that body of work off to a head start. When written well an audience can get immersed quickly in a story. [W.4-6.1.A]

Using Evidence To Support Claims - Here we start to use inference skills. Make sure to document things properly. [W.6.1.B]

Writing With Pronoun Shifts - This is when you want to mix up your use of pronouns. Sometimes a single pronoun just doesn't do it. [W.6.1.C]

Formal vs. Informal Style Writing - What level of sophistication does your reader have? [W.6.1.D]

Language Variations - Spice is one of the greatest things you can add to your thoughts. [W.6.1.E]

Riddles and Clues - Use the clue to solve each riddle. [W.6.1]

Informative Text Introduction - The reader has a bit of an expectation when reading nonfictional work. [W.6.2.A]

Topic Development Writing - I like to use outlines when setting these up. I helps to make sure you covered everything. [W.6.2.B]

Using Transitions Words To Show Relationships - This really smooths out the text for the reader. [W.6.2.C]

Using General and Precise Words - A simple word doesn't do it as effective as a highly targeted word can. [W.6.2.D]

Formal Explanatory Writing - Technical writing and this form have a great many similarities. [W.6.2.E]

Explanatory Conclusion Statement - Piece it all together and see if we can sum up everything that needs to be said. [W.6.2.F]

Notice Writing - When you need to get the word out about something, usually an event. [W.6-8.2]

Narrative Introduction - Some of the best movies ever made have powerful narrative openings. [W.6.3.A]

Narrative Techniques - Different ways to craft a message to make a listener or reader understand the setting. [W.6.3.B]

Shifting Time and Settings Through Writing - You can skip generations or even centuries using the proper techniques. [W.6.3.C]

Using Descriptive and Sensory Language Writing - This helps quickly establish the mood of any work. [W.6.3.D]

Narrative Conclusion - How can a narrator wrap this up solidly for you. It should leave you wanting more. [W.6.3.E]

Comic Strips - When you need to engage students in learning to frame narrative these are pure gold. [W.5-6.3]

Writing Thank You Notes - Everyone needs a little thank you pick me up now and then. [W.6-8.3]

Character Descriptions - You need to take a deep dive into brainstorming here. [W.6.3]

Exposition - Students explore the various ways these can use these types of techniques in their own compositions. [W.5-7.3]

Writing With Purpose and For an Audience - Take the audience off in their minds. [W.6.4]

Revising and Editing - This goes hand-in-hand with proofreading skills. We definitely recommend to make this collaborative. [W.6.5]

Grade 6 Typing and Publishing - You will need access to a computer for this, preferably a desktop. [W.6.6]

Grade 6 Research Skills - In most cases you will get to choose your own topic. Otherwise you will at least have a choice of topic. [W.6.7]

Paraphrasing and Quotes - This helps you directly cite evidence in a body of work itself. [W.6.8]

Understanding Literature - When you are given a piece of literature you have to know where to start and finish as well. [W.6.9.A]

Understanding Literary Nonfiction - What about things that are all fact based. Some people actually prefer reading this over fiction. [W.6.9.B]

Writing For Purpose and Specific Audiences - Understanding the motivations of your readers and listeners is the key to any great work. [W.6.10]

Biographies - Life stories are always fun and engaging. [W.6.10]

Science Related Language Content - A nice mix of reading comprehension and grammar. [RST.6.1]

History/Social Studies

Social Studies Related Language Arts - Tons of reading comprehension work for you. [RH.6.8]

Sequential (Procedural) Writing - Time to distinguish between the two. [RH.6-8.5]

Facts or Opinions - Time to distinguish between the two. Use evidence when ever it is possible to do so. [RH.6-8.8]

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Reading strategies

A. main idea.

• 1 Determine the main idea of a passage
• 2 Combine main ideas from two texts
• 1 Match the quotations with their themes
• 2 Determine the themes of short stories

C. Author's purpose and tone

• 1 Identify the author's purpose
• 2 Which sentence is more formal?
• 3 Compare passages for tone

D. Author's perspective

• 1 Determine the author's point of view

E. Text structure

• 1 Compare and contrast in informational texts
• 2 Match causes and effects in informational texts
• 3 Match problems with their solutions
• 4 Identify text structures

F. Literary devices

• 1 Identify sensory details
• 2 Interpret the meaning of an allusion from its source
• 3 Interpret figures of speech
• 4 Classify figures of speech
• 5 Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone

G. Analyzing literature

• 1 Identify the narrative point of view
• 2 Draw inferences from literary texts
• 3 Analyze short stories
• 4 Label the rhyme scheme

H. Analyzing informational texts

• 1 Read about animals
• 2 Read about famous places
• 3 Read passages about business and technology
• 4 Read about science and nature
• 5 Read about history

I. Analyzing arguments

• 1 Trace an argument

J. Novel study

• 1 Analyze passages from The Lightning Thief : Part 1
• 2 Analyze passages from The Lightning Thief : Part 2
• 3 Analyze passages from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry : Part 1
• 4 Analyze passages from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry : Part 2
• 5 Analyze passages from Esperanza Rising : Part 1
• 6 Analyze passages from Esperanza Rising : Part 2

K. Nonfiction book study

• 1 Analyze passages from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad : Part 1
• 2 Analyze passages from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad : Part 2
• 3 Analyze passages from I Am Malala : Part 1
• 4 Analyze passages from I Am Malala : Part 2

L. Comparing texts

• 1 Compare information from two texts
• 2 Compare two texts with different genres

M. Visual elements

• 1 Compare illustrations of literary and historical subjects
• 2 Read graphic organizers

Writing strategies

N. expository writing.

• 1 Order topics from broadest to narrowest
• 2 Organize information by topic
• 3 Remove the sentence that does not belong

O. Persuasive and opinion writing

• 1 Distinguish facts from opinions
• 2 Choose evidence to support a claim
• 3 Identify counterclaims
• 4 Classify logical fallacies

P. Descriptive and creative writing

• 1 Use personification
• 2 Create varied sentences based on models
• 3 Revise the sentence using a stronger verb

Q. Identifying text evidence

• 1 Identify supporting details in informational texts
• 2 Identify supporting details in literary texts

R. Writing clearly and concisely

• 1 Transitions with conjunctive adverbs

S. Editing and revising

• 1 Use the correct frequently confused word
• 2 Correct errors with frequently confused words
• 3 Correct errors with signs
• 4 Correct errors in everyday use
• 5 Suggest appropriate revisions

T. Research skills

• 1 Identify relevant sources
• 2 Evaluate newspaper headlines for bias
• 3 Recognize the parts of a Works Cited entry (MLA 8th–9th editions)
• 4 Use in-text citations (MLA 8th–9th editions)
• 5 Identify and correct plagiarism

U. Prefixes and suffixes

• 1 Words with pre-
• 2 Words with re-
• 3 Words with sub-
• 4 Words with mis-
• 5 Words with un-, dis-, in-, im-, and non-
• 6 Words with -ful
• 7 Words with -less
• 8 Words with -able and -ible

V. Greek and Latin roots

• 1 Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words
• 2 Use the meanings of words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots
• 3 Use words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots
• 4 Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots
• 5 Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots

W. Synonyms and antonyms

• 1 Choose the synonym
• 2 Find synonyms in context
• 3 Choose the antonym
• 4 Find antonyms in context

X. Homophones

• 1 Use the correct homophone
• 2 Which definition matches the sentence?
• 3 Which sentence matches the definition?

Y. Idioms and adages

• 1 Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1
• 2 Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1
• 3 Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2
• 4 Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 2

Z. Word choice and usage

• 1 Describe the difference between related words
• 2 Positive and negative connotation

AA. Analogies

• 1 Analogies
• 2 Analogies: challenge

BB. Context clues

• 1 Find words using context
• 2 Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context
• 3 Determine the meaning of words using antonyms in context
• 4 Use context to identify the meaning of a word
• 5 Use academic vocabulary in context: literary
• 6 Use academic vocabulary in context: informational

CC. Domain-specific vocabulary

• 1 Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures

DD. Reference skills

• 1 Alphabetical order
• 2 Use guide words
• 3 Use dictionary entries
• 4 Use dictionary definitions
• 5 Use thesaurus entries

Grammar and mechanics

Ee. sentences, fragments, and run-ons.

• 1 Is the sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory?
• 2 Identify the complete subject or complete predicate of a sentence
• 3 Identify the simple subject or simple predicate of a sentence
• 4 Identify the compound subject or compound predicate of a sentence
• 5 Is it a complete sentence or a fragment?
• 6 Is it a complete sentence or a run-on?
• 7 Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?
• 8 Identify dependent and independent clauses
• 9 Is the sentence simple, compound, or complex?
• 1 Identify common and proper nouns
• 2 Form plurals of nouns ending in f, fe, o, and y
• 3 Form and use plurals of nouns ending in f, fe, o, and y
• 4 Form plurals: review
• 5 Form and use plurals: review
• 6 Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives
• 7 Form the singular or plural possessive
• 8 Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns

GG. Pronouns and antecedents

• 1 Identify pronouns and their antecedents
• 2 Use the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent
• 3 Identify vague pronoun references
• 4 Identify all of the possible antecedents
• 5 Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person

HH. Pronoun types

• 1 Choose between subject and object pronouns
• 2 Compound subjects and objects with "I" and "me"
• 3 Compound subjects and objects with pronouns
• 4 Use possessive pronouns
• 5 Choose between personal and reflexive pronouns
• 6 Use reflexive pronouns
• 7 Is the pronoun reflexive or intensive?
• 8 Identify relative pronouns
• 9 Use relative pronouns: who and whom
• 10 Use relative pronouns: who, whom, whose, which, and that

II. Verb types

• 1 Identify main verbs and helping verbs
• 2 Identify transitive and intransitive verbs
• 3 Identify linking verbs, predicate adjectives, and predicate nouns
• 4 What does the modal verb show?
• 5 Use the correct modal verb

JJ. Subject-verb agreement

• 1 Use the correct subject or verb
• 2 Use the correct verb – with compound subjects

KK. Verb tense

• 1 Irregular past tense: review
• 2 Simple past, present, and future tense: review
• 3 Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense
• 4 Use the progressive verb tenses
• 5 Form the progressive verb tenses
• 6 Choose between the past tense and past participle
• 7 Use the perfect verb tenses
• 8 Form the perfect verb tenses

LL. Adjectives and adverbs

• 1 Identify adjectives
• 2 Order adjectives
• 3 Identify adverbs
• 4 Use relative adverbs
• 5 Choose between adjectives and adverbs
• 6 Is the word an adjective or adverb?
• 7 Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives
• 8 Good, better, best, bad, worse, and worst
• 9 Form and use comparative and superlative adverbs
• 10 Well, better, best, badly, worse, and worst

MM. Prepositions

• 1 Identify prepositions
• 2 Identify prepositions and their objects
• 3 Identify prepositional phrases
• 4 Prepositions: review

NN. Direct and indirect objects

• 1 Is it a direct object or an indirect object?

OO. Conjunctions

• 1 Use coordinating conjunctions
• 2 Identify coordinating conjunctions
• 3 Identify subordinating conjunctions
• 4 Use the correct pair of correlative conjunctions
• 5 Fill in the missing correlative conjunction

PP. Contractions

• 1 Pronoun-verb contractions
• 2 Contractions with "not"

QQ. Punctuation

• 1 Commas with series, dates, and places
• 2 Commas with compound and complex sentences
• 3 Commas with direct addresses, introductory words, interjections, and interrupters
• 4 Commas with coordinate adjectives
• 5 Commas: review
• 6 What does the punctuation suggest?
• 7 Commas with nonrestrictive elements
• 8 Use dashes

RR. Capitalization

• 1 Correct capitalization errors
• 2 Capitalizing titles

SS. Formatting

• 1 Formatting titles
• 2 Formatting and capitalizing titles: review
• 3 Formatting street addresses
• 4 Formatting quotations and dialogue

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Thanks to our free, printable 6th grade language arts worksheets, children will be on a league of their own, standing out with effective communication, stellar critical thinking skills, and faster cognitive development. Our ELA worksheets pdf for grade 6 will help kids articulate their thoughts coherently, while stealing the show by quickly analyzing texts, evaluating arguments, and forming logical conclusions.

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Completing Sentences with Subject Gerunds

As kids complete these sentences picking from the gerunds given and using them as subjects, they'll get up-close with a versatile tool that will help express actions more abstractly and substantively.

Matching Words to Make Collocations

The collocations in our pdf grade 6 English worksheets start with adjectives or nouns and end with other parts of speech, letting students increase their uptake of little word-word partnerships that frequently appear in speaking or writing.

Writing Personification Sentences

Who doesn't like writing sentences using personification, the figure of speech that imbues inanimate objects with human characteristics, enabling blossoming writers to create vivid imagery and breathe life into their narratives?

Separating Two-Part Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs highlight kids' ease and ability at writing natural language; extend a hand of friendship to phrasal verbs by practicing rewriting sentences by positioning the direct objects after the particles.

Identifying and Fixing Misplaced Modifiers

Practice writing sentences with improperly positioned descriptive words/phrases; identify the misplaced modifiers and write the sentences anew, placing the modifiers where they belong.

Is the Word a Connotation or Denotation?

Remember that denotation is the literal definition of a word and connotation is the feelings or nuances associated with it, when identifying words as denotations or connotations.

Matching Allusions to Their Meanings

Figure out what each allusion given on the left actually means, before drawing a line connecting it to its meaning displayed on the right in these printable 6th grade English worksheets.

Inferring When

Direct kids to infer when the event in each sentence occurred after combining the context, textual clues, and background knowledge to derive a meaning beyond the surface level, making a giant leap in interpreting information.

Correcting Incorrect Shifts in Verb Tense in a Story

The reason why kids can't miss this exercise on fixing improper shifts in verb tense and rewriting stories is that only when writers maintain a consistent verb tense will communication be clear and coherent.

Which Commonly Confused Word Completes the Sentence?

Evade the pitfalls of commonly confused words and learn the nuances of words like "alter-altar", and "dissent-descent". This sentence-completing section based on frequently confused words is great.

Adding Appropriate Words to Form Oxymorons

Explore the figurative talent that oxymorons display by uniting contradictory terms within a single expression, often creating a refreshing perspective, as you complete these oxymorons by adding suitable words.

Sequencing to Create a Story

Set your students a sequencing challenge in the form of these pdf ELA worksheets for grade 6, where kids transform a bunch of unorganized paragraphs into a coherent story thanks to their sequencing chops.

Identifying Subordinate Clauses and Subordinating Conjunctions

Every subordinate clause has a subordinating conjunction; task kids with finding the subordinate clause and subordinating conjunction in each sentence here.

Using Have or Take Collocations

Identify whether "have" or "take" collocates better, and complete the sentences featured in these printable language arts worksheets for 6th grade.

Wise Sayings | Short Passages

Questions that thrive on analyzing proverbs help enhance students' expertise in figurative language, so they will love reading these stories and answering the questions that follow.

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In 6th Grade English Language Arts, students explore the topic of “coming-of-age” through texts that feature protagonists from diverse backgrounds, places, and time periods, all of whom face significant challenges as they struggle to define their identities and claim their place in the world: The Watsons Go to Birmingham , The Giver , Life in Motion , The Outsiders , Refugee , The Unwanted , and additional supporting texts: articles, poems, and digital media. Across the 5 units, students deepen their writing skills through argumentative, informational, and narrative tasks, and continue to build their academic vocabularies, speaking and listening skills, and social-emotional competencies.

Throughout the course, students address all ELA Common Core Standards as they engage with increasingly complex texts , participate in class discussions, and write daily. Each unit helps build students’ knowledge and understanding of the world around them through thematically organized core and supplemental texts, embedded writing instruction and extended writing assignments in response to Essential Questions, and daily opportunities to engage in multiple tiers of academic discourse . 

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Finding Your Way: The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

Students explore the topic of coming of age through the story of an African-American boy growing up during the civil rights era, and his family's strong bond in the face of tragedy.

Challenging Authority: The Giver

Students explore the topic of "coming of age" through the story of one boy's life in a dystopian future, and his growing understanding that the world around him is not what it appears.

Expressing Yourself: Women in the Arts

Students explore the topic of "coming of age" through stories about the experiences of professional female artists of color who have fought to claim their space in a world that has long excluded people who look like them.

Finding Connection: The Outsiders

Students explore the topic of "coming of age" through the story of a young man struggling to determine right and wrong in a world defined by violence.

Fleeing Conflict: Refugee & The Unwanted

Students explore the topic of "coming of age" through the stories of young refugees from different time periods, all of whom face unthinkable hardships as they desperately seek safety.

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Oh, those loveable 6th graders! What would middle school be like with out them? Here are all of my reading worksheets that were written at the 6th grade level. I used this fantastic site to determine the readability scores of these worksheets, but you should read and approve them yourself before giving them to your students. Readability scores are not perfect and there are many different algorithms to determine readability scores. I use an average of these scores, but they can vary wildly. For these reasons, I encourage you to open up the reading levels two grade levels in each direction. This will give you a good selection of texts that are appropriate for a 6th grade student to read.

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Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test - Despite their sweet sounding name, honey badgers are known for their relentless fighting spirit. Learn more about these interesting creatures and answer multiple-choice and extended-response questions with this activity. View my readibility scores . Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test - Language is often thought of as something that separates people from animals, but what if you could teach language to primates? How would that change the way that we understand language and animals? That was precisely what Dr. Penny Patterson set out to prove when she began teaching sing language to a gorilla named Koko. Learn more about the ups and downs of this experiment in this short reading passage. Then answer multiple-choice and long-response questions. This is more great practice for standardized tests. View my readibility scores . Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

Google | Nonfiction Reading Test - Few companies have such an impact on our lives that they affect our language. Google is one of those companies. Learn more about my favorite company while reinforcing your reading skills with multiple-choice and long-response questions. View my readibility scores . Google | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Google | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Google | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Google | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Google | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test - People have been having fun, and getting hurt, on trampolines for decades now. Learn more about the hidden threat lurking in millions of backyards around the world and answer some thoughtful and demanding multiple-choice and long-response questions. This is a great activity to get your test scores to jump high. View my readibility scores . Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test - Mongooses were first brought to Hawaii to kill rats that were ruining sugar cane crops. It didn't exactly work out that way. Find out what happened in this reading passage, and answer multiple-choice and long-response questions to bulk up your reading skills. View my readibility scores . Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

“The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum - One can end up in some uncomfortable places when one succumbs to peer pressure, or so this story would teach us. Your students will enjoy this short story by the man who brought us "The Wizard of Oz." View my readibility scores . “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | RTF “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | PDF “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | Preview “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | Answers “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | Ereading Worksheet

“The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen - One of Andersen’s lesser known works, this short story teaches readers to appreciate their lives while they are living them. This story is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to enjoy. View my readibility scores . “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | RTF “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | PDF “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | Preview “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | Answers “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | Ereading Worksheet

“The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe - Poe may be the grandfather of gothic horror writings, but some of his texts can be inaccessible to students. Fortunately, this one is not such a text. Studying this story is a great way to lead into a discussion on the reliability of the narrator, as Poe's narrator is rather unreliable in this text. View my readibility scores . “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | RTF “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | PDF “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | Preview “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | Answers “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | Ereading Worksheet

“The Gift of the Magi” | By O. Henry - This story is probably O. Henry's best known work. It is the classic tale of a young couple who sacrifice their greatest treasures for one another and in the process prove that love is the greatest gift of all. View my readibility scores . “The Gift of the Magi” | By O. Henry | RTF “The Gift of the Magi” | By O. Henry | PDF “The Gift of the Magi” | By O. Henry | Preview “The Gift of the Magi” | By O. Henry | Answers “The Gift of the Magi” | By O. Henry | Ereading Worksheet

“The Story of Keesh” | By Jack London - This is an uplifting story that teaches readers the value of ingenuity, self-sufficiency, and perseverance. A young man overcomes all odds to become the greatest hunter in his village. View my readibility scores . “The Story of Keesh” | By Jack London | RTF “The Story of Keesh” | By Jack London | PDF “The Story of Keesh” | By Jack London | Preview “The Story of Keesh” | By Jack London | Answers “The Story of Keesh” | By Jack London | Ereading Worksheet

“The Ransom of Red Chief” | By O. Henry - The classic tale of two bumbling kidnappers who find themselves at the mercy of their hostage. This story is a great way to introduce the notion of irony to your class. View my readibility scores . “The Ransom of Red Chief” | By O. Henry | RTF “The Ransom of Red Chief” | By O. Henry | PDF “The Ransom of Red Chief” | By O. Henry | Preview “The Ransom of Red Chief” | By O. Henry | Answers “The Ransom of Red Chief” | By O. Henry | Ereading Worksheet

“2 B R 0 2 B” | By Kurt Vonnegut - This short story gives readers a glimpse into a futuristic world where people live forever and the population has been capped. Warning: This text contains violence and may not be appropriate for younger students. View my readibility scores . “2 B R 0 2 B” | By Kurt Vonnegut | RTF “2 B R 0 2 B” | By Kurt Vonnegut | PDF “2 B R 0 2 B” | By Kurt Vonnegut | Preview “2 B R 0 2 B” | By Kurt Vonnegut | Answers “2 B R 0 2 B” | By Kurt Vonnegut | Ereading Worksheet

“Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells - A man finds buried treasure but has his hands full trying to bring it home. Students will love the narrative tension and ironic twist, if they can manage to forget about the narrator's thick dialect. View my readibility scores . “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | RTF “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | PDF “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | Preview “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | Answers “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | Ereading Worksheet

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Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 - This is a double-sided worksheet with eleven problems on author's purpose. Student determine the author's main purpose in writing the text based on short descriptions. Then they explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 | RTF Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 | PDF Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 | Preview Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 | Answers

Author's Purpose Quiz 2 - This is a 15 question multiple choice quiz on author's purpose. Students read short descriptions of texts and determine the author's main purpose. View my readibility scores . Author's Purpose Quiz 2 | RTF Author's Purpose Quiz 2 | PDF Author's Purpose Quiz 2 | Preview Author's Purpose Quiz 2 | Answers

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Characterization Worksheet 3 - This worksheet has ten very short stories. Students identify an indirect characterization based on the text. Then they explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Characterization Worksheet 3 | RTF Characterization Worksheet 3 | PDF Characterization Worksheet 3 | Preview Characterization Worksheet 3 | Answers

Context Clues 1.3 - This worksheet offers great practice with context clues. Determine the meanings of twelve bolded vocabulary words based on how each is used in a sentence. This worksheet asks students to take the extra and oh-so critical step of explaining their answers. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 1.3 | RTF Context Clues 1.3 | PDF Context Clues 1.3 | Preview Context Clues 1.3 | Answers

Context Clues 1.4 - Studying vocabulary can be tricky. There are so many words to learn. You are better off practicing strategies to decode unfamiliar words. This worksheet will help you improve your ability to use the context of a sentence to determine the meanings of challenging vocabulary words. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 1.4 | RTF Context Clues 1.4 | PDF Context Clues 1.4 | Preview Context Clues 1.4 | Answers

Context Clues 1.6 - This worksheet will help you build your vocabulary skills with twelve more practice problems. Read the sentences and figure out what the bold words mean based on how they are used. Then explain your answers. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 1.6 | RTF Context Clues 1.6 | PDF Context Clues 1.6 | Preview Context Clues 1.6 | Answers

Context Clues 2.1 - This worksheet will give students practice determining the meanings of challenging vocabulary words based on the context in which they are used. It has twelve problems to give students practice developing this crucial reading skill. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 2.1 | RTF Context Clues 2.1 | PDF Context Clues 2.1 | Preview Context Clues 2.1 | Answers

Context Clues 2.2 - This worksheet has twelve more challenging vocabulary words used in context-rich sentences. Determine the meanings of the words and explain your answers. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 2.2 | RTF Context Clues 2.2 | PDF Context Clues 2.2 | Preview Context Clues 2.2 | Answers

Context Clues 2.3 - Students will build vocabulary skills as they decode the meanings of vocabulary words based on how they are used in context-rich sentences. Students consider their responses as the worksheet requires them to explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 2.3 | RTF Context Clues 2.3 | PDF Context Clues 2.3 | Preview Context Clues 2.3 | Answers

Context Clues 2.7 - This worksheet has still more practice with context clues. Would you believe that it has 12 more context-rich sentences and that it asks students to explain their answers? View my readibility scores . Context Clues 2.7 | RTF Context Clues 2.7 | PDF Context Clues 2.7 | Preview Context Clues 2.7 | Answers

Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 - Students read 25 short statements and determine whether each is a fact or an opinion. Students also explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | RTF Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | PDF Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | Preview Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | Answers Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | Ereading Worksheet

Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" - Otto Leland Bohanan writes a beautiful poem with multiple layers. This poem uses personification, metaphor, hyperbole, and some great imagery. Students read the poem and answer questions about figurative language techniques and poetic devices used in the poem. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" | RTF Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" | PDF Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" | Preview Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" | Answers

Figurative Language Worksheet 6 - This worksheet has 23 more examples of figurative language taken from classic poems. Students read each example, identify the technique, and explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | RTF Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | PDF Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | Preview Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | Answers Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | Ereading Worksheet

Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" - This worksheet has 26 figurative language techniques plucked from one of my favorite books, "Lord of the Flies." Students read each example, identify the technique being used, and explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | RTF Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | PDF Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | Preview Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | Answers Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | Ereading Worksheet

Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe - This worksheet has ten figurative language techniques taken from the original master of horror's texts. Students identify each figurative language technique and explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | RTF Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | PDF Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | Preview Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | Answers Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | Ereading Worksheet

Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry - This worksheet has 23 examples of figurative language techniques taken from one of my favorite author's texts. This worksheet covers each of the following techniques: alliteration, onomatopoeia, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, or understatement. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | RTF Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | PDF Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | Preview Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | Answers Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | Ereading Worksheet

Idioms Test 1 - This idiom test has fifteen multiple-choice questions to test students' understanding of idioms (which are commonly used figurative expressions). Each idiom is used in a contextually rich sentence. Students determine the meaning and choose the appropriate answer. View my readibility scores . Idioms Test 1 | RTF Idioms Test 1 | PDF Idioms Test 1 | Preview Idioms Test 1 | Answers Idioms Test 1 | Ereading Worksheet

Idioms Worksheet 2 - This worksheet has another fifteen commonly used expressions with which students are surprisingly unfamiliar. Students must determine the meaning of each idiom based on how it is used. View my readibility scores . Idioms Worksheet 2 | RTF Idioms Worksheet 2 | PDF Idioms Worksheet 2 | Preview Idioms Worksheet 2 | Answers

Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 - This worksheet has 25 examples of onomatopoeia used in sentences. Students read the sentence, circle the onomatopoeic word, and identify what made the noise. View my readibility scores . Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 | RTF Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 | PDF Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 | Preview Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 | Answers

Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 - This worksheet has 25 sentences using onomatopoeia. Students identify each use and explain what made the noise. View my readibility scores . Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 | RTF Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 | PDF Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 | Preview Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 | Answers

Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 - This worksheet takes two double-sided pages to print. It has a whopping 27 examples of language rich with poetic devices. Students determine which poetic devices are used in each question and then explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 | RTF Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 | PDF Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 | Preview Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 | Answers

Simile Worksheet 1 - This worksheet has 10 similes. Students identify which two things are being compared and then put the simile into literal language using their own words. View my readibility scores . Simile Worksheet 1 | RTF Simile Worksheet 1 | PDF Simile Worksheet 1 | Preview Simile Worksheet 1 | Answers

Simile Worksheet 2 - This worksheet features 10 similes taken from classic poems. Students determine the two things being compared in each simile, and then they express the simile in literal language using their own words. View my readibility scores . Simile Worksheet 2 | RTF Simile Worksheet 2 | PDF Simile Worksheet 2 | Preview Simile Worksheet 2 | Answers

Personification Worksheet 2 - This worksheet contains 10 examples of personification. Students explain what is being personified and what human trait or quality it is given. View my readibility scores . Personification Worksheet 2 | RTF Personification Worksheet 2 | PDF Personification Worksheet 2 | Preview Personification Worksheet 2 | Answers

Inferences Worksheet 1 - It is tough to find good activities that give students practice with making inferences, but you just found one! Students read four scenarios and answer inferential questions. Then they find text to support their inferences. View my readibility scores . Inferences Worksheet 1 | RTF Inferences Worksheet 1 | PDF Inferences Worksheet 1 | Preview Inferences Worksheet 1 | Answers

Irony Worksheet 2 - This worksheet has five short stories. Each short story contains something ironic. Students identify the example of irony and figure out whether it is dramatic, verbal, or situational. Then they explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Irony Worksheet 2 | RTF Irony Worksheet 2 | PDF Irony Worksheet 2 | Preview Irony Worksheet 2 | Answers Irony Worksheet 2 | Ereading Worksheet

Irony Detectives Activity - Students read about seven different criminal acts. There is an ironic twist to each crime. Students identify the type of irony used in each example and then make their cases (explain their answers). View my readibility scores . Irony Detectives Activity | RTF Irony Detectives Activity | PDF Irony Detectives Activity | Preview Irony Detectives Activity | Answers

Making Predictions 1 - Making predictions is an inferential skill. This worksheet will help students practice this skill. Students read five passages, each containing textual evidence suggesting a future event. Students predict what will happen next and then support their predictions with text. View my readibility scores . Making Predictions 1 | RTF Making Predictions 1 | PDF Making Predictions 1 | Preview Making Predictions 1 | Answers

Point of View Worksheet 2 - Students read 15 paragraphs pulled from interesting texts. Students must determine the narrator's perspective in each text and then explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Point of View Worksheet 2 | RTF Point of View Worksheet 2 | PDF Point of View Worksheet 2 | Preview Point of View Worksheet 2 | Answers Point of View Worksheet 2 | Ereading Worksheet

Point of View Worksheet 12 - Check out this awesome point of view worksheet. It features nine interesting passages. Students determine the narrator's viewpoint and explain their answers. The online version works in any modern browser. View my readibility scores . Point of View Worksheet 12 | RTF Point of View Worksheet 12 | PDF Point of View Worksheet 12 | Preview Point of View Worksheet 12 | Answers Point of View Worksheet 12 | Ereading Worksheet

Point of View Worksheet 20 - Here's another 4 page point of view worksheet with 19 questions. Students read each passage, identify the narrator's viewpoint, explain their answers, and circle characters' thoughts. This is a great practice activity for students working on mastering narrative perspective. View my readibility scores . Point of View Worksheet 20 | RTF Point of View Worksheet 20 | PDF Point of View Worksheet 20 | Preview Point of View Worksheet 20 | Answers Point of View Worksheet 20 | Ereading Worksheet

Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" - Students read about a young man whose fortunes suddenly shift when he sustains an injury while playing sports. Students then analyze the structure of the story and answer questions related to the plot. View my readibility scores . Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | RTF Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | PDF Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | Preview Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | Answers Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | Ereading Worksheet

Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" - Students read a short story about a girl who learns to realize her full potential. Then they analyze the story and answer questions based on its structure. View my readibility scores . Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" | RTF Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" | PDF Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" | Preview Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" | Answers

Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" - Students read a story about a young boy who learns a lesson about bullying others. Then they analyze the story and identify its structure. View my readibility scores . Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" | RTF Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" | PDF Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" | Preview Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" | Answers

Story Structure Worksheet | "The Wallet" - Students read a short story about a young girl who is faced with a difficult decision after finding a wallet. Then they analyze the story and identify its structure. View my readibility scores . Story Structure Worksheet | "The Wallet" | RTF Story Structure Worksheet | "The Wallet" | PDF Story Structure Worksheet | "The Wallet" | Preview Story Structure Worksheet | "The Wallet" | Answers

Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes - Students read 5 paragraphs about shoes and determine the structure of each (compare and contrast, cause and effect, etc.) Then they create an appropriate graphic organizer to visually represent the structure of the passage and add information from the passage into their graphic organizers. View my readibility scores . Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes | RTF Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes | PDF Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes | Preview Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes | Answers

Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs - This worksheet has 5 paragraphs about dogs. Students read each paragraph and identify the structure of the text. Then they create graphic organizers to visually represent the structure of the text and put information from the passage into their graphic organizers. View my readibility scores . Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs | RTF Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs | PDF Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs | Preview Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs | Answers

Theme Worksheet 1 - Students read five short stories and attempt to identify the theme or author's message in each story. Then they explain their answers by using text. View my readibility scores . Theme Worksheet 1 | RTF Theme Worksheet 1 | PDF Theme Worksheet 1 | Preview Theme Worksheet 1 | Answers

Theme Worksheet 3 - Students read five short stories and attempt to determine the theme or author's message. Then they support their answers with evidence from the text. View my readibility scores . Theme Worksheet 3 | RTF Theme Worksheet 3 | PDF Theme Worksheet 3 | Preview Theme Worksheet 3 | Answers

Theme Worksheet 5 - This worksheet has five more short stories that teach big lessons. Students read each, determine the theme or author's message, and then support their answer with text. View my readibility scores . Theme Worksheet 5 | RTF Theme Worksheet 5 | PDF Theme Worksheet 5 | Preview Theme Worksheet 5 | Answers

Theme Worksheet 7 - This worksheet has five more passages to give your students practice thinking about themes. Students also support their answers with text, which is always good. View my readibility scores . Theme Worksheet 7 | RTF Theme Worksheet 7 | PDF Theme Worksheet 7 | Preview Theme Worksheet 7 | Answers

Tone Worksheet 1 - Students read four emotive poems, identify the subject, and attempt to determine the speaker's tone in each. They also use the text to support their answers. View my readibility scores . Tone Worksheet 1 | RTF Tone Worksheet 1 | PDF Tone Worksheet 1 | Preview Tone Worksheet 1 | Answers

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Types of Conflict Worksheet 1 - Students read ten story summaries. From each summary they must determine the protagonist, antagonist, and type of conflict. View my readibility scores . Types of Conflict Worksheet 1 | RTF Types of Conflict Worksheet 1 | PDF Types of Conflict Worksheet 1 | Preview Types of Conflict Worksheet 1 | Answers

Types of Conflict Worksheet 4 - This worksheet has ten more story descriptions. Students read each passage and identify the protagonist, antagonist, and type of conflict. View my readibility scores . Types of Conflict Worksheet 4 | RTF Types of Conflict Worksheet 4 | PDF Types of Conflict Worksheet 4 | Preview Types of Conflict Worksheet 4 | Answers

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Importance of learning english language arts.

English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.

Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.

Benefits of learning English language arts

Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:

• Develop effective communication skills
• Build critical thinking and analytical skills
• Nurture their creativity and imagination

By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.

Discover printable and digital English language arts resources

On TPT, English language arts resources come in various forms: from interactive notebooks and task cards to small-group activities and individual worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of ELA concepts, or to reteach a tricky concept. By incorporating ELA resources from TPT into your teaching toolbox, you can create an engaging learning experience that strengthens students’ understanding of ELA concepts.

If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital English language arts worksheets, TPT has an extensive collection of resources across topics and grade levels. No matter what ELA topic your students are working on — whether you’re teaching the parts of speech to 1st graders or argumentative essay writing to 10th graders — TPT has instructional materials that are designed to help with any ELA learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning ELA will be so much easier.

Frequently asked questions about teaching English language arts

What types of english language arts lessons are available on tpt.

There are many different types of English language arts resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular ELA lessons include reading, writing, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and creative writing.

How do I find English language arts lessons on TPT?

Educators can save time preparing English language arts lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ELA resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of ELA lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.

How can I make my English language arts lessons fun and engaging?

Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your English Language Arts lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.

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