They apply this knowledge to achieve fluent oral and silent reading. Comprehension Students read and understand grade level material. They describe and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of text, and they relate text structure, organization and purpose. They clarify the ideas and connect them to other literary works. Process and Strategies Students write clear and focused compositions for a variety of audiences and purposes.
Compositions contain formal introductions, supporting evidence, and conclusions.
The student uses the stages of the writing process, as needed. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard English and the writing strategies and conventions appropriate for sixth grade. Speaking Applications Students deliver well-organized presentations such as narratives, expositions, persuasions, and descriptions using appropriate strategies. Listening Listening Comprehension Students evaluate the context of oral communication. Students apply the listening strategies appropriate for sixth grade.