Grade 6English Language Arts: Writing and Language
Use the information below to get a deeper understanding of what your child has mastered and areas where your child may need more help. There are also resources you can use to find activities to support your child’s learning at home.
Help can I help my child progress?
Next Steps
Here are some exercises you can work on at home with your Grade 6 student.
Below Mastery
Ask your student to read articles about a topic and then write an essay that explains the topic in detail (informative) or defends a position (argumentative). Essays should be organized and have strong introductions, transitions, and conclusions. Ask your student to revise and edit the draft.
At or Near Mastery
Ask your student to read articles about a topic and then write an essay that explains the topic in detail (informative) or defends a position (argumentative). The essay should be organized and include support. Ask your student to revise and edit the draft.
Above Mastery
Ask your student to read articles about a topic and then write an essay that explains the topic in detail (informative) or defends a position (argumentative).The essay should be organized, use evidence from the sources as support, and include specific language about the topic.
Talking With Your Child's Teacher
This document titled “Moving Forward: A Guide for Conversations with Your Child’s Teacher” includes helpful tips and questions to discuss with the teacher about your child’s classroom performance, academic progress, and more.
Additional Free Resources Available to Support Your Child's Learning
Use this information to have a meaningful conversation with your child’s teacher about the skills and content in the grade level and to support your child’s learning at home.