Sixth grader readers are asked to do some sophisticated thinking along with their reading. The beginning of sixth grade expectations are levels V/W and the end of the year expectations are X/Y. Sixth graders should be able to sustain independent reading for a least 45 minutes, however many students have developed stamina beyond that.
Due to the kinds of reading, sixth graders are doing, vocabulary is growing as they analyze different types of texts and learn to interpret figurative and nuanced language. Students are paying attention to character development and the kind of language an author is using to create tone and mood. Sixth graders will be expected to determine themes in fiction and identify central ideas in nonfiction and support their ideas with specific details. They will use inferences to draw conclusion and interpretations based on text evidence.
In sixth grade, students are expected to understand and explain the plot, theme, structure, and development of the text’s ideas and themes. Students are also asked to compare and contrast how two different texts treat the same topic. The skill of integrating information from a wide variety of resources is an emphasis of sixth grade.
Students must also be prepared for discussions and be able to reference evidence when they interact with their peers.
Hank Pellissier. "See sixth graders reading under the Common Core standards." Parenting. n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2018. <https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/sixth-graders-reading-under-common-core-standards/>
Read digital texts. Your child has a district paid subscription to:
Britannica // Research tool for upper grades with a variety of nonfiction texts
Big Universe // Digital library with a wide range of fiction and nonfiction texts (leveled)--click here for help with logging in with your child's Google account
RazKids // Contact your child's intervention teacher for more information.