6th Grade ELA TEKS Standards

listen actively, ask clarifying questions, and respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives.

use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words.

determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.

analyze the characters' motivations and their reactions to major events to understand the development of the plot.

analyze the influence of the setting on the plot, characters, and theme of a literary text.

analyze how the organizational pattern of a text influences the reader's understanding and the achievement of the author's purpose.

identify the author's viewpoint or position and explain the development of the argument using evidence.

write a response to literary or informational text that demonstrates understanding using textual evidence.

compose an expository text that includes a clear thesis, well-developed body paragraphs with supporting evidence, and a concluding paragraph.

compose a literary text, including a personal narrative or poem, using sensory language and narrative techniques.

conduct research using multiple authoritative sources, assess the credibility of each source, and synthesize information into a cohesive document.