Browse Alabama State Standards

 Grade: 6
Content Standards
Students Will:
3. Exhibit the habit of reading for a substantial amount of time daily, including assigned and self-selected materials at their independent and instructional levels. 4. Demonstrate reading improvement gained through substantial amounts of daily reading. 8. Be aware of writing and speaking styles that incorporate dialects, idioms, and intonation patterns. 11. Recognize the power of language as it evokes emotion; expands thinking; and influences problem solving, decision making, and action. 23. Compose using recognized literature as models. 26. Compose descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive essays. 27. Spell correctly in final written works. 1. Interpret and construct meaning by applying appropriate strategies to materials across the curriculum.
2. Read with ease textual, functional, and recreational materials encountered in daily life.
5. Recognize various forms of literature according to characteristics.
6. Determine the author's purpose.
7. Recognize the characteristics and cultural influences of works of literature representative of various eras.
9. Become aware of the etymology of language.
10. Recognize linguistic and cultural diversity.
12. Develop general listening behaviors for different purposes and situations.
13. Select and indicate preference for sources of information.
14. Use study processes to manage information.
15. Demonstrate an awareness of the research process.
16. Respond with understanding and empathy to information read, viewed, and heard.
17. Develop an extended vocabulary through reading, listening, viewing, writing, speaking, and presenting.
18. Use available computer technology to enhance reading and writing skills.
19. Read aloud effectively from literature and personal compositions.
20. Demonstrate effective listening and speaking behaviors for varied situations and purposes.
21. Use the writing process when composing various forms of written expression.
22. Know and apply principles of grammar and usage in writing, speaking, and presenting and apply mechanics in writing.
24. Use self-monitoring and feedback from peers and teachers to evaluate reading, writing, listening, viewing, studying, and research skills.
25. Organize content of written composition with attention to basic characteristics.
28. Write legible final drafts.
29. Compose and present using various techniques for different audiences.
30. Express personal feelings, opinions, and information in formal, informal, and interpersonal situations.