Sixth Grade Benchmarks
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Language Arts |
Math |
Trimester 1Sept. - Nov |
q Monitor expository text for unknown words, using word, sentence and paragraph clues to determine meaning. R 1.4 – Chapter 1 q Recognize origins and meanings of frequently used foreign words in English and use foreign words in English and use them accurately in speaking and writing. R 1.3 – Chapter 2 q Distinguish and interpret figurative language and multiple-meaning words. R 1.2 – Chapter 3 q Identify and analyze themes conveyed through characters, actions, and images. R 3.6 – Chapter 3 q Determine the adequacy and appropriateness of an author’s evidence for conclusions. R 2.6 – Chapter 3 |
Septemberq Whole Numbers (add, subtract, multiply & divide) NS 2.0 q Exponents & Order of Operations AF 1.3 q Decimals add, subtract, multiply & divide) NS 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 Octoberq Collect and Organize Data SDAP 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 & 2.5 q Graphing SDAP 2.3 q Number Theory NS 2.0, 2.4 q Fractions Concepts NS 2.0, 2.4 Novemberq Relate Decimal, Fractions & Percent NS 1.0, 2.0, 2.4 q Multiply & Divide Fractions & Mixed Numbers NS 1.0, 2.0, 2.4 |
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Trimester 2 Dec – Feb |
q Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying and comparing their relationship to other sources and related topics. R 2.3 – Chapter 5 q Distinguish and interpret figurative language and multiple-meaning words. R 1.2 - Chapter 6 q Understand and explain “shades of meaning” for related words. R 1.5 - Chapter 6 q Make reasonable judgments about text and support judgments with evidence. R 2.7 - Chapter 6q Identify and analyze themes conveyed through characters, actions, and images. R 3.6 - Chapter 6 q Distinguish and interpret figurative language and multiple-meaning words. R 1.2 – Chapter 7
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Decemberq Number Relationships NS 1.0, 1.1 q Add & Subtract Integers NS 2.0 & 2.3 q Multiply & Divide Integers NS 2.0 & 2.3 Januaryq Expressions NS 2.0 q Add & Subtract Equations AF 1.1 & NS 2.0 q Multiplication & Division of Equations AF 1.1 & 2.2 Februaryq Geometric Figures MG 2.2 & MR 2.4 q Ratio NS 1.0, NS 1.2 NS 1.3 & AF 2.2 q Percent, Decimals, Fractions, & Percent of a number NS 1.0 & 1.4
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Trimester 3 March - May |
q Monitor expository text for unknown words, using word, sentence and paragraph clues to determine meaning. R 1.4-Chapter 8 q Critique the credibility of characterization and the degree to which a plot is contrived or realistic. R 3.8 Chapter 8 |
Marchq Probability of Simple Events SDAP 3.3 & NS 1.0, 2.0, 1.2 q Probability of Compound Events SDAP 3.1, 3.3 & 3.5, NS 2., 1.3 AF 1.1Aprilq Circumferences / Area MG 1.1 & NS 1.0 May
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