Minnesota 6th Grade ELA Standards in Writing

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W Writing

• W1 Foundations of Writing: Demonstrate knowledge of oral language, orthography, grammar and mechanics to express ideas in writing.
  • 6.2.1.1 Use correct punctuation (including dashes, hyphens, and ellipses), spelling, capitalization, and grammar, authentically in writing.
  • 6.2.1.2 Apply spelling patterns and rules to spell words with Greek word origin, authentically in writing.
  • 6.2.1.3 Use nouns, verbs (correctly using verb tense), adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns in sentences, authentically in writing, building on skills from previous years.
• W2 Write routinely for various purposes and disciplines, representing one’s own personal perspective, identity, and voice.
  • 6.2.2.1 Write routinely for a range of tasks (e.g., personal interest, enjoyment, academic tasks), purposes, and audiences, choosing topics and format.
  • 6.2.2.2 Write to reflect how personal perspective, identity, and voice have developed over time.
• W3 Develop and strengthen writing by using a writing process including planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
  • 6.2.3.1 Plan and draft multiple pieces; self-select pieces to take through the writing process and methods for revision; edit and publish.
  • 6.2.3.2 Vary word choice, showing understanding of denotation and connotation, phrases, and sentence structures as applicable to context, to convey ideas precisely and engage intended audience.
• W4 Write arguments to support claims and to persuade in an analysis of topics or texts, using valid reasoning and evidence while considering audience.
  • 6.2.4.1 Write to argue, articulating both an argument and a counter-argument, building on skills from previous years.
  • 6.2.4.2 Write to persuade, employing emotional strategies (e.g., manipulation, motivation, inspiration) and articulating benefits of the strategies used, building on skills from previous years.
• W5 Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through use of informational and literary text, considering audience.
  • 6.2.5.1 Write to inform or explain, introducing diverse perspectives, including Dakota and Anishinaabe perspectives, about a topic, and utilizing organization strategies common in a variety of text structures, building on skills from previous years. (e.g., description, classification, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, problem/solution, proposition/support, critique, inductive/reductive).
    • 6.2.5.1a Use precise, domain-specific vocabulary.
  • 6.2.5.2 Write to respond to a literary text, demonstrating understanding of character complexity. (e.g., writing personal reactions, analysis, and interpretation of text).
• W6 Write narratives, poetry, and other creative texts with details and effective technique to express ideas.
  • 6.2.6.1 Write to create, portraying complexity in characters or self-expression in various literary forms. (e.g., complex emotions, motivations, experiences, and characters who change over time).
  • 6.2.6.2 Use dialogue and sensory detail to support development of literary elements, and use structure appropriate to chosen style and tone, in written narratives, poetry, or other creative text.
• W7 Engage in inquiry-based learning and research processes to create texts and presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences.
  • 6.2.7.1 Formulate self-generated questions that guide inquiry and refocus inquiry when appropriate.
  • 6.2.7.2 Plan and conduct independent research from a variety of sources that represent varying perspectives; evaluate credibility and relevance of information, avoiding plagiarism, and share findings in writing.
• W8 Media Literacy in Writing: Support writing with evidence from sources, correctly citing those sources, and demonstrating an understanding of the rights and obligations of using intellectual property.
  • 6.2.8.1 Use and cite a variety of print and digital sources, paraphrasing in addition to quoting and summarizing, avoiding plagiarism.