1. RI.6.2 Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions and judgments.

2. I can identify the central idea of a text.
central idea – also called the main idea; the author’s most important point

3. I can identify details in the text that support the theme or central idea.
details – statements, events, descriptions that help identify a theme or central idea

4. I can analyze a text and determine how an author’s use of details conveys (makes known) the central idea
Personal account, dialogue, questions, anecdotes (short stories), facts, figurative language, sensory details.

5. I can distinguish between textual facts and opinions.
facts – statements that can be proven
opinions – statements that express the beliefs of an individual or group that are not shared by everyone

6. I can summarize an informational text based on facts, free from personal opinions and judgments.
summarize – to state the contents of a passage in a brief yet thorough way
informational text – articles, non-fiction, speeches
judgments – a personal expression or conclusion

7. RL. 6. 9 Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e. g
RL.6.9 Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.

8. I can explain the characteristics of different form of texts (e. g
I can explain the characteristics of different form of texts (e.g. stories, poems, dramas).
Stanza- a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.
Tone- the author’s attitude

9. I can compare different forms or genres by describing their approaches to similar themes and/or topics.
Compare- what are the similarities

10. I can contrast different forms or genres by describing their approaches to similar themes and/or topics.
Contrast- what are the differences