6th Grade

(L to R) Ms. Cerny, Ms. Nelson, Mr. McLear, Ms. Stevens, Ms. Pilon, Ms. Park

Sixth Grade Math Power Standards

Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary through use of context clues and appropriate use in writing.
Identify and analyze imagery, figurative language, and other literacy elements in literature that is read, viewed, written, and / or performed
Use textual evidence to support interpretation and understanding of fiction and nonfiction in writing and discussion.
Explore various methods for evaluating own work.
Organize information into coherent paragraphs with a topic sentence, sufficient supporting detail, and a concluding sentence.
Define and give examples of the eight parts of speech.
Identify and use in writing a variety of sentence structures (simple, compound, and complex).

Compare and contrast the cultural factors influencing the development of civilizations.
Draw conclusions from archaeological and historical evidence about the social and economic characteristics of ancient civilizations.
Describe and critique the causes and consequences of wars or conflicts.
Explain and analyze how governments of past societies influenced the ideas of current government principles.
Evaluate how the legacies of ancient cultures have continued to impact present-day societies.
Evaluate the impact of physical geography on cultural geography