Curriculum » NC Standard Course of Study & aligned resources
English Language Arts — Grade 6
Goal 3
- Objective 3.01
- Explore argumentative works that are read, heard, and/or viewed by:
- monitoring comprehension for understanding what is read, heard, and/or viewed.
- analyzing the characteristics of argumentative works.
- determining the importance of author's word choice and focus.
- summarizing the author's purpose and stance.
- making connections between works, self and related topics.
- drawing inferences.
- responding to public documents (such as but not limited to editorials and school and community policies).
- distinguishing between fact and opinion.
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- Objective 3.02
- Explore the problem solution process by:
- studying examples (in literature and other text) that present problems coherently, describe the solution clearly, sequence reasons to support the solution, and show awareness of audience.
- preparing individual and/or group essays and presentations that focus on the diagnosis of a problem and possible solutions.
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- Objective 3.03
- Study arguments that evaluate through:
- exploring examples that show a firm control of sound judgments, audience awareness, clear idea/theme, and the use of relevant and coherent reasons for support.
- preparing individual and/or group essays and presentations that use evaluative techniques.
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