Grade 6
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Language
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Reading: Informational
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Reading: Literature
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Speaking & Listening
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Writing
Arizona ELA Standard: 6.L.1.d
Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).
Anti-Checkers
Sure, anyone can win at checkers… but can you lose!?
Ambiguous Sentences
Rather than just demand that students “write clearly,” we’ll explore the hazards of poorly written sentences… and maybe create one of our own!
Pronouns With Too Many Antecedents
What happens when a pronoun could refer to more than one noun? Big problems!