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Grade 6

• Composition

  • C.6.1
  • C.6.1.b
  • C.6.1.c
  • C.6.1.g
  • C.6.2
  • C.6.2.b
  • C.6.2.c
  • C.6.2.d
  • C.6.2.e
  • C.6.2.f
  • C.6.2.h
  • C.6.3
  • C.6.3.b
  • C.6.3.c
  • C.6.3.d
  • C.6.3.e
  • C.6.3.f
  • C.6.3.g
  • C.6.4
  • C.6.5
  • C.6.6
  • C.6.7

• Language

  • L.6.1.a
  • L.6.1.b
  • L.6.1.c
  • L.6.2
  • L.6.2.b
  • L.6.3
  • L.6.3.a
  • L.6.4
  • L.6.4.a
  • L.6.4.b
  • L.6.4.d
  • L.6.5
  • L.6.5.a
  • L.6.5.b
  • L.6.5.c

• Reading: Informational

  • RI.6.1
  • RI.6.2
  • RI.6.3
  • RI.6.5
  • RI.6.6
  • RI.6.7
  • RI.6.8
  • RI.6.9
  • RI.6.10

• Reading: Literature

  • RL.6.1
  • RL.6.2
  • RL.6.3
  • RL.6.5
  • RL.6.6
  • RL.6.7
  • RL.6.9
  • RL.6.10

KAS ELA Standard: RI.6.8

Identify and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are sup-ported by reasons and evidence from unsupported claims.

Paradox: The Liar’s Paradox

Nothing like a paradox to get your kids brains exploding 🤯! This one starts with five simple words: “This statement is a lie.”

Persuasion and Packaging: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

How does a drink’s packaging affect us emotionally and logically?

Depth and Complexity: ⚖️ Ethics

Want to add drama to any topic? Use the Ethics prompt!

Teaching Criticism

For Teachers

Ask students to go beyond “I don’t like it” and form critical opinions based on a set of criteria. Students can produce written arguments or turn their opinion into oral presentations.