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Grade 6

• Strand 1

  • 6.1.A
  • 6.1.B
  • 6.1.C
  • 6.1.D

• Strand 2

  • 6.2.A
  • 6.2.B
  • 6.2.C

• Strand 3

  • 6.3

• Strand 4

  • 6.4

• Strand 5

  • 6.5.A
  • 6.5.B
  • 6.5.C
  • 6.5.D
  • 6.5.E
  • 6.5.F
  • 6.5.G
  • 6.5.H
  • 6.5.I

• Strand 6

  • 6.6.A
  • 6.6.B
  • 6.6.C
  • 6.6.D
  • 6.6.E
  • 6.6.F
  • 6.6.G
  • 6.6.H
  • 6.6.I

• Strand 7

  • 6.7.A
  • 6.7.B
  • 6.7.C
  • 6.7.D

• Strand 8

  • 6.8.A
  • 6.8.B
  • 6.8.C
  • 6.8.D
  • 6.8.D.i
  • 6.8.D.ii
  • 6.8.D.iii
  • 6.8.E
  • 6.8.E.i
  • 6.8.E.ii
  • 6.8.E.iii
  • 6.8.F

• Strand 9

  • 6.9.A
  • 6.9.B
  • 6.9.C
  • 6.9.D
  • 6.9.E
  • 6.9.F
  • 6.9.G

• Strand 10

  • 6.10.A
  • 6.10.B
  • 6.10.B.i
  • 6.10.B.ii
  • 6.10.C
  • 6.10.D
  • 6.10.D.i
  • 6.10.D.ii
  • 6.10.D.iii
  • 6.10.D.iv
  • 6.10.D.v
  • 6.10.D.vi
  • 6.10.D.vii
  • 6.10.D.viii
  • 6.10.D.ix
  • 6.10.E

• Strand 11

  • 6.11.A
  • 6.11.B
  • 6.11.C
  • 6.11.D

• Strand 12

  • 6.12.A
  • 6.12.B
  • 6.12.C
  • 6.12.D
  • 6.12.E
  • 6.12.F
  • 6.12.G
  • 6.12.H
  • 6.12.H.i
  • 6.12.H.ii
  • 6.12.I
  • 6.12.J

TEKS ELA Standard: 6.6.B

write responses that demonstrate understanding of texts, including comparing sources within and across genres

Holiday Worksheets

Writing prompts, non-fiction analysis, and science topics related to Christmas and Hanukkah.

Power and Traditions

We compare the power of traditions shared by millions with smaller traditions shared by perhaps just one family.

Gr 1-8

Power in Autumn

Autumn was once powerful because of the harvest. What gives Fall its power now?

Gr 2-8

Halloween Worksheets

Crosswords, image analysis, and writing prompts for Halloween!

Gr 2-8

Two Animals Switch Biomes

What if a capybara and a kangaroo rat switched homes? Would their adaptations be helpful at all?

Gr 1-8

Not Like The Others: 20th Century Presidents – Group A

Four 20th century presidents. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Gr 2-8

Student Introductions With Depth, Complexity, and Frames: Level Two

Once students know the prompts of Depth and Complexity, let’s take them much higher up Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Gr 2-8

Robot Writing: Volcano

Read three pieces of writing from three different robots about the same beautiful painting of a volcano. Who wrote it best?

Gr 2-8

Robot Writing: The Bridge

One painting of a bridge. Three robots. Who wrote it best?

Gr 2-8

Robot Writing: Orchestra

Read three pieces of writing from three different robots based on a beautiful painting and decide who wins!

Gr 2-8

Stories with the Same Problems and Solutions

Have you ever noticed that some stories have awfully similar problems? What if we looked for the most unusual way of solving a repeating problem?

Gr 2-8

Not Like The Others: Types of Volcanoes

Which of these types of volcanoes is not like the others?

Gr 2-8

Analyze Paragraphs: Wolverines

Three paragraphs about wolverines. They all cover the same topic — so what makes each one different? Now combine them into one super-paragraph.

Gr 2-8

Thinking With Art: Head Down

One artist, two paintings. Notice details, compare, synthesize, then find a parallel in another creator’s work.

Gr 2-8

Writing Sample: A Christmas Carol (Cold)

A passage from White Fang to use as a mentor text, discussion starter, or writing prompt.

Gr 3-8

Writing Sample: White Fang (The Wild)

A passage from White Fang to use as a mentor text, discussion starter, or writing prompt.

Gr 2-8

Not Like The Others: Countries

How is each of these four countries not like the others?

Gr 2-8

Characters Dressed as Other Characters for Halloween

What if one character dressed up as another for Halloween? Would the Cat in the Hat pick Captain Jack Sparrow, because they’re both chaotic yet good-natured people? Would Elsa dress up as The Ice King since they are both lonely?

Gr 2-8

Not Like The Others: Charlotte’s Web

Four Charlotte’s Web characters. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Gr 2-8

Create A Civilization: A Change In Government

It’s a great moment for your civilization! Power is moving from the hands of a few to a more democratic government.

Gr 2-8

Writing Sample: Anne of Green Gables

An intriguing passage from Anne of Green Gables to use as a mentor text, discussion starter, or writing prompt.

Gr 2-8

What Would Poetry Think About Prose?

Poetry and Prose meet at a party. What would they say to each other? How would they feel about each other’s style?

Gr 3-4

Content Imperatives: Parallel

Get students thinking broadly by exploring similarities across multiple topics. Combine with Depth and Complexity for bonus points!

Gr 1-8