Language Arts

COMPREHENSION TOOLS Name: Identify Central Idea GRADE 6 Identify Central Idea ©Curriculum Associates, LLC Copying permitted for classroom use. 1 of 6 TEXT A Read the text, and underline details that support the central idea. Then, complete the activity on

COMPREHENSION TOOLS Name: Identify Central Idea GRADE 6 Identify Central Idea ©Curriculum Associates, LLC Copying permitted for classroom use. 1 of 6 TEXT A Read the text, and underline details that support the central idea. Then, complete the activity on

Informative Essay – “Pets Vs. People”   “Pets are not people. After all, dogs don’t go to school and cats don’t hold down jobs. But pet owners often consider their dogs and cats to be members of their families. In

Informative Essay – “Pets Vs. People”   “Pets are not people. After all, dogs don’t go to school and cats don’t hold down jobs. But pet owners often consider their dogs and cats to be members of their families. In

Compare and Contrast Texts   Use the texts “After the Hurricane” and “Ninth Ward” to fill in the chart below then answer the questions. Make sure you go back and re-read sections. You may also listen to the audio clip

Analyze: Reread paragraphs 1-3 and note details about setting and character traits. How is the historical setting related to the characters? Draw Conclusions: Review the author’s use of language in paragraph 8. How do mood and characterization suggest the text’s