6th Grade - Spring Branch Independent School District (2024)

Reading

Skills:

● 6.5F: make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
● 6.7B: analyze how the characters’ internal and external responses develop the plot
● 6.7C: analyze plot elements, including rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and non-linear elements such as flashback
● 6.8A: demonstrate knowledge of literary genres such as realistic fiction, adventure stories, historical fiction, mysteries, humor, myths, fantasy, and science fiction
● 6.5E: make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
● 6.5H: synthesize information to create new understanding
● 6.8Di: the controlling idea or thesis with supporting evidence

Habits:

● 6.1A: listen actively to interpret a message, ask clarifying questions, and respond appropriately
● 6.5A: establish purpose for reading assigned and self-selected text
● 6.1D: participate in student-led discussions by eliciting and considering suggestions from other group members, taking notes, and identifying points agreement and disagreement
● 6.5B: generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information

Questions to Ask my Child about their Reading:

1. What issues are your characters facing? How do you know?
2. How do you use your reading notebook?
3. What discussions are you and your partner having about your book?
4. What figurative language is in your book? Can you show me?
5. How do the text features in your book support the central idea?
6. What is the main idea? What details from the text support this?

Writing

Skills:

● 6.11C: compose multi-paragraph argumentative texts using genre characteristics and craft
● 6.11D: compose correspondence that reflects an opinion, registers a complaint, or requests information in a business or friendly structure
● 6.11A: compose literary texts such as personal narratives, fiction, and poetry using genre characteristics and craft
● 6.9E: identify the use of literary devices, including omniscient and limited point of view, to achieve a specific purpose
● 6.9D: describe how the author’s use of figurative language such as metaphor and personification achieve specific purposes

Habits:

● 6.10Bi: organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction, transitions, coherence within and across paragraphs, and a conclusion
● 6.10B: develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing
● 6.10C: revise drafts for clarity, development, organization, style, word choice, and sentence variety

Questions to Ask my Child about their Writing:

1. How do you plan before drafting?
2. What transitions do you use most often?
3. How have you studied a mentor text to improve your own writing?
4. What correspondence have you written? Why did you choose that topic?

Grammar

TEKS:

● 6.10Di: complete complex sentences with subject-verb agreement and avoidance of splices, run-ons, and fragments
● 6.10Dii: consistent, appropriate use of verb tense
● 6.10Diii: conjunctive adverbs
● 6.10Dv: pronouns, including relatives
● 6.10Dvii: capitalization of proper nouns, including abbreviations, initials, acronyms, and organization
● 6.10Dviii: punctuation marks, including commas in complex sentences, transitions, and introductory elements

Questions to Ask my Child about Grammar:

1. How do you incorporate grammar skills taught into your writing?
2. When do you edit your own writing?
3. How do you talk to your classmates about editing?

Equivalent Expressions

● Generate and determine equivalent expressions using properties (Inverse, Identity, Commutative, Associative, and Distributive) (TEKS 6.7D, 6.7C)

Equations and Inequalities

● Distinguish between expressions and equations (TEKS 6.7B)
● Write a one-step equation and inequality to represent a real-world situation (TEKS 6.9A)
● Write a real-world situation to represent a one-step equation and a one-step inequality (TEKS 6.9C)
● Model and Solve a one-step equation and a one-step inequality (TEKS 6.10A)
● Represent the solution to an equation or inequality on a number line (TEKS 6.9B)
● Determine if a given value makes a one-step equation or inequality true (TEKS 6.10B)

Linear Relationships

● Graph ordered pairs in all 4 quadrants on a coordinate grid (including fractions and decimals) (TEKS 6.11A)
● Identify independent and dependent quantities from a table and graph (TEKS 6.6A)
● Differentiate between additive and multiplicative relationships (TEKS 6.4A)
● Represent situations with ratios and rates using scale factors, tables, graphs, and proportions (TEKS 6.5A)
● Represent a situation using a table, graph, equation, and verbal description (TEKS 6.6C)
● Write an equation (y = kx or y = x + b) when given a table that represents the relationship between independent and dependent quantities (TEKS 6.6B)

Describing Data

● Represent numeric data with dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, histograms, and box plots (TEKS 6.12A)
● Summarize categorical data with numerical and graphical summaries, including mode and percent values, to describe the data distribution (TEKS 6.12D)
● Summarize numeric data using the mean, median, range, and interquartile range to describe the data (TEKS 6.12C)
● Represent numeric data graphically to describe the center, spread and shape of the distribution (TEKS 6.12B)
● Interpret numerical and graphical representation (dot plot, stem-and-leaf plot, histograms, and box plots) of data (6’13A)
● Determine whether situations yield variable data (TEKS 6.13B)

Geometry

● Find the measure of one angle of a triangle when given the other two (TEKS 6.8A)
● Determine when three lengths will form a triangle (TEKS 6.8A)
● Develop area formulas for parallelograms, triangles, and trapezoids (TEKS 6.8B)
● Find the area of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles (TEKS 6.8D)
● Write equations to represent the area of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles and the volume of right rectangular prisms (TEKS 6.8C)
● Find the volume of right rectangular prisms (TEKS 6.8D)

Personal Financial Literacy

● Compare the features and costs of a checking account and debit cards offered by different banks (TEKS 6.14A)
● Understand the difference between credit and debit cards(TEKS 6.14B)
● Balance a checkbook including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers (TEKS 6.14C)
● Understand the information of a credit report and how long it is retained (TEKS 6.14E)
● Understand the value of having a good credit report to a borrower and lender (TEKS 6.14E and 6.14F)
● Understand different methods to pay for college (savings, grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study) (TEKS 6.14G)
● Compare salaries of different jobs and the education or training required for the jobs (TEKS 6.14H)

Equivalent Expressions

● Generate and determine equivalent expressions using properties (Inverse, Identity, Commutative, Associative, and Distributive) (TEKS 6.7D)

Equations and Inequalities

● Distinguish between expressions and equations (TEKS 6.7B)
● Write a one-step equation and inequality to represent a real-world situation (TEKS 6.9A)
● Write a real-world situation to represent a one-step equation and a one-step inequality (TEKS 6.9C)
● Model and Solve a one-step equation and inequality (TEKS 6.10A)
● Write a two-step equation to represent a real-world situation (TEKS 7.10A)
● Write a real-world situation to represent a two-step equation (7.10C)
● Model and Solve a two-step equation (7.11A)
● Represent the solution to an equation or inequality on a number line (TEKS 6.9B, 7.10B)
● Determine if a given value makes a one-step and two-step equations or inequalities true (TEKS 6.10B, 7.11B)

Linear Relationships

● Graph ordered pairs in all 4 quadrants on a coordinate grid (including fractions and decimals) (TEKS 6.11A)
● Identify independent and dependent quantities from a table and graph (TEKS 6.6A)
● Differentiate between additive and multiplicative relationships (TEKS 6.4A)
● Represent situations with ratios and rates using scale factors, tables, graphs, and proportions (TEKS 6.5A)
● Represent a situation using a table, graph, equation, and verbal description (TEKS 6.6C)
● Write an equation (y = kx or y = x + b) when given a table that represents the relationship between independent and dependent quantities (TEKS 6.6B)
● Represent constant rate of change from numbers in real-world problems, table, graph, and equations (7th grade) (TEKS 7.4A)
● Determine the constant of proportionality (k = y/x) in mathematical and real-world problems (7th grade) (TEKS 7.4C)
● Represent linear relationships using verbal descriptions, tables, graphs, and equations in the form of y = mx + b (7th grade) (TEKS 7.7A)

Describing Data

● Represent numeric data with dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, histograms, and box plots (TEKS 6.12A)
● Summarize categorical data with numerical and graphical summaries, including mode and percent values, to describe the data distribution (TEKS 6.12D)
● Summarize numeric data using the mean, median, range, and interquartile range to describe the data (TEKS 6.12C)
● Represent numeric data graphically to describe the center, spread and shape of distribution (TEKS 6.12B)
● Interpret numerical and graphical representation (dot plot, stem-and-leaf plot, histograms, and box plots) of data (6’13A)
● Determine whether situations yield variable data (TEKS 6.13B)
● Solve problems using data represented in bar graphs, dot plots, and circle graphs, including part-to-whole and part-to-part comparisons and equivalents. (TEKS 7.6G)

Geometry

● Find the measure of one angle of a triangle when given the other two (TEKS 6.8A)
● Write and solve equations using geometric concepts, including the sum of angles in a triangle, and angle relationships (7th grade) (TEKS 7.11C)
● Find angle measures related to triangles and their exterior angles (8th grade) (8.8D)
● Find the measures of angles formed with a line crosses two parallel lines (8th grade) (8.8D)
● Determine when three lengths will form a triangle(TEKS 6.8A)
● Develop area formulas for parallelograms, triangles, and trapezoids (TEKS 6.8B)
● Find the area of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles (TEKS 6.8D)
● Write equations to represent the area of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles (TEKS 6.8C)
● Find the volume of right rectangular prisms (TEKS 6.8D)
● Write equations to represent the volume of right rectangular prisms (TEKS 6.8C)

Area and Circumference of Circles

● Understand how pi is related to a circle's diameter and circumference (7th grade)(TEKS 7.5B)
● Develop circumference of a circle formula using models and approximation (7th grade)(TEKS 7.8C)
● Find the circumference of a circle(7th grade) (TEKS 7.9B)
● Find the area of a circle(7th grade)(TEKS 7.9B)
● Develop area of a circle formula using models and approximation (7th grade) (TEKS 7.8C)

Personal Financial Literacy

● Compare the features and costs of a checking account and debit cards offered by different banks (TEKS 6.14A)
● Understand the difference between credit and debit cards(TEKS 6.14B)
● Balance a checkbook including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers (TEKS 6.14C)
● Understand the information of a credit report and how long it is retained (TEKS 6.14E)
● Understand the value of having a good credit report to a borrower and lender (TEKS 6.14E and 6,14F)
● Understand different methods to pay for college (savings, grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study) (TEKS 6.14G)
● Compare salaries of different jobs and the education or training required for the jobs (TEKS 6.14H)
● Calculate sales and income tax (7th grade)(TEKS 7.13A)
● Compare sales, rebates, and coupons (7th grade)(TEKS 7.13F)
● Identify the components of a personal budget, including income; planned savings for college, retirement, and emergencies; taxes; and fixed and variable expenses, and calculate what percentage each category comprises of the total budget.(TEKS 7.13B)
● Create and organize a financial assets and liabilities record and construct a net worth statement. (TEKS 7.13C)
● Use a family budget estimator to determine the minimum household budget and average hourly wage needed for a family to meet its basic needs in the student's city or another large city nearby. (TEKS 7.13D)
● Calculate and compare simple interest and compound interest earnings. (TEKS 7.13E)

Regional

Anchor Standards:

● 6.6C: explain the impact of the distribution of resources on international trade and economy interdependence among and within societies
● 6.15D: identify the impact of cultural diffusion on individuals and world societies
● 6.7B: compare and contrast free enterprise, socialist, and communist economies in various contemporary societies, including the benefits of the U.S. free enterprise system
● 6.17A: explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures
● 6.4A: explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions
● 6.7A: compare ways in which various societies organize the production and distribution of goods and services
● 6.13C: analyze the experiences and contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies

Questions to Ask my Child about World Cultures:

1. How do new ideas change the way people live?
2. How do governments change?
3. Why do civilizations rise and fall?

Thematic

Anchor Standards:

● 6.1A: trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as colonization, immigration, and trade
● 6.2A: identify and describe the historical influence of individuals or groups on various contemporary societies
● 6.4A: explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions
● 6.15D: identify the impact of cultural diffusion on individuals and world societies
● 6.1B: analyze the historical background of various contemporary societies to evaluate relationships between past conflicts and current conditions
● 6.18B: explain how resources, economic factors, and political decisions affect the use of technology
● 6.18C: make predictions about future social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts that may result from future scientific discoveries and technological innovations
● 6.9A: describe and compare examples of limited and unlimited governments such as constitutional (limited) and totalitarian (unlimited)
● 6.9C: identify and describe examples of human rights abuses by limited or unlimited governments such as the oppression of religious, ethnic, and political groups

Questions to Ask my Child about World Cultures:

1. How might exploration impact other cultures or places?
2. How could geography impact the ways people explore and discover?
3. Why do nations go to war?