6th Grade Activities
Express an opinion in writing and back it up with evidence from researched sources.
Write an informational essay with an introduction and a conclusion that explains a topic using information gleaned from research.
Type three or more pages in one sitting.
Paraphrase what they’ve read in writing and use quotation marks and attribution correctly to share information without plagiarizing.
Calculate percentages.
Understand the concept of and do calculations involving ratios
Divide fractions by fractions.
Solve real-world math problems involving area, surface area, and volume.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit decimals.
Solve equations in which X stands in for an unknown number, as a prelude to algebra.
Use rich grade-level vocabulary words in writing and speech
Understand that writing involves several steps: planning, revising, editing, rewriting and receiving constructive feedback