Common Core Standards

Grade 6

Writing W.6.9

Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Doesn't this standard look super familiar compared to all the others? Good to know we weren't the only ones. As long as students are writing and the sixth grade reading standards are being met in their analysis/reflection/research, this standard should be met with no problems.

Standard Components

Example 1

Here's a lesson you can use when students are studying mythology.

Have students write a compare-and-contrast paper that explains several significant differences and similarities between a myth, fable, or epic poem of their choice. Special attention to outlining and planning, and organization of the paper should be paid in order to ensure that quality work of appropriate rigor is being practiced.

Aligned Resources

Teacher Guides

More standards from Grade 6 - Writing

If I'd had to teach to the Common Core, I would have used Shmoop, too.

Aristotle

The observed gravitational effect between Common Core activities results from their warping of Shmooptime.