Grade 6 - Holt McDougal

C2 

Grade 6 

correlated to the 

Virginia English Standards of Learning 

GRADE 6 

10/2003 

2002

English Standards of Learning Instructional Materials Correlation 

Publisher: McDougal Littell Text: The Language of Literature, Grade 6 

Oral Language 

GRADE SIX 

ENGLISH STANDARDS OF LEARNING 

6.1 The student will analyze oral participation in small-group 

activities. 

a) Communicate as leader and contributor. SE/TE: 31, 64, 76, 132, 133, 143, 161, 170, 173, 182, 207, 216, 217, 

229, 259, 272, 281, 304, 330, 338, 378, 396, 409, 427, 436, 

474, 553, 586, 633, 648, 649, 687, 711, 726, 741, 762, 842, 

843, R101, R104-R105 

TE Only: 19m-19n, 187m-187n, 315m-315n, 441m-441n, 609m-609n, 

767i-767j, 769, 776, 781, 785, 803, 806, 811, 825, 835, 836, 

R146a-R146b, R146c-R146d, R146e-R146f, R146g-R146h, 

R146i-R146j, R146k-R146l, R146m-R146n, R146o-R146p, 

R146q-R146r, R146s-R146t 

b) Evaluate own contributions to discussions. SE/TE: R105 

TE Only: 19n, 187n, 609n 

c) Summarize and evaluate group activities. SE/TE: 31, 64, 76, 161, 170, 173, 216, 272, 330, 338, 378, 409, 586, 

633, 648, 687, R105 

TE Only: 19n, 187n, 315n, 441n, 609n, 767j, 769, 776, 785, 806, 811 

d) Analyze the effectiveness of participant interactions. SE/TE: R105 

TE Only: 19n, 187n, 315n, 441n, 609n, 767j 

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6.2 The student will listen critically and express opinions in oral 

presentations. 

a) Distinguish between fact and opinion. SE/TE: 699, R103-R104 

TE Only: 187n, 315n 

b) Compare and contrast viewpoints. SE/TE: 31, 182, 229, 436, 474, 633, 649, 762, R102, R103, R105 

TE Only: 360, 441n, 767j, 811, 813 

c) Present a convincing argument. SE/TE: 65, 122, 143, 173, 182, 199, 228, 258, 273, 331, 379, 427, 

460, 474, 634, 641, 687, 762, R96-R98, R99-R101 

TE Only: 94, 315m-315n, 360, 435, 695 

d) Paraphrase what is heard. SE/TE: R103 

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NOTE: See also 6.2e, below. 

e) Summarize what is heard. SE/TE: 217, 379, 586, R102, R103, R104, R105 

TE Only: 19n, 609n, 768, 769, 806, 811 

f) Use grammatically correct language and vocabulary 

appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose. 

SE/TE: 77, 112, 122, 173, 228, 258, 273, 282, 379, 427, 460, 503, 

504, 567, 641, 649, 686, 712, 847, R96, R98-R99 

TE Only: 181, 241, 303, 360, 441n, 597, 609n, 767j, 785, 811



Reading 

GRADE SIX 


6.3 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar 

words and phrases. 

a) Identify word origins, derivations, and inflections. SE/TE: 149, 180, 218, 240, 258, 274, 302, 359, 380, 386, 434, 491, 

663, R21, R22, R71-R73, R76-R77, R78-R79 

TE Only: 367, 729 

b) Identify analogies and figurative language. SE/TE: 192, 194, 198, 246, 264, 272, 305, 346, 348, 379, 424, 643, 

648, 675, R24 

TE Only: 118, 195, 196, 211, 212, 223, 266, 267, 269, 270, 277, 279, 

408, 420, 638, 644, 646, 669, 708, 794, 812 

c) Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings 

and differentiate among multiple meanings of words. 

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SE/TE: 65, 79, 122, 143, 217, 289, 410, 474, 491, 568, 634, 726, 

R20, R24 

TE Only: 35, 53, 68, 102, 125, 136, 155, 167, 210, 249, 265, 334, 382, 

403, 419, 449, 484, 575, 615, 654, 679, 701, 720 

d) Use word-reference materials. SE/TE: 149, 162, 182, 289, 304, 386, 397, 436, 473, 491, 531, 553, 

568, 598, 663, 742, 762, R22, R23, R25, R132-R146 

TE Only: 27, 68, 102, 115, 249, 265, 367, 382, 466, 559, 581, 637, 

654, 679, 729



6.4 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a 

variety of fiction, narrative nonfiction, and poetry. 

a) Identify the elements of narrative structure, including 

setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. 

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SE/TE: 21-24, 26, 31, 34, 45, 46, 52, 64, 67, 76, 77, 97, 124, 132, 

183, 193, 216, 217, 229, 243-246, 248, 257, 258, 305, 317- 

320, 321, 322, 326, 330, 331, 337, 343, 346, 443-445, 459, 

481, 488, 507-510, 552, 553, 555, 561, 572-573, 574, 579, 

580, 585, 587, 599, 611-612, 614, 633, 634, 653, 661, 698, 

711 

TE Only: 28, 29, 36, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 

63, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 104, 106, 126, 127, 128, 130, 131, 

136, 138, 140, 168, 213, 214, 215, 250, 251, 252, 254, 255, 

256, 270, 278, 324, 326-327, 328, 329, 334, 336, 344, 345, 

368, 370, 372, 374, 382, 404, 405, 450, 451, 452, 454, 456, 

458, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 514, 516, 518, 520, 522, 

524, 530, 531, 532, 536, 542, 544, 548, 550, 576, 582, 584, 

616, 618, 619, 620, 622, 623, 624, 626, 627, 628, 630, 631, 

654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 660, 672, 673, 702, 704, 705, 708, 

709, 710, 739, 777, 778, 786, 787, 790, 792, 793, 796, 804, 

806, 814, 818, 820, 824, 828, 834, 840 

NOTE: See also 6.4e, below.



b) Use knowledge of narrative and poetic structures to aid 

comprehension and predict outcomes. 

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SE/TE: S3, S6, S8, S26, S29, 25, 100, 124, 132, 189-192, 193, 205, 

207, 247, 248, 250, 255, 257, 333, 337, 343, 346, 364, 365, 

372, 378, 455, 522, 528, 549, 563, 566, 737, 740, 781 

TE Only: 38, 42, 43, 58, 59, 68, 108, 126, 128, 130, 140, 160, 168, 

197, 206, 212, 252, 254, 326, 334, 344, 345, 366, 368, 370, 

374, 393, 406, 448, 454, 456, 484, 542, 548, 564, 624, 670, 

738, 739, 776, 780, 784, 786, 796, 812, 818, 826, 828, 832 

NOTE: See also 6.4a, above. 

c) Describe the images created by language. SE/TE: 52, 64, 172, 192, 193, 205, 207, 246, 264, 272, 281, 346, 

381, 385, 411, 415, 426, 511, 512, 520, 524, 533, 548, 555, 

561, 623, 643, 648, 686, 706 

TE Only: 54, 56, 58, 62, 128, 156, 169, 206, 223, 250, 253, 254, 266, 

268, 269, 270, 277, 279, 368, 382, 383, 384, 412, 414, 416, 

420, 450, 468, 484, 514, 526, 532, 556, 557, 558, 622, 624, 

644, 646, 814, 822



d) Describe how word choice and imagery contribute to the 

meaning of a text. 

GRADE SIX 


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SE/TE: 52, 64, 172, 192, 193, 194, 198, 205, 207, 246, 264, 272, 

281, 305, 346, 381, 385, 391, 395, 402, 409, 411, 415, 418, 

424, 426, 437, 473, 476, 479, 488, 511, 512, 520, 524, 533, 

548, 552, 555, 561, 623, 643, 648, 686, 706 

TE Only: 54, 56, 58, 62, 128, 156, 166, 169, 195, 196, 206, 211, 212, 

223, 250, 253, 254, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 277, 279, 368, 

371, 382, 383, 384, 392, 394, 404, 408, 412, 414, 416, 420, 

422, 450, 468, 478, 484, 514, 518, 522, 526, 528, 532, 534, 

544, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 622, 624, 644, 646, 708, 794, 

812, 814, 822, 834 

e) Describe cause-effect relationships and their impact on plot. SE/TE: 67, 76, 154, 161, 444, 446, 447, 452, 458, 459, 668, 674 

TE Only: 68, 70, 72, 156, 157, 212, 448, 450, 456, 520, 546, 658, 670, 

672, 821, 824 

f) Use information stated explicitly in the text to draw 

conclusions and make inferences. 

SE/TE: S3, S8, S27, 193, 194, 198, 264, 272, 391, 395, 613, 614, 

618, 621, 625, 628, 630, 633, 653, 661 

TE Only: 44, 196, 210, 224, 226, 266, 268, 270, 280, 392, 394, 406, 

455, 468, 478, 518, 540, 616, 620, 622, 624, 626, 644, 646, 

654, 656, 658, 660, 710, 776, 782, 838



g) Explain how character and plot development are used in a 

selection to support a central conflict or story line. 

GRADE SIX 


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SE/TE: 22-23, 26, 31, 34, 45, 124, 132, 217, 244-245, 248, 257, 258, 

319-320, 321, 322, 326, 330, 343, 346, 443-445, 481, 488, 

552, 553, 599, 612, 633, 653, 661, 698, 711 

TE Only: 28, 29, 36, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44, 55, 62, 72, 126, 128, 130, 138, 

168, 250, 251, 252, 254, 255, 256, 278, 324, 328, 334, 336, 

344, 345, 368, 370, 372, 374, 405, 454, 456, 458, 482, 484, 

486, 520, 522, 531, 536, 542, 548, 576, 582, 584, 618, 622, 

626, 628, 630, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 660, 673, 704, 705, 

708, 709, 710, 739, 777, 790, 792, 793, 796, 804, 806, 814, 

820, 824 

NOTE: See also 6.4a, and 6.4e, above. 

h) Paraphrase and summarize the main points in the text. SE/TE: S3, S7, S23, 100, 101, 104, 106, 111, 228, 258, 325, 331, 

373, 379, 553, 702 

TE Only: 102, 105, 107, 110, 324, 370, 372, 375, 377, 384, 454, 468, 

624, 738, 774, 777, 782, 808, 840 

6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a 

variety of informational selections. 

a) Identify questions to be answered. SE/TE: S3, 133, 165, 170, 258, 338, 364, 388-390, 460, 586, 735, 

757, R49, R105 

TE Only: 108, 166, 384, 717, 732, R146g-R146h



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b) Make, confirm, or revise predictions. SE/TE: S3, 100, 247 

TE Only: 108, 116, 156, 160, 168, 220, 370, 420, 466 

c) Use context to determine meanings of unfamiliar words and 

technical vocabulary. 

d) Draw conclusions and make inferences based on explicit and 

implied information. 

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SE/TE: 51, 79, 122, 143, 473, 491, 568, 726, R20, R25 

TE Only: 102, 136, 155, 167, 276, 382, 419, 468, 679, 720 

NOTE: See also 6.3c, above. 

SE/TE: S3, 465, 473, 613 

TE Only: 224, 226, 280, 466, 468, 471 

e) Organize the main idea and details to form a summary. SE/TE: S3, 48-51, 100, 101, 104, 106, 111, 121, 228, 340-342, 373, 

379, 588-591, 636, 640, 712, 717, 728, 734, 758-759, R7, 

R51 

TE Only: 102, 105, 110, 116, 120, 147, 203, 370, 372, 375, 377, 384, 

464, 468, 638, 721, 722, 730, 731, 732 

f) Compare and contrast information about one topic contained 

in different selections. 

SE/TE: 170, 464, 758 

TE Only: 262, 389, 732



GRADE SIX 


g) Select informational sources appropriate for a given purpose. SE/TE: 32, 46, 77, 112, 122, 133, 173, 199, 217, 228, 258, 263, 273, 

282, 288, 331, 338, 379, 386, 427, 433, 460, 464, 474, 480, 

489, 586, 634, 649, 687, 693, 712, 717, 726, 735, 757-758, 

843, 846, R50, R106-R107 

TE Only: 148, 262, 390, 715, R146a-R146b, R146c-R146d, R146e- 

R146f, R146g-R146h, R146i-R146j, R146k-R146l, R146m- 

R146n, R146o-R146p, R146q-R146r, R146s-R146t 

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Writing 

6.6 The student will write narratives, descriptions, and explanations. 

a) Use a variety of planning strategies to generate and organize 

ideas. 

GRADE SIX 


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SE/TE: 46, 92, 122, 143, 179, 217, 258, 300-301, 331, 358, 433, 503, 

553, 587, 595, 634, 641, 693, 757-759, 846, R30-R31 

b) Establish central idea, organization, elaboration, and unity. SE/TE: 32, 46, 65, 77, 92-93, 133, 179-180, 199, 228, 282, 301-302, 

331, 347, 358-359, 379, 433-434, 460, 474, 503, 504, 587, 

595-596, 649, 662, 687, 693-694, 712, 735, 759-760, 846- 

847, 848, R34-R38, R39-R40, R41-R42, R43-R46, R47-R48, 

R49-R51 

c) Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central 

idea, tone, and voice. 

d) Expand and embed ideas by using modifiers, standard 

coordination, and subordination in complete sentences. 

SE/TE: 32, 46, 65, 77, 92-93, 133, 172, 179-180, 199, 228, 259, 273, 

282, 283, 301-302, 331, 332, 338, 339, 347, 358-359, 379, 

426, 433-434, 460, 474, 503, 504, 587, 595-596, 649, 662, 

686, 687, 693-694, 712, 735, 759-760, 846-847, 848, R34- 

R38, R39-R40, R41-R42, R43-R46, R47-R48, R49-R51 

SE/TE: 33, 66, 113, 171, 282, 332, 339, 359, 380, 410, 434, 475, 

635, 649, 685, 687, 694, 713, 727, 736, 760, R67-R68, R78- 

R80, R83-R85 

e) Revise writing for clarity. SE/TE: 93, 180, 302, 359, 434, 504, 587, 596, 694, 760, R31-R32



6.7 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, 

punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure. 

a) Use a variety of graphic organizers, including sentence 

diagrams, to analyze and improve sentence formation and 

paragraph structure. 

b) Use subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases and 

clauses. 

c) Use pronoun-antecedent agreement to include indefinite 

pronouns. 

GRADE SIX 


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SE/TE: 587, 759, R51, R63, R84-R85 

SE/TE: 93, 162, 760, R68-R71 

TE Only: 113 

SE/TE: R74 

d) Maintain consistent tense inflections across paragraphs. SE/TE: 94, 240, 241, 274, 435, R76-R77 

e) Choose adverbs to describe verbs, adjectives, and other 

adverbs. 

SE/TE: 339, 410, 434, R78, R79-R80 

f) Use correct spelling for frequently used words. SE/TE: 32, 93, 94, 133, 180, 181, 182, 228, 240, 241, 258, 302, 304, 

338, 359, 434, 436, 489, 505, 553, 596, 597, 598, 685, 694, 

726, 760, 762, 848, 849, R26-R29

Grade 6 - Holt McDougal

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