6th Grade English Language Arts Resources : Page 8

Practice determining the meaning of unknown words in context with Read and Find Root Words #2!

In this language and vocabulary worksheet, students describe the difference between related words to bring to light the different connotations the words carry.

Get students thinking deeply about their personality traits with this engaging reflective writing prompt!

Use this worksheet with your students to help them build and strengthen their vocabulary and language skills.

Give students another chance to flex their descriptive writing muscles with this inspiring picture prompt!

Analyze the impact an author’s words can have on the meaning and tone of a text with this excerpt from Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel Little Women.

Practice identifying the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns in this Ancient Egypt-themed worksheet!

Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on identifying and evaluating the argument and claims in a text in this middle grade worksheet.

Give students another chance to flex their descriptive writing muscles with this inspiring picture prompt!

This rubric for sixth-grade argument writing covers all of the major Common Core standards in the argument writing strand, including introduction, support, transitions, style, and conclusion.

Use this sixth-grade grammar worksheet to give students extra practice using the correct subject or object pronoun in complex sentences.

Give students a voice and choice in their learning with this fun after-reading response choice board!

Are kids today spending enough time outdoors?  Make your case in this argument writing prompt worksheet and rubric for middle grades!

Assess students’ understanding of word parts and how they relate to word meaning with this grammar worksheet.

Motivate readers to read more and track their reading habits with this simple and engaging reading log!

Write a heartfelt letter to someone who has impacted your life with this SEL writing prompt for middle grades!

Use this graphic organizer to guide students' reflections after listening to an episode of a podcast.

Students choose one of two writing prompts focused on identifying and evaluating the central ideas of a nonfiction text in this middle grades writing worksheet.

Give students another chance to flex their descriptive writing muscles with this inspiring picture prompt!

Assess your students’ informational writing skills with this standards-based rubric for sixth grade!

Use this vocabulary-building worksheet to help middle school students expand their knowledge of academic words in an authentic and multi-faceted way.

Prepare students for reading R.J. Palacio’s Wonder by having them complete this pre-reading activity!

Invite your learners to practice identifying hyperboles with this fun figurative language maze! 

Help students improve their writing and avoid using vague pronouns with the help of this sixth-grade grammar worksheet!

Help budding authors practice giving personality to their narrative writing with the exercises in this writing worksheet.

Encourage critical thinking and literacy skills with these discussion questions from parts 2 and 3 of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder.

This graphic organizer provides an opportunity to keep track of key vocabulary words they encounter within an informational text.

Have students step into the role of a journalist with this engaging newspaper-themed writing activity!

After reading Esperanza Rising, get students thinking about point of view with this creative novel study extension activity!