Grade 6: – Quarter 1
 Italicized benchmarks are taught and assessed in more than one quarter
HCPS III Language Arts Benchmarks:
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LA.6.3.5: Explain how the author’s description of setting and characters and his/her development of plot connect to
self
LA.6.6.1: Explain how appropriate participation affects the productivity of group activities
LA.6.6.2: Use language that facilitates open communication (e.g., phrasing comments in a positive way, using
descriptive language to communicate a point)
LA.6.1.1: Use new grade-appropriate vocabulary, including content area vocabulary, learned through reading and
word study, including structural analysis of word parts
LA.6.3.1: Analyze plot, setting, characterization, or conflict to interpret theme in a literary text
LA.6.4.1: Write in a variety of grade-appropriate formats for a variety of purposes and audiences, such as:
 narratives that establish a point of view and experiment with a range of devices (i.e., dialogue, suspense,
flashback)
 poems that experiment with poetic devices (figurative language, graphic elements) to convey a theme or
impression
 reports with a narrowed focus that allows for thorough treatment
 business letters
 responses to literature
 functional pieces that complete a task or fulfill a civic responsibility
 pieces to reflect on learning and to solve problems
LA.6.4.4: Use a variety of strategies and resources to spell grade-appropriate words
LA.6.5.1: Select appropriate details, examples, reasons, and/or facts to support an insight, message or thesis
LA.6.5.5: Adjust voice to suit the audience and situation (e.g., informal note to a peer, business letter to organization,
research report)
LA.6.7.1: Use relevant evidence and examples to support content
HCPS III Mathematics Benchmarks:
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MA.6.9.1: Represent visual and numerical patterns with tables and graphs and generalize the “rule” using words and
symbols
MA.6.9.2: Describe simple one-step functions using words and symbols when given a table of “input” and “output”
values
MA.6.11.1: Analyze how data collection methods and sample size can affect the results of data sets
MA.6.12.1: Determine and interpret the measures of center (mean, median, mode) of a data set and explain what
each measure indicates about the data set
MA.6.12.2: Use a stem-and-leaf plot to analyze a set of data
MA.6.13.1: Make inferences about a population based on the interpretation of a sample data set
HCPS III Science Benchmarks:
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SC.6.6.5: Explain how matter can change physical, chemical forms but total amount of matter remains constant
SC.6.6.6: Describe and compare the physical and chemical properties of different substances
SC.6.1.1: Formulate a testable hypothesis that can be answered through a controlled experiment
SC.6.1.2: Use appropriate tools, equipment, and techniques safely to collect, display, and analyze data
SC.6.2.1: Explain how technology has an impact on society and science
SC.6.2.2: Explain how needs of society have influenced development and use of technologies
HCPS III Social Studies Benchmarks:
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SS.6.3.1: Examine written and physical evidence from ancient societies in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus River
Valley, and the Yellow River Valley
 SS.6.7.1: Describe the development of agriculture in the Tigris, Euphrates, and Nile river valleys
 SS.6.1.1: Define causal relationships in historical chronologies
 SS.6.2.1: Frame and answer questions through historical research
 SS.6.2.2: Explain the past on its own terms; not judging it solely by present-day norms and values
HCPS III Fine Arts Benchmarks:
Still in development
HCPS III Health Benchmarks:
Topic: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
 HE.6-8.1.2: Describe short and long-term effects and consequences of poor nutrition and lack of physical activity
 HE.6-8.2.1: Identify when it is necessary to access health services for self and others
 HE.6-8.2.2: Use appropriate sources to access valid health information, products, and services
 HE.6-8.4.1: Explain the influence of internal and external factors on health outcomes
 HE.6-8.5.1: Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
 HE.6-8.5.2: Use effective behaviors that communicate care, consideration, and respect of self and others
 HE.6-8.6.1: Describe decision-making processes related to health-related decisions
 HE.6-8.6.2: Assess health-related decisions for consequences that affect oneself and others
 HE.6-8.6.3: Evaluate personal health strengths and risks to set personal goals
 HE.6-8.7.1: Use effective strategies to influence and support others in making healthful choices
 HE.6-8.7.2: Use appropriate methods to communicate accurate health information and ideas
 HE.6-8.7.3: Describe how barriers can affect the communication of information, ideas, feelings, and opinions
HCPS III Physical Education Benchmarks:
 PE.6-8.2.2: Describe basic strategies for simple and modified activities
 PE.6-8.2.3: Apply rules and etiquette for safe participation in physical activities
 PE.6-8.3.1: Identify opportunities for physical activity outside of the physical education class
HCPS III World Languages Benchmarks:
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WL.IS.6-8.4.1 Identify tangible and intangible products and practices of the target culture and compare them to other
cultures
 WL.IS.6-8.1.1 Ask and answer social questions to get information or to maintain a conversation
HCPS III Career and Technical Education Benchmarks:
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CTE.6.1.1: Develop a process to invent a product or procedure to meet a need or improve upon an existing
technology
 CTE.6.2.1: Establish personal and learning goals related to career and life interests
 CTE.6.2.2: Explain the consequences of appropriate or inappropriate behavior in specific school, social, and work
situations