Table Of ContentA Correlation of
Pearson Longman
Keystone Book A
©2013
To the
Common Core Standards
for English Language Arts and
Literacy in History/Social Studies,
Science, and Technical Subjects
Grade 6-12
Introduction
This document demonstrates how Pearson Longman Keystone, Book A aligns to the
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social
Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects.
Pearson Longman Keystone is a Grades 6-12 eight-level flexible program designed for
English learners and struggling readers whose academic achievement is two or more years
below grade level. Through explicit, intensive, and focused instruction that accelerates
students' language acquisition, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and oral and written
communication skills, students will quickly begin achieving academic success and be better
prepared to transition to mainstream coursework across the curriculum.
Pearson Longman Keystone blends rigorous, research-based reading and language skills
instruction together with a balance of content-area readings and age-appropriate, high-
interest literature. In addition, this series incorporates the focused and purposeful
instructional principles of Understanding by Design, which allow students to demonstrate
their understanding and mastery of skills through multiple formal and informal assessment
opportunities. Through this process, students will be equipped with the key transferable
academic skills necessary for lifelong success.
Program Highlights
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Six thematic units per level are organized around a Big Question
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Critical academic vocabulary and key words are explicitly taught before each reading
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Connected learning opportunities allow students to demonstrate their mastery of the
skills covered
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Well-organized instructional support provides a clearly defined roadmap of
instruction
Table of Contents
Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, Grade 6 ................................. 4
Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, Grade 7 ............................... 18
Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, Grade 8 ............................... 33
Common Core Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technology, Grades 6-8 ........................................................................................ 49
Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, Grade 9-10 ......................... 57
Common Core Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technology, Grades 9-10 ...................................................................................... 73
Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, Grade 11–12 ....................... 81
Common Core Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and
Technology, Grades 11-12 .................................................................................... 98
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English Language Arts Standards » Reading: Literature » Introduction
The following standards offer a focus for instruction each year and help ensure that
students gain adequate exposure to a range of texts and tasks. Rigor is also infused
through the requirement that students read increasingly complex texts through the
grades. Students advancing through the grades are expected to meet each year’s grade-
specific standards and retain or further develop skills and understandings mastered in
preceding grades.
The CCR anchor standards and high school grade-specific standards work in tandem to
define college and career readiness expectations—the former providing broad standards,
the latter providing additional specificity.
English Language Arts Standards » Reading: Literature » Grade 6
Key Ideas and Details
RL.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says explicitly as
well as inferences drawn from the text.
SE/TE: Reading Strategies: draw
conclusions, 23, make inferences, 157; also
see: Comprehension: Comprehend &
Analyze, 14, 30, 44, 58, 88, 104, 118, 134,
164, 178, 194, 208, 238, 252, 266, 280,
312, 326, 344, 358, 388, 406, 422, 436;
Critical thinking, 64, 140, 214, 286, 364,
442
RL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of
a text and how it is conveyed through
particular details; provide a summary of the
text distinct from personal opinions or
judgments.
SE/TE: Reading Strategy: summarize, 335;
The Big Question, 4, 20, 36, 50, 78, 94,
124, 154, 170, 184, 200, 228, 244, 258,
272, 300, 318, 332, 350, 378, 394, 428;
also see: Comprehension: Recall, 14, 30,
44, 58, 88, 104, 118, 134, 164, 178, 194,
208, 238, 252, 266, 280, 312, 326, 344,
358, 388, 406, 422, 436
RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story’s or
drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes
as well as how the characters respond or
change as the plot moves toward a
resolution.
SE/TE: Literary terms & Literary Check:
character traits, 51, 54, 56, plot, 51, 57,
myth, 259, 265, fable, 259, 263; Reading
Strategy: analyze text structure, 303; also
see: Reader's Theater, 30, 58, 104, 134,
164, 194, 266, 312, 344, 422
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Craft and Structure
RL.6.4 Determine the meaning of words
and phrases as they are used in a text,
including figurative and connotative
meanings; analyze the impact of a specific
word choice on meaning and tone.
SE/TE: Academic words (literary texts),
22, 52, 96, 126, 186, 230, 260, 302, 334,
396, 414; Literary terms, 21, 51, 54, 56,
57, 95, 125, 147, 155, 185, 229, 259, 263,
265, 301, 333, 395, 413
RL.6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence,
chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the
overall structure of a text and contributes
to the development of the theme, setting,
or plot.
SE/TE: Literary terms & Literary Check:
plot, 51, 57; Reading Strategy: analyze
text structure, 303; also see: Reader's
Theater, 30, 58, 104, 134, 164, 194, 266,
312, 344, 422
RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the
point of view of the narrator or speaker in a
text.
SE/TE: Literary terms & Literary Check:
point of view, 125, 129, narrator, 125, 130;
Literary response and evaluation: writing
from another point of view, 345
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RL.6.7 Compare and contrast the
experience of reading a story, drama, or
poem to listening to or viewing an audio,
video, or live version of the text, including
contrasting what they “see” and “hear”
when reading the text to what they
perceive when they listen or watch.
SE/TE: Reader’s Theater, 30, 58, 104, 134,
164, 194, 266, 312, 344, 422; Listening
and Speaking: Choral reading, 238,
Dramatic Reading, 406
TE Only: Listen and Read, 24–29, 54–57,
98–103, 116–117, 133, 158–163, 232–235,
236, 237, 262–263, 264–265, 304–311,
336–343, 398–401, 416–421
RL.6.8 (Not applicable to literature)
(Not applicable to literature)
RL.6.9 Compare and contrast texts in
different forms or genres (e.g., stories and
poems; historical novels and fantasy
stories) in terms of their approaches to
similar themes and topics.
SE/TE: Link the Readings, 64, 140, 214,
286, 364, 442; also see: Discussion
(fiction, poetry, and drama), 31, 59, 105,
119, 135, 165, 239, 267, 313, 345, 423
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
RL.6.10 By the end of the year, read and
comprehend literature, including stories,
dramas, and poems, in the grades 6–8 text
complexity band proficiently, with
scaffolding as needed at the high end of the
range.
SE/TE: Comprehension (fiction, poetry,
and drama), 14, 30, 44, 58, 88, 104, 118,
134, 164, 178, 194, 208, 238, 252, 266,
280, 312, 326, 344, 358, 388, 406, 422,
436; also see literary selections by genre:
short story, 24–29, 54–57, novel excerpt,
98–103, 158–163, 336–343, 416–421, folk
tale, 116–117, song, 133, poetry, 232–235,
236, 237, 398–401, fable, 262–263, myth,
264–265, adapted play, 304–311
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English Language Arts Standards » Reading: Informational Text » Introduction
The CCR anchor standards and high school grade-specific standards work in tandem to
define college and career readiness expectations—the former providing broad standards,
the latter providing additional specificity.
English Language Arts Standards » Reading: Informational Text » Grade 6
Key Ideas and Details
RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says explicitly as
well as inferences drawn from the text.
SE/TE: Reading Strategy: employ
analytical skills, 431; Comprehension
(informational text): Analyze, 14, 44, 88,
118, 178, 208, 252, 280, 326, 358, 388,
436; Critical Thinking, 64, 140, 214, 286,
364, 442
RI.6.2 Determine a central idea of a text
and how it is conveyed through particular
details; provide a summary of the text
distinct from personal opinions or
judgments.
SE/TE: Reading Strategy: identify main
idea and details, 203; In Your Own Words
(informational text), 15, 44, 88, 118, 178,
208, 252, 280, 326, 358, 388, 436; Literary
response and evaluation: summarizing, 88,
118, 178, 208, 252, 280, 358, 388, 436
RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key
individual, event, or idea is introduced,
illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g.,
through examples or anecdotes).
SE/TE: Reading Strategies (informational
text): preview, 7, use visuals, 39, 113,
distinguish fact from opinion, 187, identify
problems and solutions, 173, identify main
idea and details, 203, recognize cause and
effect, 247, ask questions, 275, follow steps
in process, 321, employ analytical skills,
431; also see: Comprehension
(informational text), 14, 44, 88, 118, 178,
208, 252, 280, 326, 358, 388, 436
Craft and Structure
RI.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and
phrases as they are used in a text,
including figurative, connotative, and
technical meanings.
SE/TE: Key words, 5, 37, 79, 111, 171,
201, 245, 273, 319, 351, 379, 429; also
see: Academic words (nonfiction and
informational text), 6, 38, 80, 112, 172,
202, 246, 274, 352, 380, 430
RI.6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence,
paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the
overall structure of a text and contributes
to the development of the ideas.
SE/TE: Reading Strategies (informational
text): distinguish fact from opinion, 187,
identify problems and solutions, 173,
identify main idea and details, 203; also
see: In Your Own Words (informational
text), 15, 44, 88, 118, 178, 208, 252, 280,
326, 358, 388, 436
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RI.6.6 Determine an author’s point of view
or purpose in a text and explain how it is
conveyed in the text.
SE/TE: Reading Strategies: distinguish fact
from opinion, 187; also see: Discussion, 15,
45, 89, 119, 179, 209, 253, 281, 327, 359,
389, 437
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RI.6.7 Integrate information presented in
different media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively) as well as in words to
develop a coherent understanding of a topic
or issue.
SE/TE: Reading Strategy: use visuals, 39,
113; Listening and Speaking Workshop:
Description Guessing Game, 66–67, TV
Sports Report, 288–289, How–To
Demonstration, 366–367, Speech, 444–
445; Research: choosing research topics,
392, 446, using supporting details, 410,
446, citing research sources, 426, 440,
447, 450; also see: Research and Study
Skills, 15, 45, 89, 119, 179, 209, 253, 281,
327, 359
TE Only: View and Respond, 3, 77, 153,
227, 299, 377
RI.6.8 Trace and evaluate the argument
and specific claims in a text, distinguishing
claims that are supported by reasons and
evidence from claims that are not.
SE/TE: Reading Strategies: identify
problems and solutions, 173, distinguish
fact from opinion, 187, identify main idea
and details, 203; also see: “Fact or
Fiction?” 8–13
RI.6.9 Compare and contrast one author’s
presentation of events with that of another
(e.g., a memoir written by and a biography
on the same person).
SE/TE: For related material see: Link the
Readings, 64, 140, 214, 286, 364, 442
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
RI.6.10 By the end of the year, read and
comprehend literary nonfiction in the
grades 6–8 text complexity band
proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at
the high end of the range.
SE/TE: Comprehension (informational
text): Analyze, 14, 44, 88, 118, 178, 208,
252, 280, 326, 358, 388, 436; also see:
Genre: Informational text, 8–13, 40–43,
82–87, 114–115, 174–177, 204–207, 248–
251, 276–279, 322–325, 354–357, 382–
386, 432–435
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English Language Arts Standards » Writing » Introduction
The following standards for grades 6–12 offer a focus for instruction each year to help
ensure that students gain adequate mastery of a range of skills and applications. Each
year in their writing, students should demonstrate increasing sophistication in all aspects
of language use, from vocabulary and syntax to the development and organization of
ideas, and they should address increasingly demanding content and sources. Students
advancing through the grades are expected to meet each year’s grade-specific standards
and retain or further develop skills and understandings mastered in preceding grades. The
expected growth in student writing ability is reflected both in the standards themselves
and in the collection of annotated student writing samples in Appendix C.
English Language Arts Standards » Writing » Grade 6
Text Types and Purposes
W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.6.1a Introduce claim(s) and
organize the reasons and evidence
clearly.
SE/TE: Persuasive writing: book review,
168–169, question–and–answer format
(persuasive paragraph), 182–183, diary
entry (persuasive paragraph), 198–199,
critical evaluation, 212–213, persuasive
speech, 218–222
W.6.1b Support claim(s) with clear
reasons and relevant evidence, using
credible sources and demonstrating
an understanding of the topic or
text.
SE/TE: Persuasive writing: supporting your
opinion, 168, 182, 198, 218–222,
evaluating critically, 212
W.6.1c Use words, phrases, and
clauses to clarify the relationships
among claim(s) and reasons.
SE/TE: Persuasive Speech: prewrite
(graphic organizer for relationships among
ideas), 218, draft (present both sides of an
issue), 219; also see: Persuasive writing:
graphic organizers, 168, 182, 198, 212
W.6.1d Establish and maintain a
formal style.
SE/TE: Persuasive Speech: Draft (use
strong, persuasive words), 219
W.6.1e Provide a concluding
statement or section that follows
from the argument presented.
SE/TE: Persuasive Speech: Revise
(Introduction and conclusion), 219
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W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas,
concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant
content.
W.6.2a Introduce a topic; organize
ideas, concepts, and information,
using strategies such as definition,
classification, comparison/contrast,
and cause/effect; include formatting
(e.g., headings), graphics (e.g.,
charts, tables), and multimedia
when useful to aiding
comprehension.
SE/TE: Expository writing: response to
literature, 242–243, cause–and–effect,
256–257, compare and contrast, 270–271,
newspaper article, 284–285, expository
essay, 290–294, formal e–mail, 316–317,
how–to instructions, 330–331, plot
summary, 348–349, paragraph that
classifies, 362–363, problem and solution
essay, 368–372
W.6.2b Develop the topic with
relevant facts, definitions, concrete
details, quotations, or other
information and examples.
SE/TE: Expository writing: graphic
organizers (listing details and information),
242, 256, 270, 284, 290, 316, 330, 348,
362, 368, choose details, 243, present
details, examples, 369, 371
W.6.2c Use appropriate transitions
to clarify the relationships among
ideas and concepts.
SE/TE: Expository writing: words for
cause-and-effect relationships, 257,
compare and contrast using both and but,
271, sequence words, 369
W.6.2d Use precise language and
domain-specific vocabulary to inform
about or explain the topic.
SE/TE: Expository writing: content-based
vocabulary, 257, 291, 349, precise words,
293, specificity and detail, 363
W.6.2e Establish and maintain a
formal style.
SE/TE: Expository writing: adverbs of
manner, 271, 293, purpose, inform and
explain, 291, use imperatives, 331,
reported and quoted speech, 349, 369,
vary sentence lengths and patterns, 363
W.6.2f Provide a concluding
statement or section that follows
from the information or explanation
presented.
SE/TE: Expository writing: title and
answers to 5Ws, 285, introduction and
conclusion, 291, 293
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W.6.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective
technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
W.6.3a Engage and orient the
reader by establishing a context and
introducing a narrator and/or
characters; organize an event
sequence that unfolds naturally and
logically.
SE/TE: Narrative writing: friendly letter
(narrating event), 92, fictional narrative,
108, story, 122, personal narrative, 138,
short story, 144–148
W.6.3b Use narrative techniques,
such as dialogue, pacing, and
description, to develop experiences,
events, and/or characters.
SE/TE: Narrative writing: sensory details,
109, narrator and point of view, 122,
quotations in narrative, 139, characters,
setting, 144, dialogue, 145, how characters
look, act, and feel, 147
W.6.3c Use a variety of transition
words, phrases, and clauses to
convey sequence and signal shifts
from one time frame or setting to
another.
SE/TE: Narrative writing: coordinating
conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, 93,
events told in time order, 139, organize
plot in time order, 145
W.6.3d Use precise words and
phrases, relevant descriptive details,
and sensory language to convey
experiences and events.
SE/TE: Narrative writing: setting, 108,
precise words, 109, words describing point
of view, 122, narrate with specificity and
detail, 139, believable setting, 145, 147
W.6.3e Provide a conclusion that
follows from the narrated
experiences or events.
SE/TE: Narrative writing: short story
resolution, 144, build to a climax, 147
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Production and Distribution of Writing
W.6.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in
which the development, organization, and
style are appropriate to task, purpose, and
audience. (Grade-specific expectations for
writing types are defined in standards 1–3
above.)
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: descriptive
essay, 68–72, fictional narrative, 144–148,
persuasive speech, 218–222, expository
essay, 290–294, problem and solution
essay, 368–372, research report,; also see:
Writing assignments, 18–19, 34–35, 48–49,
62–63, 92–93, 108–109, 122–123, 138–
139, 168–169, 182–183, 198–199, 212–
213, 242–243, 256–257, 270–271, 284–
285, 316–317, 330–331, 348–349, 362–
363, 392–393, 410–411, 426–427, 440–
441
W.6.5 With some guidance and support
from peers and adults, develop and
strengthen writing as needed by planning,
revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach.
SE/TE: Writing Workshop (prewrite, draft,
revise, edit, publish): descriptive essay,
68–72, fictional narrative, 144–148,
persuasive speech, 218–222, expository
essay, 290–294, problem and solution
essay, 368–372, research report, 446–452
W.6.6 Use technology, including the
Internet, to produce and publish writing as
well as to interact and collaborate with
others; demonstrate sufficient command of
keyboarding skills to type a minimum of
three pages in a single sitting.
SE/TE: Publish, 72, 148, 222, 294, 372,
452
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
W.6.7 Conduct short research projects to
answer a question, drawing on several
sources and refocusing the inquiry when
appropriate.
SE/TE: Research writing: introductory
paragraph, 392–393, main idea and
examples, 410–411, paraphrases and
citations, 440–441, paraphrases and
quotations, 426–427, report, 446–451
W.6.8 Gather relevant information from
multiple print and digital sources; assess
the credibility of each source; and quote or
paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and
providing basic bibliographic information for
sources.
SE/TE: Research writing: gather research,
392, do research and take notes, 410, use
reliable sources of information, 440,
paraphrases and quotations, 426–427,
choose resources, 446, exact words from a
source, 447
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W.6.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection,
and research.
W.6.9a Apply grade 6 Reading
standards to literature (e.g.,
“Compare and contrast texts in
different forms or genres [e.g.,
stories and poems; historical novels
and fantasy stories] in terms of their
approaches to similar themes and
topics”).
SE/TE: Persuasive writing: book review,
168–169; Expository writing: response to
literature, 242–243, plot summary, 348–
349
W.6.9b Apply grade 6 Reading
standards to literary nonfiction (e.g.,
“Trace and evaluate the argument
and specific claims in a text,
distinguishing claims that are
supported by reasons and evidence
from claims that are not”).
SE/TE: Persuasive writing; critical
evaluation, 212–213
Range of Writing
W.6.10 Write routinely over extended time
frames (time for research, reflection, and
revision) and shorter time frames (a single
sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and
SE/TE: Writing Workshop: descriptive
essay, 68–72, fictional narrative, 144–148,
persuasive speech, 218–222, expository
essay, 290–294, problem and solution
essay, 368–372, research report; also see:
Writing assignments, 18–19, 34–35, 48–49,
62–63, 92–93, 108–109, 122–123, 138–
139, 168–169, 182–183, 198–199, 212–
213, 242–243, 256–257, 270–271, 284–
285, 316–317, 330–331, 348–349, 362–
363, 392–393, 410–411, 426–427, 440–
441
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English Language Arts Standards » Speaking & Listening » Introduction
The following standards for grades 6–12 offer a focus for instruction in each year to help
ensure that students gain adequate mastery of a range of skills and applications. Students
advancing through the grades are expected to meet each year’s grade-specific standards
and retain or further develop skills and understandings mastered in preceding grades.
English Language Arts Standards » Speaking & Listening » Grade 6
Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.6.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.6.1a Come to discussions
prepared, having read or studied
required material; explicitly draw on
that preparation by referring to
evidence on the topic, text, or issue
to probe and reflect on ideas under
discussion.
SE/TE: Discussion, 15, 31, 45, 59, 89,
105, 119, 135, 165, 179, 195, 209, 239,
253, 267, 281, 313, 327, 345, 359, 389,
407, 423, 437
SL.6.1b Follow rules for collegial
discussions, set specific goals and
deadlines, and define individual roles
as needed.
SE/TE: Listening Skills: Be quiet and pay
attention, 15, Do not interrupt, save your
questions, 31, 359, Ask for clarification, 45,
253, Retell classmates’ ideas, 89, 119, Let
classmate finish before disagreeing, 135,
209, Ask questions for more information,
165, Summarize what speaker says, 345
SL.6.1c Pose and respond to specific
questions with elaboration and detail
by making comments that contribute
to the topic, text, or issue under
discussion.
SE/TE: Listening and Speaking Workshop:
description guessing game, 66–67; also
see: Listening Skills: Listening Skills: Do
not interrupt, save your questions, 31, 359,
Give thoughtful answers when responding,
45, Ask for clarification, 45, 253, Ask
questions for more information, 165
SL.6.1d Review the key ideas
expressed and demonstrate
understanding of multiple
perspectives through reflection and
paraphrasing.
SE/TE: Discussion, 15, 31, 45, 59, 89,
105, 119, 135, 165, 179, 195, 209, 239,
253, 267, 281, 313, 327, 345, 359, 389,
407, 423, 437; also see: Listening Skills:
Compare ideas to your own, 59, 179, Retell
classmates’ ideas, 89, 119, Summarize
what speaker says, 345
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SL.6.2 Interpret information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively, orally) and explain how it
contributes to a topic, text, or issue under
study.
SE/TE: Reader's Theater, 30, 58, 104, 134,
164, 194, 266, 312, 344, 422; Listening
and Speaking Workshop: TV talk show,
216–217, TV sports report, 288–289
SL.6.3 Delineate a speaker’s argument and
specific claims, distinguishing claims that
are supported by reasons and evidence
from claims that are not.
SE/TE: Listening Skills: Compare ideas to
your own, 59, 179, Retell classmates’ ideas,
89, 119, Summarize what speaker says,
345; also see: Discussion, 15, 31, 45, 59,
89, 105, 119, 135, 165, 179, 195, 209,
239, 253, 267, 281, 313, 327, 345, 359,
389, 407, 423, 437
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.6.4 Present claims and findings,
sequencing ideas logically and using
pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to
accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume,
and clear pronunciation.
SE/TE: Listening and Speaking Workshop:
description guessing game, 66–67, skit,
142–143, TV talk show, 216–217, TV sports
report, 288–289, how–to demonstration,
366–367, speech, 444–445
SL.6.5 Include multimedia components
(e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and
visual displays in presentations to clarify
information.
SE/TE: Listening and Speaking Workshop:
TV talk show, 216–217, TV sports report,
288–289
SL.6.6 Adapt speech to a variety of
contexts and tasks, demonstrating
command of formal English when indicated
or appropriate.
SE/TE: Listening and Speaking Workshop:
description guessing game, 66–67, skit,
142–143, TV talk show, 216–217, TV sports
report, 288–289, how–to demonstration,
366–367, speech, 444–445; also see:
Discussion, 15, 31, 45, 59, 89, 105, 119,
135, 165, 179, 195, 209, 239, 253, 267,
281, 313, 327, 345, 359, 389, 407, 423,
437
A Correlation of Pearson Longman Keystone Book A, ©2013
to the
Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, Grade 6
Key: SE = Student Edition; TE = Teacher Edition 15
Common Core Standards for
English Language Arts, Grade 6
Pearson Longman
Keystone Book A, ©2013
English Language Arts Standards » Language » Introduction
The following standards for grades 6–12 offer a focus for instruction each year to help
ensure that students gain adequate mastery of a range of skills and applications. Students
advancing through the grades are expected to meet each year’s grade-specific standards
and retain or further develop skills and understandings mastered in preceding grades.
Beginning in grade 3, skills and understandings that are particularly likely to require
continued attention in higher grades as they are applied to increasingly sophisticated
writing and speaking are marked with an asterisk (*).
English Language Arts Standards » Language » Grade 6
Conventions of Standard English
L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.
L.6.1a Ensure that pronouns are in
the proper case (subjective,
objective, possessive).
SE/TE: For related material see: Pronouns,
32–33
L.6.1b Use intensive pronouns (e.g.,
myself, ourselves).
SE/TE: For related material see: Pronouns,
32–33
L.6.1c Recognize and correct
inappropriate shifts in pronoun
number and person.*
SE/TE: For related material see: Indefinite
pronouns, 33
L.6.1d Recognize and correct vague
pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or
ambiguous antecedents).*
SE/TE: For related material see: Indefinite
pronouns, 33
L.6.1e Recognize variations from
standard English in their own and
others' writing and speaking, and
identify and use strategies to
improve expression in conventional
language.*
SE/TE: Literary terms: dialogue, 95,
dialect, 155, figure of speech, hyperbole,
185, colorful language, 333; also see:
Grammar, 16–17, 32, 33, 46, 47, 60–61,
90, 91, 106–107, 120–121, 136–137, 157,
166–167, 180, 181, 196–197, 210, 211,
240–241, 254–255, 268–269, 282–283,
314, 315, 328–329, 346–347, 360–361,
390–391, 408–409, 424, 425, 438, 439;
Edit and Proofread, 71, 147, 221, 293, 371,
450, 451
