Reading · K–8

6th grade reading curriculum: every topic, in teaching order

All 8 topics in 6th grade reading, in teaching order, each with the standard it addresses. Free printable sample, and 960 questions in the full workbook.

8 topics960 questions292 printed pagesAges 11–12

What a 6th grade student covers in Reading

In teaching order. Each line is one topic, its one-line summary, and the standard it addresses.

  1. Citing text evidence in a storyQuote or point to details that support what the text says and what you inferReading: Literature (RL.6.1)
  2. Finding the theme of a storyDetermine a theme from particular details and write a summary without opinionsReading: Literature (RL.6.2)
  3. How plot and characters changeDescribe how a plot unfolds in episodes and how characters respond and changeReading: Literature (RL.6.3)
  4. Figurative and connotative languageWork out figurative and connotative meanings and how word choice sets toneReading: Literature (RL.6.4)
  5. Citing evidence in informational textCite text evidence for what an informational text says and for inferences drawn from itReading: Informational Text (RI.6.1)
  6. Central idea in informational textFind the central idea, how details convey it, and write an objective summaryReading: Informational Text (RI.6.2)
  7. Author's point of view and purposeDetermine an author's point of view or purpose and how it is conveyedReading: Informational Text (RI.6.6)
  8. Tracing an argumentTrace an argument and tell supported claims from unsupported onesReading: Informational Text (RI.6.8)

Each topic names the standard it addresses. That alignment is UpOnly Learning's own reading of the published standards; the people who own those standards do not review or endorse what we publish, and standards change.

What one lesson contains

Every topic in every subject follows the same five steps, then an answer key. Nothing changes between subjects, so a student always knows what comes next.

  1. Quick CheckQuestions before you teach, to show what the student already knows. A high score means you can move faster.
  2. Learn ItKey words, step-by-step teaching with lines you can read aloud, worked examples, and the mistakes to watch for.
  3. We Do It TogetherQuestions you work through side by side. The answer and the reason it is the answer are printed right after each question.
  4. You TryThe student works alone. Do a page a day, or as many as the student needs.
  5. Show What You KnowNew questions at the end. Compare the score with the Quick Check to see the change.
  6. Answer KeyEvery question has its answer and a short explanation, at the end of each topic, so a student can work without peeking.

What is in the printable workbook

8 topics, 960 questions and 292 printed pages, with the answer key included.

$19.99 as a PDF you print at home, as many copies as you need for your own household.

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Start with the free sample

One full topic — Citing text evidence in a story — as a printable PDF. No payment.

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Every grade of Reading

Every subject in 6th grade

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Questions parents ask

How many topics are in 6th grade Reading?

8. They are listed above in teaching order, each with its one-line summary and the standard it addresses.

What does one lesson look like?

Five steps — Quick Check, Learn It, We Do It Together, You Try, Show What You Know — and then an answer key with a short explanation for every question.

Is the sample really free?

Yes. One full topic — Citing text evidence in a story — as a printable PDF, with the answer key. No payment and no card.

Do you publish grades above 8?

Not yet. Kindergarten through 8th grade now, high school coming soon. We announce each grade when it is ready.