English & Writing · K–8

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

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

8 topics960 questions215 printed pagesAges 11–12

What a 6th grade student covers in English & Writing

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

  1. Pronoun case: subjective, objective and possessiveChoose I/me, he/him, who/whom-style pronoun forms correctly, including in compound subjects and objectsLanguage (L.6.1a)
  2. Consistent pronouns: fixing shifts in number and personRecognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and personLanguage (L.6.1c)
  3. Commas, parentheses and dashes for extra informationSet off nonrestrictive and parenthetical elements with commas, parentheses or dashesLanguage (L.6.2a)
  4. Greek and Latin roots and affixesUse common Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a wordLanguage (L.6.4b)
  5. Writing a narrative with dialogue and pacingEngage the reader, organize an event sequence, and use dialogue, pacing, description and transitionsWriting (W.6.3)
  6. Informative writing: organizing ideas and evidenceIntroduce a topic, organize ideas, develop with facts, definitions and examples, and concludeWriting (W.6.2)
  7. Arguments: claims supported by clear reasonsState a claim and support it with clear reasons and relevant evidence, linked by transitionsWriting (W.6.1)
  8. Gathering information: quoting and paraphrasingGather information from print and digital sources, quote or paraphrase without plagiarizing, and list sourcesWriting (W.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 215 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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One full topic — Pronoun case: subjective, objective and possessive — as a printable PDF. No payment.

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Every grade of English & Writing

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Questions parents ask

How many topics are in 6th grade English & Writing?

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 — Pronoun case: subjective, objective and possessive — 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.