Grade 6 learning online: math, reading, writing and more
Grade 6 introduces ratios, negative numbers and early algebra, and asks readers to analyse and argue.
Grade 6 Math
25 lessons: Greatest common factor, Divide by a fraction, Divide decimals by whole numbers, Equal ratios, Equivalent ratios and more.
Grade 6 Reading
8 lessons: Harder context clues, Word analogies, Narrator’s point of view, Plot structure, Tone and mood and more.
Grade 6 Language
8 lessons: I or me? We or us?, Reflexive or intensive?, Number prefixes, Greek and Latin roots, Tricky spellings and more.
Grade 6 Writing
6 lessons: Formal or informal?, Know your audience, Dialogue tags, Linking paragraphs, Support a claim and more.
Grade 6 Listening
5 lessons: Longer directions, Directions with negatives, Percents by ear, Fact or opinion?, Summarize a talk.
What children learn in Grade 6
Math
- Understand ratios, rates and percents
- Work with negative numbers and the number line
- Write and solve simple equations
- Find area of triangles and other shapes
- Find the mean (average) of a data set
Reading
- Cite evidence to support analysis of a text
- Determine theme and how it develops
- Distinguish fact from opinion and evaluate arguments
- Read a wide range of genres independently
Language and writing
- Punctuate dialogue and use a variety of sentence structures
- Use figurative language in writing
- Write arguments supported by evidence
- Revise and edit their own writing
How parents can help at home
- Talk about sales and discounts: "What is 25% off?"
- Compare unit prices at the store
- Debate a fun topic at dinner, with reasons on each side
- Let your child manage a small budget for an activity
Every grade also includes safety lessons and 30 learning games.
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