Grade 6 Tutoring USA | Math, English, Science

Grade 6 is the start of middle school, with more teachers, more homework and bigger ideas. Our program builds Math, English and Science confidence with real examples, from sports stats to state parks.

Key Topics Covered:

Math: ratios, rates, percent, fraction division, integers, expressions, equations, statistics.
English: themes, arguments, informative writing.
Science: cells, energy, Earth systems, space.

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Solve ratio, rate and percent problems using tables and graphs

Divide fractions, work with negative numbers and write equations

Write clear arguments and informative essays supported by evidence

Analyze themes, characters and point of view in grade level texts

Explain how cells, body systems and plants carry out life functions

Describe energy, weather and the Sun, Earth and Moon using models

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading Literature: Theme and Central Idea	Read short stories and identify the theme, citing specific details from the text as evidence.
02	Character Development and Plot	Trace how characters change and how the plot moves through conflict to resolution in a middle school novel.
03	Point of View and Narrators	Compare first person and third person narration and explain how point of view shapes what readers know.
04	Narrative Writing: Personal Stories	Plan and write a personal narrative with a clear setting, sequence, dialogue and descriptive details.
05	Parts of Speech and Pronouns	Use pronouns correctly in subject, object and possessive cases, and fix shifts in number and person.
06	Intensive Pronouns and Sentence Clarity	Use words like myself and themselves for emphasis, and revise sentences to avoid vague pronoun references.
07	Vocabulary: Context Clues and Word Parts	Use context clues, Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
08	Speaking: Class Discussions	Prepare for discussions by reading ahead, build on classmates' ideas and respond with clear, polite arguments.
09	Figurative Language	Explain similes, metaphors, personification and idioms, and how they add meaning to a text.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading Informational Text: Main Idea	Find the central idea of an article and summarize it in your own words, without personal opinions.
02	Text Structure and Features	Spot cause and effect, compare and contrast and sequence structures, and use headings, captions and graphs to find information.
03	Author's Purpose and Evidence	Analyze how an author uses facts, examples and reasons to support a point in an article or speech.
04	Argument Writing: Claims and Reasons	Write a clear claim and support it with reasons and evidence on a topic like school start times or homework.
05	Argument Writing: Counterclaims and Revising	Add a fair counterclaim, use transition words and revise an argument for a strong conclusion.
06	Sentence Variety and Punctuation	Vary sentence length and structure, and punctuate with commas, parentheses and dashes in lists and nonrestrictive elements.
07	Vocabulary: Connotation and Nuance	Tell the difference between words with similar meanings, such as thin, slender and scrawny, and choose the best one.
08	Research Skills: Finding Sources	Search for credible print and online sources, take notes and keep track of where each fact came from.
09	Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism	Quote and paraphrase accurately, create a simple works cited list and explain why giving credit matters.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Poetry: Structure and Meaning	Read poems by American poets and explain how stanzas, line breaks and rhythm add to meaning.
02	Comparing Texts Across Genres	Compare a story, a poem and a nonfiction text on the same topic and explain how each treats the subject.
03	Myths, Legends and Folktales	Read myths and folktales from many cultures and identify the lessons and traditions they share.
04	Informative Writing: Explaining a Topic	Write a multi-paragraph informative piece with a clear introduction, organized body and formal style.
05	Writing with Precise Language	Use precise nouns, strong verbs and domain-specific words to explain ideas clearly to the reader.
06	Grammar Review: Agreement and Consistency	Review subject-verb agreement, verb tense consistency and pronoun-antecedent agreement in your own writing.
07	Spelling and Conventions	Spell grade level words correctly, including tricky homophones and commonly confused words like affect and effect.
08	Speaking: Presenting Research	Present findings with eye contact, a clear voice and visuals, and answer questions from the audience.
09	Writing Process: Planning and Revising	Use a checklist to plan, draft, revise and edit, and give peers helpful feedback on their writing.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading Complex Novels	Read a grade level novel closely, keeping a reading log and tracking how setting and characters shape the story.
02	Analyzing Characters and Relationships	Explain how characters' choices and relationships drive the plot, using quotes from the text to back up claims.
03	Evidence and Inference	Make inferences from the text and cite two or more pieces of strong evidence to support each idea.
04	Written Response to Reading	Write short constructed responses and longer essays about texts, as seen on state ELA tests.
05	Analyzing Speeches and Media	Evaluate arguments in speeches, ads and videos, and tell the difference between fact and opinion.
06	Standard English Conventions	Edit for capitalization, punctuation and spelling, and use grammar rules in formal writing.
07	Vocabulary Building for Tests	Practice academic words and word relationships that often appear on state tests and MAP Growth.
08	Speaking: Debates and Reading Aloud	Take part in a short class debate and read aloud with expression, pacing and clear pronunciation.
09	Reading Stamina and Test Strategies	Build stamina with longer passages and practice test strategies like annotating, eliminating choices and managing time.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Ratios and Ratio Language	Describe the relationship between two quantities with ratios such as 3 to 2, using recess games and recipes as examples.
02	Equivalent Ratios and Tables	Build tables of equivalent ratios and graph them, such as 2 cups of juice for every 3 cups of soda water.
03	Unit Rates	Find rates like cost per pound or miles per hour, and compare prices at the grocery store to find the better buy.
04	Rate Problems	Solve problems with unit rates, such as speed on a road trip or the price of one ticket, using tables and double number lines.
05	Percent as a Rate per 100	Understand percent as a rate per 100 and find a percent of a quantity, such as 20 percent off a $40 jersey.
06	Converting Measurement Units	Convert units like feet to inches and quarts to gallons using ratio reasoning, with cooking and sports examples.
07	Multi-Digit Division	Divide multi-digit whole numbers fluently using the standard algorithm, and check answers by multiplying.
08	Adding and Subtracting Decimals	Add and subtract multi-digit decimals fluently, using dollars and cents and sports times as contexts.
09	Multiplying and Dividing Decimals	Multiply and divide multi-digit decimals with the standard algorithms, and estimate to check that answers make sense.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Dividing Fractions: Models	Use area models and tape diagrams to show what it means to divide a fraction by a fraction, such as 3/4 divided by 1/2.
02	Dividing Fractions: Algorithm	Divide fractions and mixed numbers using reciprocals, and explain why the method works.
03	Fraction Word Problems	Solve real problems with fraction division, such as how many 3/4 cup servings are in a bag of trail mix.
04	Greatest Common Factor	Find the greatest common factor of two numbers up to 100, and use it to factor out sums like 36 + 48.
05	Least Common Multiple	Find the least common multiple of two numbers up to 12 and use it to solve scheduling problems.
06	Positive and Negative Numbers	Use integers to describe temperature, elevation and bank balances, and explain what zero means in each case.
07	Rational Numbers on the Number Line	Place integers, fractions and decimals on number lines, and find opposites and absolute values.
08	Ordering and Comparing Rational Numbers	Compare and order rational numbers, and write statements like -3 is less than -1 to describe real situations.
09	The Coordinate Plane	Plot points in all four quadrants, find reflections across axes and find distances along lines using absolute value.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Whole Number Exponents	Write and evaluate expressions with exponents, such as 3 squared and 2 cubed, and use the order of operations.
02	Writing Algebraic Expressions	Translate words into expressions using variables, such as 5 more than a number or 3 times the cost.
03	Evaluating and Reading Expressions	Evaluate expressions by substituting values, and name the parts: terms, coefficients, factors and sums.
04	Equivalent Expressions	Use the distributive and commutative properties to write equivalent expressions and prove they match.
05	One-Step Equations	Solve equations like x + 7 = 15 and 4x = 36 using inverse operations and balance models.
06	Inequalities	Write and graph inequalities such as x greater than 5, and decide which values make them true.
07	Independent and Dependent Variables	Use equations, tables and graphs to show how one quantity changes with another, such as distance and time.
08	Area of Triangles and Quadrilaterals	Find the area of triangles, parallelograms and trapezoids by composing and decomposing shapes.
09	Area of Polygons on a Grid	Find the area of composite polygons and shapes on the coordinate plane, such as a school playground map.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Volume of Rectangular Prisms	Find the volume of prisms with fractional edge lengths, using unit cubes and the formula V = l x w x h.
02	Nets and Surface Area	Use nets to find the surface area of cubes, prisms and pyramids, such as the wrapping paper needed for a box.
03	Statistical Questions	Tell the difference between statistical and non-statistical questions, and plan how to collect data that varies.
04	Dot Plots, Histograms and Box Plots	Display data on dot plots, histograms and box plots, and describe the shape, center and spread.
05	Mean and Median	Find the mean and median of a data set and decide which one better describes a typical value.
06	Mean Absolute Deviation and IQR	Measure variability with mean absolute deviation and the interquartile range, and compare two data sets.
07	Interpreting Data in Context	Describe what data tells us about a situation, such as game scores or daily step counts, using the right measures.
08	Ratio, Percent and Algebra Review	Mix ratio, percent, rate and equation problems in multi-step questions that look like state test items.
09	Problem Solving for State Tests	Practice multi-step word problems, show your work clearly and use strategies for timed state and MAP Growth style questions.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Scientific Method and Safe Labs	Plan investigations with testable questions, variables and safe lab habits, and record data clearly.
02	Cells: The Basic Unit of Life	Describe cells as the building blocks of living things, and tell the difference between plant and animal cells.
03	Cell Parts and Functions	Name the nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria and chloroplasts, and explain what each one does.
04	Single-Celled and Multicellular Organisms	Compare one-celled organisms like amoebas with multicellular ones and explain how cells work together.
05	Body Systems	Explain how the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems work together to keep a body alive.
06	Using a Microscope	Observe slides of onion skin and pond water, make labeled drawings and compare magnifications.
07	Classifying Living Things	Sort organisms into groups using shared traits, and use simple keys to identify them.
08	Plant Structure and Photosynthesis	Describe how plants make food from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide, and where each step happens.
09	Genes and Inherited Traits	Explore how traits pass from parents to offspring, using examples from pets and families.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Matter and Particles	Use the particle model to describe solids, liquids and gases and how thermal energy changes their motion.
02	Changes of State	Explain melting, freezing, evaporation and condensation, and graph temperature changes during heating.
03	Heat and Energy Transfer	Describe conduction, convection and radiation using examples like a campfire or a hot car seat.
04	Forms of Energy	Identify kinetic, potential, thermal and chemical energy in everyday objects and show how energy changes form.
05	Energy Resources	Compare renewable and nonrenewable resources like solar, wind, coal and natural gas, and weigh their costs and benefits.
06	Forces and Motion	Describe how balanced and unbalanced forces change motion, using examples from playground equipment.
07	Speed and Graphing Motion	Measure speed with distance and time, and read and draw distance time graphs.
08	Work and Simple Machines	Show how levers, ramps and pulleys make work easier, and test them with simple experiments.
09	Engineering Design Challenges	Use the engineering design process to build and test a simple device, such as a model bridge or a catapult.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Earth's Layers and Plate Tectonics	Describe Earth's layers and how moving plates cause earthquakes, volcanoes and mountains.
02	Rocks and the Rock Cycle	Classify igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and explain how one type can change into another.
03	Weathering, Erosion and Deposition	Explain how wind, water and ice shape landforms, using examples such as the Grand Canyon.
04	The Water Cycle	Describe how water moves between oceans, air, land and living things, and the role of the sun.
05	Weather and Air Masses	Explain how air masses, fronts and pressure create weather, and read a simple weather map.
06	Climate and Climate Zones	Compare weather and climate, and describe how latitude, oceans and mountains affect climate across the United States.
07	Natural Hazards	Explain how hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires form, and how communities prepare using forecasts.
08	Earth's Atmosphere and Oceans	Describe the layers of the atmosphere and how ocean currents and the greenhouse effect affect Earth's temperature.
09	Human Impact on Earth Systems	Explore how people affect land, air and water, and discuss ways to protect state parks and local ecosystems.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Sun, Earth and Moon System	Model day, night, seasons and moon phases, and explain them using Earth's rotation, tilt and orbit.
02	Eclipses and Tides	Explain how the positions of the Sun, Earth and Moon cause eclipses and ocean tides.
03	The Solar System	Compare the planets and other objects in the solar system, and describe how gravity keeps them in orbit.
04	Stars and Galaxies	Describe stars, constellations and galaxies, and how scientists measure distances in space.
05	Space Exploration	Explore NASA missions and telescopes, and explain how technology helps us learn about space.
06	Ecosystems and Food Webs	Describe producers, consumers and decomposers, and trace how energy moves through food chains and webs.
07	Populations and Limiting Factors	Explain how food, water, space and predators affect populations, using examples like deer in a state forest.
08	Biodiversity and Conservation	Explain why biodiversity matters and discuss ways to protect endangered species and habitats.
09	Science Fair Investigation	Plan, run and present a fair test, using data tables, graphs and conclusions based on evidence.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

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