6th Grade English Language Arts Games
Reading, writing, vocabulary & grammar
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Claims, Evidence and Reasoning
Sort the sentences of an argument into claim, evidence and reasoning.
Argumentative Essays
Put the parts of an argumentative essay and its counterclaim in order.
Formal and Informal Writing
Sort sentences into formal and informal language.
Claims, Evidence and Reasoning
Sort the sentences of an argument into claim, evidence and reasoning.
Argumentative Essays
Put the parts of an argumentative essay and its counterclaim in order.
Formal and Informal Writing
Sort sentences into formal and informal language.
Narrative Perspective and Point of View
Sort passages by point of view: first, second, third limited or third omniscient.
Clauses and Phrases
Sort word groups into independent clauses, dependent clauses and phrases.
Author's Craft and Word Choice
Choose the word or technique an author uses for the strongest effect.
Character Analysis
Read closely and tap the evidence that reveals each character.
Citations and MLA Format
Put the parts of MLA citations and research papers in the right order.
Research Papers and Skills
Make a researcher's choices about sources, notes and paraphrasing.
Connotation and Denotation
Sort words by the feeling they carry: positive, negative or neutral.
Foreshadowing, Irony and Symbolism
Sort story moments by the literary device they use.
Peer Review and Revision
Give feedback and revise writing the way good editors do.
Sentence Variety
Choose revisions that make writing flow with varied sentences.
Textual Evidence
Tap the sentence that best supports each claim about a text.
Theme Development
Read short stories and tap the sentences that develop the theme.
Vocabulary in Context
Tap the context that reveals each challenging word's meaning.
Cause and Effect
Wire causes from history and science to their effects.
Compare and Contrast
Sort facts about ancient Athens and Sparta into a Venn diagram.
Editing Grammar
Find the one word with a grammar or usage mistake and fix it.
Fact and Opinion in Texts
Read passages that mix facts and opinions, and tap the one that is asked for.
Figurative Language
Wire figurative expressions to what they really mean.
Narrative Elements and Plot
Wire the parts of a plot and types of conflict to what they mean.
News Article Analysis
Read news stories and tap the sentences that answer who, what, when, where and why.
Summarizing
Choose the summary that captures the central ideas objectively.
Sixth-Grade Academic Vocabulary
Build sixth-grade academic words from their definitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many free 6th Grade english language arts games are there?
- LittleActivity has 31 free, interactive english language arts games designed specifically for 6th Grade students. New games are added regularly.
- Are these english language arts games aligned with school curriculum?
- Yes. All 6th Grade english language arts games are aligned with Common Core and state standards. They cover the key skills and concepts taught at this grade level.
- Do I need to create an account to play?
- No. All games are 100% free with no signup required. Just pick a game and start playing instantly in your browser on any device.
- Can my child play these games on a tablet?
- Yes. All LittleActivity games are designed to work on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. No app download is needed.
- What skills do these english language arts games develop?
- These games develop english language arts fluency, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay. They reinforce classroom learning in a fun, pressure-free environment.