Grade 6 English language arts report card comments - Manitoba

12 sample Grade 6 English language arts comments for Manitoba's Provincial Report Card, from Level 4 to Level 1: 6 strengths and 6 next steps. Adapt any sentence to what you have seen in class, or write them for your whole class in the free Studio.

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Level 4: Very good to excellent

Strength. Sam interprets images, charts and media messages thoughtfully. They can create slides or posters that make ideas easy to follow. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.91 (section, not a code): contextualize their reading/viewing/ ELA framework (2020), Language as Exploration and Design: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.96 (section, not a code): create multimodal texts Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. At home, Sam can read new genres, such as mystery or biography. They can then try a favourite author's style in their own writing. ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.98 (section, not a code): choices of text creators Home tip Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. A next step for Sam is to compare how two authors treat the same topic and explain which one is more convincing. ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.97 (section, not a code): analyze inequities, viewpoints Written for Grades 4-6

Level 3: Good

Strength. Sam writes organized paragraphs with relevant details. They can state an opinion and support it with reasons from a text. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.91 (section, not a code): ideating, finding inspiration ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.98 (section, not a code): to understand opinions Written for Grades 4-6
Strength. Sam follows class discussions and builds on others' ideas. They can speak to a group clearly and stay on topic. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.90 (section, not a code): when they read/view/listen ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.94 (section, not a code): and creating oral Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. A next step for Sam is to support each response to reading with a short quote or detail from the text. ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.98 (section, not a code): to understand opinions Written for Grades 4-6

Level 2: Basic

Strength. Sam understands the main events in grade-level stories with occasional support. They can share a personal response to a text. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.90 (section, not a code): variety of strategies. ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.98 (section, not a code): to understand opinions Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. In discussions, Sam will benefit from repeating a classmate's point in their own words. Then they can add a new idea. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.90 (section, not a code): when they read/view/listen ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.91 (section, not a code): discuss and reflect with peers). Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. A next step for Sam is to sort statements from a text into facts and opinions and explain each choice. ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.97 (section, not a code): viewpoints, and bias Written for Grades 4-6

Level 1: Limited

Strength. Sam can read short, familiar texts with support. They can link each one to personal experiences. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.90 (section, not a code): variety of strategies. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.91 (section, not a code): and making connections Written for Grades 4-6
Strength. Sam can answer simple questions after listening to a story or watching a video. They can share an idea with a partner. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.90 (section, not a code): when they read/view/listen ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.94 (section, not a code): and creating oral Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. Sam is encouraged to use sentence starters such as "I think" and "This shows" to write about a text. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.91 (section, not a code): ideating, finding inspiration ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Grades 6 to 8, printed p.98 (section, not a code): to understand opinions Written for Grades 4-6

How Manitoba reports

Grades 1 to 8 get three report cards a year: Term 1, Term 2 and a final June report.
three reporting periods: Term 1, Term 2, and a final June report
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.8 · Source
Each category gets a level from 1 to 4.
A 1-4 ordinal scale is used to report on achievement in each subject category.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source
Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade.
There are no overall subject grades.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source
Comments describe strengths, key challenges and practical next steps.
comments describe student strengths, key challenges, and practical, doable, and timely next steps.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.33 · Source

Questions teachers ask

What scale do Manitoba subjects use?

Each category gets a level from 1 to 4 (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 7 and 8 add an overall percentage for each subject (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). NYD means the student does not yet show the required understanding; a comment is needed (Manitoba Grades 1 to 6 Report Card template 2026-27, PDF p.1).

Are these Grade 6 English language arts comments tied to the curriculum?

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