ELA/L Grades 6-8 Combined Task Models - Version 6.01 - Literary Analysis Task Generation

Oct 10, 2026

ELA/L Grades 6-8 Combined Task Models document specifies Version 6.01 task generation structures for Literary Analysis at Grade 6. It defines reading and writing assessment components using extended literature and an additional literature text, including one Prose Constructed Response (PCR) and six total EBSR/TECR items. The model outlines item point allocations tied to RL standards, vocabulary sub-claims, and provides a suggested student action sequence. Multiple models (6A1–6A4) focus on theme contribution, central idea/lesson, plot and characterization, and comparing themes and topics.

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ELA/L Grades 6-8 Combined Task Models

Version and Task Focus Overview

Task Model Components (Texts, Items, Points)

Suggested Order of Student Actions

ELA Task Generation Model 6A1 PBA

ELA Task Generation Model 6A2 PBA

ELA Task Generation Model 6A3 PBA

ELA Task Generation Model 6A4 PBA

ELA/L Grades 6-8 Combined Task Models Version 6.01 ELA Task Generation Model 6A1 PBA Task Focus: Contribution of one section to theme, setting, or plot | Task Type | Literary Analysis | | | --- | --- | --- | | Grade | 6 | | | Number and type of Texts | 1 Extended Literature Text
1 Additional Literature Text | | | Number and type of Prose Constructed Response Items | 1 PCR | • Measures reading literature sub-claim using standards RL 1 and 5
• Measures all writing claims | | Number and type of EBSR
and/or TECR reading items | • 6 total items = 12 points
• 2 of 6 items (4 points) to measure the reading
sub-claim for vocabulary (one per text)
• 4 of 6 items (8 points) measuring standards RL 2, 3, 5 and 6 | • Items that do not measure reading subclaim for vocabulary are designed to measure reading literature subclaim | | Total \# of Items for the Task Model: | 7 | | | Suggested Order of Student Actions:
(All Literary Analysis
Tasks must contain 7 items, includingthe PCR. The number of items per text or combination of texts may vary.) | • Students read extended literature text
• Students respond to 1 vocabulary item exclusive to the extended literature text
• Students respond to 1-2 EBSR or TECR items exclusive to the extended literature text
• Students read 1 additional literature text
• Students respond to 1 vocabulary item exclusive to text 2
• Students respond to 1-3 EBSR or TECR items exclusive to text 2 and/or items tied to BOTH texts
• Students respond to 1 PCR item | | © 2019 CCSSO, LLC ELA Task Generation Model 6A2 PBA Task Focus: Central idea/lesson of literature | Task Type | Literary Analysis | | | --- | --- | --- | | Grade | 6 | | | Number and type of Texts | 1 Extended Literature Text
1 Additional Literature Text | | | Number and type of Prose Constructed Response Items | 1 PCR | • Measures reading literature sub-claim using standards RL 1 and 2
• Measures all writing claims | | Number and type of EBSR
and/or TECR reading items | • 6 total items = 12 points
• 2 of 6 items (4 points) to measure the reading
sub-claim for vocabulary (one per text)
• 4 of 6 items (8 points) measuring standards RL 2, 3 and 5 | • Items that do not measure reading subclaim for vocabulary are designed to measure reading literature subclaim | | Total \# of Items for the Task Model: | 7 | | | Suggested Order of Student Actions:
(All Literary Analysis
Tasks must contain 7 items, includingthe PCR. The number of items per text or combination of texts may vary.) | • Students read extended literature text
• Students respond to 1 vocabulary item exclusive to the extended literature text
• Students respond to 1-2 EBSR or TECR items exclusive to the extended literature text
• Students read 1 additional literature text
• Students respond to 1 vocabulary item exclusive to text 2
• Students respond to 1-3 EBSR or TECR items exclusive to text 2 and/or items tied to BOTH texts
• Students respond to 1 PCR item | | © 2019 CCSSO, LLC ELA Task Generation Model 6A3 PBA Task Focus: Analysis of plot and characterization | Task Type | Literary Analysis | | | --- | --- | --- | | Grade | 6 | | | Number and type of Texts | 1 Extended Literature Text
1 Additional Literature Text | | | Number and type of Prose Constructed Response Items | 1 PCR | • Measures reading literature sub-claim using standards RL 1 and 3
• Measures all writing claims | | Number and type of EBSR
and/or TECR reading items | • 6 total items = 12 points
• 2 of 6 items (4 points) to measure the reading
sub-claim for vocabulary (one per text)
• 4 of 6 items (8 points) measuring standards RL 2, 3 and 5 | • Items that do not measure reading subclaim for vocabulary are designed to measure reading literature subclaim | | Total \# of Items for the Task Model: | 7 | | | Suggested Order of Student Actions:
(All Literary Analysis
Tasks must contain 7 items, includin

FAQs

What texts are used in the Grade 6 Literary Analysis task models?

Each model uses 1 Extended Literature Text and 1 Additional Literature Text. Items and responses are allocated exclusively to one text or connected to both texts as specified.

How many total items are included in the task model structure?

All Literary Analysis tasks include 7 items in total, including the PCR. The document also specifies that there are 6 total EBSR/TECR items worth 12 points.

What are the main focus areas across models 6A1 to 6A4?

Model 6A1 focuses on contribution of one section to theme, setting, or plot; 6A2 targets central idea/lesson; 6A3 emphasizes analysis of plot and characterization; and 6A4 compares themes and topics.

Oct 10, 2026

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