Literacy Curriculum
Grade 6
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Ripon Standards 2011-2012
Ripon Standards 2011-2012 > Literacy ( 2008 ) > Grade 6
: WRITING
Standard 1: Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process
LA6.1.1 uses a variety of prewriting strategies to generate ideas (6+1 Traits: Ideas and Organization)
Uses published pieces as writing models
Brainstorms and generates ideas
Builds and uses background knowledge
Determines purpose
Determines audience
Develops a working main idea statement
Organizes ideas clearly (i.e. using graphic organizers, webs, etc.)
LA6.1.2 Uses a variety of strategies to draft written text (6+1 Traits: Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, Voice, and
Sentence Fluency)
Chooses relevant details to support main idea/thesis
Explains significance of supporting details/evidence
Writes clear introduction and conclusion
Writes draft logically and coherently
LA6.1.3 Uses a variety of strategies to revise (6+1 Traits: Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, Voice, and Sentence Fluency)
Add Sufficient, appropriate details
Deletes unclear, overused ideas
Uses precise language (i.e. word choice)
Varies sentence structure (simple and compound)
Uses transitions and connecting words and phrases to ensure coherence in composition or paragraph
Rearranges ideas for priority or emphasis
LA6.1.4 Uses a variety of strategies to edit and publish written work (6+1 Traits: Conventions, [i.e.capitalization,
punctuation, indenting, spelling at Developmental Level])
Proofreads using reference materials, word processor, resources
Uses a word processor or other technology whenever possible to publish written work (6+1 Traits: Presentation)
Uses appropriate conventions (see grade appropriate listing)
Uses District created editing marks
Maintains subject and predicate agreement
LA6.1.5 Evaluates own and others' writing
Evaluates use of writing traits as listed in district writing rubric
Self-assesses to set and continue to achieve writing goals (self-reflection sheet)
Participates in peer reviews (i.e. praise, prompt)
LA6.1.6 Writes in a variety of genres
Narrative
Writes a biography, autobiography or short story that tells about an incident, event, or situation using well
chosen details
Expository (Includes the essay format)
States a thesis/main idea
Presents information that reflects knowledge about the topic
Organizes and presents information in a logical manner
Includes an introduction with a hook and main idea statement
Presents details in a logical manner
Uses common expository features (compare/contrast, explanatory, sequence, etc.)
Persuasive (personal opinion essay, book, game, product or movie reviews)
Determines topic and gathers evidence following Standard 4
Engages reader by developing a controlling main idea that conveys a judgment or opinion
Arranges details, reasons, examples persuasively
Excludes information that is irrelevant
Supports arguments with detailed evidence
Explains significance of evidence
Descriptive (in prose or poetry)
Uses descriptive language to create images in prose
Uses descriptive language to create poetry
Creates images that form the heart of poetry
Uses rhythm and rhyme appropriately
Poetry
Writes various forms of poetry such as haikus, cinquains, couplets, free verse diamante, etc.
Prompts/Constructed response
Main idea sentence restates key ideas in the prompt
Ideas are explained, not just listed
Conclusion restates main idea sentences
Friendly Letter Writing
Uses proper format to create a friendly letter
Uses proper format to address an envelope
Identifies e-mail slang and etiquette (formal vs. informal audiences)
Standard 2: Uses style and rhetoric of writing
LA6.2.1 Uses word choice that clarifies and enhances ideas and voice (6+1 Trait: Word Choice)
Uses figurative language
Uses an increasingly sophisticated vocabulary (can use thesaurus)
Uses adjectives and five senses to paint a picture with words
LA6.2.2 Uses effective organization to convey ideas (6+1 Trait: Organization)
Arranges sentences in most appropriate order
Uses supporting and follow-up sentences
Establishes coherence within and among paragraphs
LA6.2.3 Uses a variety of sentence structures to convey meaning (6+1 Trait: Sentence Fluency)
Writes simple and compound sentences
Includes transitional words and phrases for unity and coherence
LA6.2.4 Answers prompt completely and accurately
Develops topic sentence
Uses relevant supporting details in an organized way
Explains significance of supporting details
Practices timed writing skills with prompts
: LANGUAGE
Standard 3: Uses grammar and mechanical conventions in written composition
LA6.3.1 Defines, identifies and uses parts of speech in writing
Noun-common and proper, singular and plural
Verb-action, linking
Pronoun-personal, singular and plural
Adjective-descriptive function; articles
Adverb-descriptive function
Preposition-function in revising and sentence expansion
Conjunctions-with comma rule in compound sentences
Interjections
LA6.3.2 Understands and uses basic sentence structures
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
LA6.3.3 Identifies and uses parts of sentence structure
Complete
Fragments
Run-ons
LA6.3.4 Applies appropriate usage
Agreement-subject-predicate
LA6.3.5 Uses conventions of mechanics of punctuation, and capitalization accurately
Uses end punctuation appropriately
Uses comma appropriately-in a series, after an introductory remark, in dialogue, in a compound sentence
Uses quotation marks appropriately in dialogue
Uses capitalization properly - beginning of sentences, proper nouns
LA6.3.6 Understands and uses conventions of spelling (Beginning Derivational Relations Stage)
Uses a range of spelling strategies to take apart and spell multi-syllabic words
Review commonly confused homophones
Review Inflected Ending -ed
Review Prefixes re-, un-, dis-, misReview Prefixes uni-, mono-, bi-, triReview comparative suffixes -er, -est, -ier, -iest
Review suffixes -ness, -ful, -less
Adding -ion, (with and without spelling changes)
Adding suffix -ation
Consonant alternation: silent and sounded
Vowel alternation - long to short
Adding suffixes: Vowel Alternation (accented to unaccented)
Adding suffix -ity
Suffixes -ic, ity, ous
Adding suffixes -able, ible
Accent and doubling
Review vowel patterns ie, ei
Spells high frequency word list (Tiger Top 100)
Incidental spelling skills/rules related to written work
Standard 4: Gathers and uses information for research purposes
LA6.4.1 Uses a variety of strategies to plan research (The 'BIG 6' Skills)
Develops questions to define the task
Organizes prior knowledge about the topic
LA6.4.2 Uses a variety of resources to gather information for research topics (Internet, websites, computer databases, print
resources, etc.) (The 'BIG 6' Skills)
LA6.4.3 Introduced to how to determine the appropriateness of an information source for a research topic
Learns criteria for selecting sources to explain topic
Determines the appropriateness of a source for a research topic
Evaluates information in order to refine or clarify research topic
Uses the most current important and relevant information to support topic
LA6.4.4 Organizes information and ideas from multiple sources and systematic ways and uses note taking strategies
Paraphrase information for notes
Separates information into main ideas, subtopics and details
Develops main idea statement
Organizes ideas (i.e. graphic organizer or outline)
LA6.4.5 Synthesizes information into an appropriate product
Incorporates notes into a finished product (i.e. essay, letter)
Draws conclusions from data (i.e. which is the better product, etc.)
Uses appropriate visuals
LA6.4.6 Evaluates own work based on criteria for clear communication
Assesses product and process for accuracy and completeness (check off lists)
Uses a rubric to determine quality level
: READING
Standard 5: Uses the general skills and strategies of the reading process (Not appropriate for this level)
Standard 6: Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of literary texts (No appropriate for this level)
Standard 7: Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of informational texts (Not appropriate for this
level)
: LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Standard 8: Uses listening and speaking strategies for different audiences and purposes
LA6.8.1 Uses strategies to enhance listening comprehension
Demonstrates understanding of speaker's ideas (i.e. note, paraphrases, webs, etc.)
Asks questions to seek clarification and elaboration of ideas
Critique speaker or presentation or group work
LA6.8.2 Makes formal and informal presentation to the class
States main point clearly
Stays on topic
Uses appropriate vocabulary and speech
Uses notes, prompt cards, etc. appropriately
Organizes and rehearses (if needed)
Uses visual media appropriately
Uses appropriate verbal and non-verbal techniques (i.e. eye contact, volume, rate expression, enunciation, posture,
etc.)
: VIEWING
Standard 9: Uses viewing skills and strategies to understand and interpret visual media
LA6.9.1 Understands a variety of messages conveyed by visual media
Main concept
Details
Themes or lessons
Viewpoints
LA6.9.2 Uses a variety of criteria to evaluate and form viewpoint of visual media
Evaluates effectiveness of informational media (i.e. websites, documentaries, new programs)
Recognizes a range of viewpoints and arguments
Establishes criteria for selecting or avoiding specific program
: MEDIA
Standard 10: Understands the characteristics and components of the media
LA6.10.1 Knows characteristics of the wide range of media
Television new favors messages that are immediate and visual
News photographs favor messages with an emotional component
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