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EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
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2006 - 2007 DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES |
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Language Arts - Grade 6 English |
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Genre: Myths/Narratives/Literature
The learner will be able to
recognize, examine, and use knowledge of themes, structure, and elements of myths, traditional narratives, and classical literature and offer textual evidence to support understanding.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Genre |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 16 |
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Genre: Characteristics/Unique/Purposes
The learner will be able to
recognize and examine characteristics of a variety of genres as forms with unique characteristics and purposes.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Genre |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 10.3 |
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Drama: Readings/Recitations/Performances
The learner will be able to
plan and present dramatic readings, recitations, and performances that show appropriate consideration of audience and purpose.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Drama |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 18 |
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Drama: Theme/Structure/Elements
The learner will be able to
recognize, analyze, and use knowledge of themes, structure, and elements of drama and offer textual evidence to support understanding.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Drama |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 17 |
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Drama: Structural Elements/Identify
The learner will be able to
recognize and analyze structural elements unique to dramatic literature in plays read, viewed, written, and performed.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Drama |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 17.3 |
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Nonfiction: Purpose/Structure/Elements
The learner will be able to
recognize, analyze, and apply knowledge of purpose, structure, and elements of nonfiction or informational materials and provide evidence from the text to support their comprehension.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Nonfiction |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 13 |
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Poetry: Structure/Identify
The learner will be able to
identify the structure of poetry.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14 |
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Poetry: Graphical Features/Respond
The learner will be able to
respond to graphical features in poetry.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14.3 |
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Poetry: Graphical Features/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze the graphical features in poetry.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14.3 |
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Poetry: Sound/Respond
The learner will be able to
respond to sound in poetry.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry: Sound/Form |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14.3 |
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Poetry: Structure/Apply
The learner will be able to
apply knowledge of structural elements of poems.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry: Sound/Form |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14 |
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Poetry: Sound/Analyze Effect
The learner will be able to
analyze the effects of sound in poetry.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry: Sound/Form |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14.3 |
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Poetry: Structure/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze structural elements of poems.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry: Sound/Form |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14 |
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Poetry: Theme/Identify
The learner will be able to
identify the theme of a given poem.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry: Story Elements |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14 |
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Poetry: Theme/Apply
The learner will be able to
apply knowledge of theme in a poem.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry: Story Elements |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14 |
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Elements: Identify
The learner will be able to
identify poetic elements.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry: Elements |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14 |
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Elements: Knowledge/Apply
The learner will be able to
apply knowledge of poetic elements.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry: Elements |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14 |
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Elements: Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze the poetic elements within a poem.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry: Elements |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14 |
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Analyze: Figurative Language
The learner will be able to
analyze the use of figurative language within a given poem.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14.3 |
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Analyze: Theme
The learner will be able to
analyze the theme in a poem.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry: Analyze Story Elements |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14 |
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Oral/Written/Visual Text: Evaluating
The learner will be able to
apply given criteria from a scoring rubric to evaluate compositions, recitations, or performances before presenting them to an audience.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Oral/Written/Visual Text: Evaluating |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 25.3 |
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Sentence Structure: Use
The learner will be able to
use correct sentence structure.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Sentence Structure |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 22.7 |
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Conventions: Standard English
The learner will be able to
demonstrate appropriate use of Standard English in writing.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Language Conventions |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 22 |
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Patterns: Spoken/Written/Differences
The learner will be able to
recognize differences in spoken and written language patterns.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Language Patterns |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 6.6 |
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Formal/Informal: Describe/Role
The learner will be able to
describe the role of Standard English in informal communication.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Language Conventions: Formal/Informal |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 6 |
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Formal/Informal: Describe/Role
The learner will be able to
describe the role of Standard English in formal communication.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Language Conventions: Formal/Informal |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 6 |
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Formal/Informal: Analyze/Role/Informal
The learner will be able to
analyze the role of Standard English in informal communication.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Language Conventions: Formal/Informal |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 6 |
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Formal/Informal: Analyze/Role/Formal
The learner will be able to
analyze the role of Standard English in formal communication.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Language Conventions: Formal/Informal |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 6 |
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Mechanics: Use Correct
The learner will be able to
write using correct mechanics.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Mechanics |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 22.7 |
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Media Production: Plan/Create/Idea
The learner will be able to
plan and create media productions with a controlling idea, detail, and consideration of audience, purpose, and medium.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Media Production |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 27 |
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Create: Images/Text/Music/Sound Effects
The learner will be able to
create a media production with images, text, music, sound effects, or graphics.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Media Production: Create |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 27.3 |
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Support: Structure/Poem
The learner will be able to
use examples from the text to support his/her understanding of structure in a poem.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Support |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14 |
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Support: Elements/Poem
The learner will be able to
use examples from the text to support his/her understanding of the elements of a poem.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Support |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14 |
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Support: Theme/Poem
The learner will be able to
use examples from the text to support his/her understanding of the theme of a poem.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Support |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 14 |
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Discussion: Formal/Large Group
The learner will be able to
follow guidelines for formal discussions in large groups.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Discussion/Conversation |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 1 |
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Discussion: Formal/Small Group
The learner will be able to
follow guidelines for formal discussions in small groups.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Discussion/Conversation |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 1 |
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Discussion: Role/Decision
The learner will be able to
participate in discussion by using assigned roles to make decisions.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Discussion/Conversation |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 1.3 |
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Discussion: Use/Rules
The learner will be able to
use his/her understanding of agreed upon rules in various discussion formats.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Discussion/Conversation |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 1.3 |
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Evaluator: Presentations/Teacher Aid
The learner will be able to
evaluate oral presentations using teacher generated criteria.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Evaluator |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 18.3 |
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General: Information/Consideration
The learner will be able to
give a presentation with appropriate consideration to the information being conveyed.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Presentation: General |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 3 |
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Audience: Delivery/Change/Content
The learner will be able to
change delivery appropriately for varying audiences and purposes when presenting similar content.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Audience |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 3.8 |
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Spelling: Write/Correct
The learner will be able to
write using correct spelling.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Spelling Applications |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 22.7 |
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Study and Research Skills
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Letter Writing: Formal/Write
The learner will be able to
write formal letters.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| General Letter Writing |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 19.18 |
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Sources: Document/Avoid Plagiarism
The learner will be able to
document sources used in research to avoid plagiarism.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Reference |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 24.3 |
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Sources: Standard Format/Apply
The learner will be able to
document sources by applying a standard format.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Reference |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 24.3 |
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Thesaurus: Alternative Words/Meanings
The learner will be able to
recognize alternative word choices and meanings through the use of a thesaurus.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Thesaurus |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 4.19 |
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Research Technology: Key Words
The learner will be able to
use key words to locate information in electronic databases.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Research Technology |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 24.3 |
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Research Project: Collaborative
The learner will be able to
use the research process to conduct a research project collaboratively.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Research Project |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 24.3 |
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Research Project: Independent
The learner will be able to
use the research process to conduct a research project independently.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Research Project |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 24.3 |
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Research Project: Results/Writing
The learner will be able to
present research results in writing.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Research Project |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 24.3 |
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Organize: Information/Purpose/Specific
The learner will be able to
organize information from a variety of sources for a specific purpose.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Research Skills: Organize |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 24.3 |
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Organize: Report/Summary
The learner will be able to
organize information into reports or summaries.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Research Skills: Organize |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 23.7 |
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Organize: Research/Data
The learner will be able to
organize materials and data collected through research.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Research Skills: Organize |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 24.3 |
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Technology: Explain/Techniques/Print
The learner will be able to
recognize techniques used in educational reference software and websites and explain how these techniques are similar or different from techniques used by authors and illustrators of print reference materials.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Educational Technology |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 26.3 |
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Base Word: Greek/Latin/Recognize
The learner will be able to
recognize and use common Greek and Latin roots to determine word meaning.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Base/Root Word |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 4.18 |
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Vocabulary: Read/Identify/Understand
The learner will be able to
read, identify, and understand grade specific vocabulary words.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Vocabulary |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 4 |
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Reference Sources: Thesaurus/Use/Clarify
The learner will be able to
use a thesaurus to clarify word meaning.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Vocabulary Strategies: Reference Sources |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 4.19 |
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Reference Sources: Expand/Thesaurus
The learner will be able to
expand his/her vocabulary by using a thesaurus.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Vocabulary Strategies: Reference Sources |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 21.5 |
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Prefix: Word Meaning/Latin
The learner will be able to
apply knowledge of Latin prefixes to determine word meaning.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Prefix |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 4.18 |
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Prefix: Word Meaning/Greek
The learner will be able to
apply knowledge of Greek prefixes to determine word meaning.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Prefix |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 4.18 |
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Suffix: Word Meaning/Latin
The learner will be able to
apply knowledge of Latin suffixes to determine word meaning.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Suffix |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 4.18 |
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Suffix: Word Meaning/Greek
The learner will be able to
apply knowledge of Greek suffixes to determine word meaning.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Suffix |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 4.18 |
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Multiple Meaning: Meaning/Shades/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze the significance of shades of meaning in determining word choice in written works.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Multiple Meaning |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 15.4 |
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Multiple Meaning: Shades/Distinguish
The learner will be able to
distinguish shades of meaning of words.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Multiple Meaning |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 15.4 |
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Revise: Improvement/Demonstrate/Content
The learner will be able to
show improvement in organization, content, paragraph development, level of detail, style, tone, and word choice after revision.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Revising |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 21 |
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Purposes: Variety
The learner will be able to
write for a variety of purposes.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Writing Purposes |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 20 |
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Audience: Variety
The learner will be able to
write for a variety of audiences.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Audience |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 20 |
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Poetry: Techniques
The learner will be able to
apply poetic techniques to writing.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 19.15 |
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Poetry: Figurative Language/Apply
The learner will be able to
use figurative language when writing poetry.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 19.15 |
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Poetry: Graphic Elements/Use
The learner will be able to
write poems using graphic elements.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Poetry |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 19.15 |
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Story Elements: Details/Setting
The learner will be able to
make decisions about where to place setting, character, and event details.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Story Elements |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 23.6 |
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Story Elements: Use
The learner will be able to
use story elements in writing.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Story Elements |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 19.14 |
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Edit: Spelling
The learner will be able to
edit for correct spelling.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Editing: Language Conventions |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 22.7 |
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Edit: Mechanics
The learner will be able to
edit written works for mechanics.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Editing: Language Conventions |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 22.7 |
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Revise: Mechanics
The learner will be able to
revise writing for mechanics.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Revising: Language Conventions |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 22.7 |
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Revise: Spelling
The learner will be able to
revise writing to correct spelling.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Revising: Language Conventions |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 22.7 |
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Revise: Sentence Combining
The learner will be able to
revise writing to combine sentences.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Revising: Language Conventions |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 21.4 |
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Revise: Vivid Images
The learner will be able to
revise writing to include vivid images.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Revising: Content |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 21.4 |
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Topic Sentence: Paragraph/Write
The learner will be able to
write an organized paragraph with a topic sentence.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Paragraph Content: Topic Sentence |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 23.8 |
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Detail: Sufficient/Developed/Use
The learner will be able to
use sufficient, developed supporting details.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Support: Detail |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 19 |
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Language Structure: Formal/Informal/Use
The learner will be able to
use a variety of formal and informal language in story writing.
| Strand |
Scope |
Source |
| Language Structure |
Master |
MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 6, 6.5 |
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