English Preface Grade 6

Language
1. Conduct structured small and large group discussion.







Composition

1. Write with focus, logical development, and supporting detail.

2. Select appropriate genres, reasoning, and style for specific audiences.

3. Demonstrate the ability to revise writing by improving organization, content, paragraph development, level of detail, style, tone, and word choice.

4. Use appropriate standard English conventions, such as structure, usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.

5. Use study skills such as questions, notes, summarizing, précis writing, and outlining.

6. Use open-ended research questions, sources of information, and appropriate research methods.

7. Develop and use rhetorical, logical, and stylistic criteria for final versions of written projects.

	Differentiate between fact and opinion.
	Prepare and deliver presentation using skills in comparison/contrast.
	Use interview to gather information for research or composition.
	Use spell-checker dictionary meanings to identify context/part of speech (function).
	Select and organize relevant information.
	Use prepositions, interjections correctly.

Produce multi-paragraph compositions of the following types:

- Response to literature (opinion with documented proof from single work).

- Report (using content area notes).

- Narrative (personal experience using first-person point of view).

- Creative (traditional forms of poems and stories).

- Letter (business and friendly; memos; thank-you notes).

- Persuasive (opinion).

- Journals (writing and content area).

Use the following English language conventions:

- Punctuation.

- Preposition phrases.

- Compound sentences.

- Paragraph transitions.

- Introductory paragraphs.

Edit and revise, concentrating on Grade 6 English language conventions in accordance with rubrics.

	Define and give examples of literary structures - plot, setting, conflict.
	Demonstrate an understanding of character's motives or point of view.
	Make a prediction based on explicit and implicit information.
	Recognize and give examples of nonfiction genres.
	Summarize passages from fiction and nonfiction.
	Use graphic organizers.
	Scan for key words, ideas.
	Demonstrate an understanding of figurative language.

	Utilize CD-ROMs, laser disks, and videos to research specific topics.
	Compare/contrast different media techniques.
	Identify and explain the effective use of sound effects.

Literature
1. Demonstrate an ability to decode, understand, and use new words.

2. Identify main idea in what is heard, read, or viewed.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of different genres.

4. Identify, analyze, and apply theme, using evidence to support ideas.

5. Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of structure and elements of fiction, using evidence to support ideas.

6. Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of structure and elements of nonfiction, using evidence to support ideas.

7. Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of structure, elements, and theme of poetry, using evidence to support ideas.

8. Identify and analyze how words appeal to the senses, create imagery, suggest mood, and set tone.

9. Compare/contrast a variety of cultural myths and narratives.

10. Interpret literary works, nonfiction, film, and media.

11. Present effective dramatic readings, recitations, and performances for a variety of audiences.
Media

1. Obtain information from a variety of media and evaluate the quality.

2. Explain how traditional forms are modified for electronic media.

3. Design and create coherent media productions with focus, detail, and consideration of audience and purpose.