English+Language+Arts+-+6th+Grade

   A six grade Language Arts student should be able to interpret information from all forms of communication. Topics that are covered in [| NCSCOS]  6th grade goals are written language, oral language, informational, argumentative, critical, and literary purpose. Although personal expression is stressed at this grade level, a student should learn grammar rules to become an effective writer.
 * 6th Grade English La****nguage Arts**

 **__Goal 1__** The learner will use language to communicate their personal point of view and life experiences.

1.01 Tell an expressive story (fictional of autobiographical) which:  1.02 The student will discuss materials that are read, heard, and/or viewed by:  1.03 The learner will cooperative appropriately in groups by:  1.04 The learner will reflect on personal learning experiences by: 
 *  has an organized structure appropriate for its purpose, audience, and context.
 *  tells a story or the importance of an event or set of events.
 * includes details and descriptions. 
 *  uses various styles (e.g. dialogue, suspense, and expressions).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">checking for comprehension. [[image:http://cms.sgcs.k12.in.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/132095/Image/clip_art_pencil_02.jpg width="245" height="287" align="right"]]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> studying the characteristics of the specific work.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">identifying literary devices used.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> making connections.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> predicting.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> identifying the main idea and/or significance of the work.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> creating a journal.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> talking about print and non-print works.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">being attentive.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> contributing comments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> asking questions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">elaborating on their personal gain. <span style="color: #0f82db; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%; text-align: center;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> discussing changes.

**__Goal 2__** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> The learner will explore and examine information from various sources

2.01 The learner will study and discuss material read, heard, and/or viewed.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">making connections between the main ideas of different works.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">2.02 The learner will create information materials through using multiple sources of print and non-print information.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">discovering and recovering information
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">becoming aware of primary and secondary sources.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">discussing the appropriate way to display the information.

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**__Goal 3__** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The learner will study the basis of argumentative works.

3.01 The learner will explore argumentative works to which they have been introduced by means of: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 3.02 The learner will study the problem solution process by:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">comprehension.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">characterization.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">making predictions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">presented examples.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">getting ready for assessment. [[image:http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/rouillardr/photos/685662/3book%2520clipart.gif width="180" height="181" align="right"]]

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 3.03 The learner will discover arguments that raise up through:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">examples of a work's clear idea.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">discussion of relevant support. <span style="color: #0f82db; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%; text-align: center;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">the use of evaluative technique.

__**Goal 4**__ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The learner will use critical thinking skills to assess author's purpose, communication techniques, and attitude of critic, in both print and non-print materials.

4.01 The learner will determine the author's purpose by: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 4.02 The learner will gain understanding of the quality of communication by: <span style="color: #0f82db; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 4.03 The learner will play the role of a critic by:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">checking for understanding.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">analyzing emotions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">identifying hidden themes.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">discussing the development of communication.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">predicting the outcome based on contextual information.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">taking into account the possible consequences.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">studying different view-points.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">staying open-minded.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">creating a review on the work.

<span style="color: #0f82db; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%; text-align: center;"> **__Goal 5__** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The learner will interpret and evaluate various works in different genres through discussing and interpreting different literary techniques and characteristics. <span style="color: #0f82db; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 5.01 To increase comprehension, the learner will participate in literacy programs, such as:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">participating in class seminars.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">discussing literary elements
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">analyzing characters and relationships.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 5.02 The learner will explore characteristics of literary genres through: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">studying a variety of literature.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">analyzing works of literature.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">characterizing and classifying various works. <span style="color: #0f82db; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%; text-align: center;">

**__Goal 6__** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The learner will employ grammar rules and language usage.

6.01 The learner will show understanding of written and spoken language through: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">discussing the affects of dialect.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">using a variety of sentence structures.

6.02 The learner will identify and correct errors in written and spoken English by: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">using proofreading symbols.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">becoming familiar with everyday errors.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">reviewing grammar rules.

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