Language Arts - Sixth Grade

Course Description

The Boise District's Elementary Language Arts program focuses on providing skills training in phonics, word identification, comprehension, study skills, and writing skills in a course of study which exposes students to quality literature from a variety of authors.

Adopted Materials

Treasures Standards Correlation by Unit
Treasures Curriculum Matrix

Literature Lists

Editing Symbols

Prefix, Suffix & Root Word Master List

ISAT Language Usage Vocabulary
ISAT Reading Vocabulary

Copyright Resources

Course Scope

• Acronyms specific to this curriculum
• For specific Standard References please see: Idaho State Assessment Standards
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• Curriculum updated: 08/17/2007

Unit

Reading Process

Ongoing

607.1 Acquire Concepts About Text

Standard Reference
6.LA.1.2 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Apply the structural features of popular media.

Technology Curriculum

TO

2

Apply text features (e.g., directions, legend, index, and glossary, sequence, bold face print, headings) to explain text.

Treasures Units 1-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

3

Identify graphic sources of information (e.g., maps, graphs, illustrations, diagrams, timelines, or tables) to address research questions.

Treasures Units 2-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

607.2 Acquire Decoding Skills Using Word Parts

Standard Reference
6.LA.1.4 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Apply common root words, prefixes and suffixes, including Greek and Latin derivatives to decode complex words.

Treasures Units 3-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

2

Read abbreviations appropriate to grade level.

Treasures Unit 2, DOL

ISAT, TMA, TO

607.3 Acquire Decoding Skills Using Syllabication

Standard Reference
6.LA.1.5 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Apply spelling and syllabication rules to aid in decoding and word recognition.

Treasures Units 2, 3, 4

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

607.4 Acquire Decoding Skills Using Context

Standard Reference
6.LA.1.6 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Use context clues to aid in decoding of new words.

Treasures Units 1-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

607.5 Acquire Fluency

Standard Reference
6.LA.1.7 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Read grade-level-appropriate text orally with fluency and accuracy from at least 150 correct words per minute (Hasbrouck & Tindal).

Treasures Units 1-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

607.6 Vocabulary and Concept Development

Standard Reference
6.LA.1.8 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Infer word meaning from knowledge of root words, derived from Greek and Latin.

Treasures Units 3, 5, 6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

2

Apply context to identify the meaning of unfamiliar words and identify the intended meaning of words with multiple meanings.

Treasures Units 1-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

3

Use words and concepts necessary for comprehending math, science, social studies, literature and other Grade 6 content area text.

Treasures Units 1-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

4

Use a grade-level appropriate dictionary, thesaurus, and glossary to find or confirm word meanings and/or clarify shades of meaning.

Treasures Units 2-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

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Unit

Comprehension/Interpretation

Ongoing

607.7 Acquire Strategies and Skills for Comprehending Text

Standard Reference
6.LA.2.1
Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Determine the author’s purpose, stated or implied, for writing various texts.

Treasures Units 1-2, 4-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA, CBM

2

Apply cause and effect relationships to gain meaning from text.

Treasures Units 1-4, 6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

3

Make inferences, draw conclusions and form opinions based on information gathered from text and cite evidence to support.

Treasures Units 1-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

607.8 Acquire Skills to Comprehend Expository Text

Standard Reference
6.LA.2.2
Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Apply knowledge of expository text structure to extend comprehension.

Treasures Units 2-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA, WR

2

Generate how, why, and what-if questions for interpreting expository texts.

Treasures Units 2, 5, 6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA, WR

3

Identify the facts and details that support the author’s argument and summarize the findings.

Treasures Units 1, 4-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

4

Follow multi-step written directions.

Treasures Units 2-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

607.9 Acquire Skills for Comprehending Literary Text

Standard Reference
6.LA.2.3
Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Describe different genres of fiction and kinds of poetry, and the major characteristics of each form.

Treasures Units 1-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

2

Distinguish between major characters and minor characters.

Treasures Units 1-5

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

3

Analyze the influence of the setting on the problem and resolution of the story.

Treasures Units 1-3, 5-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

4

Analyze the conflict of a plot and explain its resolution.

Treasures Units 1-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

5

Identify the literary point of view (e.g., first person, third person) in literary text.

Treasures Units 1-5

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

6

Identify themes that appear in different literary works.

Treasures Units 2, 5, 6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

7

Identify common literary devices (e.g., flashback, foreshadowing, personification) to increase comprehension.

Treasures Units 2, 3, 5, 6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

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Unit

Writing Process

Ongoing

607.10 Acquire Prewriting Skills

Standard Reference
6.LA.3.1 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Generate ideas using prewriting strategies.

Treasures Units 1-6
Pencil Box

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

2

Generate a main idea appropriate to the type of writing.

Pencil Box

TMA, TO, WR, DWA

3

Select organizational strategies appropriate for writing.

Pencil Box

TMA, TO, WR, DWA

4

Apply an appropriate writing format for purpose and audience.

Treasures Units 1-6
Pencil Box

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

5

Plan writing to produce a piece of writing within a set time period.

Pencil Box

TMA, TO, WR, DWA

607.11 Acquire Skills for Writing a Draft

Standard Reference
6.LA.3.2 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Use ideas generated and organized in prewriting to write a draft with a main idea and supporting details.

Treasures Units 1-6
Pencil Box

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

2

Write a draft with a main idea and appropriate details in a logical sequence.

Pencil Box

TMA, TO, WR, DWA

607.12 Acquire Skills for Revising a Draft

Standard Reference
6.LA.3.3 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Revise draft for meaning, clarity and effective sequencing.

Treasures Units 1-6

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

2

Add details to more effectively accomplish the purpose of writing.

Pencil Box

TMA, TO, WR, DWA

3

Apply and add transition words to clarify sequence.

Pencil Box

TMA, TO, WR, DWA

4

Rearrange words, sentences, and paragraphs to enhance writing style.

Pencil Box

TMA, TO, WR, DWA

5

Apply literary models to refine writing style.

Pencil Box

TMA, TO, WR, DWA

6

Apply strategies to guide the revision process.

Treasures Units 1-6
Pencil Box

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

607.13 Acquire Skills for Editing a Draft

Standard Reference
6.LA.3.4 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Edit the draft using an editing checklist with common editing marks.

Treasures Units 1-6
Pencil Box

ISAT, TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

607.14 Acquire Skills to Publish Writing

Standard Reference
6.LA.3.5 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Publish writing in an appropriate format for the purpose and audience.

Treasures Units 1-6
Pencil Box

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

2

Share writing with intended audience.

Treasures Units 1-6
Pencil Box

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

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Unit

Writing Applications

Ongoing

607.15 Acquire Expressive (Narrative/Creative) Writing Skills

Standard Reference
6.LA.4.1 Writing Applications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Write narratives that develop a standard plot line.

Treasures Units 1, 3, 4
Pencil Box

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

2

Write a variety of expressive works that include sensory details and figurative language.

Treasures Units 3, 6
Pencil Box

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

607.16 Acquire Expository (Informational/Research) Writing Skills

Standard Reference
6.LA.4.2 Writing Applications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Write technical text that identifies a sequence of activities or processes.

Treasures Units 3, 6
Pencil Box

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

2

Write a research report with facts, details, and examples from multiple sources.

Treasures Units 1-6
Pencil Box

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

607.17 Acquire Persuasive Writing Skills

Standard Reference
6.LA.4.3 Writing Applications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Write persuasive compositions that state and support a position with emotional appeals.

Treasures Unit 2
Pencil Box

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

607.18 Acquire Skills for Literary Response

Standard Reference
6.LA.4.4 Writing Applications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Write a response that identifies a text to self, text to world, and/or text to text connection.

Treasures Units 1-6
Pencil Box

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

2

Write responses to literature that identify the author’s purpose.

Treasures Units 4
Treasures Additional Lessons/Resources

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

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Unit

Writing Components

Ongoing

607.19 Acquire Handwriting Skills

Standard Reference
6.LA.5.1 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Write fluently and legibly in print or cursive.

Treasures Units 1-6

TWA, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

607.20 Acquire Spelling Skills

Standard Reference
6.LA.5.2 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Spell correctly Grade 6 high-frequency words and content area words.

Treasures Units 1-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

2

Spell correctly multi-syllabic words that include those with Greek and Latin derivatives.

Treasures Unit 3-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

3

Apply spelling rules appropriate to grade level (e.g., less common prefixes, suffixes and plurals) to spell accurately.

Treasures Units 1-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

607.21 Acquire Skills for Sentence Structure

Standard Reference
6.LA.5.3 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Identify complex sentences with subject and verb agreement.

Treasures Unit 1, 3
Treasures, DOL

ISAT, TMA, TO

2

• Use correctly:
  future verb tenses
  adjectives
  personal pronouns
  conjunctions
  adverbs

Treasures Unit 3-6

ISAT, TO, TWA, TMA

607.22 Acquire Skills for Using Conventions

Standard Reference
6.LA.5.4 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Apply capitalization correctly in writing.

Treasures Unit 2, Treasures DOL

ISAT, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

2

Use quotation marks and commas to punctuate dialogue.

Treasures Unit 3, 6
Treasures DOL

ISAT, TMA, TO, WR, DWA

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Unit

Communication

Ongoing

607.23 Acquire Listening Skills

Standard Reference
6.LA.6.1 Communication

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Listen in order to summarize information from a variety of sources.

Treasures Unit 2
Treasures Addtional Lessons/Resources

TMA, TO

2

Listen attentively to compare speaker’s verbal communication (e.g., word choice, pitch, feeling, and tone) to the nonverbal message (e.g., posture and gesture).

Treasures Read Aloud Anthology

TMA, TO

3

Listen to identify the tone, mood, and emotion conveyed in oral communications.

Treasures Units 4, 5
Treasures Read-a-loud

TMA, TO

4

Listen to acquire and summarize information from a variety of sources.

Treasures Unit 1-6

TWA, TMA, TO

607.24 Acquire Speaking Skills

Standard Reference
6.LA.6.2 Communication

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Ask questions to elicit information, including evidence to support a speaker’s position.

Treasures Units 1-6

TWA, TMA, TO

2

Emphasize important points to assist the listener in following an oral presentation.

Treasures Read-a-Loud
Treasures Units 2

TMA, TO

3

Organize oral presentations to maintain a clear focus.

Treasures Units 1-6

TWA, TMA, TO

4

Deliver narrative presentations that include sensory details and establish a context, plot, and point of view.

Treasures Units 1, 3

TMA, TO

5

Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal techniques to maintain audience interest.

Treasures Units 1-6

TWA, TMA, TO

6

Deliver oral responses to literature that develop an interpretation that shows careful reading, understanding, and insight.

Treasures Units 1-6

TWA, TMA, TO

607.23 Acquire Viewing Skills

Standard Reference
6.LA.6.3 Communication

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

View media to analyze as source for information entertainment, and persuasion appropriate to grade level.

Treasures Units 2-4, 6

TWA, TMA, TO

2

Demonstrate understanding of graphics, pictures, and charts appropriate to grade level.

Treasures Units 1-6

ISAT, TWA, TMA, TO

3

Analyze the role of media in focusing people’s attention on events and in forming their opinions on issues.

Treasures Units 4-6

TWA, TMA, TO

4

Analyze the purpose, organization, content, and delivery of verbal communication and non-verbal cues.

Treasures Additional Lessons/Resources

TMA, TO, TD

5

Use a variety of resources to produce visuals in order to communicate to an audience.

Treasures Units 2

TMA, TO, TD