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Math Curriculum 01/12/03

Language Arts - Grade 6

Language Arts

The Idaho State Achievement Standards for Language Arts provides skills for kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Reading programs during the first three years should be designed so that adequate instructional time is devoted to the teaching of phonemic awareness skills, phonics skills, the development of spelling and orthographic skills, the development of reading fluency and automaticity and the development of reading comprehension strategies. Each of these components of reading instruction should be taught in an integrated context with ample practice provided in reading familiar material. This is imperative for those demonstrating difficulty in learning to read, but beneficial for all.

The Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI) is designed to measure grade level knowledge. The tests are administered in the fall and winter and any student who is not at grade level must take the test again in the spring. The IRI assess the skills that each child should have mastered at the time of testing.

Grade 6

The Idaho State Achievement Standards for Language Arts provides skills for sixth grade.


Genres
This unit includes identifying and comparing key characteristics of literary genres, as designated by a work's subject, theme, style, and time period. Some examples of genres are: science fiction, poetry, drama, British literature, and multicultural literature.

    Narrative: Characters/Setting/Plot
The learner will be able to locate information about characters and setting in order to understand plot in narratives.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Narrative Application Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.b
  
    Biography: Identify
The learner will be able to identify and describe key elements of biographies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Biography Comprehension Master 2.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.02.a
  
    Autobiographies: Identify
The learner will be able to identify and describe key elements of autobiographies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Autobiography Comprehension Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.02.a; ISAT
  
    Poetry: Characteristics/Explain
The learner will be able to explain the important characteristics of poetry.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Poetry Comprehension Master 2.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.02.a
  
    Author Intention: Information/setting/la
The learner will be able to analyze information, setting, and language to explain the author's purpose in a given passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author: Intentions Analysis Master 2.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.03.a
  
    Technical: Strategies/Recognize/Organize
The learner will be able to recognize the organization of technical texts and apply comprehension strategies that aid in understanding technical materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Technical Knowledge Master 0.5 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.05.b; 725.05 d
  
    Point of View: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze author point of view in reading selections.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author: Point of View Analysis Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.02.d, 725.03.b
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, EdVISION Corporation, Version 2.1, Author - A [Software].  
  
    Expository: Information/Organize
The learner will be able to organize expository information in a systematic manner.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Expository Application Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.04.b
  

Language Arts Processes
Language Arts Processes is an integrated Language Arts unit. It addresses multiple processes: reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and representing. This unit includes language processes used in real-world, career, and other settings as well as traditional school settings. Language Arts Processes also deals with multiple forms of text: written, oral, and visual.

    Strategies: Organization
The learner will be able to apply strategies for comprehending meaning by using organizational clues to meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comprehension: Strategies Application Master 0.5 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.05.c
  

Language Expressions
This unit focuses on language conventions, structure, usage, and language study. It also addresses parts of speech, figures of speech, syntax, paragraph and sentence structure, word agreement, modifiers, and grammar.

    Conventions: Grammar
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of the rules and conventions of grammar.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Grammar Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 726.02.a; ID: Direct Writing Assessment
  
    Sentence Structure: Apply/Variety
The learner will be able to apply a variety of sentence structures in his/her writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Master 2.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 726.02.c; ID: Direct Writing Assessment
  
    Vocabulary: New
The learner will be able to understand and use new vocabulary: modifies, main clauses, plural possessive, irregular verb, simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence, compound-complex sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocabulary Comprehension Master 1.0 ISAT
  
    Parts of Speech: Identify/Various
The learner will be able to identify various parts of speech.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Parts of Speech Knowledge Master 1.0 ISAT
  
    Sentence Structure: Patterns/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize sentence patterns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Knowledge Master 1.0 ISAT
  

Language Mechanics
This unit includes comprehending and applying the rules which govern punctuation and capitalization when writing and editing written works.

    Punctuation: Rules/Apply
The learner will be able to apply the rules of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and legibility.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Punctuation Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 726.02.a; ID: Direct Writing Assessment
  
    *Capitalization: Application of Rules
The learner will be able to apply capitalization rules in his/her written work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Applications Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 726.02.a
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, EdVISION Corporation, Version 2.1, Capitalization - A [Software].  
  
    Comma: Appositive/Use
The learner will be able to use a comma to set off an appositive.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Application Master 1.5 ISAT
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, EdVISION Corporation, Version 2.1, Punctuation (Proper Usage) - B [Software].  
  
    Comma: Parenthetical Clause/Phrase
The learner will be able to use commas with parenthetical clauses or phrases.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Application Master 2.0 ISAT
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, EdVISION Corporation, Version 2.1, Punctuation (Proper Usage) - B [Software].  
  
    Comma: Interrupters
The learner will be able to use commas correctly around interrupters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Application Master 0.5 ISAT
  
    Parentheses: Non-Essential/Phrases
The learner will be able to use parentheses correctly around non-essential phrases.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Brackets/Parentheses Application Master 1.0 ISAT
  
    Comma: Dependent Clauses
The learner will be able to use commas in dependent clauses.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Application Master 0.5 ISAT
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, EdVISION Corporation, Version 2.1, Punctuation (Proper Usage) - B [Software].  
  
    Vocabulary: New
The learner will be able to understand and use new vocabulary: possessive noun.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocabulary Comprehension Master 1.0 ISAT
  
    apitalization: Application of Rules
The learner will be able to apply capitalization rules in his/her written work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Applications Application Master 1.0 ISAT
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, EdVISION Corporation, Version 2.1, Capitalization - A [Software].  
  

Listening
This unit includes identifying and distinguishing between sounds and patterns in sounds, constructing meaning from information delivered verbally, and understanding and responding to verbal information.

    Critical Listening: Analyze/Peer Review
The learner will be able to critically analyze a speaker's presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Critical Listening Analysis Master 0.5 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 727.03
  
    Summary: Gather/Live/Electronic
The learner will be able to gather and summarize information by taking notes from various live or electronic sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Summary Application Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 727.01.a
  
    Response: Oral/Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast a range of oral presentations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening Responses Analysis Master 2.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 727.02.b
  
    Behaviors: Use/Interpersonal
The learner will be able to use listening skills in interpersonal communications.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening Behaviors Application Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 727.01.c
  
    Response: Oral Presentations
The learner will be able to listen and respond to oral presentations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening Responses Comprehension Master 1.0 ISAT
  

Media
This unit includes the study of information and entertainment communications. Topics include: advertising, art, journalism, film, and media messages, forms and productions.

    Media: Relationships/Ideas/Culture
The learner will be able to assess relationships, ideas, and cultural elements as represented in media.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Master ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 729.03.a
  
    Media: Relationships/Identify
The learner will be able to identify relationships in various media.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Knowledge Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 729.02.a
  
    Nonprint: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate nonprint media.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Form: Non-Print Evaluation Master 2.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 729.03.b
  
    Print/Nonprint: Visuals/Create
The learner will be able to use a wide range of resources to produce visuals that communicate through print and non-print media.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Form: Print/Non-Print Application Master 2.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 729.04
  

Reading Operations
This unit includes constructing meaning from fiction and non-fiction selections at comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and judgment levels of understanding. It includes skills which address identifying, discussing, and comparing both concrete and abstract elements of selections (setting, plot, characterization, genre, historical period, theme, tone, moral message, and psychological and political implications).

    Construct Meaning: Background Knowledge
The learner will be able to construct meaning from text and draw conclusions using background knowledge.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Constructing Meaning: Strategies Master 2.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.b; 725.04.c
  
    Theme: Social/Cultural/Historical
The learner will be able to connect social, cultural, and historical characteristics of texts to one's personal experience.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Themes Master ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.02.c
  
    Relationship: Apply/Anticipate/Text
The learner will be able to apply relationships between text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world to anticipate new text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Relationship Master ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.c; ID: Direct Writing Assessment
  
    Construct Meaning: Interactive/Text Cue
The learner will be able to demonstrate interactive reading by identifying and utilizing textual elements to construct meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Constructing Meaning: Strategies Master ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.a; ID: Direct Writing Assessment
  
    Response: Reconsider/Source
The learner will be able to reconsider a response against multiple grade-level information sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Responses: General Master ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.d; ID: Direct Writing Assessment
  
    Purposes: Important/Information/Locate
The learner will be able to locate important information based on reading purpose.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Purposes Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.b
  
    Purposes: Answer Questions
The learner will be able to read to answer questions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Purposes Master 0.5 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.04.a
  
    Reading Behaviors: Grade Level/Read
The learner will be able to read grade level appropriate materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Behaviors Application Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725
  
    Main Idea: Identify
The learner will be able to identify main ideas from reading passages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Main Idea Knowledge Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.04.c: ISAT
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, EdVISION Corporation, Version 2.1, Drawing Conclusions - A [Software].  
  
    Predicting: Information/Synthesize
The learner will be able to synthesize information from reading materials to make predictions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Predicting Synthesis Master 0.5 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.c:ISAT ID: Direct Writing Assessment
  
    Predict Outcome: Revise
The learner will be able to revise predictions made about reading material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Predicting Evaluation Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.e
  
    Directions: Technical/Understand
The learner will be able to understand technical directions to complete a task.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Directions Comprehension Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.05.e
  
    Theme: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the theme of a given reading passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Themes Knowledge Master 2.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.04.c
  
    Inference: Reading Material/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize inferences made from reading material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inference Knowledge Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.b: ISAT
  
    Detail: Important Information
The learner will be able to identify important information in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Detail Knowledge Master 0.5 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.04.c
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, EdVISION Corporation, Version 2.1, Author - A [Software].  
  
    Strategies: Semantic/Syntactic/Use
The learner will be able to read fluently using semantic, syntactic, and graphophonic cues.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies Application Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.a
  
    Sources: Answer Questions/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize appropriate sources of information to answer questions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Source Knowledge Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.04.a
  
    Organization: Expository Structure/Apply
The learner will be able to apply the use of expository structure to acquire meaning from a text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organization Application Master 0.5 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.b
  
    Construct Meaning: Decoding/Skills
The learner will be able to use decoding skills to construct meaning from text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Constructing Meaning Application Master 1.5 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.a
  
    Tone: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the tone of a given passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Tone Knowledge Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.g
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, EdVISION Corporation, Version 2.1, Fictional Tale [Software].  
  
    Interpretation: Prior Knowledge/Original
The learner will be able to use prior knowledge and information from the text to develop original interpretations of the text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Interpretation Synthesis Master 0.5 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.04.c
  
    Support: Evidence/Judge
The learner will be able to make judgements based on supporting evidence in a text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Support Evaluation Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.04.c
  
    Questions: Aid Understanding
The learner will be able to generate questions to aid understanding while reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Questions Synthesis Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.04.c
  
    Analyze: Literary Selection
The learner will be able to analyze characters in a literary selection.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Character: Analyze Analysis Master 2.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.02.d, 725.03.b
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, EdVISION Corporation, Version 2.1, Moral of a Story [Software].  
  
    Analyze: Plot Development/Reading
The learner will be able to analyze plot development in a reading selection.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Plot: Analyze Analysis Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.02.d, 725.03.b
  
    Confirm: Use/Text
The learner will be able to use text to confirm predictions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Predicting: Confirm Evaluation Master 2.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.01.e
  
    Graphic Feature: Use
The learner will be able to use common graphical features to increase understanding of reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies: Graphic Features Application Master 2.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.05.c
  
    Details: Support/Identify
The learner will be able to identify supporting details within a text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Support: Detail Knowledge Master 0.5 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.04.c
Assessment Resources
- Skills Connection, EdVISION Corporation, Version 2.1, Author - A [Software].  
  
    Analyze: Theme/Literary Selection
The learner will be able to analyze the theme of a literary selection.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Themes: Analyze Analysis Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 725.02.d, 725.03.b
  
    Vocabulary: New
The learner will be able to understand and use new vocabulary: guide, handbook, selections, implied, inferred, premise, impression, contrast, evaluate, assumption, logical argument, factual, unbiased, propaganda, intent, irony, suspension, simile, figure of speech, dialogue, metaphor.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocabulary Comprehension Master 1.0 ISAT
  
    Fluency: Independent/Increase
The learner will be able to increase fluency to grade-level expectations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Aloud: Fluency Application Master .
  

Speaking
This unit focuses on techniques and strategies (voice modulation, body language, ordering of ideas, visual aids, etc.) to convey meaning and to present information and opinions to groups. This unit includes: formal and informal communication, debate skills, and verbal/nonverbal communication.

    Purposes: Interpretations/Share
The learner will be able to share interpretations of one's own work or literature through oral interpretations, memorization, presentation, and dramatic readings.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Purposes Master ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728.02.a
  
    Purposes: Information/Analysis/Critique
The learner will be able to use speaking skills to present information and analyses or critiques of written or viewed material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Purposes Master ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728
  
    Discussion: Behavior/Participate
The learner will be able to behave appropriately when participating in discussions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Discussion/Conversation Master ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728.03.b
  
    Vocal Characteristic: Inflection/Varied
The learner will be able to use varied inflections to communicate with others.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocal Characteristic Master ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728.01.a
  
    Audience: Variety
The learner will be able to speak for a variety of audiences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Audience Master ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728.01.a
  
    Evaluator: Critical/Purposes
The learner will be able to speak for critical evaluation purposes from peer review.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Evaluator Evaluation Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728.03
  
    Pronunciation: Pronounce Clearly/Present
The learner will be able to pronounce words clearly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Pronunciation Comprehension Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728.01.a
  
    Body Language: Gestures/Posture/Eye Cont
The learner will be able to use good posture, eye contact, and gestures effectively while speaking.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Communication: Nonverbal Application Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728.01.a
  
    Discussion: Others/Support
The learner will be able to support other's participation in discussions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Discussion/Conversation Application Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728.03.b
  
    Support: Presentation/Design
The learner will be able to design and deliver clearly organized oral presentations that include transitions supporting main ideas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Main Idea/Support Synthesis Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728.01.b
  
    Processes: Judgement
The learner will be able to express various judgement statements in an oral presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Processes Comprehension Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728.03.a; 728.02
  
    General: Questions/Design
The learner will be able to design oral presentations to answer focus questions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Presentation: General Synthesis Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728.01.b
  
    General: Feedback/Design
The learner will be able to design oral presentations that include responses to feedback from peer review.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Presentation: General Synthesis Master 1.0 ID: State Achievement Standards, Language Arts/Communications, 2001: Grade 6, 728.01.b
  
    Response: Literature
The learner will be able to orally respond to literature.
Strand Bloom's Scope