updated 6 May, 2007

Language Arts Grade 6

Reading

  • Apply reading strategies and skills to improve understanding
  • Read age-appropriate material aloud with adequate speed, accuracy, and expression
  • Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary

Literature

  • Identify and understand literary elements (characterization, characters, dialogue, figurative language, flashback, foreshadowing, imagery, irony, point of view, symbolism, and story elements: setting, plot, conflict, climax, resolution, theme)
  • Recognize the differences among types of literature (drama, fiction, nonfiction, myth, poetry, short stories)

Writing

  • Recognize and apply appropriate parts of speech
  • Use correct grammar in written work
  • Apply appropriate punctuation
  • Use correct spelling
  • Identify, construct, and combine various types of sentences
  • Avoid fragments, run-ons, and non-parallel constructions
  • Construct effective paragraphs
  • Use the writing process effectively (prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish)
  • Demonstrate organization, focus, elaboration, and integration in written compositions
  • Write using various forms (expository, informal letter, narrative, persuasive, poetry, etc.)

Listening/Speaking
Research