Grade 6. Prentice Hall. Writing and Grammar, Grade 6, 8th Edition Alabama Course of Study for English Language Arts Grade 6

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1 Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Grade 6, 8th Edition 2008 Grade 6 C O R R E L A T E D T O Alabama Course of Study for English Language Arts Grade 6

2 Sixth Grade Sixth-grade students are transitioning from childhood to adolescence, which is characterized by physical, social, emotional, and cognitive changes. Students in this grade continue to build upon previous learning through knowledge and use of literature, writing, and communication skills. They are encouraged and given more opportunities to express themselves and share information in a variety of formats that support creativity and some risk-taking in the use of language. Grade 6 students assume a more analytical approach to literature. They explore a wider repertoire of literary works that illustrate the linguistic and cultural diversity found in today s society. Students compose persuasive essays with an increased awareness of grammar conventions and writing mechanics as well as an awareness of the importance of using an extended vocabulary. They continue to broaden their knowledge of research and inquiry strategies and oral and visual communication skills. MINIMUM REQUIRED CONTENT Students will: Reading 1. Apply strategies, including making complex predictions, interpreting characters behaviors, and comparing and contrasting, to comprehend sixth-grade recreational reading materials. Examples: complex predictions order of events, potential conflicts SE/TE: Model from Literature, 50, 74-77, ; Compare and Contrast Essays, ; Student Work In Progress, ; Reading Nonfiction Critically, ; Reading Literary Writing, , 695; Comparing Interpretations Of Nature, 120; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, Identifying supporting details SE/TE: Writing Supporting Sentences, 35; Gathering Support, 131; Gathering Details, 229, , Drafting, 257; Revising, ; Model From Literature, 74-77, ; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 46, ; Comprehending Nonfiction, 685; Distinguishing Fact From Opinion, 686. Using context clues to determine meaning SE/TE: Model From Literature, 50-51, 74-77; Revising Your Sentences, 210; Using Context Clues, ; Studying Meanings in the Content Areas, 658; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, , Identifying sequence of events SE/TE: Shaping Your Writing, 106, 206, 230; Revising Your Overall Structure, 58, 84, 134, 184; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, ; Using Graphic Organizers, 683; Analyzing Text, Making generalizations from text information SE/TE: Distinguishing Fact from Opinion, 686; Applying Forms of Reasoning, 688. Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Revising Your Overall Structure,

3 2. Interpret literary elements and devices, including implied main idea, conflict, and personification. Identifying the climax 3. Apply strategies that include making complex predictions, identifying the likely source of a text, and comparing to comprehend sixth-grade informational and functional reading materials. Examples: complex predictions results of actions, expected learning from a chapter or unit SE/TE: Main Ideas and Topic Sentence, 33-34; Shaping Your Writing, 56; Developing Narrative Elements, 80; Analyzing Visual Meanings, 95; Model From Literature, 74-77, ; Strategies for Reading Poetry, 693; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 46-47, SE/TE: Shaping Your Writing, 82; Student Work In Progress, SE/TE: Model From Literature, 74-77, ; Reading Methods and Tools, ; Reading Nonfiction Critically, ; Reading Literary Writing, ; Reading From Varied Sources, ; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, Drawing conclusions to extend meaning SE/TE: Applying Forms of Reasoning, 688; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, Making generalizations SE/TE: Distinguishing Fact From Opinion, 686; Applying Forms of Reasoning, 688; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, Using context clues to determine meaning SE/TE: Using Context Clues, ; Studying Meanings in the Content Areas, 658; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, , Identifying sequence of events Previewing text features before reading Example: headings 4. Recognize the use of text elements, including implied main idea, explicit cause-effect relationships, and persuasive techniques, in sixth-grade informational and functional reading materials. SE/TE: Drafting, 56-57, ; Revising Your Overall Structure, 184; Analyzing the Text, ; Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685, 690. SE/TE: Reading Methods and Tools, ; Incorporating Ideas From Research, 758. Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Reading Nonfiction Critically, ; Reading Literary Writing, SE/TE: Main Idea and Topic Sentence, 33-36; Model From Literature, , ; Student Work in Progress, , ; Connected Assignment, , Identifying details related to main idea SE/TE: Reading Nonfiction Critically, 685; Revising, 279; Model From Literature, 50, 74, 100, 126, 152, 176, 200, 224, 248; Student Work In Progress, 64, 91, 115, 141, 166, 190, 215, 238, 265,

4 Literature 5. Analyze short stories, novels, plays, myths, and nonfiction materials for distinguishing characteristics. Identifying odes, ballads, epic poetry, and science fiction Identifying figurative language in various literature selections 6. Identify the author s purpose as entertainment, information, or persuasion in selected works. 7. Identify examples of literary selections that illustrate linguistic and cultural diversity. Examples: The Keeping Quilt, The Watsons Go to Birmingham, Red Scarf Girl, Habibi, Romiette and Julio Writing and Language 8. Compose in persuasive mode for a specific purpose and audience, including clearly stated opinions with supporting details and reasons or examples to influence thought or action. Using the steps of the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing in all forms of written composition Demonstrating use of graphic organizers for prewriting and drafting Examples: outlines, Venn diagrams, semantic webs, storyboards SE/TE: Short Story, 72-73; Model From Literature, 74-77; Strategies for Reading Fiction, 691; Strategies for Reading Drama, 692; Strategies for Reading Folk Tales, Myths, and Fables, ; Nonfiction, SE/TE: Connected Assignment, ; Strategies For Reading Fiction, 691; Strategies for Reading Poetry, ; Literature: Poetry, SE/TE: What Is Descriptive Writing?, 99; Student Work In Progress, ; Strategies for Reading Poetry, 694. SE/TE: Model from Literature, 50, 74, 100, 126, 152, 176, 200, 224, 246; Identifying the Author s Purpose, 687; Student Work In Progress, SE/TE: Model from Literature, 50, 74, 100, 126, 152, 176, 200, 224, 248; Student Work In Progress, SE/TE: Persuasive Essay, ; Prewriting, 128, ; Drafting, ; Revising, ; Student Work in Progress, ; Connected Assignment, ; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, SE/TE: Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, , , , , ; Drafting, 56, 82, 106, 132, 158, 182, 206; Revising, 58-61, 84-87, , , , , ; Editing and Proofreading, 62, 89, 113, 139, 164, 188, 213; Publishing, 63, 90, 114, 140, 165, 189, 214. Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Student Work In Progress, 52, 54, 57, 58, 60, 64, 78, 80, 83, 84, 86, 88, 102, 105, 107, 108, 110, 115. SE/TE: Creating Graphic Organizers, ; Using Reading Strategies, ; Using Graphic Organizers, ; Drafting, 82; Shaping Your Writing, 230; Gathering Details, 157; Poetry Web, 118. Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Student Work in Progress, 52, 54, 80, 83, 84, 105; Connected Assignment, 67. 3

5 Organizing content of paragraphs and other written compositions, including topic sentences, supporting sentences, and concluding sentences with varied sentence structure Using transitional words or phrases to help create coherence in compositions Using tone appropriate to the topic, purpose, and audience 9. Utilize vocabulary and spelling skills, including using homonyms, synonyms, and antonyms, in writing. 10. Use punctuation correctly in writing, including apostrophes to show possession and semicolons joining two independent clauses. Example: The Yankees won all of their games; the Cardinals lost only two games. Punctuating titles with quotation marks, underlining, and italics in writing Using semicolons, conjunctive adverbs, and commas to join two independent clauses or to correct run-on sentences in writing Example: We left late; however, we still arrived on time. SE/TE: Sentence Combining, 29; Writing Effective Paragraphs, 33-36; Paragraphs in Essays, 39-41; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 46-47; Revising, ; Student Work In Progress, 54, 58, 60, 86, 108, 160. SE/TE: Maintaining Unity and Coherence, 37-38; Revising Your Sentences, 86, 280; Student Work In Progress, 84, 86, 102, 136. SE/TE: Writing Style, 42; Prewriting, 52-55, 78-81, , ; Drafting, ; Analyzing the Text, 689; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, ; Student Work In Progress, 105, 107. Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Rubric for Self-Assessment, 114. SE/TE: Vocabulary and Spelling, ; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, , ; Commonly Misspelled Words, ; Revising Your Word Choice, 163. SE/TE: Using Periods, 558; Using Question Marks, ; Using Exclamation Marks, 561; Hands-On Grammar, 562; Commas ; Semicolons and Colons, , 596; Quotation Marks and Underlining, ; Hyphens and Apostrophes, , 596; Grammar in Your Writing, 139, 213, 236, 263, 281; Section Review, 563, 573, 577, 585, 595; Chapter Review, ; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, SE/TE: Focusing on Citations, 236; Underlining and Quotation Marks in Titles, ; Citing Sources, ; Grammar in Your Writing, 236, 263. Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Section Review 585; Chapter Review ; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, SE/TE: Revising Your Sentences, 110; Compound Sentences, 261; Clauses, 424, , ; Conjunctions, ; Avoiding Run-ons, ; Semicolons and Colons, ; Commas, 564, 569; Chapter Review, Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 375, , , ; Cumulative Review, , ,

6 Using commas to set off nonessential appositives in writing Identifying comma splice errors in writing 11. Apply rules governing capitalization of proper adjectives, map directions and regions of the country, seasons, titles, words showing family relationships, subjects and courses, and divided quotations. 12. Apply grammar conventions in writing with consistent verb tense; nominative, objective, and possessive pronouns; and subject-verb agreement when interrupted by a prepositional phrase. Research and Inquiry 13. Utilize resource materials for supporting evidence in compositions. 14. Use organizing and paraphrasing in the research process. SE/TE: Using Appositive Phrases, ; Using Commas With Interrupting Words and Phrases, , 573; Grammar in Your Writing, 113. Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Chapter Review, , ; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, , SE/TE: Revising Your Sentences, 110; Editing and Proofreading, 113; Grammar in Your Writing, 281. Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, SE/TE: Using Capitals for Sentences and the Word I, ; Using Capitals for Names of People and Places, ; Using Capitals for Names of Specific Things, ; Using Capitals for Titles of People, 609; Using Capitals for Titles of Things, ; Using Capitals in Letters, 612; Chapter Review, Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Editing and Proofreading, 22, 62; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, 26-27, 71, 97, ; Grammar in Your Writing, 62, 89, 137, 213. SE/TE: Revising Your Sentences, ; Using Prepositions, ; Simple Subjects and Verbs, ; Compound Subjects and Verbs, ; Pronoun Subjects and Verbs, ; Editing and Proofreading, 164; Using Subject Pronouns, 508; Using Objective Pronouns, 509; Using Possessive Pronouns, ; Hands-On Grammar, , 513, 526; Grammar in Your Writing, 61, 87, 111, 162, 164, 186, 188, 211; Section Review, 527, 531; Chapter Review, , , ; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, , , SE/TE: Media and Technology Skills, 9, 25, 45, 219, 243, 658, 762; Viewing and Representing Skills, ; Model From Literature, ; Student Work In Progress, ; Connected Assignment, 241; Reference Skills, SE/TE: Shaping Your Writing, ; Student Work In Progress, ; Connected Assignment, 241; Incorporating Ideas from Research,

7 Taking notes to gather and summarize information SE/TE: Gathering Details, 229; Using Formal Speaking Skills, ; Taking Notes, 703. Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Connected Assignment, 241; Prewriting, 226; Strategies For Reading Drama, 692. Determining details through questioning SE/TE: Using Reading Strategies, ; Reading Literary Writing, ; Building Your Portfolio, 237; Model From Literature, ; Test Taking Skills, Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Prewriting, 226. Oral and Visual Communication 15. Recognize speech forms, including dialects and idioms. Examples: dialects Appalachian, Gullah idioms raining cats and dogs, in hot water 16. Demonstrate eye contact, articulation, and appropriate voice intonation with persuasive presentations. 17. Use listening skills for remembering significant details, directions, and sequences. Summarizing messages for content and purpose Practicing note-taking skills to gather and summarize information Paraphrasing spoken messages to summarize or clarify Recognizing propaganda as an art of persuasion in evaluating content and purpose SE/TE: Using Context Clues, 656; Focusing On Dialogue, 89; Student Work In Progress, 91-92; Connected Assignment, 93. SE/TE: Speaking and Listening Skills, ; Developing a Multimedia Presentation, 648; Performing and Interpreting, SE/TE: Listening Effectively, 637; Listening Critically, 638; Taking Notes, 703. Opportunities to address this objective may be found here: Gathering Details, 225; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, SE/TE: Using Formal Speaking Skills, ; Taking Notes, 703; Gathering Details, 229. SE/TE: Gathering Details, 229; Using Formal Speaking Skills, ; Taking Notes, 703; Standardized Test Preparation Workshop, SE/TE: Speaking and Listening Skills, ; Strategies for Reading Drama, 692. SE/TE: Persuasive Essay, ; Model from Literature, ; Student Work in Progress, ; Advertisement, ; Analyzing How the Media Shape Perceptions, 147; Viewing Information Media Critically,