Sixth+Grade

= Sixth Grade Media Standards = =English/Language Arts=

**ELA6R1 The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts. ** For literary texts, the student identifies the characteristics of various genres and produces evidence of reading that: a. Identifies and analyzes sensory details and figurative language. b. Identifies and analyzes the author’s use of dialogue and description. c. Relates a literary work to historical events of the period. d. Applies knowledge of the concept that theme refers to the message about life and the world that the author wants us to understand whether implied or stated. e. Identifies and analyzes the elements of setting, characterization, plot, and the resolution of the conflict of a story or play: f. Identifies the speaker and recognizes the difference between first- and third-person narration. g. Defines and explains how tone is conveyed in literature through word choice, sentence structure, punctuation, rhythm, repetition, and rhyme. h. Responds to and explains the effects of sound, figurative language, and graphics in order to uncover meaning in literature: i. Compares traditional literature and mythology from different cultures. j. Identifies and analyzes similarities and differences in mythologies from different cultures.
 * i. internal/external conflicts
 * ii. character conflicts, characters vs. nature, characters vs. society
 * iii. antagonist/protagonist.
 * i. Sound (e.g., alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme scheme)
 * ii. Figurative language (i.e., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification)
 * iii. Graphics (i.e., capital letters, line length, bold face print, italics).

For informational texts, the student reads and comprehends in order to develop understanding and expertise and produces evidence of reading that: a. Applies knowledge of common textual features (e.g., paragraphs, topic sentences, concluding sentences, glossary, index). b. Applies knowledge of common graphic features (i.e., graphic organizers, diagrams, captions, illustrations, charts, tables, graphs). c. Applies knowledge of common organizational structures and patterns (e.g., transitions, logical order, cause and effect, classification schemes).

a. Uses organizational features of electronic text (e.g., bulletin boards, databases, keyword searches, e-mail addresses) to locate relevant information. b. Includes researched information in different types of products (e.g., compositions, multimedia presentations, graphic organizers, projects, etc.). c. Cites references.
 * ELA6W3 The student uses research and technology to support writing. The student**

**ELA6R2** **The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing. The student** d. Uses reference skills to determine pronunciations, meanings, alternate word choices, and parts of speech of words.


 * ELA6RC1 The student reads a minimum of 25 grade-level appropriate books or book equivalents (approximately 1,000,000 words) per year from a variety of subject disciplines. The student reads both informational and fictional texts in a variety of genres and modes of discourse, including technical texts related to various subject areas.**

a. Identifies messages and themes from books in all subject areas. b. Responds to a variety of texts in multiple modes of discourse. c. Relates messages and themes from one subject area to those in another area. d. Evaluates the merits of texts in every subject discipline. e. Examines the author’s purpose in writing. f. Recognizes and uses the features of disciplinary texts (e.g., charts, graphs, photos, maps, highlighted vocabulary).
 * ELA6RC2 The student participates in discussions related to curricular learning in all subject areas. The student**

=Social Studies=

SS6RC1 Students will enhance reading in all curriculum areas by: a. Reading in All Curriculum Areas b. Discussing books   Map and Globe Skills GOAL: The student will use maps to retrieve social studies information.
 * Read a minimum of 25 grade-level appropriate books per year from a variety of subject disciplines and participate in discussions related to curricular learning in all areas.
 * Read both informational and fictional texts in a variety of genres and modes of discourse.
 * Read technical texts related to various subject areas.
 * Discuss messages and themes from books in all subject areas.
 * Respond to a variety of texts in multiple modes of discourse.
 * Relate messages and themes from one subject area to messages and themes in another area.
 * Evaluate the merit of texts in every subject discipline.
 * Examine author’s purpose in writing.
 * Recognize the features of disciplinary texts.

1. use cardinal directions (apply and improve mastered skills) 2. use intermediate directions (apply and improve mastered skills) 3. use a letter/number grid system to determine location (apply and improve mastered skills) 4. compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps (apply and improve mastered skills) 5. use inch to inch map scale to determine distance on map (apply and improve mastered skills) 6. use map key/legend to acquire information from, historical, physical, political, resource, product and economic maps (apply and improve mastered skills) 7. use a map to explain impact of geography on historical and current events (apply and improve mastered skills) 8. draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps (apply and improve mastered skills) 9. use latitude and longitude to determine location (develop with content) 10. use graphic scales to determine distances on a map (apply and improve mastered skills) 11. compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities (apply and improve mastered skills) 12. compare maps with data sets (charts, tables, graphs) and /or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations (apply and improve mastered skills ) =Middle School Business and Computer Science=

a) Model ethical use of Internet resources (Piracy, Plagiarism, Copyright, etc.). b) Access and examine available Web sites on the Internet, using different search engines to find information. c) Copy/Save text and images from the Internet, citing references according to copyright laws.
 * MSBCS-BCSI-6 Students will utilize the Internet as a resource.**

=**Other Information Literacy Skills**=
 * Use the Big6 as an information search process model
 * Use alphabetical order to locate information.
 * Locate media resources using Dewey Decimal System.
 * Independently locate and select a book based on personal interest.
 * Use guide words in dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc. as aids for ifnding information.
 * Use GALILEO for basic information searches.
 * Use parts of book (cover, spine, title page, copyright, dedication, table of contents, glossary, index, appendix, bibliography) as information sources.
 * Define basic elements found in literature (main idea, sequence, cause and effect, character, setting).
 * Locate a book using online catalog (searches by title, author, keyword, subject and Boolean searches).
 * Select and evaluate print and non-print resources.
 * Use various sources (periodicals, software, encyclopedias, atlases, thesauri, multimedia and Internet resources, newspaper and other reference resources) to answer information questions.
 * Select and evaluate print and non-print resources.
 * Take notes from resources using skimming, identifying keywords and paraphrasing to avoid plaigiarism.
 * Cite bibliographic information (include title, author, copyright dates, page number).
 * Produce final product from research such as paragraph, poster, model, etc. using a research process.
 * Recognize appropriate uses of information and information technology.
 * Use basic research techniques with teacher guidance.
 * Demonstrate ethical and legal use of technology and information.
 * Use telecommunication tools and online resources to communicate with others, gather information, and expresss ideas.