MSBSD 6-8 Literacy Scope and Sequence Grade 6 Reading: Fluency F6-1: Practice and read aloud from a variety of grade-appropriate texts, with rhythm, flow, intonation and expression. [6]2.3 Bloom s Taxonomy: Reading: Vocabulary/Word Identification Skills WIS6-1: Apply knowledge of text features to obtain information in a textbook (e.g. bold/italicized, headings, subheadings, pictures, illustrations, graphs, charts). [6] 2.1.3, & Analysis WIS6-2: By applying knowledge of word structure, determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in grade appropriate texts. root words prefixes suffixes [6] 2.1.1, 2.1.2 See Appendix A for the lists of 10 roots, prefixes, and suffixes.,, and Analysis WIS6-3: Use grammatical structure to determine meaning of unfamiliar words while reading grade-appropriate materials. [6] 2.1.1, application WIS6-4: Use context clues to interpret figurative language and explain slight differences in meaning in related words while reading grade-appropriate materials. [6] 2.1.2, application SE/TE: Dramatic poetry reading, 599; Dramatic reading, 931; Reading fluency, R22; Reading Fluency Checklist, R23; also see: Rhythm, Rhyme, 550, 552, 561, 565, 568, 573, 574, 575, 578, 579, R19; Rhyming words chart, 569, 581; Paraphrasing/reading fluency, 637; Reading rate, adjusting, 933, 939, 953 SE/TE: Informational Texts: Use text aids and features, 244 249, Follow multiple-step directions, 602 607, Online news article & Persuasive article, 782 787; News release & Encyclopedia entry, 878 883; Prepare applications, 656 659; Vocabulary Workshop: Dictionary and Thesaurus, 164 165; Multimedia elements: Graphics, R32; Proofreading symbols, R34 SE/TE: Suffixes, 22, 29, 30, 39, 396, 403, 404, 415, 470, 477, 478, 485, 585, 591, 592, 597, 622, 627, 628, 633, 638, 645, 646, 651, 840, 845, 846, 853, 914, 921, 922, 929; Prefixes, 44, 51, 52, 61, 190, 203, 204, 215, 220, 231, 232, 239, 420, 425, 426, 433, 746, 777; Roots, 94, 101, 102, 107, 112, 121, 122, 129, 272, 283, 284, 297, 302, 315, 316, 329, 490, 495, 496, 507, 562, 569, 570, 581, 706, 733, 856, 865, 866, 873, 934, 939, 940, 953 SE/TE: Dramatic Reading, 931; Dramatic Poetry Reading, 599 SE/TE: Context Clues, 561, 565, 567, 569, 574, 576, 578, 581, 585, 589, 591, 594, 597 1
WIS6-5: Guided-practice using electronic and print resources to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. [7] 3.1.4 WIS6-6: Categorize synonyms, antonyms, homonyms (e.g. use of analogies) using grade appropriate materials. [6]2.1.4 Analysis Reading: Form a General Understanding FGU6-1: Locate information explicitly stated in narrative and informational text to answer literal comprehension questions in a written and/or spoken form. [6] 2.2.1 FGU6-2: Restate/summarize information or events in correct sequence from grade appropriate text. [6] 2.4.1 FGU6-3: Through guided-practice, use explicit strategies when reading gradeappropriate texts, including: Predicting/Making inferences Clarification Questioning Visualizing [6] 2.2.2 FGU6-4: Draw conclusions and support with evidence from the text (e.g. cause and effect). [6] 2.2.4 SE/TE: Vocabulary Workshop: Dictionary and Thesaurus, 164 165; Vocabulary development, 22, 29, 30, 39, 44, 51, 52, 61, 94, 101, 102, 107, 112, 121, 122, 129, 190, 203, 204, 215, 220, 231, 232, 239, 272, 283, 284, 297, 302, 315, 316, 329, 396, 403, 404, 415, 420, 425, 426, 433, 470, 477, 478, 485, 490, 495, 496, 507, 562, 569, 570, 581, 585, 591, 592, 597, 622, 627, 628, 633, 638, 645, 646, 651, 706, 733, 746, 777, 840, 845, 846, 853, 856, 865, 866, 873, 914, 921, 922, 929, 934, 939, 940, 953 SE/TE: Synonyms, 51, 61; Analogy, 921, R13 SE/TE: Critical Thinking (after reading), 19, 28, 38, 50, 60, 77, 84, 100, 106, 120, 128, 148, 152, 187, 202, 211, 230, 238, 259, 262, 282, 296, 314, 328, 347, 352, 393, 402, 414, 424, 432, 447, 460, 476, 484, 494, 506, 524, 559, 568, 580, 590, 596, 611, 612, 626, 626, 632, 644, 650, 664, 666, 676, 703, 776, 795, 798, 827, 831, 837, 844, 852, 864, 872, 895, 904, 920, 928, 938, 952, 977, 986 SE/TE: Summarizing, 705, 709, 711, 716, 718, 719, 722, 726, 728, 732, 733, 736; Critical Thinking: Recall, 282, 352; Summarize, 77, 148, 798, 895; Paraphrase, 795 SE/TE: Predictions, making, 21, 25, 29, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 49, 50, 51, 56, 60, 61; Inferences, making, 189, 193, 195, 197, 199, 200, 203, 207, 209, 210, 211, 215, 219, 228, 231, 235, 238, 239; Questioning, 271, 419, 561, 857; ; Critical Thinking: Infer, 38, 60, 77, 128, 148, 187, 259, 262, 282, 296, 393, 402, 414, 447, 494, 506, 521, 524, 580, 590, 632, 644, 650, 664, 666, 703, 795, 837, 844, 852, 864, 872, 904, 920, 952, 977; Predict, 580 SE/TE: Conclusions, drawing, 271, 277, 280, 281, 287, 288, 290, 293, 295, 296, 306, 308, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 320, 329, 322, 327; Chart, 283, 297; Conclusions Chart, 301; Test Practice, 332 2
FGU6-5: Identify the main idea and supporting details in various types of grade appropriate texts. [6] 2.5.1; 2.5.2 Analysis Reading: Analysis of Content and Structure ACS6-1: Recognize the text structures and characteristics of non fiction and the four major genres of fiction: short story drama novel poetry [6] 2.7.1;2.7.2 ACS6-2: Recognize in text: simile dialogue alliteration onomatopoeia metaphor personification imagery [6] 2.7.3 Analysis ACS 6-3: Define and identify plot, setting, character, and point-of-view in various grade appropriate texts. [6] 2.8.1 Analysis SE/TE: Main Idea, 469, 473, 475, 477, 482, 485, 489, 493, 495, 499, 500, 502, 503, 506, 507, 510, 958, 961; Details, important/ unimportant, identifying, 489, 495, 499, 500, 502, 506, 507 SE/TE: What are fiction/nonfiction?, 4 5; Types of fiction, 6 7; What is a short story?, 178 179; Elements of Short Stories, 180 181; Elements of Nonfiction, 378 382, 383; What is Poetry?, 550 551; Elements of Poetry, 552 553; What is the oral tradition?, 824 825; Characteristics of Folk literature, 826 827; also see: Author's insights: narratives (Yolen), 157, short stories (George), 178, 182, 184, 185, 186, 357, folk literature, 829, 831, 834; Folk tale, 837, 839; Legend, 831, 837; Fable, 839, 845; Fable elements chart, 853; Myth, 864, 865, 868, 871, 872, 873; Fantasy, 884; Poetry, 555, 557, 564, 566, 568, 573, 574, 576, 588, 589, 590, 594, 595, 596, 610, 612, 624, 625, 626, 630, 631, 632, 640, 643, 644, 648, 649, 650 SE/TE: Simile, 88, 552, 556, 585; Dialogue, 692, 694, 702, 703, 705, 711, 712, 714, 716, 720, 722, 723, 724, 727, 728, 730, 731, 733; Alliteration, 552, 637; Onomatopoeia, 552, 637; Metaphor, 88, 552, 585; Personification, 552, 585, 826, 833, 913, 919, 925, 927; Imagery, 554, 608, 857; Imagery web, 627, 633 SE/TE: Plot / conflict, 6, 8, 15, 21, 25, 28, 33, 35, 38, 180, 182, 356, 857; Climax, 29, 39, 156, 180, 356; Plot/conflict in short stories, 180, 182; Resolution, 219, 226, 231, 239; Plot diagram, 356; Setting, 6, 8, 181, 182, 301, 305, 306, 309, 311, 315, 321, 324, 327, 329, 353, 692, 826, 828; Point of view, 6, 43, 46, 51, 54, 57, 61, 356; Characterization, 196, 201; also see: Character, 4, 6, 11, 206, 208, 209, 210, 215, 694, 696, 698, 826, 828, 857; Character traits, 180, 181, 182, 189, 250; Character map, 189; Direct/indirect characterization, 194, 203, 215 3
ACS 6-4: Compare and contrast plot, setting, and characters in different stories across a variety of genres using grade appropriate materials. [6]2.8.2 Bloom s Taxonomy: Analysis ACS6-5: Distinguish fact from opinion in various texts. [6] 2.9.1 Bloom s Taxonomy: Analysis ACS6-6: Express personal opinion about material read with supporting details from the text. [6] 2.9.3 Bloom s Taxonomy: comprehension ACS6-7: Infer the author s purpose in text. [6] 2.10.1 Bloom s Taxonomy: Evaluation ACS6-8: Identify, with guided-practice, multiple themes among grade-appropriate texts. [6] 2.10.1 ACS6-9: Connect themes to personal experiences. [6] 2.10.2 Bloom s Taxonomy: Analysis Writing: Write Using a Variety of Forms WVF6-1: Use a teacher-guided thesis statement as part of a four paragraph composition. [6] 2.1.1, 2.1.2 SE/TE: Comparing Literary Works, 74, 78, 85, 142, 149, 153, 252, 260, 263, 344, 348, 353, 610, 612, 613, 662, 665, 667, 790, 796, 799, 886, 896, 905, 966, 979, 989 SE/TE: Fact/opinion, recognizing, 93, 96, 100, 101, 105, 107, 111, 114, 115, 117, 121, 127, 129, 132 SE/TE: Critical Thinking, 19, 28, 38, 50, 60, 77, 84, 100, 106, 120, 128, 148, 152, 187, 202, 211, 230, 238, 259, 262, 282, 296, 314, 328, 347, 352, 393, 402, 414, 424, 432, 447, 460, 476, 484, 494, 506, 524, 559, 568, 580, 590, 596, 611, 612, 626, 626, 632, 644, 650, 664, 666, 676, 703, 776, 795, 798, 827, 831, 837, 844, 852, 864, 872, 895, 904, 920, 928, 938, 952, 977, 986 SE/TE: Author's purpose, 395, 401, 402, 403, 408, 410, 411, 414, 415, 423, 424, 425, 430, 436, 788, 791, 794, 797, 799 SE/TE: Comparing Setting and Theme, 344, 348; Universal Theme, 826, 837, 939, 945, 946, 951, 953 SE/TE: Theme, 6, 181, 271, 276, 280, 283, 290, 294, 295, 297, 342, 348, 350, 351, 352, 353, 660, 694, 696, 839, 857, 865, 873, R20; Universal Theme, 826, 837, 939, 945, 946, 951, 953; also see: Making Connections, 22, 30, 44, 52, 73, 94, 102, 112, 122, 190, 204, 220, 232, 251, 272, 284, 302, 316, 343, 396, 404, 420, 426, 445, 470, 478, 490, 496, 517, 545, 562, 570, 585, 592, 609, 622, 628, 638, 646, 661, 706, 746, 789, 840, 846, 858, 866, 885, 914, 922, 934, 940, 963 SE/TE: Writing for Assessment, 64, 65, 132, 133, 169, 173, 242, 243, 332, 333, 369, 373, 436, 437, 510, 511, 600, 601, 654, 655, 736, 737, 780, 781, 819, 877, 956, 957, 1005, 1009 4
WVF6-2: Include details that support the thesis sentence and maintain a focused idea across multiple paragraphs. [6] 2.1.1 WVF6-3: Use transitional words to indicate chronological order as part of a four paragraph composition. [6] 2.1.3, 2.1.2 WVF6-4: Compose a concluding statement that summarizes the main idea as part of a four paragraph composition. [6] 2.1.4 Bloom s Taxonomy: WVF6-5: Write a fictional story that incorporates story elements including dialogue and descriptive details. [6] 2.2.1 Bloom s Taxonomy: WVF6-6: Use descriptive language when responding to and producing creative texts. [6] 2.2.3 WVF6-7: Write a four-paragraph non-fiction composition that incorporates charts, graphs, or illustrations. [6] 2.2.2; 2.2.4 Writing: Structures and Conventions of Writing SCW6-1: Identify, use, and correct improper usage of the eight parts of speech, including: conjunctions interjections prepositions [6]2.3.4 Bloom s Taxonomy: Knowledge, Comprehension, & SE/TE: Prewriting: Details, 63, 86, 131, 264, 299, 417, 462, 614, 669, 855, 907; Drafting: Details, 41, 88, 266, 299, 670, 802 SE/TE: Transitions, check, 464; Transitions, use, 670, 875; Transitional words, use, 802; also see: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative, 154-161; Short Story, 354-361 SE/TE: Conclusion, 583; Introduction and conclusion, balance, 740 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative, 154-161; Short Story, 354-361; Writing: Autobiographical Narrative, 63, Personal Anecdote, 131, Personal Narrative, 331, Journal Entry, 487, Fable, 855, Plot Proposal, 955 SE/TE: Descriptive Language, 907; Vivid language, choose, 156; Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative, 154-161; Short Story, 354-361; Writing: Autobiographical Narrative, 63, Personal Anecdote, 131, Personal Narrative, 331, Journal Entry, 487, Fable, 855 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Workshop: Multimedia Report, 906 911, Research Report, 988 997; also see: Resources at Library or Internet, 331; Research Project, 417; Informative Presentation, 487; Illustrated Booklet, 583; Annotated Bibliography, 875; Written and Visual Report, 955; Research the Author: Multimedia Presentation, 187 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Editing, 91, 161, 269, 467, 533, 619, 743, 807, 911, 997; Writer's Toolbox, 87, 89, 159, 265, 267, 359, 463, 465, 531, 615, 617, 673, 739, 741, 805, 907, 909, 993; also see: Grammar, 40, 62, 108, 130, 216, 240, 298, 330, 416, 434, 486, 508, 582, 598, 634, 652, 734, 778, 854, 874, 930, 954; Handbook: R40 R42 5
SCW6-2: Identify and correct improper subject/verb agreement. [6]2.3.4 SCW6-3: Identify and/or correct run-on sentences sentence fragments. [6]2.3.4 SCW6-4: Use one verb tense consistently throughout a composition. [6]2.3.4 SCW6-5: Identify and/or correct commonly misused words. [6] 2.3.2 Vocabulary: its/it s, there/their/they re, your/you re, to/two/too, can/may, bring/take, rise/raise, learn/teach, stationary/stationery, whose/who s SCW6-6: Compose and edit common compound-complex sentences (two main clauses and one subordinate clause). [6] 2.3.1, SCW6-7: Identify mistakes in spelling high-frequency words homophones contractions homonyms [6] 2.3.2 SCW6-8: Identify and edit mistakes in punctuation with emphasis on quotation marks in dialogue, and commas as used in a series. [6] 2.3.3 SE/TE: Subject-Verb Agreement, 672, R40 SE/TE: Run-on sentences, identify/correct (chart), 616; Sentence fragments, correcting, 617, 909 SE/TE: Editing: Verb Tense, maintain, 359; also see: Verb Tenses, 240, 298, 330, 359, R41 SE/TE: Editing for Easily Confused Words, 467; Glossary of Common Usage, R42 SE/TE: Compound-Complex Sentences, R41; Vary Sentences, 88; Combine Sentences, 805; Evaluate Sentences, 616 SE/TE: Spelling, focus on, 361; Irregular plurals, verify spelling, 533; Dictionary, use to verify spelling, 807; Spelling errors, correct, 911; Editing and Proofreading, 467 SE/TE: Editing and Proofreading: Punctuation, 161, 269, 599, 993; Integrated Language Skills: Grammar: Commas, 930; Question marks, R40 6
Writing: Revise R6-1: To improve organization, rearrange and/or add details to support main ideas, clarify topic sentence, and/or make sequence clear. [6] 2.4.1 Bloom s Taxonomy: R6-2: Give and receive feedback using teacher-created scoring guides or rubrics [6] 2.4.2 Bloom s Taxonomy:, Analysis, Synthesis, & Evaluation R6-3: Combine sentences for fluency. [6] 2.4.3 Bloom s Taxonomy: Evaluation R6-4: To improve word choice, select precise, descriptive words. [6] 2.4.3 Bloom s Taxonomy: Evaluation R6-5: To improve focus, eliminate irrelevant details [7] 3.4.3 Bloom s Taxonomy: Evaluation Writing: Cite Sources CS6-1: Give credit by citing title, author, publisher, copyright, and pages for multiple forms (print and non-print). [6] 2.5.1 Bloom s Taxonomy: Knowledge Writing: Use Resources UR6-1: Use a dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedia for teacher directed activities. [6] 2.6.1; 2.6.2 Bloom s Taxonomy: Knowledge UR6-2: Use a computer to retrieve information from basic databases. [6] 2.6.1; 2.6.2 Bloom s Taxonomy: Knowledge & SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Revising, 88, 89, 158, 159, 266, 358, 359, 464, 465, 530, 616, 672, 673, 740, 804, 908, 909, 992 SE/TE: Reflecting on Writing, Writer's Journal & Rubric for Self-Assessment, 91, 161, 269, 361, 467, 533, 619, 675, 743, 807, 911, 997; Peer Review, 158, 530, 672, 804, 855 SE/TE: Sentences, 598, 617, 874, 909, R40; Writer s Toolbox, 531; Test Practice Writing and Learning Conventions, 818-819; also see: Revising: Sentences, 88, 358, 616, 617, 741, 805, 909, 992 SE/TE: Revising: Images and observations, strengthen, 530; Persuasive language, strengthen, 435; Word choices, vary, 358; Related details, color-code, 266 SE/TE: Revising: Lead sentence, strengthen, 158; Less persuasive details, remove, 241; Related details, color-code, 266 SE/TE: Research Report: Citing Sources to Avoid Plagiarism, 990; Create a Bibliography, 992; also see: Informational Text: Online Sources, 66 68; Citing Sources, R34 R35 SE/TE: Vocabulary Workshop: Dictionary and Thesaurus, 164 165; Dictionary, use to verify spelling, 807; Encyclopedia entry, 881, 883, 959, 961; Resources at Library or Internet, 331 SE/TE: Online article, 69, 71, 170; Online news article, 784, 787; Web site, 67, 71; Resources at Library or Internet, 331 7
UR6-3: Use formatting and revising features of a word processing program. [6] 2.6.3 Bloom s Taxonomy: Knowledge & Listening & Speaking 6-1: While participating in gradeappropriate tasks, the student makes both formal and informal presentations: [6] using appropriate volume, pitch, and tone using visual aides Bloom s Taxonomy: Knowledge & 6-2: While participating in gradeappropriate oral communication, critically listen and: [6] summarize main idea and supporting details ask clarifying questions recognize nonverbal messages Bloom s Taxonomy: Knowledge & SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Publishing, 91, 161, 269, 361, 467, 533, 619, 675, 743, 807, 911, 997; also see: Research and Technology: Presentation of a Poem, 635; Resumé, 653; Research the Author: Multimedia Presentation, 187; also see: Standard Business Letter Format, 740; Writing: Letter, 417, R26; Letter to an Author, 583, R27; TE: only: Using Technology in Writing, 158, 266, 358, 465, 617, 670, 743, 803, 911, 991 SE/TE: Communications Workshop: Delivering a persuasive speech, 366; Oral response to literature, 1002; Listening and Speaking: Instructional Presentation, 435; Debate, 779; Oral Presentation, 677, 809; Oral Report, 855; Multimedia Report, 906 911; Multimedia Presentation, 187, 735 SE/TE: Summarizing, 705, 709, 711, 716, 718, 719, 722, 726, 728, 732, 733; Paraphrasing, 621, 627, 633, 637, 641, 643, 645, 648, 649, 651; Asking Questions, 271, 419, 561, 857; Questions, ask, 109, 166, 435, R21; also see: Discussion Activities, 264, 269, 363, 509, 535, 779, 809, 875, 998, 999; also see: Discuss, 28, 50, 128, 202, 211, 230, 238, 296, 402, 414, 494, 590, 596, 776, 872; Nonverbal elements, use, 677, 1002; Identifying Tone, Mood, and Emotion, 812 8