Grade 6 - English Language Arts &amp; Literature

English Language Arts & Literature

Text Forms and Structures: Identifying and applying text forms and structures improves understanding of content, literary style, and our rich language traditions.

Oral Language: Listening and speaking form the foundation for literacy development and improve communication, collaboration, and respectful mutual understanding.

Vocabulary: Communication and comprehension are improved by understanding word meaning and structures.

Comprehension: Text comprehension is supported by applying varied strategies and processes and by considering both particular contexts and universal themes.

Writing: Ideas and information can be articulated accurately and imaginatively through the use of writing processes and an understanding of the author's craft.

Conventions: Understanding grammar, spelling, and punctuation makes it easier to communicate clearly, to organize thinking, and to use language for desired effects

How can text form and structure improve understanding of content?

What relationships can be made between skillful oration and communication content, style, and delivery?

How does context influence vocabulary and the intentionality of communication?

How do comprehension strategies enhance interpretations of texts?

How is precise writing influenced by ongoing craft and process development?

How does the understanding and application of conventions enhance proficient communication?

Students analyze how text form and structure clarify information and support connecting with self, others, and the world.

Students connect the quality and efficacy of oral communication to oral language skills.

Students evaluate how vocabulary enhances communication and provides clarity

Students interpret and respond to texts through application of comprehension strategies.

Students create texts that reflect personal voice and style through creative- and critical-thinking processes.