Grade 6 Literacy Curriculum
Sequence
School Year 2010-2011
Quarter 1 (Aug 23 – Nov 5)
Benchmark A
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Sep 7 – Sep 17
Timeline:
August/September
Synonyms
Antonyms
Context Clues
Multiple Meaning Words
Prefixes
 bi-,co-,ex-,imin-,re-,un Suffixes
 -al, -ed,-ic,-ly
-er,-or,-s,-y
 Root Words
 Biblo, bio, aero,
 chron, dic, gram,
 log/ logy, narr
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Suggested Genres
Word Analysis/Word Study
UNIT 1: Unveiling the Story
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Realistic Fiction
Narrative Poetry
Autobiography
Testimonials
 Review Before Reading Strategies
 Predictions
 Personal Connections
 Clarifies , extends &
challenges
 Inferences
Reading Comprehension
Language Arts/Writing
 Composing a Personal
Narrative
 Kinds of Nouns
 Concrete
 Collective
 Abstract
 Proper
 Common
 Pronouns
 Relative
 Demonstrative
 Person, number,
case
 Pronoun/antecedent
agreement
 Narrative Story Elements
 Setting
 Characters
 Plot
 Characterization
 Character Traits/Motivations
 Character Growth/
 Character Point of View
UNIT 1 ASSESSMENT
UNIT 2: Unraveling Other’s Stories
Timeline: October
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Suggested Genres
Word Analysis/Word Study
Synonyms
Antonyms
Context Clues
Multiple Meaning
Words
 Prefixes
 bi-,co-,ex-,imin-,re-,un Suffixes
 -al, -ed,-ic,-ly
-er,-or,-s,-y
 Root Words
 struct, sci,
 script, scribe,
 aqua, geo, lum
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 Research Writing
 Verbs
 Tenses
 Regular
 Irregular
 Adjectives
 Degrees of
comparison
 Text Features
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Reading Comprehension
Language Arts/Writing
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Primary Sources
 Newspapers
 Speeches/Lectures
 Interviews/ Editorials
 Advertisements
 Testimonials
Functional Documents
 Diaries
 Sets of Directions
 Newspapers
 Menus
 Advertisements
 Pamphlets
 Recipes
Secondary Sources
 Biographies
Historical Fiction
Online Sources
Identify and explain contributions
to meaning
 Text Structures
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Chronological order
Main Idea/Details
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
Comparison/Contrast
 Authors Purpose
 Author’s Opinion
 Intended Audience
 Author’s Reliability
 Main Idea
 Explicit/Implied
 Drawing Conclusions
UNIT 2 ASSESSMENT
Quarter 2 ( Nov 6 – Jan 21)
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Nov 1- 12
Timeline:
Benchmark B
Synonyms
Antonyms
Context Clues
Multiple Meaning
Words
 Prefixes
 ambi,anti,
 fore,hemi,
 over,post
 poly,semi
 Suffixes
 -less,-ness,
 ment,-ward,
 -able,ology
 Root Words
 phon, ques, cycl,
 hydr, aud, div
 Explanatory Writing
 Sentences
 Simple
 Compound
 Complex
 Combining
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Punctuation
 Verbs
 Adjectives
Suggested Genres
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October/November
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Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
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Functional Documents
 Science Investigations
 Recipes
 Posters/flyers
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Textbooks
Articles
 Magazines
 Journal
 Invitations
 Online Materials
 Text Features
Reading Comprehension
Language Arts/Writing
Word Analysis/Word Study
UNIT 3: Exploration
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Identify and explain contributions
to meaning
 Text Structures
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Chronological order
Main Idea/Details
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
Comparison/Contrast
 Authors Purpose
 Author’s Opinion
 Intended Audience
 Author’s Reliability
 Drawing Conclusions
 Analyzing Ideas
UNIT 3 ASSESSMENT
Timeline: December
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Synonyms
Antonyms
Context Clues
Multiple Meaning
Words
Prefixes
 Astro,hyper
 Trans,under
 Mega,centi
Suffixes
 -aster, -bibl
 -cycl,-derm
 -dent,-cise
Root Words
 Multi,omni,spir
 Tele,tend,terra
Poetic Expression
Punctuation
 Dialogue
 Conventions
 Transitional
Phrases
 Prepositional
Phrases
 Adverbs
 Adjectives
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Various Poetic Genres
Ballads
Narrative Lyric
Suggested Genres
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Reading Comprehension
Language Arts/Writing
Word Analysis/Word Study
UNIT 4: Poetry
 Poetic Language
 Sound Elements
 Literal vs. Figurative
 Personification
 Simile/Metaphor
 Rhyme/Alliteration
 Idioms
 Theme
 Inference
 Paraphrasing
 Main Idea
UNIT 4 ASSESSMENT
Quarter 3 (Jan 22 – Mar 30)
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Benchmark C
UNIT 5: Tales and Theatrics
Jan 31- Feb 11
Timeline:
January/February
 Composing a Narrative
 Sentences
 Phrases/Clauses
 Fragments
 Run-on
 Coordinating/
Subordinating
conjunctions
Suggested Genres
Reading Comprehension
Word Analysis/Word Study
Language Arts/Writing
Synonyms
Antonyms
Context Clues
Multiple Meaning
Words
 Prefixes
 circum, macro
 micro,centi
 mega,milli
 Suffixes
 Root Words
 Chrome,fract
 Meter,photo
 Psych,tempo
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Articles
Journals
Magazines
Folk Tales/Fables/Myths
Plays
 Theme
 Elements of Narrative
 Summarize
 Characterization
 Author’s Use of Language
UNIT 5 ASSESSMENT
MSA TESTING (Mar 7-16)
UNIT 6: Telling Tales and Mysteries
Timeline: March
 Explanatory Writing
 Paragraph Writing
 Indentation
 Singular and
possessive
 Topic Sentences
 Audience and
purpose
 Combining
Paragraphs
 Transition Words
Suggested Genres
 Folk Tales
 Mysteries/Horror
 Tall Tales
 Articles
 Journals
 Editorials
 Memoirs
 Magazines
 Summarize
 Paraphrase
Reading Comprehension
Word Analysis/Word Study
Language Arts/Writing
Synonyms
Antonyms
Context Clues
Multiple Meaning
Words
 Prefixes
 Kilo,deca
 Hector,deci
 Suffixes
 Root Words
 Mania,tempo
 Phobia,script
 Scrib,meter
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 Authors Use of Language
 Mood
 Tone
 Figurative Language
 Elements of Narratives
 Plot
 Characterization
UNIT 6 ASSESSMENT
Quarter 4 ( Mar 31 – Jun 10)
UNIT 7: Peering into Perspectives
Timeline: April
Suggested Genres
 Composing an
Argument- Claim &
Supporting Reasons
 Pronouns
 Indefinite
 Sentences/Paragraph
Writing
 Combining
 Conjunctions
 Interjections
 Elaboration
and expansion
 Historical Documents
 Primary/Secondary Sources
 Articles
 Journals
 Magazines
 Poetry
 Novel Study
 Inferences
Reading Comprehension
Word Analysis/Word Study
Language Arts/Writing
Synonyms
Antonyms
Context Clues
Multiple Meaning
Words
 Prefixes
 Review
 Suffixes
 Review
 Root Words
 Review
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 Author’s Language
 Mood
 Tone
 Elements of a Narrative
 Conflict
 Flashback/Foreshadowing
 Dialogue
UNIT 7 ASSESSMENT
UNIT 8: Sharing Our Perspectives
Timeline: May/June
 Novel Study
Suggested Genres
 Composing an
Argument- Claim &
Supporting Reasons
 Verbs
 Perfect Tense
 Adverbs
 Conjunctive
Reading
Comprehension
Word Analysis/Word Study
Language
Arts/Writing
Synonyms
Antonyms
Context Clues
Multiple Meaning
Words
 Prefixes
 Suffixes
 Root Words
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 Plot
 Drawing Conclusions
 Characterization
 Analyze Ideas
UNIT 8 ASSESSMENT