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ELA-06.L

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Narrative for (L) Language

As they move through formal schooling, students must continually learn how to gain control over the many conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics. They must also learn to apply these language skills to their speaking and writing opportunities in order to help them convey meaning effectively and powerfully. Language standards include the rules of standard written and spoken English as well as the use of language as a craft with many choices. 

While some of the sub-standards under the language strand are grade-level specific, it is important to realize that certain expectations of language carry over from one grade to the next, 3-12. In order to see a clear picture of the progression of language standards, open the attached image above; there you will see that students never stop learning about the enduring standards of our language. English grammar, conventions, knowledge of language and vocabulary extend across reading, writing, speaking and listening and, in fact, are inseparable from these contexts.

Calculation Method for Strands

Strands are larger groups of related standards. The Strand Grade is a calculation of all the related standards. Click on the standard name below each strand to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each strand's related standards.

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ELA-06.L.01

6th Grade ELA Targeted Standards
(L) Language Strand

ELA-06.L.01 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

  • a. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).
  • b. Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
  • c. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.
  • d. Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).
  • e. Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others' writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.

Student Learning Targets for 6th Grade English:

Knowledge Targets

  • I can define pronoun.
  • I can identify subjective pronouns.
  • I can identify objective pronouns.
  • I can identify possessive pronouns.
  • I can identify pronouns and their antecedents.

Reasoning Targets

  • I can determine if pronouns are used correctly in a sentence or spoken language.
  • I can recognize a noun must agree with the pronoun that replaces it.

Skills (Performance) Targets

  • I can use the correct form of pronouns when speaking or in written work.
  • I can correct inappropriate use of pronouns.
  • I can find and correct mistakes in my own and others’ writing and speaking.
  • I can demonstrate proper usage of the eight parts of speech in writing and speaking.
  • I can use pronouns in the proper case.
  • I can use intensive pronouns.

Product Targets

  • I can produce written work with the correct forms of pronouns and their antecedents.

Proficiency Scale:

Score   6.L.01 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Sample Activity
4.0 In addition to Score 3.0,  the student is able to  demonstrate correct usage of pronouns independently and is able to identify pronoun type without prompting.   
  3.5 In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0

“The Standard.”

The student: 

  • can recognize and correct pronouns when writing or speaking in the:
  • subjective case (we, I, they, he, she, I, you).
  • objective case (us, me, them, him, her, I, you).
  • possessive case (his, theirs, ours, mine).
  • intensive case (myself, herself, himself, themselves).
  • can match the type of pronoun to the noun it  is replacing.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
  • Worksheets
  • Flipcharts with interactivity regarding pronouns
  • Writer’s Notebook- prompts that demonstrate usage
  • oral presentations
  2.5 The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0

There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details  and processes as the student:

  •   Identify specific terminology, such as:
    • subjective, objective, possessive, intensive pronouns
  •   Performs basic processes, such as:
    • identifies correct subjective, objective, possessive and intensive pronoun usage in sentences

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the  more complex ideas and processes.

(For example on questions 5-7, if they recognize the correct pronoun but can not identify its type.)

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  1.5 The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).  
  0.5 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).

Resources:

Websites

www.funbrain.com

www.quizlet.com

easygrammar4kids/pronouns

Vocabulary

intensive pronouns

subjective pronouns

objective pronouns

possessive pronouns

reflexive pronouns

antecedent

indefinite pronouns

ELA-06.L.02

6th Grade ELA Targeted Standards
(L) Language Strand
Cluster: Conventions of Standard English

ELA-06.L.02 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

  • a. Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.
  • b. Spell correctly.

Student Learning Targets

Knowledge Targets

  • I can identify when to use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to separate information in a sentence.
  • I can recognize when words are misspelled in my writing.
  • I can define nonrestrictive elements.
  • I can define parenthetical elements.
  • I can determine when to capitalize words (proper nouns, "I", first word in sentence).

Reasoning Targets

  • I can determine whether to use a comma, parentheses or dash in my writing.

Skills (Performance) Targets

  • I can demonstrate the correct use of punctuation in my writing.
  • I can spell correctly in my writing.
  • I can use capitalization and punctuation correctly.
  • I can use resources  (dictionary, thesaurus) when necessary.
  • I can use punctuation with nonrestrictive and parenthetical elements.

Product Targets

  • I can produce written work that demonstrates the command of standard English conventions.

Proficiency Scale:

Score   6.L.02 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Sample Activity
4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, the student consistently demonstrates a mature application of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. -
  3.5 In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates a mature application of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
3.0

“The Standard.”

The student:

  • can spell 6th grade level words correctly when writing.
  • can demonstrate correct capitalization when writing.
  • can demonstrate correct use of punctuation (commas, parentheses, and dashes) when writing.
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
  • See writer’s notebooks, formal writing assignments, and DOL.
  • Level Up resources from Holt textbook.
  • Demonstration in final written projects
  2.5 The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0 There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student:
  • recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
    • commas, parentheses, dashes
  • performs basic processes, such as:
    • identify commas, parenthesis, and dashes that set off non-restrictive/parenthetical elements
    • identify misspelled words
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes.

-Practice worksheets

 
  1.5 The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). -
  0.5 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).

Resources:

Websites

When searching for help, google "capitalization, spelling, and punctuation"

Owl - a Little Help with Capitals  

Vocabulary

  • commas
  • dashes
  • parenthesis 
  • semi colon
  • hyphen
  • colon
  • ellipses

ELA-06.L.03

6th Grade ELA Targeted Standards
(L) Language Strand
Cluster: Knowledge of Language

ELA-06.L.03 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

  • a. Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.
  • b. Maintain consistency in style and tone.

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

  • I can recall different types of sentence patterns.

Reasoning Targets

  • I can examine my writing to maintain a consistent style and tone.

Skills (Performance) Targets

  • I can use different types of sentence patterns in my writing and or speaking.
  • I can use proper conventions.
  • I can use varying sentence patterns.
  • I can remain consistent in style and tone.

Product Targets

  • I can

Proficiency Scale

Score   Description Sample Activity
4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations. -
  3.5 In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0 “The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations. -
  2.5 The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0 The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). -
  1.5 The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). -
  0.5 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
0.0 Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill. -

Resources

Websites

Vocabulary

ELA-06.L.04

 

6th Grade ELA Targeted Standards
(L) Language Strand
Cluster: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA-06.L.04 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

  • a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
  • b. Use common, grade appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
  • c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
  • d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).

Student Learning Targets for 6th Grade English:

Knowledge Targets

  • I can use reference materials to understand word meaning.
  • I can define common Greek and Latin affixes and roots.
  • I can recognize common Greek and Latin affixes and roots.

Reasoning Targets

  • I can infer the meaning of unknown words using context clues.
  • I can break down unknown words to understand the meaning of those words.

Skills (Performance) Targets

  • I can use context clues to determine the meaning of a word.
  • I can use Greek or Latin roots to determine the meaning of a word.
  • I can use print reference materials.
  • I can use electronic reference materials.

Product Targets

  • I can

Proficiency Scale

Score   06.L.04 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. Sample Activity
4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, the student consistently demonstrates in-depth understanding of word parts and their meanings in context. The student also is independent in utilizing appropriate reference materials. -
  3.5 In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates understanding of word parts and their meanings in context. The student also is independent in utilizing appropriate reference materials.
3.0

The student will

  • use context clues to determine the meaning of a word.
  • recognize Greek and Latin affixes and roots to determine the meaning of a word.
  • use print reference materials.
  • use electronic reference materials.

-Red Hot Vocabulary

-Dictionary Activities

-Greek/Latin root trees

 
  2.5 The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0

The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).

The students will

  • recognize or recall specific vocabulary, such as affix, clue, meaning, root, word.
  • perform basic process such as recognizing or recalling the meanings of grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots.

-Kahoot

-Wrap around vocabulary games
  1.5 The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). -
  0.5 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).

Resources

Websites

www.dictionary.com

www.merriam-webster.com  (vocabulary games and practices quizes)

Vocabulary

suffix

root/base word

prefix

dictionary

thesauruses

glossaries

 

 

 

 

ELA-06.L.05

6th Grade ELA Targeted Standards
(L) Language Strand

ELA-06.L.05 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

  • a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.
  • b. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category) to better understand each of the words.
  • c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, thrifty).

Student Learning Targets: for Grade 6 English:

Knowledge Targets

  • I can define various forms of figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia).
  • I can identify various forms of figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia).
  • I can recognize differences between denotative word meanings (dictionary definition) and connotative meanings (feeling). 

Reasoning Targets

  • I can interpret figurative language such as:
    • similes
    • metaphors
    • personification
    • idioms
    • alliteration
    • onomatopoeia
  • I can distinguish between literal language and figurative language. 
  • I can analyze how certain words and phrases that have similar denotations can have different connotations. 

Skills (Performance) Targets

  • I can use figurative language such as:
    • similes
    • metaphors
    • personification
    • idioms
    • alliteration
    • onomatopoeia
  • I can use word relationships to further understand multiple words. 

Product Targets

  • I can produce written work that demonstrates understanding of figurative language. 
  • I can produce written work that demonstrates effective word choice.

Proficiency Scale

Score   Description 

Standard: L.6.5  Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

 Sample Activity
4.0 While level 3 reveals that a student is meeting grade-level standards, level 4 offers opportunities for students to transfer learning to more complex content and thinking that goes beyond what is explicitly taught.   
  3.5 In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0

“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.

The student can

  • define and identify various forms of figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, idiom, onomatopoeia).
  • distinguish between literal language (means exactly what it says) and figurative language (sometimes what you say is not exactly what you mean).
  • recognize word relationships and use the relationships to further understand multiple words.
  • recognize the difference between denotative meanings (dictionary definition) and connotative meanings (some words carry feelings).  
  • analyze how certain words and phrases have similar denotations (definitions) yet carry different connotations (feelings).
  • Creative writing in Writers' Notebook, poem, or short story requiring specific amount of idioms, hyperbole, simile, metaphor, personification, etc.
  • Campfire Scary Story activity encouraging figurative language.
  • Poetry Café
  • Writer’s checklist
  • Poetry packets
  • Hot Chocolate Poetry
  • Analogies
  • poetry analysis
  2.5 The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
2.0

The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes or is not applied in a variety of contexts.

The student can

  • define various forms of figurative language.
  • identify the difference between figurative and literal meanings.
  • recognize relationships between words but may not be able to identify the connection coherently and/or use the knowledge to increase understanding.
  • recognize the difference between denotative and connotative meanings, but are not able to fully analyze the meaning. 
  • matching definitions to terms
  • focusing on figures of speech in isolation
  • Holt Level Up tutorials
  • Holt re-teaching worksheets
  • VOCABULARY: figurative language, literal language, word relationships, denotation, connotation
  1.5 The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes. -
  0.5 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes.

Resources

Websites

www.funbrain.com

www.globalclassroom.org

google search "figurative language"

Vocabulary

alliteration

idiom

simile

metaphor

personification

onomatopoeia

hyperbole

irony

pun

connotation

denotation

nuances

word analogies

 

ELA-06.L.06

6th Grade ELA Targeted Standards
(L) Language Strand

ELA-06.L.06 Acquire and use accurately grade appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

  • I can identify the meaning of words by using context clues.
  • I can recognize unfamiliar vocabulary from reading.
  • I can define vocabulary terms to enhance the reading experience.
  • I can list familiar vocabulary terms.
  • I can identify word origins and syntax. (suffixes and prefixes)

Reasoning Targets

  • I can
  • I can

Skills (Performance) Targets

  • I can listen to and model the correct pronunciation of vocabulary terms.
  • I can investigate the use of vocabulary to enhance the reading experience.
  • I can use prior knowledge to define unfamiliar vocabulary.
  • I can utilize word origins and syntax to define unfamiliar terms.
  • I can use grade appropriate words and phrases.
  • I can find the meaning of unclear vocabulary words.

Product Targets

  • I can
  • I can

Proficiency Scale

Score   Description Sample Activity
4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations. -
  3.5 In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0 “The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations. -
  2.5 The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0 The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). -
  1.5 The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). -
  0.5 With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
0.0 Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill. -

Resources

Websites

Vocabulary