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Grade 6 Language Arts
(Includes
Reading and Literature)
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Standards |
Description |
Lessons |
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1.11 |
Identify correct noun forms. |
3 |
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1.21 |
Identify correct verb forms. |
4 |
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1.31 |
Recognize subject-verb agreement. |
3 |
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1.41 |
Recognize pronoun–antecedent agreement
in number and gender. |
1 |
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1.61 |
Identify correct pronoun case. |
3 |
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1.81 |
Identify and use
modifiers correctly. |
11 |
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1.91 |
Identify correct usage of commonly confused words. Also
refer to list of words attached to the curriculum guide. |
4 |
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2.11 |
Use words that create clarity, precision, and vivid
description. |
3 |
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2.21 |
Use formal and informal language appropriately. |
4 |
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3.11 |
Correct run-on sentences, sentence fragments (omit comma
splices). |
3 |
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4.11 |
Demonstrate correct use of capitalization. |
3 |
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4.21 |
Demonstrate correct use of commas. |
4 |
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4.31 |
Demonstrate correct use of colon (omit semicolon). |
3 |
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4.41 |
Demonstrate correct use of quotation marks (omit underlining). |
3 |
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4.51 |
Demonstrate correct
use of the apostrophe. |
2 |
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5.11 |
Determine logical progression and completeness of
paragraphs.
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4 |
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Reading and Literature Standards |
Description |
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1.12 |
Identify supporting
details. |
3 |
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1.22 |
Determine sequence of events. |
3 |
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1.32 |
Follow directions. |
3 |
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2.12 |
Identify main idea. |
3 |
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2.22 |
Draw conclusions. |
2 |
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2.32 |
Determine cause and effect. |
4 |
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2.42 |
Detect propaganda; distinguish fact from opinion. |
8 |
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2.52 |
Recognize statements that adequately summarize a passage. |
3 |
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3.12 |
Recognize
fallacies of logic and judge strength of argument. |
2 |
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3.22 |
Analyze literary elements. |
3 |
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3.32 |
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language and
analogy. |
3 |
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4.12 |
Determine word meaning through the use of context
clues. |
7 |
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4.22 |
Demonstrate the ability to preview and predict.
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4 |
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4.32 |
Discern organizational patterns. |
6 |
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4.42 |
Demonstrate the ability to locate information in reference
material. |
6 |
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5.12 |
Recognize various forms of literature
according to characteristics. |
6 |
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Additional Items |
The following
are additional items not included on the Alabama High School Graduation Exit Exam but will be tested on the CRT: |
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1 |
Four types of sentences: Declarative, imperative,
interrogative, and exclamatory sentences. (Note: Include end
marks.) |
3 |
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2 |
Sentence structure |
2 |
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3 |
Conjunctions: and, but, or, and nor |
3 |
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4 |
Interjections |
1 |
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Reading and Language
Standards |
The
following additional Alabama Course of Study Content Standards are
mandated by the State of Alabama but are not tested by CRT
or AHSGE. They may appear on the Stanford Achievement
Test, the Alabama Direct Assessment of Writing, or may be Teacher
Evaluated . Students are expected to demonstrate mastery of
the following standards:
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1 |
Exhibit proficiency in the use of the writing process in
four modes of writing. |
22 |
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2 |
Use study
processes to manage information. |
3 |
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3 |
Introduce the
research process. |
4 |
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4 |
Respond with
understanding and empathy to information read, viewed, and heard. |
3 |
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5 |
Know and apply
principles of grammar and usage in writing, speaking, and
presenting, and apply mechanics in writing. |
10 |
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6 |
Compose writing
samples using recognized literature as models. |
3 |
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7 |
Use self-monitoring and feedback from peers and
teachers to evaluate reading, writing, listening, viewing, studying, and
research skills. |
6 |
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8 |
Compose and
present in many ways using different techniques for various
audiences and occasions, both formal and informal. |
4 |
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9 |
Apply strategies
appropriate to the type of material, including setting purposes
for reading and making generalizations, to comprehend
sixth-grade literary/recreational materials. |
4 |
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10 |
Apply strategies to comprehend textual/informational and
functional materials. |
4 |
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11 |
Distinguish among the major genres and sub-genres. |
20 |
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12 |
Recognize the use of textual elements, including main idea and
supporting details, and gain information from various texts
formats, including graphs. |
3 |
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13 |
Use
available computer technology to enhance reading and writing skills. |
4 |
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14 |
Identify
ways the power of language evokes emotion; expands thinking; and
influences problem solving, decision-making, and action. |
4 |
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15 |
Demonstrate
effective listening and speaking behaviors for varied situations and
purposes. |
4 |
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16 |
Appreciate the characteristics, literary elements, and cultural
influences of literary works representative of various eras.
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4 |
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17 |
Identify writing and speaking styles that incorporate dialects,
idioms, and intonation patterns. |
3 |
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18 |
Develop general listening behaviors for different purposes and
situations. |
3 |
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19 |
Select and indicate preference for sources of information. |
3 |
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20 |
Express personal
feelings, opinions, and information in formal and informal
situations. |
2 |
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