| Identifier | Description |
|---|---|
| Addison Northwest Supervisory Union Sixth Grade Learning Objectives | |
| EL.6 | Sixth Grade |
| EL.6.1 | READING |
| EL.6.1.1 | Word identification strategies |
| EL.6.1.1.1 | Applies word identification/decoding strategies in isolation and in context, including identifying multisyllabic words through Knowledge of sounds 6 Syllable types/syllable division Word patterns (prefixes, suffixes or variant spellings for consonan |
| EL.6.1.1.2 | Uses a variety of reading strategies independently Uses prior knowledge Generates literal, clarifying, and inferential questions Constructs mental images Takes notes Uses text structure clues (eg. Chronological, cause/effect, compare/contrast, |
| EL.6.1.1.3 | Monitors comprehension and adjusts reading rate and strategy for different purposes. |
| EL.6.1.2 | Vocabulary strategies |
| EL.6.1.2.1 | Identifies the meaning of unfamiliar words by using word structure, context clues and prior knowledge. |
| EL.6.1.2.2 | Shows breadth (growth) of vocabulary knowledge. |
| EL.6.1.2.3 | Identifies and selects appropriate word use (in oral and written communication) of Synonyms Antonyms Homonym/homophones Words with multiple meanings Shades of meaning or Simple analogies |
| EL.6.1.3 | Accuracy and fluency |
| EL.6.1.3.1 | Reads grade level text with 90-94% accuracy |
| EL.6.1.3.2 | Reads fluently (oral 135-160 words per minute) and (190-220 wpm silent) |
| EL.6.1.4 | Informational text understanding |
| EL.6.1.4.1 | Uses text support and text features to gain initial understanding of informational text, including: Reports, public documents and discourse Encyclopedias Magazine articles Content trade books Textbooks Inte |
| EL.6.1.4.2 | Organizes information through charting (creating electronic table), mapping (electronic visual organizer), paraphrasing, summarizing, and comparing/contrasting. |
| EL.6.1.4.3 | Analyze and interpret informational text Connects, Synthesizes, Makes inferences about author's purpose and about causes or effects Forms and supports opinions, beginning to cite evidence Distinguishes fact from opinion Makes assertions ab |
| EL.6.1.5 | Literary text understanding |
| EL.6.1.5.1 | Demonstrates initial understanding of key elements of literary text and author's craft. |
| EL.6.1.5.2 | Analyzes and interprets elements of literary text. |
| EL.6.1.6 | Reading extensively |
| EL.6.1.6.1 | Reads the equivalent of at least 2 books a month, and can explain choices |
| EL.6.1.6.2 | Reads at least three literary genres, including poetry. |
| EL.6.1.6.3 | Reads at least three works of nonfiction. |
| EL.6.1.6.4 | Uses at least three types of informational text, including website pages. |
| EL.6.1.7 | Reading text Level |
| EL.6.10 | Learning Skills |
| EL.6.10.1 | Participates and contributes during group activity |
| EL.6.10.1 | Participates and contributes during group activity |
| EL.6.10.10 | Exhibits self-control in language and behavior |
| EL.6.10.10 | Exhibits self-control in language and behavior |
| EL.6.10.11 | Listens and pays attention in class |
| EL.6.10.11 | Listens and pays attention in class |
| EL.6.10.12 | Follows oral and written directions |
| EL.6.10.12 | Follows oral and written directions |
| EL.6.10.13 | Works neatly and legibly |
| EL.6.10.13 | Works neatly and legibly |
| EL.6.10.14 | Exhibits a positive self-image |
| EL.6.10.14 | Exhibits a positive self-image |
| EL.6.10.15 | Thinks analytically |
| EL.6.10.15 | Thinks analytically |
| EL.6.10.16 | Copes with problem situations in an acceptable manner by using words |
| EL.6.10.16 | Copes with problem situations in an acceptable manner by using words |
| EL.6.10.17 | Cooperates with others |
| EL.6.10.17 | Cooperates with others |
| EL.6.10.18 | Stays on task and completes class work on time |
| EL.6.10.18 | Stays on task and completes class work on time |
| EL.6.10.19 | Identifies and expresses feelings in self and others |
| EL.6.10.19 | Identifies and expresses feelings in self and others |
| EL.6.10.2 | Works well independently |
| EL.6.10.2 | Works well independently |
| EL.6.10.20 | Completes and hands in homework on time |
| EL.6.10.20 | Completes and hands in homework on time |
| EL.6.10.3 | Accepts rules and limits established for the good of the group |
| EL.6.10.3 | Accepts rules and limits established for the good of the group |
| EL.6.10.4 | Demonstrates best effort and pride in work |
| EL.6.10.4 | Demonstrates best effort and pride in work |
| EL.6.10.5 | Seeks help when needed |
| EL.6.10.5 | Seeks help when needed |
| EL.6.10.6 | Organizes materials, work, and workplace |
| EL.6.10.6 | Organizes materials, work, and workplace |
| EL.6.10.7 | Transitions well from one activity to the next |
| EL.6.10.7 | Transitions well from one activity to the next |
| EL.6.10.8 | Is willing to try new experiences and ideas |
| EL.6.10.8 | Is willing to try new experiences and ideas |
| EL.6.10.9 | Accepts responsibility for own actions |
| EL.6.10.9 | Accepts responsibility for own actions |
| EL.6.2 | WRITING |
| EL.6.2.1 | Writing process |
| EL.6.2.1.1 | Uses writing process strategies and shares writing with others. |
| EL.6.2.1.2 | Prints or writes cursive legibly and fluently |
| EL.6.2.1.3 | Composes and edits a longer piece using a word processor with accuracy and speed of 80% at 20-25 wpm on all three rows of the keyboard with correct fingering and eyes on the monitor or copy. |
| EL.6.2.1.4 | Can format writing with Headers Footers Borders Page breaks and Lists |
| EL.6.2.2 | Grammar, spelling & mechanics |
| EL.6.2.2.1 | Demonstrates command of appropriate English conventions. |
| EL.6.2.2.2 | Demonstrates command of conventional English spelling, including using spell check and thesaurus. |
| EL.6.2.2.3 | Demonstrates command of the structures of English language Writes a variety of simple and compound sentences, including phrases and clauses Names organizational text structures within paragraphs (e.g. Description, chronology, proposition/support, compa |
| EL.6.2.3 | Response to text |
| EL.6.2.3.1 | Writes responses to literary and informational text Sets context/background Summarizes key ideas Connects to prior knowledge and other texts States and maintains a purpose, a firm judgment, or a point of view when responding to a given question Uses |
| EL.6.2.4 | Informational writing |
| EL.6.2.4.1 | Writes reports (of at least six paragraphs) Establishes and maintains a focus on a topic (purpose) Organizes information using description, chronology, proposition/support, and compare/contrast, anticipating readers' concerns Uses basic transition wor |
| EL.6.2.4.2 | Writes persuasive essays (of at least six paragraphs) Organizes information using description, chronology, proposition/support, and compare/contrast Uses basic transition words Uses elaboration strategies (details) States the issue or problem and st |
| EL.6.2.4.3 | Writes procedures (of the equivalent of six paragraphs) Establishes a purpose Uses a format that is easy to follow Uses a variety of transition words Uses details and examples that help reader understand and visualize process Provides a list of spec |
| EL.6.2.5 | Expressive writing |
| EL.6.2.5.1 | Writes narratives, organizing and relating a story line plot/ series of events, using details. |
| EL.6.2.5.2 | Writes reflective essays making connections between personal experiences and ideas. |
| EL.6.2.5.3 | Writes poetry, demonstrating an awareness of purpose, and uses language effectively. |
| EL.6.3 | MATHEMATICS |
| EL.6.3.1 | Numbers and operations |
| EL.6.3.1.1 | Demonstrates conceptual understanding of percents by representing benchmark percents é accurately solves problems involving tax and tip (A1) é accurately solves problems involving part-whole relationships (A2) é converts between benchmark fractions, decim |
| EL.6.3.1.10 | Multiplies integers with/without a calculator |
| EL.6.3.1.11 | Adds/subtracts integers |
| EL.6.3.1.12 | Finds square root of a number |
| EL.6.3.1.13 | Mentally multiplies and divides whole numbers through twelve with accuracy |
| EL.6.3.1.14 | Applies properties of numbers to solve problems and to simplify computation (A22) é factors (A23) é remainders (A24) é divisibility rules 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 (A25) é prime/composite (A26) é commutative/associative (A27) é composition/decomposition ñ mult |
| EL.6.3.1.2 | Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides decimals with/without calculator |
| EL.6.3.1.3 | Adds and subtracts fractions and mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators with/without a calculator |
| EL.6.3.1.4 | Multiplies and divides fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators |
| EL.6.3.1.5 | Divides with remainders as decimals to the nearest one hundredth |
| EL.6.3.1.6 | Solves and explains multi-step problems |
| EL.6.3.1.7 | Demonstrates conceptual understanding by ordering or comparing integers using number lines, equality/inequality symbols -- models and explains |
| EL.6.3.1.8 | Demonstrates conceptual understanding of relative magnitude of numbers from billions to thousandths (base 10 number system) |
| EL.6.3.1.9 | Demonstrates use of powers |
| EL.6.3.2 | Geometry and measurement |
| EL.6.3.2.1 | Interprets a given representation é draws conclusions (B1) é makes observations (B2) é solves problems (B3) é answers questions (B4) é reads and interprets the representation(s) (B5 |
| EL.6.3.2.2 | Responds to a teacher or student generated question é appropriately displays/represents numerical or categorical data (B6) é organizes the data (B7) é collects appropriate data (B8) é makes a hypothesis (B9) é analyzes the data to draw conclusions about t |
| EL.6.3.2.3 | Organizes and displays a set [or related sets] of numerical or categorical data é to solve problems (B11) é to answer questions (B12) é to draw conclusions or test a hypothesis (B13) é to analyze data to formulate/justify conclusions (B14) é to make predi |
| EL.6.3.2.4 | Uses experimental probability to make and test conjectures or design fair games. Represents probabilities using fractions, decimals, or percents |
| EL.6.3.2.5 | For a probability event, evaluates the possible outcomes é by expressing the outcome as a fraction, decimal, or percent (B18) é by determining the theoretical probability as a ratio of favorable outcomes (B19) é by sample space (using an organized list o |
| EL.6.3.2.6 | Analyzes patterns, trends, and distributions in data in a variety of contexts to analyze situations and solve problems (B21) by using dispersion (range) (B22) by using central tendency (mean, median, mode) (B23 |
| EL.6.3.2.7 | Accurately and appropriately represents data in a variety of contexts é using circle graphs (B24) é using line graphs that represent continuous data or show trends among discrete data (B25) é using stem-and-leaf plots (B26) é using line plots (B27) é usin |
| EL.6.3.3 | Functions and algebra |
| EL.6.3.3.1 | Determines perimeter, area, and circumference of rectangles, squares, parallelograms, triangles and circles (C1, 9) using appropriate units of measure (C3) |
| EL.6.3.3.10 | Solves problems using the Cartesian coordinate system (all quadrants) to locate coordinates and to represent data from tables |
| EL.6.3.3.2 | Demonstrates conceptual understanding of perimeter, area, and circumference through problem-solving calculation (C4) through modeling (C5) and expresses all measures by using the appropriate unit of measure (C6) the circumference and area of circl |
| EL.6.3.3.3 | Finds volume of rectangular prism |
| EL.6.3.3.4 | Uses scale to determine distances represented on maps |
| EL.6.3.3.5 | Applies concepts of similarity using constant of proportionality/scale factor |
| EL.6.3.3.6 | Demonstrates congruency using models to show congruency using the properties of angles (C12) using manipulatives to show transformations (C13) using the results of combining and subdividing shapes (e.g., rectangle into two triangles) (C14) |
| EL.6.3.3.7 | Use properties or attributes of angles or sides to identify, describe, classify, or distinguish among different types of triangles or quadrilaterals identifies quadrilaterals (rectangles, squares, parallelograms, rhombi, trapezoids) (C15) identifies t |
| EL.6.3.3.8 | Measures and uses units of measures appropriately and consistently, and makes conversions within systems when solving problems across the content strands constructs angles and rotation within 1 degree (C20) measures angles (C21) converts within metr |
| EL.6.3.3.9 | Uses properties or attributes to identify, compare, or describe three-dimensional shapes identifies, classifies, and distinguishes faces (C28) identifies, classifies, and distinguishes number of edges (C29) identifies, classifies, and distinguishes |
| EL.6.3.4 | Data, statistics and analysis |
| EL.6.3.4.1 | Identifies and solves problems using a variety of patterns describes the pattern in variables (D1) describes the pattern in tables (D2) describes the pattern in symbols (D3) describes the pattern in words (D4) simple linear or geometric patterns make gene |
| EL.6.3.4.2 | Demonstrates conceptual understanding of equality by showing equivalence between two expressions using models or different representations of the expressions (solves multi-step linear equations of the form ax + b = c where a, b, and c are whole number |
| EL.6.3.4.3 | Uses variables, variable expressions, and formulas to solve problems evaluates variable expressions or formulas given a replacement set for variables (D9) in real world context or mathematical situations (D10) |
| EL.6.3.4.4 | Demonstrates an understanding of simple linear relationships as rate of change by informally describing the slope |
| EL.6.3.5 | Problem solving |
| EL.6.3.5.1 | Demonstrates understanding of mathematical problem solving by using a variety of strategies guess and check (E1) draw a picture or diagram look for a pattern use or make a table make an organized list do a simpler problem |
| EL.6.3.5.2 | Demonstrates understanding of mathematical problem-solving by using the Vermont Portfolio Rubric providing documentation that shows reasoning and supports the solution using mathematical representation to communicate the solution using mathematical |
| EL.6.4 | SCIENCE |
| EL.6.4.1 | Inquiry |
| EL.6.4.2 | Physical science |
| EL.6.4.3 | Life Science |
| EL.6.4.4 | Human Body |
| EL.6.4.5 | Universe, Earth, Environment |
| EL.6.5 | SOCIAL STUDIES |
| EL.6.5.1 | Inquiry |
| EL.6.5.2 | History |
| EL.6.5.3 | Physical and cultural geography |
| EL.6.5.4 | Civic, government and Society |
| EL.6.5.5 | Economics |
| EL.6.6 | LANGUAGE |
| EL.6.6.1 | Listens actively |
| EL.6.6.1.1 | Listens and responds by asking clarifying questions, restating, and participating in group discussions |
| EL.6.6.1.2 | Begins to critique by observing, describing, extending, interpreting and making connections within and across texts. |
| EL.6.6.1.3 | Summarizes information and presents orally, varying rate, volume and tone. |
| EL.6.6.1.4 | Creates and presents a presentation including Title slide, Graphics (animated) Text Voice Sound, related to topic Table of contents and Bibliography |
| EL.6.6.2 | Oral Expression |
| EL.6.7 | Art |
| EL.6.7.1 | Artistic skills |
| EL.6.7.2 | Approach to work |
| EL.6.7.3 | Concepts and vocabulary |
| EL.6.7.4 | Reflection & response to art |
| EL.6.8 | Music |
| EL.6.8.1 | Musical Skills |
| EL.6.8.2 | Approach to work |
| EL.6.8.3 | Concepts and vocabulary |
| EL.6.8.4 | Reflection and response to music |
| EL.6.9 | PE |
| EL.6.9.1 | Motor Skills |
| EL.6.9.2 | Physical fitness |
| EL.6.9.3 | Attitude to physical fitness |
| EL.6.9.4 | Participation |