SIXTH GRADE CURRICULUM
Language:
Punctuation
End marks
Commas
Semicolon
Colon
Italics
Quotation Marks
Apostrophes
Hyphens
Capitalization
Spelling
Vocabulary
Meaning
Word Analysis
Parts of Speech
Nouns
Pronouns
Personal
Possessive
Demonstrative
Interrogative
Indefinite
Adjectives
Common/Proper
Compound
Verbs, Adverbs
Prepositions
Direct Objects
Indirect Objects
Conjunction
Interjection
Phrases/Clauses
Prepositional
Verb
Adverb
Dependent/Subordinate
Sentence Structure
Simple
Compound
Complex
Diagramming
Agreement
Subject/ Verb
Pronoun/ Antecedent
Writing
PERSONAL:
Journal Writing
Memories
Experiences
SUBJECT:
Bio-Poems
Character Sketch
Basic news story
Paragraphs:
Narrative
Descriptive
Expository
Persuasive
Stories:
Narrative
Descriptive
Expository
Persuasive
Five-Paragraph Theme
Summaries
Research Report Paper
Friendly letters
Thank You Notes
Invitations
CREATIVE:
Mystery Story
Dialogue writing
Poetry
Picture Book
Number Book
Class Books
Song writing
REFLECTIVE:
Compare and Contrast Essay
Book Reviews
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Literature:
Interpret written material
Apply Strategies:
Making predictions
Using prior knowledge
Setting purposes
Interpreting authorâs meaning
Confirm author's message
Informal reading
Recreational reading
Utilize the study process
Demonstrate listening:
Comprehend message
Understand literal meaning
Recall details
Recall sequence
Paraphrase
Express Opinions
Demonstrate ability to integrate oral reading with written composition
Respond orally with understanding and empathy
Select and explore genre
Determine author's purpose
Respect recognize works of literature
Literary terms review
Mathematics:
Facts and terminology
Place value through billions
Review of borrowing
Multiplication problems four digits
Division problems four digits
Checking computations
Review of problem solving
Review of Roman Numerals
Review of rounding whole numbers, decimals and money
English and metric measures
Converting measures within the same system
Solving measurement equations
Recognizing prime and composite
Prime factoring
Finding the greatest common factor/least common multiple
Fraction terminology
Solving problems containing fractions
Divisibility rules
Comparing and ordering integers
Determine and use the appropriate method of calculation
Identify symmetry
Determine measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode)
Find the output of functions
Writing decimals as fractions/percents
Solving problems containing decimals
Solving problems containing percents
Writing ratios and proportions
Writing percents as fractions, decimals, and ratios
Reading and drawing pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs
Reading scale drawings
Drawing geometric shapes and figures
Finding the perimeter-polygon
Finding the area of polygons and circles
Finding circumference of a circle
Using a compass and protractor
Bisecting angles
Reading a thermometer
Converting from Celsius to Fahrenheit
Solving equations
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United States History:
Immigration
Emergence of man
Industrialization (1870-1928)
Urbanization
Cultural Changes
Communication and Technology
World War I
Prominent leaders
Amendments 16, 17, 18
The Great Depression
World War II
Postwar United States
Cold War
Civil Rights
Vietnam War
Contemporary United States
Science:
Scientific Process
Force and Motion
Cells: plant and animal
Classifying Cells
Scientific Naming
Simple Organisms
Including viruses and bacteria
Introduction to Chemistry
Matter:
Classifying
Composition
Atoms
Elements:
compounds, mixtures
acids and bases
Body systems: circulatory, digestive, respiratory, excretory, endocrine
Inheriting Traits
Introduction to Biology
The Earth and Space
Life Cycle of stars
Types of stars
Atmosphere
Expanding Universe
Space travel
Rocketry
History of Space
Travel
Electricity
Static
Current
Alternative Energy Sources
Energy Transfer
Ecology: Preserving our Environment
*Emphasis on Rain
Forest
Ecosystems
Biomes
Conservation
Natural resources
Disposing of refuse
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