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The curriculum Objectives and General Outcomes for Language Arts, Grade 6, Alberta Canada, are listed on this page.

For a lesson by lesson list of outcomes please look at the Outcomes chart below.

Please note that teacher's individual approaches to presenting the lessons or material covered in the lessons, will make alterations to the Outcome chart.

Objectives for this unit:
Language Learning builds on positive dispositions toward shared talking, reading and writing.

• Outcomes: Students will read, listen to and talk about literature, which through its content,style or form, challenges them to grow as readers and writers.Predictions and questioning are key elements of language learning.

• Outcomes: Predict or forecast possible results or outcomes.  Identifying and setting a purpose serves to focus reading, writing and talking experiences.

• Outcomes: Student will develop plans or pose questions to organise their investigation of new ideas, information or experiences.   Understanding how words, phrases, sentences and whole texts are formed contributes to the ability to understand and communicate ideas.

• Outcomes: The student will use visual cues in conduction with print to make sense of their reading.  Confidence in the ability to express ideas or viewpoints is essential to the development of communication skills.

• Outcome: Students will celebrate the development of their ideas by publishing their writing for familiar audiences.

Curriculum General Outcomes for Language Arts Grade 6

General Outcomes

Lesson Number incorporating this outcome.

GO 1.0	STUDENTS WILL LISTEN, SPEAK, READ, WRITE VIEW AND REPRESENT TO EXPLORE THOUGHTS, IDEAS, FEELING AND EXPERIENCES. 1.1 Discover and Explore	1, 2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	use prior experiences with oral, print and other media texts to choose new texts that meet learning needs and interests
	read, write, represent and talk to explore and explain connections between prior knowledge and new information in oral, print and other media texts
	engage in exploratory communication to share personal responses and develop own interpretations
	experiment with a variety of forms of oral, print and other media texts to discover those best suited for exploring, organising and sharing ideas, information and experiences
	assess a variety of oral, print and other media texts, and discuss preferences for particular forms
	assess personal language use, and revise personal goals to enhance language learning and use
	1.2 Clarify and Extend	1, 2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	Select from others' ideas and observations to expand personal understanding.
	use talk, notes, personal writing and representing, together with texts and the ideas of others, to clarify and shape understanding.
	evaluate the usefulness of new ideas, techniques and texts in terms of current understanding.
GO 2.0	STUDENTS WILL LISTEN, SPEAK, READ, WRITE, VIEW AND REPRESENT TO COMPREHEND AND RESPOND PERSONALLY AND CRITICALLY TO ORAL, PRINT AND OTHER MEDIA TEXTS. Top
	2.1 use strategies and cues.	1, 2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	combine personal experiences and the knowledge and skills gained through previous experiences with oral, print and other media texts to understand new ideas and information
	apply knowledge of organizational structures of oral, print and other media texts to assist with constructing and confirming meaning
	identify, and explain in own words, the interrelationship of the main ideas and supporting details
	preview the content and structure of subject area texts, and use this information to set a purpose, rate and strategy for reading
	use definitions provided in context to identify the meanings of unfamiliar words
	monitor understanding by evaluating new ideas and information in relation to known ideas and information
	use text features, such as charts, graphs and dictionaries, to enhance understanding of ideas and information
	identify and use the structural elements of texts, such as magazines, newspapers, newscasts and new features, to access and comprehend ideas and information
	use the meanings of prefixes and suffixes to predict the meanings of unfamiliar words on context
	integrate and apply knowledge of phonics, sight vocabulary, language and context clues, and structural analysis to read unfamiliar words in longer and more complex texts
	choose the most appropriate reference to confirm the spellings or locate the meanings of unfamiliar words in oral, print and other media texts.
	2.2  Respond To Texts	1, 2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	experience oral, print and other media texts from a variety of cultural traditions and genres, such as autobiographies, travelogues, comics, short films, myths, legends and dramatic performances
	explain own point of view about oral, print and other media texts
	make connections between own life and characters and ideas in oral, print and other media texts
	discuss common topics or themes in a variety of oral, print and other media texts
	discuss the author's illustrator's, storyteller's or filmmaker's intention or purpose
	observe and discuss aspects of human nature revealed in oral, print, and other media texts, and relate them to those encountered in the community
	summarize oral, print or other media texts, indicating the connections among events, characters and settings
	identify or infer reasons for a character's actions
	comment on the credibility of characters and events in oral, print and other media texts, using evidence from personal experiences and the text
	explain how metaphor, personification and synecdoche are used to create mood and mental images
	experiment with sentence patterns, imagery and exaggeration to create mood and mental images
	discuss how detail is used to enhance character, setting, action and mood in oral, print and other media texts
	2.3  Understand Forms, Elements And Techniques	1, 2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	identify key characteristics of a variety of forms or genres of oral, print and other media texts
	discuss the differences between print and other media versions of the same text
	discuss the connections among plot, setting and characters in oral, print and other media texts
	identify first and third person narration, and discuss preferences with reference to familiar texts
	explore techniques, such as visual imagery, sound, flashback and voice inflection, in oral, print and other media texts
	identify strategies that presenters use in media texts to influence audiences
	alter words, forms and sentence patterns to create new versions of texts for a variety of purposes; explain how imagery and figurative language, such as personification and alliteration, clarify and enhance meaning
	2.5  Create Original Text	1, 2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	choose life themes encountered in reading, listening and viewing activities and in own experiences for creating oral, print and other media texts
	use literary devices to create particular effects
	determine purpose and audience needs to organize ideas and details in oral, print and other media texts
	express the same ideas in different forms and genres; compare and explain the effectiveness of each for audience and purpose
GO 3.0	STUDENTS WILL LISTEN, SPEAK, READ, WRITE, VIEW AND REPRESENT TO MANAGE IDEAS AND INFORMATION. Top
	3.1  Plan and Focus	1,2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	distinguish among facts, supported inferences and opinions
	use note-taking or representing to assist with understanding ideas and information, and focusing topics for investigation
	decide on and select the information needed to support a point of view
	develop and follow own plan for accessing and gathering ideas and information, considering guidelines for time and length of investigation and presentation
	3.2  Select And Process	1,2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	locate information to answer research questions using a variety of sources, such as printed texts, bulletin boards, biographies, art, using, community resource people, CD-ROMS, and the Internet
	use a variety of tools, such as bibliographies, thesaurus and technology, to access information
	skim, scan and read closely to gather information
	evaluate the congruency between gathered information and research purpose and focus, using pre-established criteria
	3.3  Organize, Record and Evaluate	1,2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	organize ideas and information using a variety of strategies and techniques, such as comparing and contrasting, and classifying and sorting according to subtopics and sequence
	organize and develop ideas and information into oral, print or other media texts with introductions that interest audiences and state the topic, sections that develop the topic and conclusions
	make notes on a topic, combining information from more than one source;use reference sources appropriately
	use outlines, though webs and summaries to show the relationships among ideas and information and to clarify meaning
	quote information from oral, print and other media sources
	evaluate the appropriateness of information for a particular audience and purpose
	recognize gaps in gathered information, and suggest additional information needed for a particular audience and purpose
	3.4  Share And Review	1,2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	communicate ideas and information in a variety of oral, print and other media texts, such as multi-paragraph reports, questions and answers formats and graphs
	select appropriate visuals, print and/or other media to inform and engage the audience
	establish goals for enhancing research skills
GO 4.0	STUDENTS WILL LISTEN, SPEAK, READ, WRITE, VIEW AND REPRESENT TO ENHANCE THE CLARITY AND ARTISTRY OF COMMUNICATION Top
	4.1  Enhance And Improve	1,2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	work collaboratively to revise and enhance oral, print and other media texts
	ask for and evaluate the usefulness of feedback and assistance from peers
	revise to provide focus, expand relevant ideas and eliminate unnecessary information
	edit for appropriate verb tense and for correct pronoun references
	use paragraph structures in expository and narrative texts
	write legibly and at a pace appropriate to context and purpose
	experiment with a variety of software design elements, such as spacing, graphics, titles and headings, and font sizes and styles, to enhance the presentation of texts
	show the relationship among key words associated with topics of study, using a variety of strategies such as thought webs, outlines and lists
	choose words that capture a particular aspect of meaning and that are appropriate for context, audience and purpose
	experiment with several options to choose the most appropriate way of communicating ideas or information
	4.2  Attend To Conventions  This area is mainly up to the classroom teacher, and/or individual student interactions.	1,2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	identify the use of co-ordinate and subordinate conjunctions to express ideas
	use complex sentence structures and a variety of sentence types in own writing
	identify comparative and superlative forms of adjectives, and use in own writing
	identify past, present and future verb tenses,and use throughout a piece of writing
	use a variety of resources and strategies to determine and learn the correct spelling of common exceptions to conventional spelling patterns
	explain the importance of correct spellings for effective communication
	edit for and correct commonly misspelled words in own writing, using the meaning and function of words in context, mnemonic devices and spelling generalizations
	use colons before lists, to separate hours and minutes, and after salutations in own writing
	identify parentheses and colons when reading, use them to assist comprehension
	identify ellipses that show words are omitted or sentences are incomplete when reading, and use them to assist comprehension
	4.3  Present And Share	1,2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	use various styles and forms of presentations, depending on content, audience and purpose
	emphasize key ideas and information to enhance audience understanding and enjoyment
	demonstrate control of voice, pacing, gestures and facial expressions, arrange props and presentation space to enhance communication
	identify the tone, mood and emotion, conveyed in oral and visual presentation
	respond to the emotional aspects of presentations by providing non-verbal encouragement and appreciative comments
GO 5.0	STUDENTS WILL LISTEN, SPEAK, READ, WRITE, VIEW AND REPRESENT TO RESPECT, SUPPORT AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS. Top
	5.1  Respect Others And Strengthen Community	1,2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	compare personal challenges and situations encountered in daily life with those experienced by people or characters in other times, places and cultures portrayed in oral, print and other media texts
	share and discuss ideas and experiences that contribute to different responses to oral, print and other media texts
	identify ways in which oral, print and other media texts from diverse cultures and communities explore similar ideas
	use appropriate language to participate in public events, occasions or traditions
	demonstrate respect by choosing appropriate language and tone in oral, print and other media texts
	5.2  Work Within A Group	1,2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	assume a variety of roles, and share responsibilities as a group member
	identify and participate in situations and projects in which group work enhances learning and results
	contribute to group knowledge of topics to identify and focus information needs, sources and purposes for research or investigations
	address specific problems in a group by specifying goals, devising alternative solutions and choosing the best alternative
	assess own contributions to group process, and set personal goals for working effectively with others

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Reference:  Smith, Roland Thunder Cave, 1997 Hyperion, New York

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