Lindop School
Sixth Grade Accomplishments - Student Literacy Expectations

1. Word Analysis and Vocabulary
   • Identifies and applies appropriate word analysis and vocabulary strategies and contextual clues to identify unfamiliar words.
   • Uses denotation and connotation strategies to determine meanings of words in context.
   
   
2. Reading Comprehension and Fluency
   • Reads age-appropriate material aloud with fluency, accuracy, and expression.
   • Uses appropriate questioning strategies before, during, and after reading to understand meaning of text.
   • Applies appropriate reading strategies to fiction and nonfiction texts within and across content areas.
   • Asks and responds to open-ended questions regarding meaning of text.
   • Compares themes, topics, and story elements of various selections.
   • Interprets imagery and figurative language.
   • Confirms, rejects, and modifies questions, predictions, and hypotheses based on evidence in text.
   • Makes inferences and draws conclusions about contexts, events, characters, and settings.
   • Reads independently for extended periods of time and for pleasure.
   
   
3. Writing and Spelling
   • Uses prewriting strategies (e.g. webbing, brainstorming, listing, note taking, outlining, graphic organizers).
   • Writes paragraphs that include a variety of sentence types (i.e. declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative).
   • Develops multi-paragraph compositions that include introduction, first and second level support, and conclusion.
   • Uses transitional words and phrases to connect and unify key ideas.
   • Elaborates ideas through facts, details, description, reasons, and narration.
   • Establishes and maintains focus within and between paragraphs.
   • Writes correct standard English conventions, including appropriate grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
   • Uses stages of writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) to produce well-developed expository, narrative, and persuasive pieces.
   • Writes creatively for specified purpose and audience (e.g. short story, poetry, rap, play, parody, song, letter).
   • Uses varied and descriptive vocabulary to enrich written language.
   
   
4. Listening and Speaking
   • Formulates relevant and focused questions and answers in a variety of settings.
   • Delivers oral presentation that is coherent, well-organized, and rehearsed.
   • Uses spoken language that is clear, audible, and appropriate.
   • Paraphrases and summarizes the content of both formal and informal presentations.
   • Contributes meaningfully and politely to small and large group discussions with relevant responses, and respectful listening behaviors.

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