6th Grade Grammar Curriculum
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3.A.2 3.B.2a 3.B.2d 3.C.2b |
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August/September |
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Sentences |
fragments, declarative, |
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imperative, interrogative, |
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exclamatory, sentence |
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punctuation |
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Subjects and Predicates |
complete and simple |
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Sentence Combining |
conjunctions, compound |
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sentences, compound subjects |
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and predicates |
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Complex Sentences |
clause, dependant and |
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independent clauses |
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Run-On Sentences |
3 ways to correct (make into 2 |
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sentences, make compound or |
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complex) |
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October |
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Nouns |
common, proper, singular, |
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plural, abbreviations |
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Possessive Nouns |
plural and singular, |
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apostrophes |
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Appositives |
using commas, combines 2 |
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sentences |
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November |
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Verbs |
action, main and helping, |
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Verb Tenses |
present, past, future, perfect, |
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progressive |
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December |
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Verbs |
linking, irregular |
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January |
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Verbs |
do, have, am, is, are four types |
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Review Sentences |
four types of sentences, |
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subject/verb agreement, |
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run-on, choppy, conjunctions, |
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Clauses |
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February |
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Adjectives |
predicate adj, demonstratives, |
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proper adj |
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Articles |
a, an, the, colons |
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Comparative Adjectives |
add –er or use more |
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Superlative Adjectives |
add –est or use most |
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March |
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Comparative Adjectives |
better and worse |
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Superlative Adjectives |
best and worst |
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Pronoun |
singular, plural, antecedent, |
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contractions, subject, object, |
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possessives |
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April |
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Pronoun |
indefinite, pronoun/verb |
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agreement |
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Adverbs |
describe a verb, adjective, |
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or adverb, comparative and |
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superlative adverbs |
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Negatives |
double negative |
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May |
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Prepositions |
Prepositional phrase, object |
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Sentence Combining |
add adjective, adverb, or |
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prepositional phrase, use |
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commas |
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MONTH/YEAR |
CONTENT AREA |
SKILLS |
STATE GOAL-STANDARD |
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Writing |
Prewrite, Draft, Revise, Edit/Proofread, and Present for all pieces of writing. |
3.A.2 3.B.2a 3.B.2b 3.B.2c 3.B.2d 3.C.2a 3.C.2b 5.A.2b 5.C.2b |
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August/September |
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Personal Narrative Writing |
tells a story from personal |
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experience, shares events in |
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sequence and brings closure to |
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the story, expresses the |
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writer’s feelings in a distinct |
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personal voice |
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October |
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Writing that Compares |
presents the most important |
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similarities and differences of |
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two topics, introduces a main |
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idea and organizes facts in a |
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logical pattern |
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November |
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Explanatory Writing |
informs how to complete a |
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specific task, presents step-by- |
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step instructions, uses time |
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order words to help set a |
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logical sequence of steps |
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December |
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Explanatory Writing |
informs how to complete a |
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specific task, presents step-by- |
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step instructions, uses time |
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order words to help set a |
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logical sequence of steps |
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January |
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February |
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Expository Writing |
presents factual information |
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about a specific topic, expands |
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the main idea with factual |
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elaboration and detailed |
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description, may draw a |
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thoughtful conclusion based |
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on facts |
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March |
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Expository Writing |
presents factual information |
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about a specific topic, expands |
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the main idea with factual |
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elaboration and detailed |
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description, may draw a |
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thoughtful conclusion based |
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on facts |
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Writing a Story |
tells a sequence of original |
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narrative events, has a |
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beginning, middle, and an end, |
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can explore setting, character, |
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plot, and dialogue |
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April |
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Writing a Story |
tells a sequence of original |
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narrative events, has a |
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beginning, middle, and an end, |
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can explore setting, character, |
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plot, and dialogue |
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Persuasive Writing |
clearly state a position on a |
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specific topic, offer convincing |
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reasons and arguments to |
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persuade an audience, organize |
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reasons in a logical order, |
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often save the strongest |
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argument for last |
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May |
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Persuasive Writing |
clearly state a position on a |
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specific topic, offer convincing |
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reasons and arguments to |
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persuade an audience, organize |
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reasons in a logical order, |
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often save the strongest |
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argument for last |
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Writing a Children’s Book |
write, edit, revise and publish |
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a children’s book for a young |
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audience |
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