Appendix A
California Sixth Grade-Reading:
1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development-
Students use their knowledge of word origins and word relationships, as well as
historical and literary context clues, to determine the meaning of specialized
vocabulary and to understand the precise meaning of grade-level-appropriate words.
- Word Recognition-
- Vocabulary and Concept Development-
2.0 reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials)-Students read
and understand grade-level-appropriate materials.
-Structural Features of Informational Materials-
-Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text-
-Expository Critique-
3.0 Literary Response and Analysis
-Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text-
California Sixth Grade Writing:
1.0 Writing Strategies
-Organization and Focus-
-Research and Technology-
1.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions
Students write and speak with a command of Standard English conventions
appropriate to this grade level.
-Sentence Structure
California Sixth Grade Listening and Speaking:
1.0 Listening and Speaking Strategies-
Students deliver focused, coherent presentations that convey ideas clearly and
relate to the background and interests of the audience. They evaluate the content
of oral communication.
-Comprehension-
-Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication-
-Analysis and Evaluation of Oral and Media Communications-
2.0 Speaking Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)-
Students deliver well-organized formal presentations employing traditional rhetorical
strategies (e.g., narration, exposition, persuasion, description). Student
speaking demonstrates a command of standard American English and the
organizational and delivery strategies outlined in Listening and Speaking Standard 1.0.
-Using the speaking strategies of grade six outlined in Listening and
Speaking Standard
California Sixth Grade-Basic Theatre & Concepts Theatrical Forms Identify Tools: action/reaction, sound projection, text, subtext, context, theme, mood, design, production values, stage crew, vocal/facial expression, monologue, dialogue, setting plays, improvisation, cultural sets, lighting, costumes, props.
-Artistic Perception-
1.0 Processing, Analyzing, & Responding to Sensory Information Through the Language and Skills Unique to Theatre Development of the Vocabulary of Theatre; Comprehension and Analysis of the Elements of Theatre. Creative Expression-
2.0 Creating, Performing, & Participating in Theatre Development of Theatrical Skills; Creation/Invention in Theatre.
Historical & Cultural Context-
3.0 Understanding the Historical Contributions and Cultural Dimensions of Theatre
Role and Cultural Significance of Theatre; History of Theatre.
California Sixth Grade-Visual and Performing Arts: Visual Arts Content Standards.
2.0 Creative Expression-Creating, Performing, and Participating in the Visual Arts. Students apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original works of art. Skills, Processes, Materials, and Tools Communication and Expression Through Original Works of Art.
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