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(B) eliminate barriers to effective listening (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.1];

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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(D) listen to learn by taking notes, organizing, and summarizing spoken ideas (6-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.1].

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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(6.2) Listening/speaking/critical listening. The student listens critically to analyze and evaluate a speaker's message(s). [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6]

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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(A) interpret speakers' messages (both verbal and nonverbal), purposes, and perspectives (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.2];

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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(B) identify and analyze a speaker's persuasive techniques such as selling, convincing, and using propaganda (6) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.2];

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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(C) distinguish between the speaker's opinion and verifiable fact (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.2];

Component:

The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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(D) monitor his/her own understanding of the spoken message and seek clarification as needed (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.2];

Component:

The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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(E) compare his/her own perception of a spoken message with the perception of others (6-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.2];

Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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(F) evaluate a spoken message in terms of its content, credibility, and delivery (6-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.2].

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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(B) analyze oral interpretations of literature for effects on the listener (6-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.3];

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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(C) analyze the use of aesthetic language for its effects (6-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.3].

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Grammar Review

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Text pp. 200-208

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(A) connect his/her own experiences, information, insights, and ideas with experiences of others through speaking and listening (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.4];

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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(C) identify how language use such as labels and sayings reflects regions and cultures (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.4].

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Grammar Review

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Text pp. 200-208

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(6.5) Listening/speaking/audiences. The student speaks clearly and appropriately to different audiences for different purposes and occasions. [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6]

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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(A) adapt spoken language such as word choice, diction, and usage to the audience, purpose, and occasion (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.5];

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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(D) generate criteria to evaluate his/her own oral presentations and the presentations of others (6-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.5];

Component:

The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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(F) clarify and support spoken ideas with evidence, elaborations, and examples (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.5].

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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(6.6) Reading/word identification. The student uses a variety of word recognition strategies. [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6]

Component:

Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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(A) apply knowledge of letter-sound correspondences, language structure, and context to recognize words (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.6];

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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(B) use structural analysis to identify root words with prefixes such as dis-, non-, in-, and suffixes such as -ness, -tion, and -able (4-6) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.6];

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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(C) locate the meanings, pronunciations, and derivations of unfamiliar words using dictionaries, glossaries, and other sources (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.6].

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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(B) read regularly in instructional-level materials that are challenging but manageable (texts in which no more than approximately 1 in 10 words is difficult for the reader) (6) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.7];

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Capitalization

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Text pp. 2-16

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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The Writing Process and Informative Narrative

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Text pp. 99-107

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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Grammar Review

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Text pp. 200-208

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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(C) demonstrate characteristics of fluent and effective readers (4-6) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.7];

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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(E) read aloud in selected texts in ways that both reflect understanding of the text and engage the listeners (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.7];

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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(6.8) Reading/variety of texts. The student reads widely for different purposes in varied sources. [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6]

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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(B) select varied sources such as plays, anthologies, novels, textbooks, poetry, newspapers, manuals, and electronic texts when reading for information or pleasure (6-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.8];

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Capitalization

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Text pp. 2-16

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Component:

The Writing Process and Informative Narrative

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Text pp. 99-107

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Component:

Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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Component:

The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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Component:

Grammar Review

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Text pp. 200-208

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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(C) read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer's craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.8];

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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(D) read to take action such as to complete forms, make informed recommendations, and write a response (6-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.8].

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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(6.9) Reading/vocabulary development. The student acquires an extensive vocabulary through reading and systematic word study. [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6]

Component:

Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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(A) develop vocabulary by listening to selections read aloud (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.9];

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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(C) use multiple reference aids, including a thesaurus, a synonym finder, a dictionary, and software, to clarify meanings and usage (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.9];

Component:

Sentences

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Text pp. 19-29

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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Pronouns and Prepositions

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Text pp. 126-137

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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Grammar Review

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Text pp. 200-208

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(D) determine meanings of derivatives by applying knowledge of the meanings of root words such as like, pay or happy and affixes such as dis-, pre- or un- (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.9];

Component:

Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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(E) study word meanings systematically such as across curricular content areas and through current events (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.9];

Component:

Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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(6.10) Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies. [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6]

Component:

Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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(C) monitor his/her own comprehension and make modifications when understanding breaks down such as by rereading a portion aloud, using reference aids, searching for clues, and asking questions (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.10];

Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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(D) describe mental images that text descriptions evoke (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.10];

Component:

Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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(E) use the text's structure or progression of ideas such as cause and effect or chronology to locate and recall information (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.10];

Component:

Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Component:

Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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Text pp. 172-179

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(F) determine a text's main (or major ideas) and how those ideas are supported with details (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.10];

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Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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(G) paraphrase and summarize text to recall, inform, or organize ideas (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.10];

Component:

Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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(H) draw inferences such as conclusions or generalizations and support them with text evidence and experience (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.10];

Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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(I) find similarities and differences across texts such as in treatment, scope, or organization (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.10];

Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Component:

The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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(J) distinguish fact and opinion in various texts (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.10];

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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(K) answer different types and levels of questions such as open-ended, literal, and interpretative as well as test-like questions such as multiple choice, true-false, and short answer (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.10];

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Component:

Report Writing

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Text pp. 223-254

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(L) represent text information in different ways such as in outline, timeline, or graphic organizer (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.10];

Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Component:

Adjectives and Adverbs

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Text pp. 112-124

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Component:

Report Writing

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Text pp. 223-254

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(M) use study strategies to learn and recall important ideas from texts such as preview, question, reread, and record (6-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.10].

Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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(A) offer observations, make connections, react, speculate, interpret, and raise questions in response to texts (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.11];

Component:

Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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(B) interpret text ideas through such varied means as journal writing, discussion, enactment, and media (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.11];

Component:

The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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(C) support responses by referring to relevant aspects of text and his/her own experiences (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.11];

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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(D) connect, compare, and contrast ideas, themes, and issues across text (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.11].

Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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(6.12) Reading/text structures/literary concepts. The student analyzes the characteristics of various types of texts (genres). [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6]

Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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(B) recognize the distinguishing features of genres, including biography, historical fiction, informational texts, and poetry (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.12];

Component:

The Writing Process and Descriptive Composition

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Text pp. 139-154

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(C) compare communication in different forms such as contrasting a dramatic performance with a print version of the same story or comparing story variants (2-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.12];

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The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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(E) understand literary forms by recognizing and distinguishing among such types of text as stories, poems, myths, fables, tall tales, limericks, plays, biographies, and autobiographies (3-7) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.12];

Component:

Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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(F) analyze characters, including their traits, motivations, conflicts, points of view, relationships and changes they undergo (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.12];

Component:

The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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(I) analyze ways authors organize and present ideas such as through cause/effect, compare/contrast, inductively, deductively, or chronologically (6-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.12];

Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Component:

Using Transitions with Memos

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Text pp. 88-97

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Component:

The Writing Process and Comparative Writing

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Text pp. 181-196

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Component:

The Writing Process and Persuasive Writing

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Text pp. 210-217

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(6.13) Reading/inquiry/research. The student inquires and conducts research using a variety of sources. [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6]

Component:

Report Writing

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Text pp. 223-254

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(A) form and revise questions for investigations, including questions arising from readings, assignments, and units of study (6-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.13];

Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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Component:

Report Writing

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Text pp. 223-254

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(B) use text organizers, including headings, graphic features, and tables of contents, to locate and organize information (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.13];

Component:

Commonly Misspelled and Misused Words

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Text pp. 32-46

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Component:

The Writing Process

Reference:

Text pp. 49-66

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Component:

Using Transitions with Memos

Reference:

Text pp. 88-97

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Component:

Adjectives and Adverbs

Reference:

Text pp. 112-124

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Component:

Prefixes and Suffixes

Reference:

Text pp. 172-179

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Component:

Report Writing

Reference:

Text pp. 223-254

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(C) use multiple sources, including electronic texts, experts, and print resources, to locate information relevant to research questions (4-8) [110.22; English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6; 6.13];

Component:

The Writing Process

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Text pp. 49-66

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