AN OUTLINE FOR GRADE SIX TERM THREE
PDF VERSION: Term 3 Grade 6
English Language Arts
Goal – you will improve your knowledge and skills in reading and writing and develop an increased appreciation for reading, literature and information
Objectives
Content: (what you will know)
- how to assess the credibility of a source of information
- at least 10 reading strategies
- three ways of making connections to written material (text to person, to text, to world)
- the structure of sentences and paragraphs
- the structure of essays
- at least 5 literary techniques
- the 5 elements of novel analysis (setting, characterization, plot, theme, style)
- at least 3 types of poems
- at least 3 new poems by memory
Competencies: (what you will be able to do)
- articulate at least 5 reading strategies used to comprehend a passage of writing
- identify figures of speech and other literary techniques in a passage of writing
- find the main ideas and supporting ideas in a piece of writing
- read for literal and inferential information, accessing background background knowledge
- read silently for at least 30 minutes at a time
- write for a variety of purposes, making connections to their own experiences, written texts, and the wider world
- revise written assignments in order to improve content, style, and conventions
- legibly present written assignments in standard English
Experiences: (what you will do)
- read at least 10 picture books, 3 novels, and 3 nonfiction books
- keep a journal
- complete assignments, projects, and tests
- recite poems aloud
Attitude: (how you will behave)
- demonstrate willingness to spend time reading and writing
- demonstrate willingness to borrow ebooks and read stories and articles online
- demonstrate willingness to analyze and improve your written work
Evaluation Methods
- Content: written and oral testsÂ
- Competencies: written assignments and projects
- Experiences:Â checklist of participation/completion
- Attitude: observation by the teacher and parent
Mathematics
Goal – you will improve your mathematical knowledge and skills
Objectives
Content: (what you will know)
- definitions of mathematical terms
- the four basic mathematical operations (review)
- addition and multiplication facts (review)
- definitions of geometrical shapes and angles (review)
- the difference between fractions and ratios (review)
- simple estimation methods
- simple probability methods
- the vocabulary of transformations
- the use of mathematical concepts in various cultures including indigenous peoples
Competencies: (what you will be able to do)
- sequence whole numbers, integers, decimal numbers, mixed numerals, and fractions (review)
- use the order of operations to solve equations (review)
- work with factors and multiples (review)
- convert decimal numbers, percentages, and fractions (review)
- convert measures within the metric system (review)
- calculate the perimeter and area of simple and complex shapes (review)
- calculate the measure of angles (review)
- calculate the volume of simple forms (review)
- work with ratios and proportion
- calculate percentage discounts
- estimate reasonably and use mental math strategies
- show ideas in words, numbers, and illustrations or symbols
- recognize patterns and use logic to solve puzzles
- solve one-step equations with whole numbers (algebra)
- apply transformation concepts to create works of art
- apply multiple strategies to solve word problems
- apply mathematical knowledge to real life situations
Experiences: (what you will do)
- Content: written and oral testsÂ
- Competencies: written assignments
- Experiences:Â checklist of participation/completion
- Attitude: observation by the teacher and parent
Attitude: (how you will behave)
- demonstrate willingness to spend time completing assignments
- demonstrate willingness to study for tests
- demonstrate willingness to review concepts already covered in mathematics
Evaluation Methods
- Content: written and oral testsÂ
- Competencies: written assignments
- Experiences:Â checklist of participation/completion
- Attitude: observation by the teacher and parent
Science
Goal – you will improve your scientific knowledge and skills
Objectives
Content: (what you will know)
- various extreme environments on earth
- Newton’s laws of motion and the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces in daily life
- basic features and functions of four body systems (excretory, hormonal, nervous and reproductive)
Competencies: (what you will be able to do)
- make observations and collect information about various environments
- communicate ideas and information in a variety of ways
- plan and safely conduct investigations using the scientific method
- demonstrate understanding and appreciation for evidence
Experiences: (what you will do)
- Content: written assignments, projects, and testsÂ
- Competencies: written assignments and projects
- Experiences:Â checklist of participation/completion
- Attitude: observation by the teacher and parent
Attitude: (how you will behave)
- demonstrate willingness to spend time completing assignments and projects
- demonstrate willingness to study for tests
Evaluation Methods
- Content: written tests and projectsÂ
- Competencies: written assignments and projects
- Experiences:Â checklist of participation/completion
- Attitude: observation by the teacher and parent
Social Studies
Goal – you will improve your geographical and historical knowledge and skills
Objectives
Content: (what you will know)
- basic vocabulary
- basic political and natural geographical features of the earth (review)
- major historical events and their effect on Canada and the world (review)
- how beliefs affect social and economic structures around the world
- how conflicts affect countries and regions of the world
- how technologies vary and affect people and cultures
- how migration and urbanization affect people and societies
- how countries cooperate on global issues
Competencies: (what you will be able to do)
- evaluate reliability and validity of information
- sequence events
- research and analyze ideas
- recognize short and long term causes and effects of events
- recognize the advantages and disadvantages of events
- understand events from various perspectives
- present research findings in various ways
Experiences: (what you will do)
- Content: written assignments, projects, and testsÂ
- Competencies: written assignments and projects
- Experiences:Â checklist of participation/completion
- Attitude: observation by the teacher and parent
Attitude: (how you will behave)
- demonstrate willingness to spend time completing assignments and projects
- demonstrate willingness to study for tests
- demonstrate willingness to review concepts already covered in Social Studies
Evaluation Methods
- Content: written tests and projectsÂ
- Competencies: written assignments and projects
- Experiences:Â checklist of participation/completion
- Attitude: observation by the teacher and parent
Fine Arts
Goal – you will improve your artistic knowledge and skills
Objectives
Content: (what you will know)
- seven basic elements of design
- nine basic principles of design
- basic elements of indigenous visual art in B.C.
Competencies: (what you will be able to do)
- identify elements and principles of art shown in works by various artists
- incorporate various elements and principles of design in original works of art
Experiences: (what you will do)
- Content: assignments and projects
- Competencies: assignments and projects
- Experiences:Â checklist of participation/completion
- Attitude: observation by the teacher and parent
Attitude: (how you will behave)
- demonstrate willingness to spend time completing assignments and projects
- demonstrate willingness to improve your works of art
Evaluation Methods
- Content: written tests and assignments
- Competencies: assignments and projects
- Experiences:Â checklist of participation/completion
- Attitude: observation by the teacher and parent