NEW ZEALAND ENG YEAR 6 – EDmama New Zealand

A. Nouns

A.01. Identify common and proper nouns.
A.02. Identify nouns, including abstract nouns.
A.03. Form plurals of nouns ending in f, fe, o, and y.
A.04. Form and use plurals of nouns ending in f, fe, o, and y in sentences.
A.05. Review the rules for forming plurals.
A.06. Apply pluralization rules in writing.
A.07. Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives.
A.08. Form the singular or plural possessive of nouns.
A.09. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns in sentences.
A.10. Demonstrate the ability to consistently and correctly use plural and possessive nouns in original writing.

B. Verbs and Verb Tenses

B.01. Identify main verbs and helping verbs in sentences.
B.02. Determine if a sentence is in the past, present, or future tense.
B.03. Form and use the regular past tense of verbs.
B.04. Form and use the irregular past tense of verbs.
B.05. Form and use the simple past, present, and future tenses correctly.
B.06. Use the progressive verb tenses to show ongoing actions.
B.07. Form the progressive verb tenses accurately.
B.08. Choose between the past tense and past participle forms of verbs.
B.09. Use the perfect verb tenses to describe completed actions.
B.10. Form the perfect verb tenses correctly.
B.11. Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense within a paragraph.
B.12. Understand and apply the nuances of different verb tenses in writing to convey meaning.

C. Pronouns

C.01. Identify personal pronouns within a sentence.
C.02. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns based on grammatical function.
C.03. Replace nouns with appropriate personal pronouns.
C.04. Use ‘I’ and ‘me’ correctly in compound subjects and objects.
C.05. Use personal pronouns correctly in compound subjects and objects.
C.06. Use possessive pronouns to show ownership.
C.07. Choose between personal and reflexive pronouns appropriately.
C.08. Use reflexive pronouns correctly to refer back to the subject.
C.09. Identify relative pronouns that introduce relative clauses.
C.10. Use relative pronouns (who and whom) correctly to connect clauses.
C.11. Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, and that) correctly.
C.12. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of pronoun usage in various contexts.

D. Adjectives and Adverbs

D.03. Identify adverbs that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
D.04. Use relative adverbs to connect clauses and provide additional information.
D.05. Choose between using adjectives and adverbs based on the word they modify.
D.06. Determine whether a word is functioning as an adjective or an adverb in a sentence.
D.07. Use adjectives to compare two or more things.
D.08. Spell adjectives correctly when forming comparative and superlative forms.
D.09. Use adjectives with ‘more’ and ‘most’ to form comparative and superlative forms.
D.10. Use adverbs to compare actions or qualities.
D.11. Construct sentences that effectively utilize adjectives and adverbs for descriptive purposes.
D.01. Identify adjectives that describe nouns.
D.02. Order adjectives correctly according to conventional English order.

E. Sentences and Clauses

E.01. Identify declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences.
E.02. Identify the complete subject and complete predicate of a sentence.
E.03. Identify the simple subject and simple predicate of a sentence.
E.04. Distinguish between complete sentences and sentence fragments.
E.05. Identify run-on sentences.
E.06. Differentiate between complete sentences, fragments, and run-on sentences.
E.07. Identify dependent and independent clauses within complex sentences.
E.08. Determine if a sentence is simple or compound based on its structure.
E.09. Identify whether a sentence is simple, compound, or complex.
E.10. Arrange words to create grammatically correct sentences.
E.11. Combine clauses effectively to create complex sentences with varied structures.

F. Punctuation and Capitalization

G. Vocabulary: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

G.01. Recognize and use words with the prefix ‘pre-‘.
G.02. Recognize and use words with the prefix ‘re-‘.
G.03. Recognize and use words with the prefix ‘sub-‘.
G.04. Recognize and use words with the prefix ‘mis-‘.
G.05. Recognize and use words with the prefixes ‘un-‘, ‘dis-‘, ‘in-‘, ‘im-‘, and ‘non-‘.
G.06. Recognize and use words with the suffix ‘-ful’.
G.07. Recognize and use words with the suffix ‘-less’.
G.08. Recognize and use words with the suffixes ‘-able’ and ‘-ible’.
G.09. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots.
G.10. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words.
G.11. Use the meanings of words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
G.12. Use words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
G.13. Determine the meanings of common Greek and Latin roots.
G.14. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots.
G.15. Match words with Greek and Latin roots to their meanings.
G.16. Apply knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to decipher unfamiliar words.

H. Vocabulary: Context and Reference

H.01. Select the words that belong to a specific category or group.
H.02. Identify the word that does not belong in a given group.
H.03. Choose the synonym for a given word.
H.04. Identify synonyms in context within a sentence or passage.
H.05. Choose the antonym for a given word.
H.06. Identify antonyms in context within a sentence or passage.
H.07. Understand and interpret analogies.
H.08. Use the correct homophone in a sentence.
H.09. Determine which definition of a multiple-meaning word matches its use in a sentence.
H.10. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a specific definition of a multiple-meaning word.
H.11. Describe the subtle differences in meaning between related words.
H.12. Distinguish between words with positive and negative connotations.
H.13. Define unfamiliar words using context clues.
H.14. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms found in context.
H.15. Use context to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.
H.16. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words using visual aids.
H.17. Order words alphabetically based on the first two letters.
H.18. Order words alphabetically based on the first three letters.
H.19. Order words alphabetically with increasing complexity.
H.20. Use guide words to locate entries in a dictionary or reference text.
H.21. Use dictionary entries to understand word meanings and pronunciations.
H.22. Use dictionary definitions to clarify the precise meaning of words.
H.23. Use thesaurus entries to find synonyms and antonyms for vocabulary enhancement.
H.24. Demonstrate sophisticated vocabulary skills in both written and verbal communication.

I. Reading Comprehension: Main Idea and Theme

J. Reading Comprehension: Author’s Purpose and Text Structure

J.01. Identify the author’s purpose in writing a text (e.g., to inform, persuade, entertain).
J.02. Determine which sentence demonstrates a more formal writing style.
J.03. Determine the chronological order of events in informational texts.
J.04. Compare and contrast information presented in informational texts.
J.05. Match causes and effects as presented in informational texts.
J.06. Match problems with their corresponding solutions as presented in a text.
J.07. Identify common text structures (e.g., sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast).
J.08. Analyze how the text structure contributes to the author’s purpose and the overall meaning.

K. Reading Comprehension: Literary Devices and Point of View

L. Reading Comprehension: Inference and Story Elements

M. Reading Different Types of Texts

M.01. Read and comprehend fantasy texts with illustrations.
M.02. Read and comprehend realistic fiction texts with illustrations.
M.03. Read and comprehend historical fiction texts with illustrations.
M.04. Read and comprehend realistic fiction texts.
M.05. Read and comprehend historical fiction texts.
M.06. Read and comprehend poetry.
M.07. Read and comprehend drama.
M.08. Read and comprehend informational texts about animals.
M.09. Read and comprehend informational texts about art, music, and traditions.
M.10. Read and comprehend informational texts about famous places.
M.11. Read and comprehend informational texts about sports and hobbies.
M.12. Read and comprehend informational texts about famous people.
M.13. Read and comprehend informational texts about business and technology.
M.14. Read and comprehend informational texts about science and nature.
M.15. Read and comprehend informational texts about history.
M.16. Critically evaluate the information presented in various types of texts.

N. Writing: Organization and Argumentation

N.01. Arrange sentences in a logical order to form a coherent paragraph.
N.02. Use coordinating conjunctions to connect ideas and sentences.
N.03. Select the most appropriate transition word or phrase to connect ideas.
N.04. Order items or ideas from most general to most specific.
N.05. Organize information by topic to create a clear and focused piece of writing.
N.06. Identify and remove sentences that do not belong in a paragraph.
N.07. Select the best topic sentence to introduce a paragraph.
N.08. Select the best concluding sentence to summarize a paragraph.
N.09. Distinguish between facts and opinions.
N.10. Identify an author’s statement of opinion within a text.
N.11. Choose relevant reasons to support an opinion.
N.12. Identify supporting details in literary texts.
N.13. Identify supporting details in informational texts.
N.14. Develop and support arguments with clear reasoning and evidence.

Course Content

A. Nouns

A.01. Identify common and proper nouns.

A.02. Identify nouns, including abstract nouns.

A.03. Form plurals of nouns ending in f, fe, o, and y.

A.04. Form and use plurals of nouns ending in f, fe, o, and y in sentences.

A.05. Review the rules for forming plurals.

A.06. Apply pluralization rules in writing.

A.07. Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives.

A.08. Form the singular or plural possessive of nouns.

A.09. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns in sentences.

A.10. Demonstrate the ability to consistently and correctly use plural and possessive nouns in original writing.

B. Verbs and Verb Tenses

B.01. Identify main verbs and helping verbs in sentences.

B.02. Determine if a sentence is in the past, present, or future tense.

B.03. Form and use the regular past tense of verbs.

B.04. Form and use the irregular past tense of verbs.

B.05. Form and use the simple past, present, and future tenses correctly.

B.06. Use the progressive verb tenses to show ongoing actions.

B.07. Form the progressive verb tenses accurately.

B.08. Choose between the past tense and past participle forms of verbs.

B.09. Use the perfect verb tenses to describe completed actions.

B.10. Form the perfect verb tenses correctly.

B.11. Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense within a paragraph.

B.12. Understand and apply the nuances of different verb tenses in writing to convey meaning.

C. Pronouns

C.01. Identify personal pronouns within a sentence.

C.02. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns based on grammatical function.

C.03. Replace nouns with appropriate personal pronouns.

C.04. Use ‘I’ and ‘me’ correctly in compound subjects and objects.

C.05. Use personal pronouns correctly in compound subjects and objects.

C.06. Use possessive pronouns to show ownership.

C.07. Choose between personal and reflexive pronouns appropriately.

C.08. Use reflexive pronouns correctly to refer back to the subject.

C.09. Identify relative pronouns that introduce relative clauses.

C.10. Use relative pronouns (who and whom) correctly to connect clauses.

C.11. Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, and that) correctly.

C.12. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of pronoun usage in various contexts.

D. Adjectives and Adverbs

D.03. Identify adverbs that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

D.04. Use relative adverbs to connect clauses and provide additional information.

D.05. Choose between using adjectives and adverbs based on the word they modify.

D.06. Determine whether a word is functioning as an adjective or an adverb in a sentence.

D.07. Use adjectives to compare two or more things.

D.08. Spell adjectives correctly when forming comparative and superlative forms.

D.09. Use adjectives with ‘more’ and ‘most’ to form comparative and superlative forms.

D.10. Use adverbs to compare actions or qualities.

D.11. Construct sentences that effectively utilize adjectives and adverbs for descriptive purposes.

D.01. Identify adjectives that describe nouns.

D.02. Order adjectives correctly according to conventional English order.

E. Sentences and Clauses

E.01. Identify declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences.

E.02. Identify the complete subject and complete predicate of a sentence.

E.03. Identify the simple subject and simple predicate of a sentence.

E.04. Distinguish between complete sentences and sentence fragments.

E.05. Identify run-on sentences.

E.06. Differentiate between complete sentences, fragments, and run-on sentences.

E.07. Identify dependent and independent clauses within complex sentences.

E.08. Determine if a sentence is simple or compound based on its structure.

E.09. Identify whether a sentence is simple, compound, or complex.

E.10. Arrange words to create grammatically correct sentences.

E.11. Combine clauses effectively to create complex sentences with varied structures.

F. Punctuation and Capitalization

F.01. Use commas correctly with direct addresses, introductory words, and interjections.

F.02. Use commas correctly in compound and complex sentences.

F.03. Correct capitalization errors in sentences.

F.04. Apply correct capitalization when writing titles.

F.05. Master the conventions of capitalization and punctuation for clear communication.

G. Vocabulary: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

G.01. Recognize and use words with the prefix ‘pre-‘.

G.02. Recognize and use words with the prefix ‘re-‘.

G.03. Recognize and use words with the prefix ‘sub-‘.

G.04. Recognize and use words with the prefix ‘mis-‘.

G.05. Recognize and use words with the prefixes ‘un-‘, ‘dis-‘, ‘in-‘, ‘im-‘, and ‘non-‘.

G.06. Recognize and use words with the suffix ‘-ful’.

G.07. Recognize and use words with the suffix ‘-less’.

G.08. Recognize and use words with the suffixes ‘-able’ and ‘-ible’.

G.09. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots.

G.10. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words.

G.11. Use the meanings of words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.