OH- Ohio Curriculum Models
Grade: Grade Six              

Subject: Social Studies Education      

Strand / Goal : Democratic Processes    

Standard 3:  discuss how policies and actions of government can promote the public good

 Subject: Language Arts Education    

Area: Reading          

Strand / Goal : Structure            

Standard 2:  self–select appropriate texts to read according to a specific purpose      

Standard 3:  understand the meanings of unfamiliar and multiple meaning words in context     

Standard 4:  expand and use vocabulary critical to the meaning of a text

Strand / Goal : Meaning Construction     

Standard 1:  select appropriate reading material (including enjoyment, information, sampling, confirmation, etc.) in response to identified specifications, including teacher/student negotiated criteria       

Standard 3:  explore appropriate reading resources and synthesize information for a topic, theme, or subject  

Standard 4:  confirm important details of a text         

Standard 5:  interpret text using background knowledge, literary elements, and inferences      

Standard 6:  be able to make connections between prior knowledge and new information using pre–reading strategies        

Standard 7:  identify within nonfiction texts the difference between facts and opinions             

Standard 8:  use various strategies to confirm or alter predictions while reading to determine if meaning is clear          

Standard 9:  respond to texts on an individual and group basis, connecting new concepts/ideas to prior knowledge      

Strand / Goal : Application         

Standard 1:  alter reading rate depending on the purpose for reading the text

Standard 4:  integrate reading with speaking, listening, viewing, and writing experiences         

Standard 5:  effectively use the appropriate reference sources and materials necessary for gathering information          

Strand / Goal : Multidisciplinary              

Standard 1:  become familiar with dialects and cultures through reading experiences  

Standard 2:  examine stereotypes and mind sets, including gender, through literature

Standard 4:  extend the use of study skills, reading strategies, and processes to all subject areas

Standard 5:  participate in multidisciplinary reading activities that include individual, small–group, whole–class (inter–class), and cross–age (intra–class) experiences

Standard 6:  extend and enrich reading experiences through technology and multimedia activities        

Area: Writing           

Strand / Goal : Structure            

Standard 1:  vary writing styles according to purpose

Standard 2:  use a varied vocabulary appropriate to purpose

Standard 3:  edit pieces of writing with peer and teacher assistance

Standard 4:  use correct writing mechanics in the final draft

a. complete sentences

b. capitalization, punctuation, spelling

c. subject–verb agreement         

Strand / Goal : Meaning Construction     

Standard 1:  use a variety of prewriting strategies to make connections between prior knowledge and new information

Standard 3:  be able to write on prompted topics demonstrating a sense of flow, organization, and clarity of thought

Standard 4:  gather appropriate information to produce a piece of writing

Standard 5:  monitor writing with teacher assistance to determine if meaning is clear and purpose is achieved

Standard 6:  revise writing to clarify meaning             

Strand / Goal : Application         

Standard 2:  engage in writing for a sustained period of time

Standard 3:  expand knowledge of content areas through writing

Strand / Goal : Multidisciplinary              

Standard 4:  extend the use of the writing process, writing strategies, and study skills to all content areas

Standard 5:  participate in a variety of writing activities that include individual and small–group experiences

Standard 6:  extend writing experiences through multi–media activities           

 Area: Listening/Visual Literacy        

Strand / Goal : Structure            

Standard 4:  expand vocabulary through listening      

 Strand / Goal : Meaning Construction    

Standard 2:  critically view and listen to a variety of media

Standard 3:  reconstruct meaning gained from listening/viewing into another form of communication for clarification     

Strand / Goal : Application         

Standard 4:  be actively engaged in listening

Standard 5:  use a variety of technology and media to make decisions

Standard 6:  integrate listening/viewing with reading, writing, and speaking     

Strand / Goal : Multidisciplinary              

Standard 2:  broaden concepts/ideas by listening to peers

Standard 3:  effectively engage in small–group discussions

Standard 4:  experiment with a variety of interviewing techniques       

Area: Oral Communication  

Strand / Goal : Structure            

Standard 1:  recognize different speaking styles used for different purposes

Standard 2:  recognize standard syntax, grammar, and usage in oral presentations

Standard 3:  compare/contrast effective models of speaking techniques

Standard 4:  select appropriate vocabulary according to audience and purpose 

Strand / Goal : Meaning Construction     

Standard 1:  clarify understanding through talking with the teacher

Standard 2:  organize information with teacher assistance to prepare for oral communication

Standard 3:  construct ideas through oral communication

Standard 4:  use audience reaction to determine if meaning is clear when speaking in small groups

Strand / Goal : Application         

Standard 1:  speak to a small group for a variety of purposes

Standard 3:  integrate speaking with reading, writing, and listening/viewing experiences 

Strand / Goal : Multidisciplinary              

Standard 1:  participate in small–group oral language activities that focus on common interests or themes     

Standard 2:  discuss writing and reading in small–group class activities

Standard 3:  use technology to analyze speaking effectiveness

Standard 4:  use media to enhance an oral presentation and engage an audience

Standard 5:  recognize the importance of adjusting speech to the needs of the listener            

 Subject: Comprehensive Arts Education       

Strand / Goal 2: Personal Expression and Production/ Performance: Communicating Through the Arts     

Standard d:  Develop precision in the use of techniques and processes when creating and recreating works of art.     

Strand / Goal 3: Arts Criticism: Responding to the Arts  

Standard a:  Use places where actual works of art are shared (theaters, concert halls, galleries and museums) as resources and/or inspiration for individual and collaborative artistic expression.

Standard b:  Examine arts forms and/or artistic processes as a basis for developing criteria for their own work.