NewfoundlandGrade 6
NL Grade 6 English Curriculum
Lessons and practice for every Grade 6 English topic. Aligned to what Newfoundland and Labrador schools teach. Help with reading, writing, and communication.
NL Grade 6 English Curriculum | StudyPugHelp
SO_ID | Outcome | StudyPug Topic |
|---|---|---|
6.GCO1.1a | Expressing personal experiences and viewpoints through sharing: Examine how sharing experiences explanations or reasoning with others clarifies and extends thinking |
6.GCO1.1b | Sharing cultural background and family traditions to extend understanding: Examine how sharing experiences explanations or reasoning with others clarifies and extends thinking |
6.GCO1.2a | Using listening skills to enhance understanding in small group discussions: Use active listening strategies for a variety of purposes |
6.GCO1.2b | Practicing active listening while capturing key information from speakers: Use active listening strategies for a variety of purposes |
6.GCO1.3 | Understanding how hearing different viewpoints changes personal thinking: Assess how thinking may be affected as a result of listening to others |
6.GCO2.1a | Expressing ideas about books and reading experiences in group discussions: Express ideas in a range of discussions |
6.GCO2.1b | Participating in structured debates on age-appropriate topics: Express ideas in a range of discussions |
6.GCO2.2a | Applying presentation techniques with visual aids and multimedia support: Apply effective presentation skills |
6.GCO2.2b | Participating in dramatic readings and understanding dramatic elements: Apply effective presentation skills |
6.GCO2.3 | Analyzing how presentations affect different audiences and adjusting accordingly: Analyze the impact of a presentation on an audience |
6.GCO2.4 | Examining speaker perspectives and identifying bias in various media: Examine a speaker's perspective |
6.GCO3.1a | Evaluating verbal and non-verbal communication for different situations: Evaluate verbal and non-verbal communication |
6.GCO3.1b | Understanding responsible technology use and digital communication ethics: Evaluate verbal and non-verbal communication |
6.GCO4.1a | Using phonics context clues and syntax together to decode unfamiliar words: Integrate cueing systems to construct meaning |
6.GCO4.1b | Using surrounding text and morphology to determine word meanings: Integrate cueing systems to construct meaning |
6.GCO4.2a | Choosing texts that match personal interests and appropriate reading levels: Select texts that are appropriate to their interests and learning needs |
6.GCO4.2b | Exploring different types of texts to develop reading preferences: Select texts that are appropriate to their interests and learning needs |
6.GCO4.3a | Learning and applying multiple strategies for understanding various texts: Integrate effective reading and viewing strategies |
6.GCO4.3b | Understanding how to read graphic novels digital texts and visual media: Integrate effective reading and viewing strategies |
6.GCO4.4a | Understanding how different text types are organized and structured: Explain how text structures help the audience construct meaning |
6.GCO4.4b | Analyzing how authors organize information using different structures: Explain how text structures help the audience construct meaning |
6.GCO4.5a | Learning to use headings charts maps and other text features effectively: Explain how text features help the audience construct meaning |
6.GCO4.5b | Understanding how to navigate and use features in digital texts: Explain how text features help the audience construct meaning |
6.GCO4.6a | Reflecting on reading growth and setting personal reading goals: Reflect on themselves as readers and viewers |
6.GCO4.6b | Analyzing which reading strategies work best for different purposes: Reflect on themselves as readers and viewers |
6.GCO5.1a | Creating essential questions to guide research and inquiry projects: Create inquiry questions to gather information for multiple purposes |
6.GCO5.1b | Learning to ask thoughtful questions about topics of interest: Create inquiry questions to gather information for multiple purposes |
6.GCO5.2a | Learning to choose appropriate print and digital sources for research: Select a variety of informational sources |
6.GCO5.2b | Using library resources and online databases effectively for research: Select a variety of informational sources |
6.GCO5.3a | Learning to evaluate the accuracy and trustworthiness of information sources: Evaluate information from a variety of selected sources |
6.GCO5.3b | Distinguishing between factual information and opinions in various sources: Evaluate information from a variety of selected sources |
6.GCO5.4a | Using graphic organizers and effective note-taking methods for research: Organize relevant information from reliable selected sources |
6.GCO5.4b | Combining information from multiple sources into coherent summaries: Organize relevant information from reliable selected sources |
6.GCO5.5a | Presenting research findings in various formats for different audiences: Share relevant information from selected sources |
6.GCO5.5b | Making charts posters and displays to share research information: Share relevant information from selected sources |
6.GCO6.1a | Analyzing character development and motivation using textual evidence: Explain thinking using support from texts |
6.GCO6.1b | Understanding and responding to poetry with specific textual support: Explain thinking using support from texts |
6.GCO6.1c | Understanding cultural stories and their universal themes across cultures: Explain thinking using support from texts |
6.GCO6.2a | Making personal connections between texts and own experiences: Explain thinking using personal connections |
6.GCO6.2b | Understanding how texts reflect diverse cultural experiences and perspectives: Explain thinking using personal connections |
6.GCO6.2c | Learning traditional stories from Indigenous cultures including local traditions: Explain thinking using personal connections |
6.GCO6.2d | Studying local and national authors and their connection to cultural identity: Explain thinking using personal connections |
6.GCO7.1a | Evaluating the messages and purposes authors convey in their texts: Evaluate messages in texts |
6.GCO7.1b | Analyzing messages in advertisements and various media texts: Evaluate messages in texts |
6.GCO7.2a | Comparing different viewpoints presented in various texts and authors: Compare alternate points of view |
6.GCO7.2b | Comparing how different time periods approach the same issues: Compare alternate points of view |
6.GCO7.3a | Analyzing how authors use language devices to create meaning and effect: Analyze the impact of language used in texts |
6.GCO7.3b | Understanding how language is used to persuade and influence readers: Analyze the impact of language used in texts |
6.GCO7.4a | Understanding how literature addresses important social topics and change: Examine how responses to texts can affect social change |
6.GCO8.1a | Learning various techniques for generating and organizing writing ideas: Explore ways to develop ideas |
6.GCO8.1b | Choosing engaging and appropriate topics for different writing purposes: Explore ways to develop ideas |
6.GCO8.2a | Creating engaging personal stories with strong voice and descriptive detail: Develop voice in texts |
6.GCO8.2b | Developing personal voice in argumentative and persuasive writing pieces: Develop voice in texts |
6.GCO8.3a | Using descriptive language dialogue and creative elements in fiction: Experiment with stylistic effects in writing and representing to create interest |
6.GCO8.3b | Experimenting with poetic forms rhythm and creative language use: Experiment with stylistic effects in writing and representing to create interest |
6.GCO8.4a | Collecting writing samples and reflecting on growth as a writer: Reflect on themselves as text creators |
6.GCO8.4b | Setting and tracking personal writing improvement goals: Reflect on themselves as text creators |
6.GCO9.1a | Writing to inform and explain topics clearly for various audiences: Create a range of texts |
6.GCO9.1b | Learning formal writing formats for real-world communication needs: Create a range of texts |
6.GCO9.2a | Understanding how target audience affects writing style and content choices: Assess the influence that audience and purpose have during the creation of texts |
6.GCO9.2b | Understanding how writing purpose shapes structure and content decisions: Assess the influence that audience and purpose have during the creation of texts |
6.GCO10.1a | Learning from published authors by analyzing their effective writing techniques: Analyze traits of writing and representing to create texts |
6.GCO10.1b | Understanding and applying criteria for effective and engaging writing: Analyze traits of writing and representing to create texts |
6.GCO10.2a | Participating in structured peer editing and feedback sessions: Analyze responses from peers during text creation |
6.GCO10.2b | Learning to provide and use constructive feedback on writing: Analyze responses from peers during text creation |
6.GCO10.3a | Understanding and applying grammar rules in meaningful writing contexts: Apply knowledge of language conventions effectively |
6.GCO10.3b | Learning spelling patterns and effective proofreading strategies: Apply knowledge of language conventions effectively |
6.GCO10.4a | Understanding the impact of sharing writing with authentic audiences: Examine the impact of publishing texts for others |
6.GCO10.4b | Studying published authors and understanding their influence on readers: Examine the impact of publishing texts for others |
Grade 6 English in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grade 6 English in Newfoundland and Labrador focuses on developing skills across four key areas: speaking and listening, reading and viewing, writing and representing, and research and critical thinking. Students learn to communicate ideas clearly, analyze a variety of texts, and create their own written and visual works.
Oral Communication and Listening
Grade 6 students practice sharing their ideas in group discussions, applying active listening strategies, and evaluating verbal and non-verbal communication. They learn to consider how listening to others can change and extend their own thinking, and how to present ideas effectively to different audiences.
Reading, Viewing, and Comprehension
Students integrate cueing systems to construct meaning from texts, use effective reading and viewing strategies, and explore how text structures and features help audiences understand content. They also reflect on themselves as readers and viewers to develop greater independence and confidence.
Research and Critical Thinking
Grade 6 English includes a strong focus on research skills. Students learn to:
- Create inquiry questions for a range of purposes
- Select and evaluate information from reliable sources
- Organize and share relevant information effectively
- Analyze messages in texts and compare alternate points of view
Writing and Representing
Students explore ways to develop ideas, build their own voice in texts, and experiment with stylistic effects to create interest. They create a range of texts for different audiences and purposes, analyze writing traits, and apply knowledge of language conventions. Peer feedback and reflection are key parts of the writing process at this level.