Prince Edward IslandGrade 6
PEI Grade 6 English Curriculum
Lessons and practice for every Grade 6 English topic. Aligned to what Prince Edward Island schools teach. Get help with reading, writing, and oral communication.
PEI Grade 6 English Curriculum | StudyPugHelp
CO_ID | Curriculum Outcome | StudyPug Topic |
|---|---|---|
ELA.6.SL.1 | Learning to contribute sophisticated thoughts while comparing with others: Contribute thoughts ideas and questions to discussion and compare their own ideas with peers and others |
ELA.6.SL.2 | Learning to ask and respond with detailed explanations for complex concepts: Ask and respond to questions to seek clarification or explanation of ideas and concepts |
ELA.6.SL.3 | Learning to defend and support opinions with strong evidence and reasoning: Defend and/or support their opinions with evidence |
ELA.6.SL.4 | Learning to listen critically to complex ideas and multiple perspectives: Listen critically to others' ideas or opinions and points of view |
ELA.6.SL.5 | Learning to contribute and respond constructively in sophisticated discussions: Contribute to and respond constructively in conversation small-group and whole-group discussion |
ELA.6.SL.6 | Learning to use word choice and emphasis deliberately for desired effects: Use word choice and emphasis making a conscious attempt to produce a desired effect |
ELA.6.SL.7 | Learning to manage complex instructions and respond to varied question types: Give and follow instructions and respond to a variety of questions and instructions |
ELA.6.SL.8 | Learning to engage with and evaluate diverse presentations and texts: Engage in respond to and evaluate a variety of oral presentations and other texts |
ELA.6.SL.9 | Learning to listen with full attention while demonstrating awareness of others: Listen attentively and demonstrate awareness of the needs rights and feelings of others |
ELA.6.SL.10 | Learning to detect subtle bias while consistently using bias-free language: Detect examples of prejudice stereotyping or bias in oral language recognize their negative effect on individuals and cultures and attempt to use bias-free language |
ELA.6.SL.11 | Learning to make deliberate attempts to consider and meet audience needs and expectations: Make a conscious attempt to consider the needs and expectations of their audience |
ELA.6.SL.12 | Learning to develop confidence and skill in formal speaking situations: Demonstrate advanced skills in formal and informal speaking situations |
ELA.6.SL.13 | Learning to engage in structured debate and present logical arguments: Engage in formal debate and present well-structured arguments |
ELA.6.SL.14 | Learning to critically analyze and evaluate various media presentations: Analyze and evaluate media presentations for bias effectiveness and purpose |
ELA.6.SL.15 | Learning to communicate effectively across different cultural contexts: Demonstrate understanding of cross-cultural communication principles |
ELA.6.SL.16 | Learning to take leadership roles in facilitating discussions and activities: Take leadership roles in group discussions and collaborative activities |
ELA.6.SL.17 | Learning to use sophisticated persuasive techniques in oral communication: Use advanced persuasive techniques in oral presentations and discussions |
ELA.6.RV.1 | Learning to select texts across broad range of interests and diverse needs: Select independently texts appropriate to their range of interests and learning needs |
ELA.6.RV.2 | Learning to read widely with advanced understanding of genres and authors: Read widely and experience a variety of children's literature with an emphasis in genre and authors |
ELA.6.RV.3 | Learning to use sophisticated textual features to obtain and verify understanding: Use a wider range of pictorial typographical and organizational features of written texts to obtain verify and reinforce their understanding of information |
ELA.6.RV.4 | Learning to use various cueing systems and strategies with independence: Use and integrate the various cueing systems and a variety of strategies with increasing independence to construct meaning |
ELA.6.RV.5 | Learning to reflect on and discuss processes with sophistication: Reflect on and discuss their own processes and strategies in reading and viewing |
ELA.6.RV.6 | Learning to answer complex questions through strategic information selection: Answer with increasing independence their own questions and those of others by selecting relevant information from a variety of texts |
ELA.6.RV.7 | Learning to understand comprehensively how research systems work: Demonstrate understanding of the purpose of classification systems and basic reference materials |
ELA.6.RV.8 | Learning to use reference texts and searches with high proficiency: Use a range of reference texts and a database or an electronic search to facilitate the selection process |
ELA.6.RV.9 | Learning to explain text significance while making sophisticated connections: Explain why a particular text matters to them and demonstrate an increasing ability to make connections among texts |
ELA.6.RV.10 | Learning to reflect deeply and give sophisticated reasons for interpretations: Reflect on and give reasons for their interpretations of an increasing variety of texts |
ELA.6.RV.11 | Learning to recognize author bias while considering alternative viewpoints: Recognize that facts can be presented to suit an author's purpose and point of view consider information from alternative perspectives |
ELA.6.RV.12 | Learning to identify conventions while connecting them to purposes and genres: Identify the conventions and structure of a variety of print and media texts and genres make connections with the purpose of each text or genre |
ELA.6.RV.13.a | Learning to apply sophisticated strategies to analyze and evaluate texts: Respond critically by applying a growing range of strategies to analyse and evaluate a text |
ELA.6.RV.13.b | Learning to recognize sophisticated ways texts reflect purposes and perspectives: Demonstrate growing awareness that all texts reflect a purpose and a perspective |
ELA.6.RV.13.c | Learning to recognize sophisticated language manipulation and detect bias: Recognize when language is being used to manipulate persuade or control them detect prejudice stereotyping and bias |
ELA.6.RV.14 | Learning to analyze and synthesize information from multiple complex texts: Analyze and synthesize information from multiple complex texts effectively |
ELA.6.RV.15 | Learning to evaluate digital sources and conduct sophisticated online research: Demonstrate advanced digital literacy skills and critically evaluate online sources |
ELA.6.RV.16 | Learning to identify and analyze sophisticated literary devices and their effects: Identify and analyze complex literary devices and their impact on meaning and effect |
ELA.6.RV.17 | Learning to apply advanced reading strategies across different subjects: Apply advanced reading strategies across various academic disciplines and content areas |
ELA.6.RV.18 | Learning to critically analyze various forms of media texts and presentations: Critically analyze and evaluate various forms of media texts for bias purpose and effectiveness |
ELA.6.WR.1.a | Learning to frame sophisticated questions and design comprehensive investigations: Use a range of strategies to frame questions and design investigations to answer their questions |
ELA.6.WR.1.b | Learning to find personally important topics and develop ideas sophisticatedly: Find topics of personal importance record develop and reflect on ideas compare thoughts and beliefs |
ELA.6.WR.1.c | Learning to formulate strategic goals and apply advanced monitoring strategies: Formulate goals for learning practice and apply strategies for monitoring learning effectively |
ELA.6.WR.2 | Learning to select most appropriate note-making strategies from comprehensive repertoire: Select appropriate note-making strategies from a growing repertoire with strategic awareness |
ELA.6.WR.3 | Learning to make sophisticated language choices for enhanced meaning and effects: Make language choices to enhance meaning and achieve interesting effects in imaginative writing and other ways of representing |
ELA.6.WR.4 | Learning to create texts in increasing variety while understanding requirements: Create written and media texts using an increasing variety of forms demonstrate understanding that particular forms require the use of specific features structures and patterns |
ELA.6.WR.5 | Learning to address increasing variety of purposes and audiences strategically: Address the demands of an increasing variety of purposes and audiences make informed choices of form style and content for specific audiences and purposes |
ELA.6.WR.6 | Learning to use feedback strategically while reflecting from multiple perspectives: Invite responses to early drafts use audience reaction to help shape subsequent drafts reflect on their final drafts from a reader's/viewer's/listener's point of view |
ELA.6.WR.7 | Learning to select most effective strategies to develop highly effective writing: Select from a range of prewriting drafting revising editing proofreading and presentation strategies to develop effective pieces of writing and other representations |
ELA.6.WR.8 | Learning to use written language conventions with sophistication and accuracy: Use the conventions of written language in final products with sophistication |
ELA.6.WR.9 | Learning to use technology with high proficiency for all text creation aspects: Use technology with increasing proficiency to create revise edit and publish texts effectively |
ELA.6.WR.10 | Learning to demonstrate strong commitment to comprehensive development and refinement: Demonstrate commitment to shaping pieces of writing and other representations through comprehensive development |
ELA.6.WR.11 | Learning to select organize and combine information from three to five sources expertly: Select organize and combine relevant information from three to five sources with expertise |
ELA.6.WR.12 | Learning to use sophisticated narrative techniques and creative expression: Apply advanced narrative techniques and demonstrate sophisticated creative expression |
ELA.6.WR.13 | Learning to create clear sophisticated technical and expository texts: Create sophisticated technical and expository texts with clarity precision and effectiveness |
Grade 6 English in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island Grade 6 English focuses on developing students as confident communicators, critical readers, and skilled writers. Students in PEI are expected to engage with a wide variety of texts, contribute meaningfully to discussions, and produce writing for different purposes and audiences. These skills form the foundation for all future academic work across every subject.
Oral Communication Skills
Grade 6 students in PEI develop strong speaking and listening skills. They learn to contribute ideas to group discussions, defend opinions with evidence, ask and respond to questions clearly, and listen critically to others. Students also explore persuasive techniques, formal debate, and cross-cultural communication. StudyPug lessons support these skills with clear explanations and guided practice at every level.
Reading and Viewing
Reading in Grade 6 covers a wide range of strategies for understanding and analysing texts. PEI students learn to use cueing systems, reflect on their reading processes, identify author bias and perspective, and make connections across multiple texts. They also develop digital literacy skills and learn to evaluate online sources critically. StudyPug provides lessons and practice for every reading strand in the curriculum.
- Using pictorial, typographical, and organizational features of texts
- Identifying conventions and structure across print and media genres
- Recognizing when language is used to manipulate, persuade, or control
- Analysing and synthesizing information from multiple complex texts
- Critically evaluating various forms of media for bias, purpose, and effectiveness
Writing and Representing
Grade 6 writing expectations in PEI include producing a variety of text forms for different audiences and purposes. Students develop skills in narrative writing, expository and technical writing, research writing, and media texts. The writing process — from prewriting through to editing and publishing — is practised with increasing independence. StudyPug lessons break down each stage of the writing process with clear, practical guidance.
Research and Study Skills
PEI Grade 6 students are expected to locate and evaluate information from multiple sources, take effective notes, set learning goals, and monitor their own progress. These study and research skills help students succeed not only in English but across all subject areas. StudyPug supports these skills with structured lessons and practice aligned to the PEI curriculum.