Grade 6 | Grammar Pacing Guide
Suggested Sequence | Topic | Standard | Instructional Resource |
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1 |
Reviewing the Foundations
Punctuation
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L.6.1.ERecognize variations from standard English in their own and others’ writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language. L.6.2Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |
Mastering Conventions OneUnit 5, Lesson 25: Formal and Informal Writing Styles — Code Switching Mastering Conventions OneUnit 1, Lesson 1: Capitalizing and Punctuating Sentences Mastering Conventions OneUnit 6, Lesson 22: Punctuating and Formatting Direct Quotes |
2 |
The Complete Sentence*Establish the Foundation |
L.4.1.F †Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. L.6.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.6.2Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 1, Lesson 1:Defining the Complete Sentence Mastering Conventions OneUnit 2, Lesson 12: Identifying the Simple Subject of a Sentence |
3 |
The Complete Sentence*Establish the Foundation |
L.4.1.F †Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. L.6.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 1, Lesson 2:The Simple Subject Mastering Conventions OneUnit 1, Lesson 3: Defining and Identifying Nouns Unit 1, Skill Drills 4A and 4B |
4 |
The Complete Sentence*Establish the Foundation |
L.6.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.6.3.AVary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 1, Lesson 3:The Simple Predicate Mastering Conventions OneUnit 4, Lesson 21: Reviewing Complete Sentences |
5 |
The Complete Sentence*Establish the Foundation |
L.4.1.F †Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. L.6.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 1, Lesson 4:Identifying and Fixing Complete Sentences I Mastering Conventions OneUnit 1, Lesson 1: Finding and Fixing Sentence Fragments |
6 |
The PronounGrade Level |
L.3.1.F †Ensure subject-verb and pronoun antecedent agreement. L.6.1.CRecognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 3, Lesson 1:What Are Pronouns? Mastering Conventions OneUnit 1, Lesson 5: Defining and Identifying Pronouns |
7 |
The PronounGrade Level |
L.6.1.AEnsure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive). L.6.1.CRecognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. L.6.1.DRecognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents). |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 3, Lesson 2:Subject Pronouns Mastering Conventions OneUnit 3, Lesson 16: Using Pronoun Case Correctly |
8 |
The PronounGrade Level |
L.6.1Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.6.1.AEnsure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive). L.6.1.CRecognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 3, Lesson 3:Object Pronouns Mastering Conventions OneUnit 3, Lesson 16: Using Pronoun Case Correctly |
9 |
The PronounGrade Level |
L.3.1.F †Ensure subject-verb and pronoun antecedent agreement. L.4.1.G †Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their). L.6.1.CRecognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. L.6.3Knowledge of Language: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 3, Lesson 4:Possessive Pronouns Mastering Conventions OneUnit 3, Lesson 17: Distinguishing Between “Your” and “You’re” |
10 |
The PronounGrade Level |
L.6.1.AEnsure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive). L.6.1.BUse intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves). L.6.1.CRecognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. L.6.3Knowledge of Language: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. L.6.3.AVary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 4, Lesson 1:Pronoun Agreement I Mastering Conventions OneUnit 5, Lesson 19: Introducing Intensive Pronouns |
11 |
The PronounGrade Level |
L.3.1.F †Ensure subject-verb and pronoun antecedent agreement. L.6.1.AEnsure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive). L.6.1.BUse intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves). |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 4, Lesson 1:Pronoun Agreement I Mastering Conventions OneUnit 5, Lesson 19: Introducing Intensive Pronouns |
12 |
The PronounGrade Level |
L.3.1.F †Ensure subject-verb and pronoun antecedent agreement. L.6.1.AEnsure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive). L.6.1.CRecognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 4, Lesson 2:Pronoun Agreement II Mastering Conventions OneUnit 3, Skill Drills 16A and 16C |
13 |
The PronounGrade Level |
L.3.1.F †Ensure subject-verb and pronoun antecedent agreement. L.6.1.CRecognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. L.6.1.DRecognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents). L.6.1.AVary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 4, Lesson 3:Clear Pronoun Reference I |
14 |
The PronounGrade Level |
L.6.1Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.6.1.BUse intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves). L.6.1.CRecognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. L.6.1.DRecognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents). L.6.3.BMaintain consistency in style and tone. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 4, Lesson 4:Clear Pronoun Reference II Mastering Conventions OneUnit 6, Skill Drills 22B and 22C |
15 |
The PronounGrade Level |
L.3.1.F †Ensure subject-verb and pronoun antecedent agreement. L.6.1.DRecognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents). L.6.1.ERecognize variations from standard English in their own and others’ writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 4, Lesson 5:Finding and Fixing Common Errors Mastering Conventions OneUnit 3, Skill Drills 16D |
16 |
The Complete SentenceStepping Up |
L.6.3.AVary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style. L.6.1Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 2, Lesson 1:Modifying the Subject Mastering Conventions OneUnit 4, Lesson 23: Defining and Identifying Clauses |
17 |
The Complete SentenceStepping Up |
L.6.2.AUse punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements. L.6.1Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.6.2Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 7, Lesson 1:Commas, Ellipses, Dashes, and Parentheses Mastering Conventions OneUnit 6, Lesson 21: Use Punctuation to Set Off Nonrestrictive Elements |
18 |
The Verb*Establish the Foundation |
L.5.1.D †Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. L.6.3Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 5, Lesson 1:Recognizing Verbs and Time Markers Mastering Conventions OneUnit 1, Lesson 7: Understanding How Verb Tense Shows When Action Occurs |
19 |
The Verb*Establish the Foundation |
L.5.1.D †Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. L.6.3Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 5, Lesson 2:Basic Verb Tenses Mastering Conventions OneUnit 1, Skill Drills 7A and 7B |
20 |
The Complete Sentence*Establish the Foundation |
L.6.3.AVary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style. L.4.1.F †Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. |
Grammar Unit, Sub-Unit 5, Lesson 2:Modifying the Predicate Mastering Conventions OneUnit 1, Lesson 11: Defining and Identifying Adverbs |