VW_LvlA_AlignedToVA_SOL6 - Grade Six Vocabulary Workshop Enriched Edition, Level A - Aligned to English Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools

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Grade Six vocabulary workshop material aligned to the English Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools (January 2010). Focuses on reading and meaning of unfamiliar words in authentic texts by identifying word origins, derivations, and using roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms. Includes media literacy, distinguishing fact and opinion, and developing vocabulary through word structure strategies using prefixes, suffixes, and classical roots from Latin and Greek, supported by unit definitions, examples, and review units.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time34 min

AccessFree to download

Strand: Reading

Key aligned content (6.4)

Additional aligned content (6.5-6.8)

Vocabulary Strategy: Word Structure

Word Study: Classical Roots

Aligned to the English Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools – January 2010 Grade Six CONTENTS KEY ALIGNED CONTENT Page 2 6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts ADDITIONAL ALIGNED CONTENT Page 16 6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry. Page 17 6.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts. Page 18 6.7 The student will write narration, description, exposition, and persuasion. Page 20 6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing. [www.sadlierschool.com](www.sadlierschool.com)[ ](www.sadlierschool.com)111912 SADLIER Vocabulary Workshop Enriched Edition, Level A ©2013 Aligned to the English Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools – January 2010 Grade Six The sixth‐grade student will be an active participant in classroom discussions. The student will present personal opinions, understand differing viewpoints, distinguish between fact and opinion, and analyze the effectiveness of group communication. The student will continue in the study of the elements of media literacy as introduced in earlier grades. The student will begin the study of word origins and continue vocabulary development. The student will read independently a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts, including a significant number of classic works, for appreciation and comprehension. The student will also plan, draft, revise, and edit narratives, descriptions, and explanations, with attention to composition and style as well as sentence formation, usage, and mechanics. The student will also demonstrate correct use of language, spelling, and mechanics by applying grammatical conventions in writing and speaking. In addition, technology will be used as a tool to research, organize, and communicate information. As in earlier grades, the meaning and consequences of plagiarism will be stressed. KEY ALIGNED CONTENT Strand: Reading | | Vocabulary Workshop Enriched Edition, Level A | | | --- | --- | --- | | Grade Six | | Description | | 6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.

(a) Identify word origins and derivations.
| | | | | Vocabulary Strategy: Word Structure—p. 8 Examples [Level A, p. 8]
Prefixes, suffixes, and roots , or bases, are word parts. One strategy for determining an unknown word's meaning is to "take apart" the word and think about the parts.
Prefix Meaning Sample Words com- , con- together, compatriot, with contact
A base or root is the main part of a word to | In Vocabulary Strategy: Word Structure, students learn about Latin and Greek roots and the English words that derive from them. | © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Enriched Edition, Level A ©2013 Aligned to the English Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools, Grade Six 3 Strand: Reading | | | Vocabulary Workshop Enriched Edition, Level A | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Grade Six | | | Description | | | | which prefixes and suffixes may be added. The following lists may help you figure out the meaning of new or unfamiliar words.
Greek Root Meaning Sample Words -gnos know diagnostic
Latin Root Meaning Sample Words -tain- , -ten,-tin- hold, keep contain, tenure, retinue | | | | | Word Study: Classical Roots—Review Units 1–3 (de), p. 49; Review Units 4–6 (re), p. 87; Review Units 7–9 (log, logue), p. 125; Review Units 10–12 (co, col, com, con, cor), p. 163; Review Units 13–15 (pre), p. 201
Example [Level A, Review Units 4–6, p. 87]
[3.](3. to)[ to](3. to) buy back; to make up for; to fulfill a pledge
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FAQs

What skill does 6.4 emphasize for grade six readers?

Students learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts by identifying word origins and derivations.

How do students determine the meaning of unknown words in the Word Structure strategy?

They “take apart” a word into parts and use the meanings of prefixes, suffixes, roots, or bases to infer the whole word’s meaning.

What does the document include under Word Study: Classical Roots?

It reviews Latin and Greek roots and how words are derived from them, using example root meanings and related sample words.

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