UK ENG YEAR 6 – EDmama UK

A. Main Idea

A.01. Identify key details within a text.
A.02. Determine the central idea of a passage using supporting details.
A.03. Use key details to determine the main idea.
A.04. Integrate main ideas from multiple texts to form a comprehensive understanding.
A.05. Compare and contrast how different main ideas are presented across various texts.
A.06. Summarise key information and evidence to support the identified main idea.

B. Theme

C. Author’s Purpose and Tone

D. Sensory Details

E. Text Structure

F. Point of View

G. Inference

H. Literary Devices

I. Story Elements

J. Visual Elements

K. Literary Texts: Level 1

L. Literary Texts: Level 2

M. Informational Texts: Level 1

N. Informational Texts: Level 2

O. Organising Writing

O.01. Identify the logical sequence of sentences in a paragraph.
O.02. Arrange sentences in a logical order to form a coherent paragraph.
O.03. Put the sentences in order.
O.04. Use coordinating conjunctions to connect related ideas.
O.05. Choose the most appropriate transitional word or phrase to connect ideas smoothly.
O.06. Order information from the most general to the most specific.
O.07. Organise information effectively by topic and subtopic.
O.08. Identify and remove sentences that are irrelevant or do not belong in a paragraph.
O.09. Evaluate the overall organisation and coherence of a piece of writing.

P. Introductions and Conclusions

Q. Descriptive Details

R. Editing and Revising

S. Developing and Supporting Arguments

S.01. Distinguish between statements of fact and statements of opinion.
S.02. Distinguish facts from opinions.
S.03. Identify an author’s explicitly stated opinion in a text.
S.04. Identify an author’s statement of opinion.
S.05. Select valid and relevant reasons to support a given opinion.
S.06. Choose reasons to support an opinion.
S.07. Identify supporting details used in literary texts.
S.08. Identify supporting details in literary texts.
S.09. Identify supporting details used in informational texts.
S.10. Identify supporting details in informational texts.
S.11. Evaluate the strength and effectiveness of arguments presented in writing.

T. Research Skills

U. Prefixes and Suffixes

U.08. Identify and understand the meaning of words containing the prefix “mis-“.
U.09. Words with mis-.
U.10. Identify and understand the meaning of words containing the prefixes “un-“, “dis-“, “in-“, “im-“, and “non-“.
U.11. Words with un-, dis-, in-, im- and non-.
U.12. Identify and understand the meaning of words containing the suffix “-ful”.
U.13. Words with -ful.
U.14. Identify and understand the meaning of words containing the suffix “-less”.
U.15. Words with -less.
U.16. Identify and understand the meaning of words containing the suffixes “-able” and “-ible”.
U.17. Words with -able and -ible.
U.18. Apply knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
U.01. Define the concepts of prefixes and suffixes and their impact on word meaning.
U.02. Identify and understand the meaning of words containing the prefix “pre-“.
U.03. Words with pre-.
U.04. Identify and understand the meaning of words containing the prefix “re-“.
U.05. Words with re-.
U.06. Identify and understand the meaning of words containing the prefix “sub-“.
U.07. Words with sub-.

V. Categories

W. Synonyms and Antonyms

W.01. Define synonyms and antonyms and their importance in vocabulary development.
W.02. Choose the synonym for a given word.
W.03. Choose the synonym.
W.04. Identify synonyms of words in context.
W.05. Find synonyms in context.
W.06. Choose the antonym for a given word.
W.07. Choose the antonym.
W.08. Identify antonyms of words in context.
W.09. Find antonyms in context.
W.10. Use synonyms and antonyms to enhance writing and vocabulary.

X. Greek and Latin Roots

X.01. Identify and understand the meaning of common Greek and Latin roots.
X.02. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots.
X.03. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots.
X.04. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words.
X.05. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words.
X.06. Use the meanings of words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
X.07. Use the meanings of words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
X.08. Use words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
X.09. Use words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
X.10. Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
X.11. Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
X.12. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots.
X.13. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots.
X.14. Match words with Greek and Latin roots to their meanings.
X.15. Match words with Greek and Latin roots to their meanings.
X.16. Apply knowledge of Greek and Latin roots to decipher the meanings of unfamiliar words.

Y. Analogies

Z. Homophones

AA. Multiple-Meaning Words

BB. Shades of Meaning

CC. Context Clues

CC.01. Define “context clues” and their importance in vocabulary development.
CC.02. Identify and use context clues (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, examples) to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
CC.03. Find words using context.
CC.04. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms provided in context.
CC.05. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context.
CC.06. Use context clues to identify the meaning of a word.
CC.07. Use context to identify the meaning of a word.
CC.08. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words using visual aids.
CC.09. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures.

DD. Reference Skills

DD.01. Understand the purpose and function of different types of reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, thesauruses).
DD.02. Order words alphabetically based on the first two letters.
DD.03. Order alphabetically based on the first two letters.
DD.04. Order words alphabetically based on the first three letters.
DD.05. Order alphabetically based on the first three letters.
DD.06. Order words alphabetically: challenge.
DD.07. Order alphabetically: challenge.
DD.08. Use guide words to locate words in a dictionary.
DD.09. Use guide words.
DD.10. Use dictionary entries to find definitions, pronunciations, and etymologies of words.
DD.11. Use dictionary entries.
DD.12. Use dictionary definitions to understand the meanings of words.
DD.13. Use dictionary definitions.
DD.14. Use thesaurus entries to find synonyms and antonyms of words.
DD.15. Use thesaurus entries.

EE. Sentences, Fragments and Run-ons

EE.01. Define and identify the four types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory).
EE.02. Is the sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative or exclamatory?
EE.03. Identify the complete subject and complete predicate of a sentence.
EE.04. Identify the complete subject or complete predicate of a sentence.
EE.05. Identify the simple subject and simple predicate of a sentence.
EE.06. Identify the simple subject or predicate of a sentence.
EE.07. Distinguish between complete sentences, fragments, and run-on sentences.
EE.08. Is it a complete sentence or a fragment?
EE.09. Is it a complete sentence or a run-on?
EE.10. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment or a run-on?
EE.11. Identify dependent and independent clauses within complex sentences.
EE.12. Identify dependent and independent clauses.
EE.13. Determine whether a sentence is simple or compound.
EE.14. Is the sentence simple or compound?
EE.15. Determine whether a sentence is simple, compound, or complex.
EE.16. Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
EE.17. Arrange words in a logical order to form a grammatically correct sentence.
EE.18. Order the words to create a sentence.
EE.19. Correct fragments and run-on sentences.

FF. Nouns

FF.14. Identify plurals, singular possessives and plural possessives.
FF.15. Form singular and plural possessive nouns correctly.
FF.16. Form the singular or plural possessive.
FF.17. Identify and correct errors involving plural and possessive nouns.
FF.18. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns.
FF.01. Define nouns and identify them in sentences.
FF.02. Identify nouns – with abstract nouns.
FF.03. Distinguish between common and proper nouns.
FF.04. Identify common and proper nouns.
FF.05. Form the plurals of nouns ending in f, fe, o, and y.
FF.06. Form plurals of nouns ending in f, fe, o and y.
FF.07. Apply rules for forming and using plurals of nouns ending in f, fe, o, and y.
FF.08. Form and use plurals of nouns ending in f, fe, o and y.
FF.09. Review the rules for forming plural nouns.
FF.10. Form plurals: review.
FF.11. Review the rules for using plural nouns correctly in sentences.
FF.12. Form and use plurals: review.
FF.13. Differentiate between plural nouns, singular possessive nouns, and plural possessive nouns.

GG. Pronouns

GG.01. Define pronouns and their role in replacing nouns.
GG.02. Identify personal pronouns in sentences.
GG.03. Identify personal pronouns.
GG.04. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns based on their function in a sentence.
GG.05. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns.
GG.06. Replace nouns with appropriate personal pronouns.
GG.07. Replace the noun with a personal pronoun.
GG.08. Use ‘I’ and ‘me’ correctly in compound subjects and objects.
GG.09. Compound subjects and objects with ‘I’ and ‘me’.
GG.10. Use personal pronouns correctly in compound subjects and objects.
GG.11. Compound subjects and objects with personal pronouns.
GG.12. Use possessive pronouns correctly to show ownership.
GG.13. Use possessive pronouns.
GG.14. Distinguish between personal and reflexive pronouns.
GG.15. Choose between personal and reflexive pronouns.
GG.16. Use reflexive pronouns correctly when the subject and object of a verb are the same.
GG.17. Use reflexive pronouns.
GG.18. Identify relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that).
GG.19. Identify relative pronouns.
GG.20. Use relative pronouns “who” and “whom” correctly to introduce relative clauses.
GG.21. Use relative pronouns: who and whom.
GG.22. Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) correctly in sentences.
GG.23. Use relative pronouns: who, whom, whose, which and that.

HH. Verb Types

II. Subject-Verb Agreement

JJ. Verb Tense

JJ.01. Identify whether a sentence is written in the past, present, or future tense.
JJ.02. Is the sentence in the past, present or future tense?
JJ.03. Form and use the regular past tense of verbs.
JJ.04. Form and use the regular past tense.
JJ.05. Form and use the irregular past tense of verbs.
JJ.06. Form and use the irregular past tense.
JJ.07. Use the simple past, present, and future tenses correctly.
JJ.08. Form and use the simple past, present and future tense.
JJ.09. Avoid inappropriate shifts in verb tense within a piece of writing.
JJ.10. Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
JJ.11. Use progressive verb tenses (present progressive, past progressive, future progressive) to indicate ongoing actions.
JJ.12. Use the progressive verb tenses.
JJ.13. Form the progressive verb tenses correctly.
JJ.14. Form the progressive verb tenses.
JJ.15. Choose between the past tense and past participle forms of verbs.
JJ.16. Choose between the past tense and past participle.
JJ.17. Use the perfect verb tenses (present perfect, past perfect, future perfect) to indicate completed actions.
JJ.18. Use the perfect verb tenses.
JJ.19. Form the perfect verb tenses correctly.
JJ.20. Form the perfect verb tenses.

KK. Adjectives and Adverbs

KK.01. Define adjectives and their function in modifying nouns.
KK.02. Identify adjectives in sentences.
KK.03. Identify adjectives.
KK.04. Place adjectives in the correct order when modifying a noun.
KK.05. Order adjectives.
KK.06. Define adverbs and their function in modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
KK.07. Identify adverbs in sentences.
KK.08. Identify adverbs.
KK.09. Use relative adverbs (where, when, why) to introduce relative clauses.
KK.10. Use relative adverbs.
KK.11. Distinguish between adjectives and adverbs based on their function in a sentence.
KK.12. Choose between adjectives and adverbs.
KK.13. Determine whether a word is functioning as an adjective or an adverb in a sentence.
KK.14. Is the word an adjective or adverb?
KK.15. Use adjectives to make comparisons (comparative and superlative forms).
KK.16. Use adjectives to compare.
KK.17. Spell adjectives correctly when forming comparative and superlative forms.
KK.18. Spell adjectives that compare.
KK.19. Use “more” and “most” correctly with adjectives to form comparative and superlative forms.
KK.20. Use adjectives with more and most.
KK.21. Use adverbs to make comparisons (comparative and superlative forms).
KK.22. Use adverbs to compare.

LL. Prepositions

LL.01. Define prepositions and their role in showing the relationship between words in a sentence.
LL.02. Identify prepositions in sentences.
LL.03. Identify prepositions.
LL.04. Identify prepositions and their objects in sentences.
LL.05. Identify prepositions and their objects.
LL.06. Identify prepositional phrases in sentences.
LL.07. Identify prepositional phrases.
LL.08. Review prepositions and their usage.
LL.09. Prepositions: review.

MM. Conjunctions

MM.01. Define conjunctions and their role in connecting words, phrases, or clauses.
MM.02. Identify coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet).
MM.03. Identify coordinating conjunctions.
MM.04. Identify subordinating conjunctions (e.g., because, although, if, when).
MM.05. Identify subordinating conjunctions.
MM.06. Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., both/and, either/or, neither/nor) correctly in sentences.
MM.07. Use the correct pair of correlative conjunctions.
MM.08. Complete sentences by filling in the missing correlative conjunction.
MM.09. Fill in the missing correlative conjunction.

Course Content

A. Main Idea

A.01. Identify key details within a text.

A.02. Determine the central idea of a passage using supporting details.

A.03. Use key details to determine the main idea.

A.04. Integrate main ideas from multiple texts to form a comprehensive understanding.

A.05. Compare and contrast how different main ideas are presented across various texts.

A.06. Summarise key information and evidence to support the identified main idea.

B. Theme

B.05. Analyse how themes contribute to the overall message of a story.

B.01. Define the concept of a theme in literature.

B.02. Recognise common themes in different types of stories.

B.03. Determine the themes present in short stories.

B.04. Compare and contrast the themes explored in various literary works.

C. Author’s Purpose and Tone

C.01. Define “author’s purpose” and “tone”.

C.02. Identify the primary purpose of a given text (e.g., to inform, persuade, entertain).

C.03. Recognise the author’s tone (e.g., formal, informal, humorous, serious).

C.04. Identify the purpose of a text.

C.05. Differentiate between formal and informal language in writing.

C.06. Discern which sentence exhibits a more formal style.

C.07. Analyse how word choice and sentence structure contribute to the author’s tone and purpose.

D. Sensory Details

D.01. Define sensory details and their function in descriptive writing.

D.02. Identify examples of sensory language (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) in a text.

D.03. Categorise sensory details according to the sense they appeal to.

D.04. Sort sensory details.

D.05. Explain how sensory details enhance the reader’s understanding and experience of a text.

E. Text Structure

E.01. Recognise common text structures (e.g., sequence, compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution).

E.02. Identify the order of events as presented in informational texts.

E.03. Compare and contrast information presented within a text.

E.04. Match causes with their corresponding effects within a text.

E.05. Match stated problems with their proposed solutions.

E.06. Identify different text structures used in various passages.

E.07. Analyse how text structure impacts the comprehension and retention of information.

F. Point of View

F.01. Define “point of view” in literature (first-person, second-person, third-person).

F.02. Identify the point of view used in a given text.

F.03. Compare and contrast different points of view used in storytelling.

F.04. Analyse how point of view affects the reader’s understanding of characters and events.

G. Inference

G.01. Define “inference” and its role in reading comprehension.

G.02. Use character actions and dialogue to understand character traits and motivations.

G.03. Draw inferences from explicit and implicit information presented in a text.

G.04. Compare and contrast characters based on inferred traits and motivations.

G.05. Justify inferences with specific textual evidence.

G.06. Analyse the impact of inferences on the overall understanding of a text.

H. Literary Devices

H.01. Recognise and define common literary devices (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification).

H.02. Identify instances of similes and metaphors in a text.

H.03. Determine the implied meanings of similes and metaphors.

H.04. Analyse the effects of literary devices on the meaning and tone of a passage.

H.05. Evaluate the effectiveness of literary devices in enhancing the text.

I. Story Elements

I.01. Define and identify the basic elements of a story (e.g., plot, character, setting, conflict, resolution).

I.02. Recognise the various components that constitute a story.

I.03. Understand the relationships between different story elements.

I.04. Identify story elements.

I.05. Analyse how each story element contributes to the overall narrative.

I.06. Evaluate the impact of specific story elements on the reader’s experience.

J. Visual Elements

J.01. Recognise common visual elements in illustrations (e.g., color, line, composition).

J.02. Describe the visual elements present in mythological illustrations.

J.03. Compare and contrast different visual representations of the same mythological story.

J.04. Analyse how visual elements contribute to the meaning and interpretation of a text.

J.05. Interpret the symbolism and cultural significance of visual elements in illustrations.

K. Literary Texts: Level 1

K.01. Develop basic reading comprehension skills through engaging literary texts.

K.02. Read fantasy stories accompanied by illustrations to aid understanding.

K.03. Read realistic fiction stories with illustrations to enhance comprehension.

K.04. Read historical fiction stories accompanied by illustrations to contextualize the narrative.

K.05. Identify the key elements and themes within each type of literary text.

L. Literary Texts: Level 2

L.01. Enhance reading comprehension skills with more complex literary texts.

L.02. Read realistic fiction novels and short stories.

L.03. Read historical fiction novels and short stories.

L.04. Read and interpret various forms of poetry.

L.05. Read and analyse dramatic works (plays).

L.06. Compare and contrast the characteristics of each genre.