IRELAND ENGLISH YEAR 6 – EDmama Ireland

A. Vocabulary Foundations

A.01. Recognise and define common prefixes in English words.
A.02. Recognise and define common suffixes in English words.
A.03. Use prefixes to infer the meaning of unknown words.
A.04. Use suffixes to infer the meaning of unknown words.
A.05. Identify words that share common Greek or Latin roots.
A.06. Apply knowledge of Greek and Latin roots to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
A.07. Analyze how prefixes and suffixes alter the meaning of root words.
A.08. Construct analogies based on word patterns and relationships.
A.09. Explain the historical origins and evolution of specific prefixes and suffixes.

B. Grammar Basics: Sentences and Their Parts

C. Word Relationships and Nuance

D. Developing Writing Skills: Organisation and Focus

E. Verb Usage and Agreement

E.01. Identify transitive and intransitive verbs.
E.02. Identify linking verbs, predicate adjectives, and predicate nouns in sentences.
E.03. Identify participles and explain what they modify.
E.04. Identify gerunds and explain their functions in sentences.
E.05. Identify infinitives and infinitive phrases within sentences.
E.06. Identify and correct errors in subject-verb agreement.
E.07. Identify and correct errors in indefinite pronoun-verb agreement.
E.08. Identify and correct verb agreement errors with compound subjects.
E.09. Form the progressive verb tenses correctly.
E.10. Form the perfect verb tenses correctly.
E.11. Recognise and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
E.12. Explain the significance of maintaining consistent verb tense in writing.

F. Analysing Informational Texts

G. Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

G.01. Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives correctly.
G.02. Use “good, better, best, bad, worse, and worst” appropriately in sentences.
G.03. Form and use comparative and superlative adverbs correctly.
G.04. Use “well, better, best, badly, worse, and worst” appropriately in sentences.
G.05. Identify misplaced modifiers in sentences with pictures.
G.06. Select the misplaced or dangling modifier in a sentence.
G.07. Assess whether modifiers are used correctly in a given sentence.
G.08. Rewrite sentences to correct misplaced or dangling modifiers, ensuring clarity and precision.

H. Pronoun Usage

H.01. Identify and correct errors with subject and object pronouns.
H.02. Demonstrate correct use of pronouns after “than” and “as.”
H.03. Identify and correct pronoun errors involving “who” and “whom.”
H.04. Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) correctly.
H.05. Identify vague pronoun references in sentences.
H.06. Identify all possible antecedents for a given pronoun.
H.07. Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.
H.08. Apply pronoun usage rules to construct clear, grammatically sound sentences.
H.09. Analyse complex sentences to identify subtle pronoun errors that affect meaning.

I. Literary Devices

I.01. Identify the narrative point of view in a text.
I.02. Interpret the meaning of an allusion based on its source.
I.03. Recall the source of an allusion.
I.04. Interpret the meaning of figures of speech used in a text.
I.05. Classify figures of speech: euphemism, hyperbole, oxymoron, paradox.
I.06. Classify figures of speech: anaphora, antithesis, apostrophe, assonance, chiasmus, understatement.
I.07. Analyse the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone.
I.08. Explain how literary devices contribute to the overall theme and impact of a text.

J. Analysing Literature

K. Punctuation Mastery

K.01. Use commas correctly with direct addresses, introductory elements, absolute phrases, interjections, interrupters, and antithetical phrases.
K.02. Use commas correctly with compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.
K.03. Use commas correctly with coordinate adjectives.
K.04. Join sentences effectively using semicolons, colons, and commas.
K.05. Use colons and commas to introduce lists, quotations, and appositives.
K.06. Use semicolons and commas to separate items in a series.
K.07. Apply dashes effectively in writing.
K.08. Use hyphens correctly in compound adjectives.
K.09. Determine whether ellipses are used appropriately in a given context.
K.10. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns using apostrophes.
K.11. Identify and correct errors with compound and joint possession using apostrophes.
K.12. Demonstrate proficiency in using various punctuation marks to enhance clarity and precision in writing.

L. Writing Clearly and Persuasively

L.01. Use transitions effectively with conjunctive adverbs to connect ideas.
L.02. Avoid double, illogical, and unclear comparisons in writing.
L.03. Identify sentences with parallel structure.
L.04. Use parallel structure effectively in writing.
L.05. Distinguish facts from opinions in persuasive writing.
L.06. Identify stronger and weaker evidence to support a claim.
L.07. Choose the best evidence to support a claim.
L.08. Identify supporting evidence within a text.
L.09. Evaluate counterclaims in argumentative writing.
L.10. Choose the analysis that logically connects evidence to a claim.
L.11. Transition logically between claims, evidence, analysis, and counterclaims.
L.12. Identify appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos in advertisements.
L.13. Use appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos effectively in persuasive writing.
L.14. Construct well-reasoned arguments with clear claims, strong evidence, and logical analysis.

M. Editing and Revising Skills

M.01. Use the correct frequently confused words in writing.
M.02. Identify and correct errors with frequently confused words.
M.03. Identify and correct errors with frequently confused pronouns and contractions.
M.04. Correct errors with commonly misspelled words.
M.05. Correct errors in everyday language usage.
M.06. Suggest appropriate revisions to improve a piece of writing.
M.07. Analyse a text for clarity, conciseness, and grammatical accuracy.
M.08. Apply self-editing techniques to refine and improve their own writing.

N. Research and Academic Integrity

O. Capitalisation Conventions

P. Expanding Vocabulary Through Roots and Context

P.01. Use etymologies to determine the meanings of words.
P.02. Use context as a clue to determine the meanings of foreign expressions.
P.03. Use the correct foreign expression in a given context.
P.04. Determine the meanings of words using synonyms in context.
P.05. Determine the meanings of words using antonyms in context.
P.06. Identify domain-specific vocabulary in context related to science and technical subjects.
P.07. Analyse how word choice affects the overall tone and style of a text.
P.08. Compare and contrast the usage of words in different contexts, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of vocabulary.

Course Content

A. Vocabulary Foundations

A.01. Recognise and define common prefixes in English words.

A.02. Recognise and define common suffixes in English words.

A.03. Use prefixes to infer the meaning of unknown words.

A.04. Use suffixes to infer the meaning of unknown words.

A.05. Identify words that share common Greek or Latin roots.

A.06. Apply knowledge of Greek and Latin roots to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

A.07. Analyze how prefixes and suffixes alter the meaning of root words.

A.08. Construct analogies based on word patterns and relationships.

A.09. Explain the historical origins and evolution of specific prefixes and suffixes.

B. Grammar Basics: Sentences and Their Parts

B.01. Identify prepositional phrases within sentences.

B.02. Distinguish between phrases and clauses.

B.03. Identify sentence fragments and run-on sentences.

B.04. Recognize dependent and independent clauses within complex sentences.

B.05. Choose appropriate punctuation to correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences.

B.06. Classify sentences as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.

B.07. Combine sentences effectively using relative clauses to improve flow.

C. Word Relationships and Nuance

C.01. Identify and correctly use common homophones.

C.02. Distinguish between the denotation and connotation of related words.

C.03. Select the word whose connotation and denotation best fit the sentence’s meaning.

C.04. Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

C.05. Use dictionary entries to determine the correct usage of words.

C.06. Replace words using a thesaurus to enhance writing.

C.07. Analyse the subtleties in meaning between closely related words.

D. Developing Writing Skills: Organisation and Focus

D.01. Order topics from the broadest to the narrowest in scope.

D.02. Organise information logically by topic.

D.03. Choose the topic sentence that effectively captures the main idea of a paragraph.

D.04. Craft topic sentences that effectively guide the reader and summarise the paragraph’s content.

D.05. Identify and eliminate redundant words or phrases to improve writing clarity.

E. Verb Usage and Agreement

E.01. Identify transitive and intransitive verbs.

E.02. Identify linking verbs, predicate adjectives, and predicate nouns in sentences.

E.03. Identify participles and explain what they modify.

E.04. Identify gerunds and explain their functions in sentences.

E.05. Identify infinitives and infinitive phrases within sentences.

E.06. Identify and correct errors in subject-verb agreement.

E.07. Identify and correct errors in indefinite pronoun-verb agreement.

E.08. Identify and correct verb agreement errors with compound subjects.

E.09. Form the progressive verb tenses correctly.

E.10. Form the perfect verb tenses correctly.

E.11. Recognise and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.

E.12. Explain the significance of maintaining consistent verb tense in writing.

F. Analysing Informational Texts

F.01. Identify the main idea of a passage.

F.02. Trace the development of ideas within informational passages.

F.03. Trace and evaluate the strength of an argument presented in a text.

F.04. Identify and analyse rhetorical strategies used in historical texts.

F.05. Analyse the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.

F.06. Compare and contrast different perspectives on the same issue as presented in multiple texts.

G. Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

G.01. Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives correctly.

G.02. Use “good, better, best, bad, worse, and worst” appropriately in sentences.

G.03. Form and use comparative and superlative adverbs correctly.

G.04. Use “well, better, best, badly, worse, and worst” appropriately in sentences.

G.05. Identify misplaced modifiers in sentences with pictures.

G.06. Select the misplaced or dangling modifier in a sentence.

G.07. Assess whether modifiers are used correctly in a given sentence.

G.08. Rewrite sentences to correct misplaced or dangling modifiers, ensuring clarity and precision.

H. Pronoun Usage

H.01. Identify and correct errors with subject and object pronouns.

H.02. Demonstrate correct use of pronouns after “than” and “as.”

H.03. Identify and correct pronoun errors involving “who” and “whom.”

H.04. Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) correctly.

H.05. Identify vague pronoun references in sentences.

H.06. Identify all possible antecedents for a given pronoun.

H.07. Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.

H.08. Apply pronoun usage rules to construct clear, grammatically sound sentences.

H.09. Analyse complex sentences to identify subtle pronoun errors that affect meaning.

I. Literary Devices

I.01. Identify the narrative point of view in a text.

I.02. Interpret the meaning of an allusion based on its source.

I.03. Recall the source of an allusion.

I.04. Interpret the meaning of figures of speech used in a text.

I.05. Classify figures of speech: euphemism, hyperbole, oxymoron, paradox.

I.06. Classify figures of speech: anaphora, antithesis, apostrophe, assonance, chiasmus, understatement.

I.07. Analyse the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone.