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Nelson Literacy 6 Correlation to Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8 : Language, 2006 (revised)
Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page Reference
Oral LanguageIdentify purpose and form for speaking
Suspense “A Boy and a Mountain, Part 2” SB 6a, pp. 14-15; TR pp. 23-27 1 Whitewater Rosie 2 Dark Tree 3 Then There Were Three4 Casey at the Bat
Suspense “Thrills and Chills” Transparency 3 “Thrills and Chills” SB 6a, pp. 18-19; TR pp. 33-38Suspense “The Quecreek Mine Disaster”
Independent WritingSB 6a, pp. 28-32; TR pp. 55-61TR p. 60
Electricity “Static Electricity” SB 6b, pp. 47-48; TR pp. 22-26 21 Lights Out!22 Talk to Me 23 Your Body’s Electric24 Electric Sky
Canada’s Links to the World “The Maple Tree Forever” Read-Aloud “Contributions of Canadians” SB 6b, pp.68-69; TR pp. 14-15Canada’s Links to the World “NAFTA” Transparency 30 “A Trading Nation” SB 6b, pp. 70-73; TR pp. 17-22Flight “Bush Pilots in Canada” Read-Aloud “Famous Firsts in Flight” SB 6b, pp. 102-103;TR pp. 14-15Flight “Painting a Picture” Transparency 38 “Painting a Picture” SB 6b, p. 122; TR pp. 54-58
Listen in order to understand and respond for a variety of purposes
Your Choices “Safe and Smiling in the Great Outdoors”
SB 6a, pp. 124-126; TR pp. 61-66
Suspense “Akla Gives Chase” SB 6a, pp. 33-40; TR pp. 62-72Biography “Trial by Ice” SB 6b, pp. 34-40; TR pp. 64-73Electricity “The Great Blackout of 2003” SB 6b, pp. 62-66; TR pp. 59-66You in the World “Young Problem Solvers Taking
Action”SB 6c, pp. 95-100; TR pp. 60-68
Exploring Space “An Eye in Space” SB 6c, pp. 123-126; TR pp. 61-67Adapt active listening strategies to suit a range of situations
Biodiversity “What Is Biodiversity?” Read-Aloud “Animal Groups Quiz” SB 6a, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15Biodiversity “Creative Listening” Transparency 10 “Creative Listening” SB 6a, p. 62; TR pp. 54-57Your Choices “Food Allergies” SB 6a, pp. 116-118; TR pp. 40-44 13 The Value of Pets
14 Playing It Safe!Why15 Be Money-Wise?16 Grease Frightening
Suspense “Acknowledging Different Points of View”
Transparency 2 “Acknowledging Different Points of View”
SB 6a, p. 17; TR pp. 28-32
Biography “My Diary” SB 6b, pp. 14-15; TR pp. 23-28 17 Hayley Wickenheiser: Born to Play 18 Sir Frederick Banting: A Hero of Science 19 Tom Longboat: Going for Gold20 Phyllis Munday: Reaching for the Sky
Electricity “Listening for Information” Transparency 29 “Listening for Information” SB 6b, p. 61; TR pp. 54-58Canada’s Links to the World “Joseph-Armand Bombardier” Transparency 32 “Mike Lazaridis and the
Blackberry”SB 6b, pp. 84-87; TR pp. 42-47
Flight “Jet Planes” Transparency 34 “Take Flight!” SB 6b, pp. 104-108; TR pp. 17-23Science Fiction “The Attack” Transparency 39 “The Fun They Had” SB 6c, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 17-23Space Technology “Survival Equipment” Transparency 44 “At Home on the International
Space Station, Part 1”SB 6c, pp. 44-46; TR pp. 17-22
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Nelson Literacy 6 Correlation to Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8 : Language, 2006 (revised)
Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceYou in the World “Ryan’s Well, Part 2” SB 6c, pp. 75-79; TR pp. 24-30 41 Animals in Danger!
42 Running Around the World43 Putting and End to Child Labour44 Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?
You in the World “Building on Different Points of View” Transparency 52 “Building on Different Points of View”
SB 6c, p. 94; TR pp. 56-59
Exploring Space “Space Travellers” SB 6c, pp. 107-109; TR pp. 23-28 45 Many Moons46 Space Taxi47 A Star Is Born48 Life Beyond Earth?
Communicate ideas and information orally in a clear, coherent manner
Biodiversity “Staying In Touch with Nature” Transparency 8 “Staying In Touch with Nature” SB 6a, p. 54; TR pp. 38-42SB 6a, p. 55; TR p. 42
Your Choices “Gossip” Read-Aloud “Choosing Health” SB 6a, pp. 102-103; TR pp. 14-15Your Choices “Stay in the Game” Transparency 15 “Operation Brainwash” SB 6a, pp. 104-106; TR pp. 17-21Your Choices “The Babysitter’s Start-up Guide” SB 6a, pp. 107-108; TR pp. 22-26 13 The Value of Pets
14 Playing It Safe!Why15 Be Money-Wise?16 Grease Frightening
Your Choices “Summarizing Important Information in Conversations”
Transparency 16 “Summarizing Important Information in Conversations”
SB 6a, p. 109; TR pp. 27-31
Your Choices “Sunburn” Transparency 17 “The ‘What’ and ‘Why’ of Self-Esteem”
SB 6a, pp. 110-115; TR pp. 32-39
Your Choices “Food Allergies” SB 6a, pp. 116-118; TR pp. 40-44 13 The Value of Pets 14 Playing It Safe!Why15 Be Money-Wise?16 Grease Frightening
Your Choices “Writing an Organized Paragraph” Transparency 18 “Writing an Organized Paragraph” SB 6a, pp. 119; TR pp. 45-50TR p. 47TR p. 48
Your Choices “Reading the Signals”Independent Writing
SB 6a, pp. 120-121; TR pp. 51-55TR p. 54
Your Choices “What’s the Message?” Transparency 19 “What’s the Message?”Independent Reading
SB 6a, p. 122; TR pp. 56-60SB 6a, p. 123; TR pp. 56-60
Suspense “The Great White Shark” Transparency 4a “A Visit from the Slave Catcher, Part 1”
SB 6a, pp. 20-23; TR pp. 39-44
Suspense “A Visit from the Slave Catcher, Part 2”
SB 6a, pp. 24-26; TR pp. 45-49 1 Whitewater Rosie 2 Dark Tree 3 Then There Were Three4 Casey at the Bat
First Nations and Early Explorers
“The Beginning of the Fur Trade” Read-Aloud “Ask the Artists” SB 6a, pp. 68-69; TR pp. 14-15
First Nations and Early Explorers
European Explorers Transparency 11 “The First Peoples of Canada” SB 6a, pp. 70-75; TR pp. 17-24
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Nelson Literacy 6 Correlation to Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8 : Language, 2006 (revised)
Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceFirst Nations and Early Explorers
“First Nations and First Contacts: SB 6a, pp. 76-80; TR pp. 25-31 9 Fishing on the Northwest Coast 10 Aboriginal Peoples in Eastern Canada 11 Potlatch and Trade12 Christopher Columbus
First Nations and Early Explorers
Art Speaks Transparency 12 “Art Speaks” SB 6a, pp.82-83; TR p. 35
First Nations and Early Explorers
Two Different Worldviews Transparency 13 “Searching for the Northwest Passage”
SB 6a, pp. 84-86; TR pp. 37-41
Biography “Identifying and Defining Voice” Transparency 21 “Identifying and Defining Voice” SB 6b, pp. 17-18; TR pp. 29- 33TR p. 31TR p.32
Biography “How I Became a Writer” SB 6b, pp. 19-21; TR pp. 35-40TR p. 39
17 Hayley Wickenheiser: Born to Play 18 Sir Frederick Banting: A Hero of Science 19 Tom Longboat: Going for Gold20 Phyllis Munday: Reaching for the Sky
Biography “Sidney Crosby: “The Next One”?” SB 6b, pp. 29-31; TR pp. 53-58 17 Hayley Wickenheiser: Born to Play 18 Sir Frederick Banting: A Hero of Science 19 Tom Longboat: Going for Gold20 Phyllis Munday: Reaching for the Sky
Electricity “Mother Goose Makes Good” SB 6b, pp. 52-53; TR pp. 38-42Canada’s Links to the World “The Maple Tree Forever” Read-Aloud “Contributions of Canadians” SB 6b, pp.68-69; TR pp. 14-15Canada’s Links to the World “Animation: Made in Canada,
Exported to the World”SB 6b, pp. 88-93;TR pp. 48-55 25 Representing Canada
26 Canada’s Game Goes Far and Wide 27 Canadians Win the Nobel Prize28 Canada’s Help to the World
Canada’s Links to the World “Who Travels to Canada? Where do Canadians Travel?”
Transparency 33 “Mapping Canada’s Links” SB 6b, pp. 94-95;TR pp. 56-60SB 6b, p. 95; TR p. 59
Flight “How Airplanes and Helicopters Fly”
SB 6b, pp. 109-112; TR pp. 24-30 29 One Plane, Supersized, to Go!30 Flying Animals 31 Kites32 Flying for Fun
Flight “Points of View” Transparency 36 “Up in the Air” SB 6b, pp. 114-115; TR pp. 37-41SB 6b, p. 115; TR p. 40
Flight “Points of View” Transparency 36 “Up in the Air” SB 6b, pp. 114-115; TR pp. 37-41SB 6b, p. 115; TR p. 40
Flight “Ultralight Airplanes” Transparency 37 “Up, Up, and Away!” SB 6b, pp. 116-118; TR pp. 42-47
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceFlight “How to Build a Bird” SB 6b, pp. 119-121; TR pp. 48-53 29 One Plane, Supersized, to
Go!30 Flying Animals 31 Kites32 Flying for Fun
Science Fiction “The Water Traders’ Dream” SB 6c, pp. 14-15; TR pp. 24-28 33 Master Computer 34 School of the Future 35 A Trip to the Past36 Space Settlement
Science Fiction “Song of the Sea” Transparency 43 “Little Green Men” SB 6c, pp. 23-27; TR pp. 50-56Space Technology “To the Moon…and Beyond” Read-Aloud “Quiz: From Space to Earth” SB 6c, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15Space Technology “At Home on the International
Space Station, Part 2” SB 6c, pp. 47-49; TR pp. 23-28 37 Keeping Astronauts Clean
38 Out-of-This-World-Food!39 From Space Down to Earth40 Missions to Jupiter and Saturn
Space Technology “Exploring Mars” SB 6c, pp. 59-62; TR pp. 52-57TR p. 57
You in the World “A Plea for Our Planet” Read-Aloud “Getting Involved” SB 6c, pp. 68-69; TR pp. 12-15You in the World “Distinguishing Between Revising
and Editing”Transparency 49 “Distinguishing Between Revising
and Editing”SB 6c, pp. 80-81; TR pp. 31-36TR p. 34TR p. 34
You in the World “The Polar Bear Problem” Transparency 50 “Solving the Puzzle of Global Warming”
SB 6c, pp. 82-87; TR pp. 37-44
You in the World “Messages on Wheels” Transparency 51 “Messages on Wheels” SB 6c, pp. 92-93; TR pp. 51-55Exploring Space “Stars and Planets” Transparency 53 “Our Solar System” SB 6c, pp. 104-106; TR pp. 17-22Exploring Space “Space Travellers” SB 6c, pp. 107-109; TR pp. 23-28 45 Many Moons
46 Space Taxi47 A Star Is Born48 Life Beyond Earth?
Exploring Space “Using Charts” Transparency 54 “Using Charts” SB 6c, p. 110; TR pp. 29-34TR p. 31TR p. 32
Exploring Space “Cycles in Space” SB 6c, pp. 111-113; TR pp. 35-40Exploring Space “Look at Me!” Transparency 55 “Look at Me!” SB 6c, p. 114; TR pp. 41-45
SB 6c, p. 115; TR p. 44Exploring Space “Giving a Multimedia Presentation” Transparencies 56a
and 56b“Giving a Multimedia Presentation” SB 6c, pp. 116-117; TR pp. 46-50
Exploring Space “The Sun” Transparency 57 “Exploring Space: Is it Worth it?” SB 6c, pp. 118-199; TR pp. 51-55Exploring Space “Goodbye, Planet Pluto” SB 6c, pp. 120-122; TR pp. 56-60 45 Many Moons
46 Space Taxi47 A Star Is Born48 Life Beyond Earth?
Interpret oral texts by using stated and implied ideas from the texts
Science Fiction “Using Body Language and Gestures”
Transparency 42 “Using Body Language and Gestures”
SB 6c, p. 22; TR pp. 46-49 33 Master Computer 34 School of the Future 35 A Trip to the Past36 Space Settlement
Evaluate how well oral texts communicate ideas and information
Biography “Inferring Point of View” Transparency 22 “Inferring Point of View” SB 6b, p. 22; TR pp. 41-44
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceIdentify and use vocal effects to help communicate meaning
Exploring Space “The Sun” Transparency 57 “Exploring Space: Is it Worth it?” SB 6c, pp. 118-199; TR pp. 51-55
Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate speaking behaviour
Biodiversity “What Is Biodiversity?” Read-Aloud “Animal Groups Quiz” SB 6a, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15Biodiversity “Purple Frogs” Transparency 6 “Scientific Classification” SB 6a, pp. 44-47; TR pp. 17-22Biodiversity “Animals: Invertebrates and
Vertebrates”SB 6a, pp. 48-50; TR pp. 23-27 5 Meet the Muskox
6 Hilarious Honkers 7 Dragon Alert8 The Truth About Bugs
Biodiversity “Planning for Concise Writing” Transparency 7 “Planning for Concise Writing” Sb 6a, p. 51; TR pp. 28-32TR p. 30TR p. 31
Biodiversity “Sponges” Transparency 9 “Marvellous Mouths” SB 6a, pp. 56-58; TR pp. 43-47Biodiversity “Coyotes: The Super Adapters” SB 6a, pp. 59-61; TR pp. 48-53 5 Meet the Muskox
6 Hilarious Honkers 7 Dragon Alert8 The Truth About Bugs
Suspense “Hero at Deadman’s Bridge” Read-Aloud “What Is Suspense” SB 6a, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 12-15Suspense “Empty Fears” Transparency 1 “A Boy and a Mountain, Part 1” SB 6a, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 17-22Suspense “Acknowledging Different Points of
View”Transparency 2 “Acknowledging Different Points of
View”SB 6a, p. 17; TR pp. 28-32
Suspense “Clarifying Ideas” Transparency 5 “Clarifying Ideas”Shared WritingGuided or Independent Writing
SB 6a, p. 27; TR pp. 50-53TR p. 52TR p. 52
Biography “Grey Owl: Ecology’s Friend” Read-Aloud “Biography Snapshots” SB 6b, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 14-15Biography “J.K. Rowling” Transparency 20 “Nellie McClung and the Fight for
Women’s Rights”SB 6b, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 17-22
Biography “Hockey Collectibles” Transparency 24 “Hockey Collectibles” SB 6b, pp. 32-33; TR pp. 59-63SB 6b, p. 33; TR p. 62
Electricity “The First Truly Electric Musical Instrument”
Read-Aloud “Shocking Situations” SB 6b, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15
Electricity “Superhero Static” Transparency 25 “What Is Electricity?” SB 6b, pp. 44-46; TR pp. 17-21Electricity “Lights Kill Birds” Transparency 26 “Zapped!” SB 6b, pp. 49-50; TR pp. 27-31
SB 6b, p. 50; TR p. 30Electricity “Solar Energy” Transparency 28 “Where Does Electricity Come
From?”SB 6b, pp. 54-56; TR pp. 43-47
Electricity “The Future of Energy” SB 6b, pp. 57-60; TR pp. 48-53 21 Lights Out!22 Talk to Me 23 Your Body’s Electric24 Electric Sky
Flight “How to Build a Bird” SB 6b, pp. 119-121; TR pp. 48-53 29 One Plane, Supersized, to Go!30 Flying Animals 31 Kites32 Flying for Fun
Science Fiction “The Zoo” Read-Aloud “There’s No Place Like Home” SB 6c, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 12-15Science Fiction “They’re Made out of Meat” SB 6c, pp. 16-18; TR pp. 29-34Science Fiction “You Be the Judge” Transparency 41 “You Be the Judge” SB 6c, pp. 20-21; TR pp. 41-45
SB 6c, p.21; TR p. 44Space Technology “To the Moon…and Beyond” Read-Aloud “Quiz: From Space to Earth” SB 6c, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15Space Technology “Working in Space” Transparency 45 “Suit Up for Space, Part 1” SB 6c, pp. 50-52; TR pp. 29-34
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceSpace Technology “Blast Off for Fun” Transparency 46 “Blast Off for fun” SB 6c, pp. 56-57; TR pp. 41-45
SB 6c, p. 57; TR p. 44You in the World “A Plea for Our Planet” Read-Aloud “Getting Involved” SB 6c, pp. 68-69; TR pp. 12-15You in the World “Save the Children” Transparency 48 “Ryan’s Well, Part 1” SB 6c, pp. 70-74; TR pp. 17-23You in the World “Building on Different Points of View” Transparency 52 “Building on Different Points of
View”SB 6c, p. 94; TR pp. 56-59
Exploring Space “Moons” Read-Aloud “Space Quiz” SB 6c, pp. 102-103; TR pp. 14-15Identify purposes for listeningand set goals for listening tasks
Electricity “Listening for Information” Transparency 29 “Listening for Information” SB 6b, p. 61; TR pp. 54-58Canada’s Links to the World “The Maple Tree Forever” Read-Aloud “Contributions of Canadians” SB 6b, pp.68-69; TR pp. 14-15Canada’s Links to the World “NAFTA” Transparency 30 “A Trading Nation” SB 6b, pp. 70-73; TR pp. 17-22
Identify point of view in oral texts, and suggest possible perspectives
Biography “Inferring Point of View” Transparency 22 “Inferring Point of View” SB 6b, p. 22; TR pp. 41-44
Identify helpful strategies to improve oral communication skills
Space Technology “Suit Up for Space, Part 2” SB 6c, pp. 53-55; TR pp. 35-40 37 Keeping Astronauts Clean38 Out-of-This-World-Food!39 From Space Down to Earth40 Missions to Jupiter and Saturn
Extend understanding by connecting/comparing/contrasting texts to self/text/world
Biodiversity “Purple Frogs” Transparency 6 “Scientific Classification” SB 6a, pp. 44-47; TR pp. 17-22Biodiversity “Animals: Invertebrates and
Vertebrates”SB 6a, pp. 48-50; TR pp. 23-27 5 Meet the Muskox
6 Hilarious Honkers 7 Dragon Alert8 The Truth About Bugs
Your Choices “Gossip” Read-Aloud “Choosing Health” SB 6a, pp. 102-103; TR pp. 14-15Your Choices “Sunburn” Transparency 17 “The ‘What’ and ‘Why’ of Self-
Esteem”SB 6a, pp. 110-115; TR pp. 32-39
Your Choices “Food Allergies” SB 6a, pp. 116-118; TR pp. 40-44 13 The Value of Pets 14 Playing It Safe!Why15 Be Money-Wise?16 Grease Frightening
Suspense “Empty Fears” Transparency 1 “A Boy and a Mountain, Part 1” SB 6a, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 17-22Suspense “A Boy and a Mountain, Part 2” SB 6a, pp. 14-15; TR pp. 23-27 1 Whitewater Rosie
2 Dark Tree 3 Then There Were Three4 Casey at the Bat
Exploring Space “Moons” Read-Aloud “Space Quiz” SB 6c, pp. 102-103; TR pp. 14-15Exploring Space “The Sun” Transparency 57 “Exploring Space: Is it Worth it?” SB 6c, pp. 118-199; TR pp. 51-55Exploring Space “Goodbye, Planet Pluto” SB 6c, pp. 120-122; TR pp. 56-60 45 Many Moons
46 Space Taxi47 A Star Is Born48 Life Beyond Earth?
Extend understanding by connecting ideas in oral texts to self/text/world
Biography “Grey Owl: Ecology’s Friend” Read-Aloud “Biography Snapshots” SB 6b, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 14-15Canada’s Links to the World “Meet the Neighbours” SB 6b, pp. 82-83; TR pp. 37- 41
TR p. 40Identify/use comprehension strategies to clarify meaning of oral texts
Biodiversity “Creative Listening” Transparency 10 “Creative Listening” SB 6a, p. 62; TR pp. 54-57Your Choices “Summarizing Important Information
in Conversations”Transparency 16 “Summarizing Important
Information in Conversations”SB 6a, p. 109; TR pp. 27-31
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceBiography “Inferring Point of View” Transparency 22 “Inferring Point of View” SB 6b, p. 22; TR pp. 41-44
Identify interconnected literacy skills that improve oral communicationUse speaking skills to communicate for a variety of purposes
Your Choices “Safe and Smiling in the Great Outdoors”
SB 6a, pp. 124-126; TR pp. 61-66
Canada’s Links to the World “Medécins Sans Frontières (MSF)”
SB 6b, pp. 96-100; TR pp. 61-68
Flight “Wright Flight” SB 6b, pp. 123-126; TR pp. 59-65Suspense “Akla Gives Chase” SB 6a, pp. 33-40; TR pp. 62-72Science Fiction “A World of Difference” SB 6c, pp. 32-40; TR pp. 63-74Exploring Space “An Eye in Space” SB 6c, pp. 123-126; TR pp. 61-67
Identify a variety of purposes for speakingAnalyze the effect of presentation strategies in oral texts on audiences
Exploring Space “Giving a Multimedia Presentation” Transparencies 56a and 56b
“Giving a Multimedia Presentation” SB 6c, pp. 116-117; TR pp. 46-50
Use appropriate non-verbal cues to enhance meaning
Science Fiction “Using Body Language and Gestures”
Transparency 42 “Using Body Language and Gestures”
SB 6c, p. 22; TR pp. 46-49 33 Master Computer 34 School of the Future 35 A Trip to the Past36 Space Settlement
Use interesting, inclusive and non-discriminatory oral language
Canada’s Links to the World “The Top of the World” SB 6b, pp. 74-79; TR pp. 23-30 25 Representing Canada 26 Canada’s Game Goes Far and Wide 27 Canadians Win the Nobel Prize28 Canada’s Help to the World
Flight “Painting a Picture” Transparency 38 “Painting a Picture” SB 6b, p. 122; TR pp. 54-58You in the World “Making a Difference” SB 6c, pp. 88-91; TR pp. 45-50 41 Animals in Danger!
42 Running Around the World43 Putting and End to Child Labour44 Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?
ReadingUse knowledge of words and cueing systems to read fluently
First Nations and Early Explorers
“Fur Trading in Canada” SB 6a, pp. 96-100; TR pp. 59-66
Analyze/explain how the characteristics of texts help communicate meaning
First Nations and Early Explorers
Two Different Worldviews Transparency 13 “Searching for the Northwest Passage”
SB 6a, pp. 84-86; TR pp. 37-41
Biography “Wilderness Survival” SB 6a, pp. 87-79; TR pp. 42-46 9 Fishing on the Northwest Coast 10 Aboriginal Peoples in Eastern Canada 11 Potlatch and Trade12 Christopher Columbus
Biography “J.K. Rowling” Transparency 20 “Nellie McClung and the Fight for Women’s Rights”
SB 6b, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 17-22
Science Fiction “The Attack” Transparency 39 “The Fun They Had” SB 6c, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 17-23
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceScience Fiction “The Water Traders’ Dream” SB 6c, pp. 14-15; TR pp. 24-28 33 Master Computer
34 School of the Future 35 A Trip to the Past36 Space Settlement
Science Fiction “They’re Made out of Meat” SB 6c, pp. 16-18; TR pp. 29-34Analyze how the characteristics of texts help communicate meaning
Biography “My Diary” SB 6b, pp. 14-15; TR pp. 23-28 17 Hayley Wickenheiser: Born to Play 18 Sir Frederick Banting: A Hero of Science 19 Tom Longboat: Going for Gold20 Phyllis Munday: Reaching for the Sky
Make supported judgments/draw conclusions about ideas in texts
First Nations and Early Explorers
European Explorers Transparency 11 “The First Peoples of Canada” SB 6a, pp. 70-75; TR pp. 17-24
Biography “Louis Braille” Transparency 23 “The Story of Iqbal Masih” SB 6b , pp. 23-28; TR pp. 45-52Biography “Sidney Crosby: “The Next One”?” SB 6b, pp. 29-31; TR pp. 53-58 17 Hayley Wickenheiser: Born
to Play 18 Sir Frederick Banting: A Hero of Science 19 Tom Longboat: Going for Gold20 Phyllis Munday: Reaching for the Sky
Electricity “Mother Goose Makes Good” SB 6b, pp. 52-53; TR pp. 38-42Space Technology “Survival Equipment” Transparency 44 “At Home on the International
Space Station, Part 1”SB 6c, pp. 44-46; TR pp. 17-22
Space Technology “At Home on the International Space Station, Part 2”
SB 6c, pp. 47-49; TR pp. 23-28 37 Keeping Astronauts Clean38 Out-of-This-World-Food!39 From Space Down to Earth40 Missions to Jupiter and Saturn
You in the World “Save the Children” Transparency 48 “Ryan’s Well, Part 1” SB 6c, pp. 70-74; TR pp. 17-23You in the World “Ryan’s Well, Part 2” SB 6c, pp. 75-79; TR pp. 24-30 41 Animals in Danger!
42 Running Around the World43 Putting and End to Child Labour44 Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?
You in the World “The Polar Bear Problem” Transparency 50 “Solving the Puzzle of Global Warming”
SB 6c, pp. 82-87; TR pp. 37-44
Develop interpretations about texts using stated and implied ideas
Your Choices “What’s the Message?” Transparency 19 “What’s the Message?”Independent Reading
SB 6a, p. 122; TR pp. 56-60SB 6a, p. 123; TR pp. 56-60
Suspense “Hero at Deadman’s Bridge” Read-Aloud “What Is Suspense” SB 6a, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 12-15First Nations and Early Explorers
“First Nations and First Contacts: SB 6a, pp. 76-80; TR pp. 25-31 9 Fishing on the Northwest Coast 10 Aboriginal Peoples in Eastern Canada 11 Potlatch and Trade12 Christopher Columbus
Biography “Louis Braille” Transparency 23 “The Story of Iqbal Masih” SB 6b , pp. 23-28; TR pp. 45-52
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceBiography “Sidney Crosby: “The Next One”?” SB 6b, pp. 29-31; TR pp. 53-58 17 Hayley Wickenheiser: Born
to Play 18 Sir Frederick Banting: A Hero of Science 19 Tom Longboat: Going for Gold20 Phyllis Munday: Reaching for the Sky
Electricity “Superhero Static” Transparency 25 “What Is Electricity?” SB 6b, pp. 44-46; TR pp. 17-21Electricity “Static Electricity” SB 6b, pp. 47-48; TR pp. 22-26 21 Lights Out!
22 Talk to Me 23 Your Body’s Electric24 Electric Sky
Read a variety of texts from diverse cultures
Suspense “Hero at Deadman’s Bridge” Read-Aloud “What Is Suspense” SB 6a, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 12-15First Nations and Early Explorers
“The Beginning of the Fur Trade” Read-Aloud “Ask the Artists” SB 6a, pp. 68-69; TR pp. 14-15
Biography “Hockey Collectibles” Transparency 24 “Hockey Collectibles” SB 6b, pp. 32-33; TR pp. 59-63SB 6b, p. 33; TR p. 62
Electricity “The First Truly Electric Musical Instrument”
Read-Aloud “Shocking Situations” SB 6b, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15
Flight “Bush Pilots in Canada” Read-Aloud “Famous Firsts in Flight” SB 6b, pp. 102-103;TR pp. 14-15Flight “How Airplanes and Helicopters
Fly”SB 6b, pp. 109-112; TR pp. 24-30 29 One Plane, Supersized, to
Go!30 Flying Animals 31 Kites32 Flying for Fun
Science Fiction “The Zoo” Read-Aloud “There’s No Place Like Home” SB 6c, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 12-15Space Technology “Working in Space” Transparency 45 “Suit Up for Space, Part 1” SB 6c, pp. 50-52; TR pp. 29-34Space Technology “Suit Up for Space, Part 2” SB 6c, pp. 53-55; TR pp. 35-40 37 Keeping Astronauts Clean
38 Out-of-This-World-Food!39 From Space Down to Earth40 Missions to Jupiter and Saturn
Space Technology “Analyzing Elements of Fluency” Transparency 47 “Analyzing Elements of Fluency” SB 6c, p. 58; TR pp. 46-51TR p. 48TR p. 49
You in the World “Building on Different Points of View” Transparency 52 “Building on Different Points of View”
SB 6c, p. 94; TR pp. 56-59
Exploring Space “Moons” Read-Aloud “Space Quiz” SB 6c, pp. 102-103; TR pp. 14-15
Identify and explain how text features help readers understand texts
First Nations and Early Explorers
Two Different Worldviews Transparency 13 “Searching for the Northwest Passage”
SB 6a, pp. 84-86; TR pp. 37-41
First Nations and Early Explorers
“Wilderness Survival” SB 6a, pp. 87-79; TR pp. 42-46 9 Fishing on the Northwest Coast 10 Aboriginal Peoples in Eastern Canada 11 Potlatch and Trade12 Christopher Columbus
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceFirst Nations and Early Explorers
“Strangers on the Coast” SB 6a, pp. 92-95; TR pp. 53-58 9 Fishing on the Northwest Coast 10 Aboriginal Peoples in Eastern Canada 11 Potlatch and Trade12 Christopher Columbus
Electricity “The Future of Energy” SB 6b, pp. 57-60; TR pp. 48-53 21 Lights Out!22 Talk to Me 23 Your Body’s Electric24 Electric Sky
Space Technology “Working in Space” Transparency 45 “Suit Up for Space, Part 1” SB 6c, pp. 50-52; TR pp. 29-34Space Technology “Suit Up for Space, Part 2” SB 6c, pp. 53-55; TR pp. 35-40 37 Keeping Astronauts Clean
38 Out-of-This-World-Food!39 From Space Down to Earth40 Missions to Jupiter and Saturn
You in the World “The Polar Bear Problem” Transparency 50 “Solving the Puzzle of Global Warming”
SB 6c, pp. 82-87; TR pp. 37-44
Exploring Space “Using Charts” Transparency 54 “Using Charts” SB 6c, p. 110; TR pp. 29-34TR p. 31TR p. 32
Exploring Space “Cycles in Space” SB 6c, pp. 111-113; TR pp. 35-40Use a variety of strategies to understand texts
Biodiversity “Purple Frogs” Transparency 6 “Scientific Classification” SB 6a, pp. 44-47; TR pp. 17-22Biodiversity “Sponges” Transparency 9 “Marvellous Mouths” SB 6a, pp. 56-58; TR pp. 43-47Suspense “Empty Fears” Transparency 1 “A Boy and a Mountain, Part 1” SB 6a, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 17-22Suspense “A Boy and a Mountain, Part 2” SB 6a, pp. 14-15; TR pp. 23-27 1 Whitewater Rosie
2 Dark Tree 3 Then There Were Three4 Casey at the Bat
Suspense “The Great White Shark” Transparency 4a “A Visit from the Slave Catcher, Part 1”
SB 6a, pp. 20-23; TR pp. 39-44
Suspense “A Visit from the Slave Catcher, Part 2”
SB 6a, pp. 24-26; TR pp. 45-49 1 Whitewater Rosie 2 Dark Tree 3 Then There Were Three4 Casey at the Bat
Electricity “Superhero Static” Transparency 25 “What Is Electricity?” SB 6b, pp. 44-46; TR pp. 17-21Electricity “Static Electricity” SB 6b, pp. 47-48; TR pp. 22-26 21 Lights Out!
22 Talk to Me 23 Your Body’s Electric24 Electric Sky
Canada’s Links to the World “NAFTA” Transparency 30 “A Trading Nation” SB 6b, pp. 70-73; TR pp. 17-22Canada’s Links to the World “The Top of the World” SB 6b, pp. 74-79; TR pp. 23-30 25 Representing Canada
26 Canada’s Game Goes Far and Wide 27 Canadians Win the Nobel Prize28 Canada’s Help to the World
Canada’s Links to the World “Joseph-Armand Bombardier” Transparency 32 “Mike Lazaridis and the Blackberry”
SB 6b, pp. 84-87; TR pp. 42-47
Flight “Jet Planes” Transparency 34 “Take Flight!” SB 6b, pp. 104-108; TR pp. 17-23
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceFlight “How Airplanes and Helicopters
Fly”SB 6b, pp. 109-112; TR pp. 24-30 29 One Plane, Supersized, to
Go!30 Flying Animals 31 Kites32 Flying for Fun
Science Fiction “The Attack” Transparency 39 “The Fun They Had” SB 6c, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 17-23Space Technology “At Home on the International
Space Station, Part 2” SB 6c, pp. 47-49; TR pp. 23-28 37 Keeping Astronauts Clean
38 Out-of-This-World-Food!39 From Space Down to Earth40 Missions to Jupiter and Saturn
You in the World “Save the Children” Transparency 48 “Ryan’s Well, Part 1” SB 6c, pp. 70-74; TR pp. 17-23Exploring Space “Stars and Planets” Transparency 53 “Our Solar System” SB 6c, pp. 104-106; TR pp. 17-22
Demonstrate understanding of texts by summarizing and explaining ideas
Biodiversity “Blond, Furry, and Deep in the Ocean”
SB 6a, pp. 52-53; TR pp. 33-37TR p. 36
Biodiversity “Sponges” Transparency 9 “Marvellous Mouths” SB 6a, pp. 56-58; TR pp. 43-47Your Choices “Stay in the Game” Transparency 15 “Operation Brainwash” SB 6a, pp. 104-106; TR pp. 17-21Your Choices “The Babysitter’s Start-up Guide” SB 6a, pp. 107-108; TR pp. 22-26 13 The Value of Pets
14 Playing It Safe!Why15 Be Money-Wise?16 Grease Frightening
Suspense “The Quecreek Mine Disaster”Independent Writing
SB 6a, pp. 28-32; TR pp. 55-61TR p. 60
Canada’s Links to the World “NAFTA” Transparency 30 “A Trading Nation” SB 6b, pp. 70-73; TR pp. 17-22Canada’s Links to the World “The Top of the World” SB 6b, pp. 74-79; TR pp. 23-30 25 Representing Canada
26 Canada’s Game Goes Far and Wide 27 Canadians Win the Nobel Prize28 Canada’s Help to the World
You in the World “Ryan’s Well, Part 2” SB 6c, pp. 75-79; TR pp. 24-30 41 Animals in Danger!42 Running Around the World43 Putting and End to Child Labour44 Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?
You in the World “Making a Difference” SB 6c, pp. 88-91; TR pp. 45-50 41 Animals in Danger!42 Running Around the World43 Putting and End to Child Labour44 Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?
Demonstrate understanding of texts by summarizing ideas
Science Fiction “Song of the Sea” Transparency 43 “Little Green Men” SB 6c, pp. 23-27; TR pp. 50-56Science Fiction “Sponsored” SB 6c, pp. 28-31; TR pp. 57-62 33 Master Computer
34 School of the Future 35 A Trip to the Past36 Space Settlement
Suspense “The Great White Shark” Transparency 4a “A Visit from the Slave Catcher, Part 1”
SB 6a, pp. 20-23; TR pp. 39-44
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceAnalyze how different elements in texts contribute to meaning
Suspense “A Visit from the Slave Catcher, Part 2”
SB 6a, pp. 24-26; TR pp. 45-49 1 Whitewater Rosie 2 Dark Tree 3 Then There Were Three4 Casey at the Bat
First Nations and Early Explorers
European Explorers Transparency 11 “The First Peoples of Canada” SB 6a, pp. 70-75; TR pp. 17-24
First Nations and Early Explorers
“First Nations and First Contacts: SB 6a, pp. 76-80; TR pp. 25-31 9 Fishing on the Northwest Coast 10 Aboriginal Peoples in Eastern Canada 11 Potlatch and Trade12 Christopher Columbus
Science Fiction “Sponsored” SB 6c, pp. 28-31; TR pp. 57-62 33 Master Computer 34 School of the Future 35 A Trip to the Past36 Space Settlement
Choose reading materials for a variety of purposes
Your Choices “Stay in the Game” Transparency 15 “Operation Brainwash” SB 6a, pp. 104-106; TR pp. 17-21Suspense “Acknowledging Different Points of
View”Transparency 2 “Acknowledging Different Points of
View”SB 6a, p. 17; TR pp. 28-32
Suspense “Clarifying Ideas” Transparency 5 “Clarifying Ideas”Shared WritingGuided or Independent Writing
SB 6a, p. 27; TR pp. 50-53TR p. 52TR p. 52
Canada’s Links to the World “Using Strong Words” Transparencies 31a and 31b
“Using Strong Words” SB 6b, pp. 80-81; TR pp. 31-36TR p 34TR p. 35
Canada’s Links to the World “Meet the Neighbours” SB 6b, pp. 82-83; TR pp. 37- 41TR p. 40
Canada’s Links to the World “Who Travels to Canada? Where do Canadians Travel?”
Transparency 33 “Mapping Canada’s Links” SB 6b, pp. 94-95;TR pp. 56-60SB 6b, p. 95; TR p. 59
Flight “Jet Planes” Transparency 34 “Take Flight!” SB 6b, pp. 104-108; TR pp. 17-23Flight “Ultralight Airplanes” Transparency 37 “Up, Up, and Away!” SB 6b, pp. 116-118; TR pp. 42-47
Identify helpful strategies for before, during and after reading
Biodiversity “Animals: Invertebrates and Vertebrates”
SB 6a, pp. 48-50; TR pp. 23-27 5 Meet the Muskox 6 Hilarious Honkers 7 Dragon Alert8 The Truth About Bugs
Biodiversity “Coyotes: The Super Adapters” SB 6a, pp. 59-61; TR pp. 48-53 5 Meet the Muskox 6 Hilarious Honkers 7 Dragon Alert8 The Truth About Bugs
Explain how elements of style help communicate meaning
First Nations and Early Explorers
“Strangers on the Coast” SB 6a, pp. 92-95; TR pp. 53-58 9 Fishing on the Northwest Coast 10 Aboriginal Peoples in Eastern Canada 11 Potlatch and Trade12 Christopher Columbus
Biography “Identifying and Defining Voice” Transparency 21 “Identifying and Defining Voice” SB 6b, pp. 17-18; TR pp. 29- 33TR p. 31TR p.32
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceBiography “How I Became a Writer” SB 6b, pp. 19-21; TR pp. 35-40
TR p. 3917 Hayley Wickenheiser: Born to Play 18 Sir Frederick Banting: A Hero of Science 19 Tom Longboat: Going for Gold20 Phyllis Munday: Reaching for the Sky
Electricity “Putting Voice into Flat Writing” Transparency 27 “Putting Voice into Flat Writing” SB 6b, p. 51; TR pp. 32-37TR p. 34TR p. 35
Electricity “Mother Goose Makes Good” SB 6b, pp. 52-53; TR pp. 38-42Flight “Using Terminology” Transparency 35 “Using Terminology” SB 6b, p. 113; TR pp. 31-36
TR p. 33TR p. 34
Science Fiction “Fixing Run-On Sentences” Transparency 40 “Fixing Run-On Sentences” SB 6c, p. 19; TR pp. 35-40TR p. 37TR p. 38
Space Technology “Analyzing Elements of Fluency” Transparency 47 “Analyzing Elements of Fluency” SB 6c, p. 58; TR pp. 46-51TR p. 48TR p. 49
Space Technology “Exploring Mars” SB 6c, pp. 59-62; TR pp. 52-57TR p. 57
You in the World “Distinguishing Between Revising and Editing”
Transparency 49 “Distinguishing Between Revising and Editing”
SB 6c, pp. 80-81; TR pp. 31-36TR p. 34TR p. 34
Identify text patterns and explain how they help readers
Biodiversity “Sponges” Transparency 9 “Marvellous Mouths” SB 6a, pp. 56-58; TR pp. 43-47Biodiversity “Coyotes: The Super Adapters” SB 6a, pp. 59-61; TR pp. 48-53 5 Meet the Muskox
6 Hilarious Honkers 7 Dragon Alert8 The Truth About Bugs
Your Choices “Sunburn” Transparency 17 “The ‘What’ and ‘Why’ of Self-Esteem”
SB 6a, pp. 110-115; TR pp. 32-39
Your Choices “Food Allergies” SB 6a, pp. 116-118; TR pp. 40-44 13 The Value of Pets 14 Playing It Safe!Why15 Be Money-Wise?16 Grease Frightening
Your Choices “Reading the Signals”Independent Writing
SB 6a, pp. 120-121; TR pp. 51-55TR p. 54
Biography “My Diary” SB 6b, pp. 14-15; TR pp. 23-28 17 Hayley Wickenheiser: Born to Play 18 Sir Frederick Banting: A Hero of Science 19 Tom Longboat: Going for Gold20 Phyllis Munday: Reaching for the Sky
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceElectricity “The Future of Energy” SB 6b, pp. 57-60; TR pp. 48-53 21 Lights Out!
22 Talk to Me 23 Your Body’s Electric24 Electric Sky
Canada’s Links to the World “Joseph-Armand Bombardier” Transparency 32 “Mike Lazaridis and the Blackberry”
SB 6b, pp. 84-87; TR pp. 42-47
Canada’s Links to the World “Animation: Made in Canada, Exported to the World”
SB 6b, pp. 88-93;TR pp. 48-55 25 Representing Canada 26 Canada’s Game Goes Far and Wide 27 Canadians Win the Nobel Prize28 Canada’s Help to the World
Flight “Ultralight Airplanes” Transparency 37 “Up, Up, and Away!” SB 6b, pp. 116-118; TR pp. 42-47Flight “How to Build a Bird” SB 6b, pp. 119-121; TR pp. 48-53 29 One Plane, Supersized, to
Go!30 Flying Animals 31 Kites32 Flying for Fun
You in the World “The Polar Bear Problem” Transparency 50 “Solving the Puzzle of Global Warming”
SB 6c, pp. 82-87; TR pp. 37-44
Exploring Space “Stars and Planets” Transparency 53 “Our Solar System” SB 6c, pp. 104-106; TR pp. 17-22Exploring Space “Space Travellers” SB 6c, pp. 107-109; TR pp. 23-28 45 Many Moons
46 Space Taxi47 A Star Is Born48 Life Beyond Earth?
Predict the meaning of and solve unfamiliar words using various cues
You in the World “Save the Children” Transparency 48 “Ryan’s Well, Part 1” SB 6c, pp. 70-74; TR pp. 17-23
Demonstrate an understanding of the information/ideas in oral texts
Biodiversity “Creative Listening” Transparency 10 “Creative Listening” SB 6a, p. 62; TR pp. 54-57Your Choices “Summarizing Important Information
in Conversations”Transparency 16 “Summarizing Important
Information in Conversations”SB 6a, p. 109; TR pp. 27-31
Electricity “Listening for Information” Transparency 29 “Listening for Information” SB 6b, p. 61; TR pp. 54-58Read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of texts
Biodiversity “The Polar Bears” SB 6a, pp. 63-66; TR pp. 58-64Suspense “Akla Gives Chase” SB 6a, pp. 33-40; TR pp. 62-72Biography “Trial by Ice” SB 6b, pp. 34-40; TR pp. 64-73Canada’s Links to the World “Medécins Sans Frontières
(MSF)”SB 6b, pp. 96-100; TR pp. 61-68
Science Fiction “A World of Difference” SB 6c, pp. 32-40; TR pp. 63-74Space Technology “Helping Hand in Space” SB 6c, p.. 63-66; TR pp. 58-64
Identify point of view and suggest other perspectives
Your Choices “The Babysitter’s Start-up Guide” SB 6a, pp. 107-108; TR pp. 22-26 13 The Value of Pets 14 Playing It Safe!Why15 Be Money-Wise?16 Grease Frightening
You in the World “Messages on Wheels” Transparency 51 “Messages on Wheels” SB 6c, pp. 92-93; TR pp. 51-55Explain how the characteristics of texts help communicate meaning
Biodiversity “Staying In Touch with Nature” Transparency 8 “Staying In Touch with Nature” SB 6a, p. 54; TR pp. 38-42SB 6a, p. 55; TR p. 42
Biodiversity “The Polar Bears” SB 6a, pp. 63-66; TR pp. 58-64
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceRecognize a variety of text forms/text features/stylistic elements
Your Choices “Safe and Smiling in the Great Outdoors”
SB 6a, pp. 124-126; TR pp. 61-66
First Nations and Early Explorers
“Fur Trading in Canada” SB 6a, pp. 96-100; TR pp. 59-66
Biography “Trial by Ice” SB 6b, pp. 34-40; TR pp. 64-73Electricity “The Great Blackout of 2003” SB 6b, pp. 62-66; TR pp. 59-66Flight “Wright Flight” SB 6b, pp. 123-126; TR pp. 59-65Space Technology “Helping Hand in Space” SB 6c, p.. 63-66; TR pp. 58-64You in the World “Young Problem Solvers Taking
Action”SB 6c, pp. 95-100; TR pp. 60-68
Exploring Space “An Eye in Space” SB 6c, pp. 123-126; TR pp. 61-67
WritingConfirm spellings/word meanings/word choice using appropriate resources
You in the World “Distinguishing Between Revising and Editing”
Transparency 49 “Distinguishing Between Revising and Editing”
SB 6c, pp. 80-81; TR pp. 31-36TR p. 34TR p. 34
Use elements of effective presentation in the finished product
Electricity “Solar Energy” Transparency 28 “Where Does Electricity Come From?”
SB 6b, pp. 54-56; TR pp. 43-47
Electricity “The Future of Energy” SB 6b, pp. 57-60; TR pp. 48-53 21 Lights Out!22 Talk to Me 23 Your Body’s Electric24 Electric Sky
Identify elements in their writing that need improvement
Biography “Identifying and Defining Voice” Transparency 21 “Identifying and Defining Voice” SB 6b, pp. 17-18; TR pp. 29- 33TR p. 31TR p.32
Science Fiction “Fixing Run-On Sentences” Transparency 40 “Fixing Run-On Sentences” SB 6c, p. 19; TR pp. 35-40TR p. 37TR p. 38
Science Fiction “Sponsored” SB 6c, pp. 28-31; TR pp. 57-62 33 Master Computer 34 School of the Future 35 A Trip to the Past36 Space Settlement
You in the World “Distinguishing Between Revising and Editing”
Transparency 49 “Distinguishing Between Revising and Editing”
SB 6c, pp. 80-81; TR pp. 31-36TR p. 34TR p. 34
Use editing/publishing skills to correct errors and present work effectively
First Nations and Early Explorers
“Fur Trading in Canada” SB 6a, pp. 96-100; TR pp. 59-66
Space Technology “Helping Hand in Space” SB 6c, p.. 63-66; TR pp. 58-64You in the World “Young Problem Solvers Taking
Action”SB 6c, pp. 95-100; TR pp. 60-68
Create Complex sentences by combining phrases/clauses/simple sentences
First Nations and Early Explorers
Using Strong Transition Transparency 14 “Using Strong Transitions” SB 6a, pp. 90-91; TR pp. 47-51p. 50p. 50
Electricity “Putting Voice into Flat Writing” Transparency 27 “Putting Voice into Flat Writing” SB 6b, p. 51; TR pp. 32-37TR p. 34TR p. 35
Science Fiction “Fixing Run-On Sentences” Transparency 40 “Fixing Run-On Sentences” SB 6c, p. 19; TR pp. 35-40TR p. 37TR p. 38
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceSpace Technology “Analyzing Elements of Fluency” Transparency 47 “Analyzing Elements of Fluency” SB 6c, p. 58; TR pp. 46-51
TR p. 48TR p. 49
Space Technology “Exploring Mars” SB 6c, pp. 59-62; TR pp. 52-57TR p. 57
Use vivid and/or figurative language to enhance interest
Biodiversity “Planning for Concise Writing” Transparency 7 “Planning for Concise Writing” Sb 6a, p. 51; TR pp. 28-32TR p. 30TR p. 31
Biodiversity “Blond, Furry, and Deep in the Ocean”
SB 6a, pp. 52-53; TR pp. 33-37TR p. 36
Canada’s Links to the World “Using Strong Words” Transparencies 31a and 31b
“Using Strong Words” SB 6b, pp. 80-81; TR pp. 31-36TR p 34TR p. 35
Flight “Using Terminology” Transparency 35 “Using Terminology” SB 6b, p. 113; TR pp. 31-36TR p. 33TR p. 34
Write longer and more complex texts using a range of forms
Suspense “A Visit from the Slave Catcher, Part 2”
SB 6a, pp. 24-26; TR pp. 45-49 1 Whitewater Rosie 2 Dark Tree 3 Then There Were Three4 Casey at the Bat
Canada’s Links to the World “Meet the Neighbours” SB 6b, pp. 82-83; TR pp. 37- 41TR p. 40
Canada’s Links to the World “Animation: Made in Canada, Exported to the World”
SB 6b, pp. 88-93;TR pp. 48-55 25 Representing Canada 26 Canada’s Game Goes Far and Wide 27 Canadians Win the Nobel Prize28 Canada’s Help to the World
Space Technology “Working in Space” Transparency 45 “Suit Up for Space, Part 1” SB 6c, pp. 50-52; TR pp. 29-34Exploring Space “Giving a Multimedia Presentation” Transparencies 56a
and 56b“Giving a Multimedia Presentation” SB 6c, pp. 116-117; TR pp. 46-50
Exploring Space “Goodbye, Planet Pluto” SB 6c, pp. 120-122; TR pp. 56-60 45 Many Moons46 Space Taxi47 A Star Is Born48 Life Beyond Earth?
Establish a distinctive and appropriate voice in their writing
Your Choices “The Babysitter’s Start-up Guide” SB 6a, pp. 107-108; TR pp. 22-26 13 The Value of Pets 14 Playing It Safe!Why15 Be Money-Wise?16 Grease Frightening
Biography “Identifying and Defining Voice” Transparency 21 “Identifying and Defining Voice” SB 6b, pp. 17-18; TR pp. 29- 33TR p. 31TR p.32
Biography “How I Became a Writer” SB 6b, pp. 19-21; TR pp. 35-40TR p. 39
17 Hayley Wickenheiser: Born to Play 18 Sir Frederick Banting: A Hero of Science 19 Tom Longboat: Going for Gold20 Phyllis Munday: Reaching for the Sky
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceElectricity “Putting Voice into Flat Writing” Transparency 27 “Putting Voice into Flat Writing” SB 6b, p. 51; TR pp. 32-37
TR p. 34TR p. 35
Canada’s Links to the World “The Top of the World” SB 6b, pp. 74-79; TR pp. 23-30 25 Representing Canada 26 Canada’s Game Goes Far and Wide 27 Canadians Win the Nobel Prize28 Canada’s Help to the World
Flight “Painting a Picture” Transparency 38 “Painting a Picture” SB 6b, p. 122; TR pp. 54-58Generate/gather/organize ideas to write for an intended purpose/audience
Biodiversity “The Polar Bears” SB 6a, pp. 63-66; TR pp. 58-64Suspense “Akla Gives Chase” SB 6a, pp. 33-40; TR pp. 62-72Biography “Trial by Ice” SB 6b, pp. 34-40; TR pp. 64-73Flight “Wright Flight” SB 6b, pp. 123-126; TR pp. 59-65Exploring Space “An Eye in Space” SB 6c, pp. 123-126; TR pp. 61-67
Generate/gather/organize ideas to write for an audience and purpose
Your Choices “Safe and Smiling in the Great Outdoors”
SB 6a, pp. 124-126; TR pp. 61-66
Generate appropriate ideas about a topic
Biodiversity “Planning for Concise Writing” Transparency 7 “Planning for Concise Writing” Sb 6a, p. 51; TR pp. 28-32TR p. 30TR p. 31
Your Choices “Sunburn” Transparency 17 “The ‘What’ and ‘Why’ of Self-Esteem”
SB 6a, pp. 110-115; TR pp. 32-39
Suspense “Acknowledging Different Points of View”
Transparency 2 “Acknowledging Different Points of View”
SB 6a, p. 17; TR pp. 28-32
Suspense “Clarifying Ideas” Transparency 5 “Clarifying Ideas”Shared WritingGuided or Independent Writing
SB 6a, p. 27; TR pp. 50-53TR p. 52TR p. 52
Suspense “The Quecreek Mine Disaster”Independent Writing
SB 6a, pp. 28-32; TR pp. 55-61TR p. 60
Electricity “Lights Kill Birds” Transparency 26 “Zapped!” SB 6b, pp. 49-50; TR pp. 27-31SB 6b, p. 50; TR p. 30
Science Fiction “The Water Traders’ Dream” SB 6c, pp. 14-15; TR pp. 24-28 33 Master Computer 34 School of the Future 35 A Trip to the Past36 Space Settlement
Space Technology “Blast Off for Fun” Transparency 46 “Blast Off for fun” SB 6c, pp. 56-57; TR pp. 41-45SB 6c, p. 57; TR p. 44
You in the World “Making a Difference” SB 6c, pp. 88-91; TR pp. 45-50 41 Animals in Danger!42 Running Around the World43 Putting and End to Child Labour44 Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?
Use punctuation appropriately to communicate their intended meaning
Science Fiction “Fixing Run-On Sentences” Transparency 40 “Fixing Run-On Sentences” SB 6c, p. 19; TR pp. 35-40TR p. 37TR p. 38
Space Technology “Analyzing Elements of Fluency” Transparency 47 “Analyzing Elements of Fluency” SB 6c, p. 58; TR pp. 46-51TR p. 48TR p. 49
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceSpace Technology “Exploring Mars” SB 6c, pp. 59-62; TR pp. 52-57
TR p. 57Revise written work to improve content, clarity and interest
Biodiversity “Blond, Furry, and Deep in the Ocean”
SB 6a, pp. 52-53; TR pp. 33-37TR p. 36
Suspense “A Boy and a Mountain, Part 2” SB 6a, pp. 14-15; TR pp. 23-27 1 Whitewater Rosie 2 Dark Tree 3 Then There Were Three4 Casey at the Bat
Suspense “Clarifying Ideas” Transparency 5 “Clarifying Ideas”Shared WritingGuided or Independent Writing
SB 6a, p. 27; TR pp. 50-53TR p. 52TR p. 52
First Nations and Early Explorers
Using Strong Transition Transparency 14 “Using Strong Transitions” SB 6a, pp. 90-91; TR pp. 47-51p. 50p. 50
Electricity “Putting Voice into Flat Writing” Transparency 27 “Putting Voice into Flat Writing” SB 6b, p. 51; TR pp. 32-37TR p. 34TR p. 35
Electricity “Mother Goose Makes Good” SB 6b, pp. 52-53; TR pp. 38-42Canada’s Links to the World “Using Strong Words” Transparencies 31a
and 31b“Using Strong Words” SB 6b, pp. 80-81; TR pp. 31-36
TR p 34TR p. 35
Canada’s Links to the World “Meet the Neighbours” SB 6b, pp. 82-83; TR pp. 37- 41TR p. 40
Flight “Using Terminology” Transparency 35 “Using Terminology” SB 6b, p. 113; TR pp. 31-36TR p. 33TR p. 34
You in the World “Distinguishing Between Revising and Editing”
Transparency 49 “Distinguishing Between Revising and Editing”
SB 6c, pp. 80-81; TR pp. 31-36TR p. 34TR p. 34
Exploring Space “Using Charts” Transparency 54 “Using Charts” SB 6c, p. 110; TR pp. 29-34TR p. 31TR p. 32
Exploring Space “Cycles in Space” SB 6c, pp. 111-113; TR pp. 35-40Gather information to support ideas for writing
Biodiversity “Purple Frogs” Transparency 6 “Scientific Classification” SB 6a, pp. 44-47; TR pp. 17-22Biodiversity “Animals: Invertebrates and
Vertebrates”SB 6a, pp. 48-50; TR pp. 23-27 5 Meet the Muskox
6 Hilarious Honkers 7 Dragon Alert8 The Truth About Bugs
Biodiversity “Blond, Furry, and Deep in the Ocean”
SB 6a, pp. 52-53; TR pp. 33-37TR p. 36
Biodiversity “Coyotes: The Super Adapters” SB 6a, pp. 59-61; TR pp. 48-53 5 Meet the Muskox 6 Hilarious Honkers 7 Dragon Alert8 The Truth About Bugs
Your Choices “Reading the Signals”Independent Writing
SB 6a, pp. 120-121; TR pp. 51-55TR p. 54
Your Choices “What’s the Message?” Transparency 19 “What’s the Message?”Independent Reading
SB 6a, p. 122; TR pp. 56-60SB 6a, p. 123; TR pp. 56-60
Biography “Louis Braille” Transparency 23 “The Story of Iqbal Masih” SB 6b , pp. 23-28; TR pp. 45-52Canada’s Links to the World “NAFTA” Transparency 30 “A Trading Nation” SB 6b, pp. 70-73; TR pp. 17-22
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceCanada’s Links to the World “Using Strong Words” Transparencies 31a
and 31b“Using Strong Words” SB 6b, pp. 80-81; TR pp. 31-36
TR p 34TR p. 35
Canada’s Links to the World “Joseph-Armand Bombardier” Transparency 32 “Mike Lazaridis and the Blackberry”
SB 6b, pp. 84-87; TR pp. 42-47
Flight “Jet Planes” Transparency 34 “Take Flight!” SB 6b, pp. 104-108; TR pp. 17-23Flight “How Airplanes and Helicopters
Fly”SB 6b, pp. 109-112; TR pp. 24-30 29 One Plane, Supersized, to
Go!30 Flying Animals 31 Kites32 Flying for Fun
Flight “How to Build a Bird” SB 6b, pp. 119-121; TR pp. 48-53 29 One Plane, Supersized, to Go!30 Flying Animals 31 Kites32 Flying for Fun
Space Technology “Survival Equipment” Transparency 44 “At Home on the International Space Station, Part 1”
SB 6c, pp. 44-46; TR pp. 17-22
Space Technology “At Home on the International Space Station, Part 2”
SB 6c, pp. 47-49; TR pp. 23-28 37 Keeping Astronauts Clean38 Out-of-This-World-Food!39 From Space Down to Earth40 Missions to Jupiter and Saturn
You in the World “Ryan’s Well, Part 2” SB 6c, pp. 75-79; TR pp. 24-30 41 Animals in Danger!42 Running Around the World43 Putting and End to Child Labour44 Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?
Exploring Space “Space Travellers” SB 6c, pp. 107-109; TR pp. 23-28 45 Many Moons46 Space Taxi47 A Star Is Born48 Life Beyond Earth?
Exploring Space “The Sun” Transparency 57 “Exploring Space: Is it Worth it?” SB 6c, pp. 118-199; TR pp. 51-55Sort and classify information in a variety of ways
Biodiversity “Planning for Concise Writing” Transparency 7 “Planning for Concise Writing” Sb 6a, p. 51; TR pp. 28-32TR p. 30TR p. 31
Biodiversity “Blond, Furry, and Deep in the Ocean”
SB 6a, pp. 52-53; TR pp. 33-37TR p. 36
Your Choices “Summarizing Important Information in Conversations”
Transparency 16 “Summarizing Important Information in Conversations”
SB 6a, p. 109; TR pp. 27-31
Your Choices “Writing an Organized Paragraph” Transparency 18 “Writing an Organized Paragraph” SB 6a, pp. 119; TR pp. 45-50TR p. 47TR p. 48
Suspense “The Great White Shark” Transparency 4a “A Visit from the Slave Catcher, Part 1”
SB 6a, pp. 20-23; TR pp. 39-44
Canada’s Links to the World “Who Travels to Canada? Where do Canadians Travel?”
Transparency 33 “Mapping Canada’s Links” SB 6b, pp. 94-95;TR pp. 56-60SB 6b, p. 95; TR p. 59
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceSpace Technology “Suit Up for Space, Part 2” SB 6c, pp. 53-55; TR pp. 35-40 37 Keeping Astronauts Clean
38 Out-of-This-World-Food!39 From Space Down to Earth40 Missions to Jupiter and Saturn
You in the World “Building on Different Points of View” Transparency 52 “Building on Different Points of View”
SB 6c, p. 94; TR pp. 56-59
Exploring Space “Stars and Planets” Transparency 53 “Our Solar System” SB 6c, pp. 104-106; TR pp. 17-22Identify/order main ideas/ supporting details for a writing piece
Flight “Ultralight Airplanes” Transparency 37 “Up, Up, and Away!” SB 6b, pp. 116-118; TR pp. 42-47Science Fiction “Song of the Sea” Transparency 43 “Little Green Men” SB 6c, pp. 23-27; TR pp. 50-56
Use parts of speech correctly to communicate meaning clearly
First Nations and Early Explorers
Using Strong Transition Transparency 14 “Using Strong Transitions” SB 6a, pp. 90-91; TR pp. 47-51p. 50p. 50
Draft and revise writing, using appropriate forms/stylistic elements
Biodiversity “The Polar Bears” SB 6a, pp. 63-66; TR pp. 58-64Electricity “The Great Blackout of 2003” SB 6b, pp. 62-66; TR pp. 59-66Canada’s Links to the World “Medécins Sans Frontières
(MSF)”SB 6b, pp. 96-100; TR pp. 61-68
Flight “Wright Flight” SB 6b, pp. 123-126; TR pp. 59-65Science Fiction “A World of Difference” SB 6c, pp. 32-40; TR pp. 63-74
Identify the topic, purpose, audience and form for writing
Biodiversity “Staying In Touch with Nature” Transparency 8 “Staying In Touch with Nature” SB 6a, p. 54; TR pp. 38-42SB 6a, p. 55; TR p. 42
Your Choices “Writing an Organized Paragraph” Transparency 18 “Writing an Organized Paragraph” SB 6a, pp. 119; TR pp. 45-50TR p. 47TR p. 48
Your Choices “Reading the Signals”Independent Writing
SB 6a, pp. 120-121; TR pp. 51-55TR p. 54
Suspense “Empty Fears” Transparency 1 “A Boy and a Mountain, Part 1” SB 6a, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 17-22Suspense “Thrills and Chills” Transparency 3 “Thrills and Chills” SB 6a, pp. 18-19; TR pp. 33-38Biography “My Diary” SB 6b, pp. 14-15; TR pp. 23-28 17 Hayley Wickenheiser: Born
to Play 18 Sir Frederick Banting: A Hero of Science 19 Tom Longboat: Going for Gold20 Phyllis Munday: Reaching for the Sky
Biography “Sidney Crosby: “The Next One”?” SB 6b, pp. 29-31; TR pp. 53-58 17 Hayley Wickenheiser: Born to Play 18 Sir Frederick Banting: A Hero of Science 19 Tom Longboat: Going for Gold20 Phyllis Munday: Reaching for the Sky
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceCanada’s Links to the World “The Top of the World” SB 6b, pp. 74-79; TR pp. 23-30 25 Representing Canada
26 Canada’s Game Goes Far and Wide 27 Canadians Win the Nobel Prize28 Canada’s Help to the World
Determine if their point of view is balanced/supported by evidence
Exploring Space “The Sun” Transparency 57 “Exploring Space: Is it Worth it?” SB 6c, pp. 118-199; TR pp. 51-55Exploring Space “Goodbye, Planet Pluto” SB 6c, pp. 120-122; TR pp. 56-60 45 Many Moons
46 Space Taxi47 A Star Is Born48 Life Beyond Earth?
Media LiteracyIdentify point of view in media text; determine whether it achieves a goal
Biography “Inferring Point of View” Transparency 22 “Inferring Point of View” SB 6b, p. 22; TR pp. 41-44Biography “Louis Braille” Transparency 23 “The Story of Iqbal Masih” SB 6b , pp. 23-28; TR pp. 45-52You in the World “Messages on Wheels” Transparency 51 “Messages on Wheels” SB 6c, pp. 92-93; TR pp. 51-55
Explain how literacy skills help understanding/production of media texts
First Nations and Early Explorers
“Strangers on the Coast” SB 6a, pp. 92-95; TR pp. 53-58 9 Fishing on the Northwest Coast 10 Aboriginal Peoples in Eastern Canada 11 Potlatch and Trade12 Christopher Columbus
Identify helpful strategies in making sense of and creating media texts
First Nations and Early Explorers
Art Speaks Transparency 12 “Art Speaks” SB 6a, pp.82-83; TR p. 35
First Nations and Early Explorers
“Wilderness Survival” SB 6a, pp. 87-79; TR pp. 42-46 9 Fishing on the Northwest Coast 10 Aboriginal Peoples in Eastern Canada 11 Potlatch and Trade12 Christopher Columbus
Biography “Hockey Collectibles” Transparency 24 “Hockey Collectibles” SB 6b, pp. 32-33; TR pp. 59-63SB 6b, p. 33; TR p. 62
Evaluate effectiveness of presentation/treatment of ideas in media texts
First Nations and Early Explorers
European Explorers Transparency 11 “The First Peoples of Canada” SB 6a, pp. 70-75; TR pp. 17-24
First Nations and Early Explorers
Art Speaks Transparency 12 “Art Speaks” SB 6a, pp.82-83; TR p. 35
Science Fiction “You Be the Judge” Transparency 41 “You Be the Judge” SB 6c, pp. 20-21; TR pp. 41-45SB 6c, p.21; TR p. 44
Science Fiction “Using Body Language and Gestures”
Transparency 42 “Using Body Language and Gestures”
SB 6c, p. 22; TR pp. 46-49 33 Master Computer 34 School of the Future 35 A Trip to the Past36 Space Settlement
You in the World “Making a Difference” SB 6c, pp. 88-91; TR pp. 45-50 41 Animals in Danger!42 Running Around the World43 Putting and End to Child Labour44 Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?
Exploring Space “Look at Me!” Transparency 55 “Look at Me!” SB 6c, p. 114; TR pp. 41-45SB 6c, p. 115; TR p. 44
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceDemonstrate an understanding of variety of media texts
Your Choices “Safe and Smiling in the Great Outdoors”
SB 6a, pp. 124-126; TR pp. 61-66
You in the World “Young Problem Solvers Taking Action”
SB 6c, pp. 95-100; TR pp. 60-68
Explain how media texts address their intended purpose/audience
Your Choices “Gossip” Read-Aloud “Choosing Health” SB 6a, pp. 102-103; TR pp. 14-15Suspense “Thrills and Chills” Transparency 3 “Thrills and Chills” SB 6a, pp. 18-19; TR pp. 33-38Biography “Grey Owl: Ecology’s Friend” Read-Aloud “Biography Snapshots” SB 6b, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 14-15Electricity “The First Truly Electric Musical
Instrument”Read-Aloud “Shocking Situations” SB 6b, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15
Electricity “Lights Kill Birds” Transparency 26 “Zapped!” SB 6b, pp. 49-50; TR pp. 27-31SB 6b, p. 50; TR p. 30
Canada’s Links to the World “The Maple Tree Forever” Read-Aloud “Contributions of Canadians” SB 6b, pp.68-69; TR pp. 14-15Flight “Bush Pilots in Canada” Read-Aloud “Famous Firsts in Flight” SB 6b, pp. 102-103;TR pp. 14-15Science Fiction “The Zoo” Read-Aloud “There’s No Place Like Home” SB 6c, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 12-15Space Technology “To the Moon…and Beyond” Read-Aloud “Quiz: From Space to Earth” SB 6c, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15You in the World “A Plea for Our Planet” Read-Aloud “Getting Involved” SB 6c, pp. 68-69; TR pp. 12-15
Use overt and implied messages to interpret media texts
Your Choices “What’s the Message?” Transparency 19 “What’s the Message?”Independent Reading
SB 6a, p. 122; TR pp. 56-60SB 6a, p. 123; TR pp. 56-60
Suspense “Hero at Deadman’s Bridge” Read-Aloud “What Is Suspense” SB 6a, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 12-15First Nations and Early Explorers
“The Beginning of the Fur Trade” Read-Aloud “Ask the Artists” SB 6a, pp. 68-69; TR pp. 14-15
First Nations and Early Explorers
“First Nations and First Contacts: SB 6a, pp. 76-80; TR pp. 25-31 9 Fishing on the Northwest Coast 10 Aboriginal Peoples in Eastern Canada 11 Potlatch and Trade12 Christopher Columbus
Science Fiction “You Be the Judge” Transparency 41 “You Be the Judge” SB 6c, pp. 20-21; TR pp. 41-45SB 6c, p.21; TR p. 44
You in the World “A Plea for Our Planet” Read-Aloud “Getting Involved” SB 6c, pp. 68-69; TR pp. 12-15Describe main elements of some media forms
Biodiversity “Staying In Touch with Nature” Transparency 8 “Staying In Touch with Nature” SB 6a, p. 54; TR pp. 38-42SB 6a, p. 55; TR p. 42
Canada’s Links to the World “Meet the Neighbours” SB 6b, pp. 82-83; TR pp. 37- 41TR p. 40
Exploring Space “Look at Me!” Transparency 55 “Look at Me!” SB 6c, p. 114; TR pp. 41-45SB 6c, p. 115; TR p. 44
Exploring Space “Giving a Multimedia Presentation” Transparencies 56a and 56b
“Giving a Multimedia Presentation” SB 6c, pp. 116-117; TR pp. 46-50
Describe topic/purpose/audience/challenges for media texts they plan to create
Suspense “Thrills and Chills” Transparency 3 “Thrills and Chills” SB 6a, pp. 18-19; TR pp. 33-38
Identify/explain the use of conventions/techniques in media forms
First Nations and Early Explorers
“Fur Trading in Canada” SB 6a, pp. 96-100; TR pp. 59-66
Canada’s Links to the World “Who Travels to Canada? Where do Canadians Travel?”
Transparency 33 “Mapping Canada’s Links” SB 6b, pp. 94-95;TR pp. 56-60SB 6b, p. 95; TR p. 59
Space Technology “Helping Hand in Space” SB 6c, p.. 63-66; TR pp. 58-64Exploring Space “Moons” Read-Aloud “Space Quiz” SB 6c, pp. 102-103; TR pp. 14-15
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceIdentify/explain the use and influence of conventions/techniques in media forms
Biodiversity “What Is Biodiversity?” Read-Aloud “Animal Groups Quiz” SB 6a, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15First Nations and Early Explorers
Art Speaks Transparency 12 “Art Speaks” SB 6a, pp.82-83; TR p. 35
First Nations and Early Explorers
Two Different Worldviews Transparency 13 “Searching for the Northwest Passage”
SB 6a, pp. 84-86; TR pp. 37-41
Flight “Points of View” Transparency 36 “Up in the Air” SB 6b, pp. 114-115; TR pp. 37-41SB 6b, p. 115; TR p. 40
Space Technology “Blast Off for Fun” Transparency 46 “Blast Off for fun” SB 6c, pp. 56-57; TR pp. 41-45SB 6c, p. 57; TR p. 44
Exploring Space “Look at Me!” Transparency 55 “Look at Me!” SB 6c, p. 114; TR pp. 41-45SB 6c, p. 115; TR p. 44
Produce media texts for specific purposes and audience, using appropriate forms/conventions/techniques
Biodiversity “Sponges” Transparency 9 “Marvellous Mouths” SB 6a, pp. 56-58; TR pp. 43-47
Create media texts for different purposes and audiences
Canada’s Links to the World “Medécins Sans Frontières (MSF)”
SB 6b, pp. 96-100; TR pp. 61-68
Produce media texts for specific purposes and audiences
Biodiversity “Purple Frogs” Transparency 6 “Scientific Classification” SB 6a, pp. 44-47; TR pp. 17-22Biodiversity “Creative Listening” Transparency 10 “Creative Listening” SB 6a, p. 62; TR pp. 54-57Your Choices “Writing an Organized Paragraph” Transparency 18 “Writing an Organized Paragraph” SB 6a, pp. 119; TR pp. 45-50
TR p. 47TR p. 48
Your Choices “What’s the Message?” Transparency 19 “What’s the Message?”Independent Reading
SB 6a, p. 122; TR pp. 56-60SB 6a, p. 123; TR pp. 56-60
Suspense “Thrills and Chills” Transparency 3 “Thrills and Chills” SB 6a, pp. 18-19; TR pp. 33-38Suspense “The Quecreek Mine Disaster”
Independent WritingSB 6a, pp. 28-32; TR pp. 55-61TR p. 60
Biography “J.K. Rowling” Transparency 20 “Nellie McClung and the Fight for Women’s Rights”
SB 6b, pp. 10-13; TR pp. 17-22
Electricity “Superhero Static” Transparency 25 “What Is Electricity?” SB 6b, pp. 44-46; TR pp. 17-21Electricity “Static Electricity” SB 6b, pp. 47-48; TR pp. 22-26 21 Lights Out!
22 Talk to Me 23 Your Body’s Electric24 Electric Sky
Electricity “Lights Kill Birds” Transparency 26 “Zapped!” SB 6b, pp. 49-50; TR pp. 27-31SB 6b, p. 50; TR p. 30
Electricity “Solar Energy” Transparency 28 “Where Does Electricity Come From?”
SB 6b, pp. 54-56; TR pp. 43-47
Electricity “Listening for Information” Transparency 29 “Listening for Information” SB 6b, p. 61; TR pp. 54-58Electricity “The Great Blackout of 2003” SB 6b, pp. 62-66; TR pp. 59-66Canada’s Links to the World “Animation: Made in Canada,
Exported to the World”SB 6b, pp. 88-93;TR pp. 48-55 25 Representing Canada
26 Canada’s Game Goes Far and Wide 27 Canadians Win the Nobel Prize28 Canada’s Help to the World
Canada’s Links to the World “Who Travels to Canada? Where do Canadians Travel?”
Transparency 33 “Mapping Canada’s Links” SB 6b, pp. 94-95;TR pp. 56-60SB 6b, p. 95; TR p. 59
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Expectations Nelson Literacy UnitTransparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling Student Books & Teacher’s Resource Guided and Independent
Reading KitTitle Page Reference Title Page ReferenceFlight “Using Terminology” Transparency 35 “Using Terminology” SB 6b, p. 113; TR pp. 31-36
TR p. 33TR p. 34
Flight “Points of View” Transparency 36 “Up in the Air” SB 6b, pp. 114-115; TR pp. 37-41SB 6b, p. 115; TR p. 40
Flight “Painting a Picture” Transparency 38 “Painting a Picture” SB 6b, p. 122; TR pp. 54-58Science Fiction “The Water Traders’ Dream” SB 6c, pp. 14-15; TR pp. 24-28 33 Master Computer
34 School of the Future 35 A Trip to the Past36 Space Settlement
Science Fiction “They’re Made out of Meat” SB 6c, pp. 16-18; TR pp. 29-34Space Technology “Survival Equipment” Transparency 44 “At Home on the International
Space Station, Part 1”SB 6c, pp. 44-46; TR pp. 17-22
Space Technology “Blast Off for Fun” Transparency 46 “Blast Off for fun” SB 6c, pp. 56-57; TR pp. 41-45SB 6c, p. 57; TR p. 44
You in the World “Building on Different Points of View” Transparency 52 “Building on Different Points of View”
SB 6c, p. 94; TR pp. 56-59
Exploring Space “Cycles in Space” SB 6c, pp. 111-113; TR pp. 35-40Exploring Space “Look at Me!” Transparency 55 “Look at Me!” SB 6c, p. 114; TR pp. 41-45
SB 6c, p. 115; TR p. 44
Identify the purpose and audience for media texts
Biodiversity “What Is Biodiversity?” Read-Aloud “Animal Groups Quiz” SB 6a, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15
Explain why different audiences might respond differently to media texts
Biography “Hockey Collectibles” Transparency 24 “Hockey Collectibles” SB 6b, pp. 32-33; TR pp. 59-63SB 6b, p. 33; TR p. 62
Identify/explain an appropriate media form for specific purposes and audiences
Suspense “Clarifying Ideas” Transparency 5 “Clarifying Ideas”Shared WritingGuided or Independent Writing
SB 6a, p. 27; TR pp. 50-53TR p. 52TR p. 52
Canada’s Links to the World “Joseph-Armand Bombardier” Transparency 32 “Mike Lazaridis and the Blackberry”
SB 6b, pp. 84-87; TR pp. 42-47
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