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Grade 6 Final Examination 2016-2017 Required Material ......Rubrics for Writing: Descriptive Essay...
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Greenwood International School English Department
Final Examination
Grade 6 Final Examination 2016-2017
Required Material
SECTION 1: LITERATURE AND VOCABULARY
Common Core:
RI 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
figurative meanings.
RI 6 Determine an author’s point of view and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
RI 10 Read and comprehend literary nonfiction.
RI 8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that
are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
RI 9 Compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another.
W 1 Write arguments to support claims with relevant evidence.
L 1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of grammar.
L 5b Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
Objectives:
To read & comprehend information and answer questions
about it To infer the meanings of words from context
To identify the difference between biography & autobiography
To identify an opinion essay
To observe & critically analyze a writer’s style/position
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Textbook : HOLT McDOUGAL LITERATURE- Introductory Course
1. The Story of My Life Pages: 832 – 839
American Sign Language
Pages: 840 – 843
2. What Video Games Can Teach Us P.942 – 951
The Violent Side of Video Games
P.942 – 951
All the selected vocabulary items related to these selections are included in the assessment, along with all work done in your Literature and Vocabulary Notebook. Any worksheet related to these lessons is included in the study material for this exam.
SECTION 2 : LANGUAGE USAGE
UNSEEN COMPREHENSION PASSAGE
+GRAMMAR + WRITING
Common Core:
W 1 Write arguments to support claims with relevant evidence.
L 1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of grammar.
L 5b Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
Objectives:
_ To read informational texts and analyze what the text say _ To identify verbs and their types.
_ To identify & use adverbs and prepositions.
_ To write an opinion essay. _ To write a descriptive essay.
Unseen Comprehension Passage (Informational Text) An unseen passage will be given with related questions.
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Grammar:
Main & Helping Verbs
P.94 & 95
Action Verbs
P.98
Linking Verbs
P.99
Transitive Verbs & Intransitive Verbs
Pages: 101 – 104
The Adverb
Pg: 105
The Position of Adverbs
P.106
The Preposition
P.108
The Prepositional Phrase
P.109
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Writing
Opinion writing essay Descriptive Writing essay
Rubrics for Writing:
Descriptive Essay
KEY TRAITS
DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS
ORGANIZATION OF IDEAS
LANGUAGE FACILITY AND CONVENTIONS
4
• The introduction is interesting and unique; it clearly identifies the subject. • Vivid images of the
subject are developed
with sensory details.
• The concluding section
effectively summarizes
the ideas and leaves
readers with an
interesting thought. • The organization is
effective; ideas are
arranged logically.
• Transitions are used
effectively to link ideas.
• The style is effective
for the purpose and
audience.
• Precise words and sensory language are thoughtfully used to describe the subject.
• Sentence beginnings,
lengths, and structures
vary and have a
rhythmic flow.
• Spelling, capitalization,
and punctuation are
correct.
• Grammar and
usage are correct.
3
• The introduction identifies the subject but needs to better grab the audience’s attention.
• Sensory details are
used to develop the
subject, but more could
be added.
• The concluding section
summarizes most ideas. • The organization of
ideas generally is logical.
• A few more transitions
are needed to link ideas.
• The style becomes
casual in a few places.
• More precise words and
sensory language are
needed to create effective descriptions of the subject.
• Sentence beginnings,
lengths, and structures
vary somewhat.
• Several spelling,
capitalization, and
punctuation mistakes occur.
• Some grammatical and
usage errors are repeated
in the description.
2
• The introduction is ordinary;
it does not clearly state the
focus of the essay.
• The description of the
subject is general and
leaves the reader with questions.
• The concluding section
summarizes only some
ideas. • The organization is mostly
effective, but some
noticeable gaps in logic appear.
• More transitions are
needed throughout to
link ideas.
• The style is casual
in many places.
• Language is often
too general.
• Sentence structures
barely vary, and some
fragments or run-on sentences are present.
• Spelling, capitalization,
and punctuation are often
incorrect but do not make
reading the description
difficult.
• Grammar and usage
are incorrect in many
places, but the writer’s
ideas are still clear.
1
• The introduction identifies neither a subject nor the purpose of the essay.
• The writing describes too
many unrelated things,
making the overall focus unclear.
• The description lacks a
concluding section.
• A logical organization is
not used; details are
presented randomly.
• Transitions are not used,
making the description
difficult to understand. • The style is inappropriate
for the description.
• Sensory details are rarely
or never used.
• Repetitive sentence
structure, fragments, and
run-on sentences make the writing monotonous and difficult to follow.
• Spelling, capitalization,
and punctuation are
incorrect throughout.
• Many grammatical and
usage errors change the
meaning of the writer’s ideas.
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Opinion Essay:
KEY TRAITS 4
• The introduction is memorable; the claim clearly states a position
on an issue.
• Logical reasons and relevant evidence convincingly support the
writer’s claim.
DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS • Opposing claims are
anticipated and
effectively addressed.
• The concluding section effectively summarizes the claim and makes a
clear call to action.
3
• The introduction could do more to grab the reader’s attention; the claim states a position on an issue.
• Most reasons and
evidence support the
writer’s claim, but they
could be more convincing.
• Opposing claims are
anticipated, but the
responses need to be
developed more.
• The concluding section
restates the claim and
suggests that readers might take action.
2
• The introduction is ordinary; the claim identifies an issue, but the writer’s position is not clearly stated.
• The reasons and
evidence are not always
logical or relevant.
• Opposing claims are
anticipated but not
addressed logically.
• The concluding section
includes an incomplete
summary of the claim and
does not call on readers
to take action.
1
• The introduction is
missing.
• Supporting reasons and
evidence are missing.
• Opposing claims are
neither anticipated
nor addressed.
• The concluding section
is missing.
ORGANIZATION OF IDEAS
LANGUAGE FACILITY AND CONVENTIONS
• The reasons and
evidence are
organized logically and
consistently throughout
the argument.
• Transitions logically
connect reasons and
evidence to the writer’s
claim. • The writing reflects a
formal style.
• Sentence beginnings,
lengths, and structures
vary and have a rhythmic flow.
• Spelling,
capitalization, and
punctuation are correct.
• Grammar and
usage are correct.
• The organization of
reasons and evidence is
confusing in a few places.
• A few more transitions
are needed to connect
reasons and evidence to the writer’s claim.
• The style becomes
informal in a few places.
• Sentence beginnings,
lengths, and structures
vary somewhat.
• Several capitalization
and punctuation mistakes
occur.
• Some grammatical and
usage errors are repeated
in the argument.
• The organization of
reasons and evidence is
logical in some places, but
it often doesn’t follow a
pattern.
• Many more transitions
are needed to connect
reasons and evidence
to the writer’s claim. • The style becomes
informal in many places.
• Sentence structures
barely vary, and some
fragments or run-on sentences are present.
• Several spelling and
capitalization mistakes
occur, and punctuation is
inconsistent.
• Grammar and usage are
incorrect in many places.
• A logical organization
is not used; reasons and
evidence are presented
randomly.
• Transitions are not used,
making the argument
difficult to understand.
• The style is
inappropriate for the
argument.
• Repetitive sentence
structure, fragments, and
run-on sentences make
the writing hard to follow.
• Spelling and
capitalization are often
incorrect, and punctuation is missing.
• Many grammatical and
usage errors change the
meaning of ideas.
Wish you all the best!
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Greenwood International School ICT Department
“Grade 3 ICT Final Exam Required Material”
Final exam will include the followings: From the Book “Techno Novel”: Session 2 Introduce the Novel Session 3 Meet the Characters
Page 19 to Page 33 Page 39 to page 45
From Theory Notes: 1. More about the Internet
2. Introduction to E-commerce
3. Computer Virus
Note: The exam will be written.
Chapter Section Number and Name Pages
6 6.1:Convert Units of Length 315319
6.5: Problem Solving • Distance, Rate, and Time Formulas 341345
7 7.2: Evaluate Expressions involving Exponents 363367
8
8.1: Solutions of Equations 421425
8.2: Write Equations 427431
8.4: Solve addition and Subtraction Equations 439443
8.6: Solve Multiplication and Division Equations 451455
8.8: Solutions of Inequalities 465469
8.10: Graph Inequalities 477481
9 9.2: Equations and Tables 497501
9.5: Equations and Graphs 517521
10
10.7: Composite Figures 571575
12
12.6: Measures of Center 681685
Note: Study from the text book and note book, and practice the mock tests, Mid-Chapter exams and your previous exams.
Final Exam
Required Material
2016-2017
Greenwood International School
Math Department
Grade: 6A/B/E/F
Subject: Math
Teacher’s E-mail:
Greenwood International School Science Department
Unit Chapter Lesson Pages
K
1
Section 1: What is Matter? Pages 4 till 9
Section 2: Physical properties Pages 10 till 15
Section 3: Chemical properties Pages 16 till 21
2 Section 1:Three states of matter Pages 32 till 35
Section 3: Changes of States. Pages 40 till 45
3 Study Only the given reinforcement sheet.
(Refer to Sections : 1, 2 and 3 in the text book as a reference - Elements, compounds and mixtures)
4 Section 2: The Atom Pages 88 till 91
5 Section 1: Arranging the Elements +
Reinforcement sheet. Pages 108 and 109 (only)
D
1 Section 1: Body Organizations Pages: 4 to 7
2 Section 4: The respiratory system Pages 44 till 47
3 Section 1:The digestive System
Pages 58, 60 till 64
- Revise all related papers: Graded Classwork, reinforcement sheets, period assessments, quizzes, and the notes in the notebook. -Study all solved section review questions. -Study related lab handouts and TERM 3 LAB MANUAL + notes and handouts related to THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD.
العربية تبارات نهاية العام في الموادالمادة المطلوبة الخ
1024 – 1023للعام الدراسي
السادس الصف :
التربية اإلسالمية
الموضوع الرقم اسم الدرس الصفحات
10: 21من ص قرآن 2 21-2سبيل الهداية : سورة الملك
1
05: 00من ص حديث 2 أخالق حميدة
1
243ــ 235من ص سيرة و شخصيات 2 السيدة عائشة ــ رضي هللا عنهما ــ
1
221ــ 201 من ص عقائد و عبادات 2 غزوة أحد
223ــ 220من ص 2 آداب الدعاء
مالحظات
االجتماعيات
الموضوع الرقم اسم الدرس الصفحات
12ــ 21من ص 2 الشيخ خليفة
16ــ 11من ص 1 السلع والخدمات
10ــ 00من ص 0 اكتشف حضارتي
30ــ 23من ص 1 المرأة ومسيرة بالدي
2
3
مالحظات
اللغة العربية
الموضوع الرقم اسم الدرس الصفحات
240ــ 231من ص 2 التسامح 1 قراءة
61: 55من ص محفوظات 2 2: 2جمال الحياة : حفظ األبيات من
00ــ 15من ص 2 كان وأخواتها 22: 15من ص قواعد 1 إن وأخواتها
224: 222+ من ص 202: 62من ص 0 العطف
231ــ 225من ص 4 ضمائر النصب المتصلة
2 أوراق عمل عن ) همزة الوصل( 1 أوراق عمل عن ) الهمزة المتطرفة ( إمالء
3 مقالال –التعبير: مراجعة الرسالة الودية مالحظات
Final Exams Required Material (Arabic Subjects)
2013 – 2014 Grade: 6
Special Students
Arabic
No pages Lessons Notes
كتاب التلميذ األسد والفأر 05 – 64 – 64 – 64 – 64 1
كتاب التدريبات األسد والفأر 64 2
كتاب التلميذ القاضي الذكي 44 – 40 – 46 – 43 – 46 3
كتاب التدريبات القاضي الذكي 30 – 36 – 36 4
5 47 – 46 – 43 – 46– 44 كتاب التلميذ السيارة 70 -
كتاب التدريبات السيارة 34 – 34 – 34 6
النشيد نشيد أمي من الدفتر
أوراق العمل + الدفتر كل ما درس -------------
Islamic
No Lessons pages Notes
1 A38 Surat-ul-Mulk 22-26
2 D16 Salat-ud-Duha 64,65
3 D22 Salat-ul-WITR 66-68
4 D30 Salat-ul-Musafir 69-70
5 D48 Hajj and Umrah 71-73 All the work done in Work
6 E16 Respecting Humanity 78-79 book and copy book
7 E20 Respecting Parents 80-82 included.
Social Study
No Lessons pages Notes
1 Historical Background 76 - 80
2 The Steps Towards Union 86 - 97
3 The achievement of the Union 98 - 104
4 The united Arab Emirates Foreign Affairs 105 - 110
5 All that work done on text book and note
book will be included.
Good Luck