Outcome Chart - Ontario - Language 6

Strand A: Literacy Connections and Applications  

Strand C | Strand D

Overall Expectations:

Throughout this course, in connection with the learning in strands B to D, students will:   

A1. Transferable Skills 
demonstrate an understanding of how the seven transferable skills (critical thinking and problem solving; innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship; self-directed learning; collaboration; communication; global citizenship and sustainability; and digital literacy) are used in various language and literacy contexts 

Specific Expectations:

A1.1 Receptive and Expressive Communication 
explain how transferable skills can be used to support communication in various cultural, social, linguistic, and domain-specific contexts, and apply them when reading, listening to, viewing, and creating texts of various forms 

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A1.2 Student Voice and Engagement 
explain how transferable skills help them to express their voice, be engaged in their learning, and plan the next steps to develop their capabilities and potential 

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A2. Digital Media Literacy 
demonstrate and apply the knowledge and skills needed to interact safely and responsibly in online environments, use digital and media tools to construct knowledge, and demonstrate learning as critical consumers and creators of media 

Specific Expectations:

A2.1 Digital Citizenship 
explain their rights and responsibilities when interacting online with appropriate permission, and make decisions that contribute positively to the development of their digital identity and those of their communities 

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A2.2 Safety, Etiquette and Online Well-Being 
demonstrate an understanding of how to navigate online environments safely, manage their privacy and personal data, and interact in a way that supports their well-being and that of others, including seeking appropriate permission 

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A2.3 Research and Information Literacy 
gather, evaluate, and use information, considering validity, credibility, accuracy, and perspectives, to construct knowledge, create texts, and demonstrate learning 

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A2.4 Digital and Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques 
demonstrate an understanding of the forms, conventions, and techniques of digital and media texts, consider the impact on the audience, and apply this understanding when analyzing and creating texts 

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A2.5 Media, Audience, and Production 
demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between the form, message, and context of texts, the intended audience, and the purpose for production 

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A2.6 Innovation and Design 
select and use appropriate digital and media tools to support the design process and address authentic, relevant, real-world problems by developing innovative solutions   

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A2.7 Community and Cultural Awareness 
communicate and collaborate with various communities in a safe, respectful, responsible, and inclusive manner when using online platforms and environments, including digital and media tools, and demonstrate cultural awareness with members of the community 

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A3. Applications, Connections, and Contributions 
apply language and literacy skills in cross-curricular and integrated learning, and demonstrate an understanding of, and make connections to, diverse voices, experiences, perspectives, histories, and contributions, including those of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals, communities, groups, and nations 

Specific Expectations:

A3.1 Cross-Curricular and Integrated Learning 
explain how the knowledge and skills developed in this grade support learning in various subject areas and in everyday life, and describe how they enhance understanding and communication 

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A3.2 Identity and Community 
demonstrate an understanding of the historical contexts, contributions, lived experiences, and perspectives of a diversity of individuals and communities, including those in Canada, by exploring the concepts of identity, self, and sense of belonging in a variety of culturally responsive and relevant texts 

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Strand C: Comprehension (Understanding and Responding to Texts) 

Strand A | Strand D

C1. Knowledge about Texts 
apply foundational knowledge and skills to understand a variety of texts, including digital and media texts, by creators with diverse identities, perspectives, and experience, and demonstrate an understanding of the patterns, features, and elements of style associated with various text forms and genres 

Specific Expectations:

C1.2 Text Forms and Genres 
analyze a variety of text forms and genres, including cultural text forms, and explain how their characteristics help communicate meaning 

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C1.3 Text Patterns and Features 
analyze text patterns, such as problem-solution in a report, and text features, such as subheadings and pull-down menus, associated with various text forms, including cultural texts, and explain how they help readers, listeners, and viewers understand the meaning   

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C1.4 Visual Elements of Texts 
analyze and compare how images, graphics, and visual design create, communicate, and contribute to meaning in a variety of texts  

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C1.6 Elements of Style  
identify various elements of style in texts, including voice, word choice, word patterns, and sentence structure, and analyze how each element helps create meaning and is appropriate for the text form and genre 

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C1.6 Point of View 
identify the narrator’s point of view, including first, second, or third person, in a variety of texts, providing evidence, and explain how using an alternative point of view would change each story 

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C3. Critical Thinking in Literacy 
apply critical thinking skills to deepen understanding of texts, and analyze how various perspectives and topics are communicated and addressed in a variety of texts, including digital, media, and cultural texts 

Specific Expectations:

C3.1 Literary Devices 
describe literary devices, including hyperbole and idioms, in a variety of texts, and explain how they help create meaning and are appropriate for the intended purpose and audience 

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C3.2 Making Inferences 
make local and global inferences, using explicit and implicit evidence, to develop interpretations of various texts 

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C3.3 Analyzing Texts 
analyze various texts, including literary and informational texts, by identifying main and supporting ideas, evaluating the quality of information and its relevance for a specific purpose, and formulating conclusions 

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C3.4 Analyzing Cultural Elements of Texts 
analyze cultural elements that are represented in various texts, including values, rituals and ceremonies, architecture, art, and dance, by investigating the meanings of these elements, making connections to their lived experience and culture, and sharing their interpretations with others 

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C3.5 Perspectives within Texts 
explain explicit and implicit perspectives communicated in various texts, including narrative texts, provide any evidence that could suggest bias in these perspectives, and suggest ways to avoid any such bias 

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C3.6 Analysis and Response 
explain how various topics, such as diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, are addressed in texts, analyze the insights or messages conveyed, and identify different positions presented 

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Strand D: Composition (Expressing Ideas and Creating Texts) 

Strand A | Strand C

D1 Developing Ideas and Organizing Content 
plan, develop ideas, gather information, and organize content for creating texts of various forms, including digital and media texts, on a variety of topics 

Specific Expectations:

D1.1 Purpose and Audience 
identify the topic, purpose, and audience for various texts they plan to create, and explain why the chosen text form, genre, and medium suit the purpose and audience, and how they will help communicate the intended meaning 

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D1.2 Developing Ideas 
generate and develop ideas and details about various topics, such as topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to other subject areas, using a variety of strategies, and drawing on various resources, including their own lived experiences 

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D1.3 Research 
gather information and content relevant to a topic, using multiple textual sources; summarize the information; verify the reliability of sources; and record the creator and source of all content created by others 

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D1.4 Organizing Content 
classify and sequence ideas and collected information, using appropriate strategies and tools, and identify and organize relevant content, taking into account the chosen text form, genre, and medium 

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D2 Creating Texts 
apply knowledge and understanding of various text forms and genres to create, revise, edit, and proofread their own texts, using a variety of media, tools, and strategies, and reflect critically on created texts 

Specific Expectations:

D2.1 Producing Drafts 
draft complex texts of various forms and genres, including narrative, expository, and informational texts, using a variety of media, tools, and strategies 

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D2.3 Voice 
establish a personal voice in their texts, using varied language and elements of style to express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions about a topic, and using a tone appropriate to the form and genre MediaSmarts Resources 

D2.4 Point of View and Perspective 
identify the point of view, perspectives, and bias conveyed in their texts, and explain how their message might be interpreted by audiences with different perspectives 

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D2.5 Revision 
make revisions to the content, elements of style, patterns, and features of draft texts, and add and delete sentences to improve clarity, focus, and coherence, using various strategies and seeking and selectively using feedback 

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Specific Expectations:

D3 Publishing, Presenting and Reflecting 
select suitable and effective media, techniques, and tools to publish and present final texts, and critically analyze how well the texts address various topics  D3.1 Producing Final Texts 
 produce final texts using a variety of techniques and tools, including simple digital design and production tools, to achieve the intended effect 

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D3.2 Publishing and Presenting Texts 
publish and present texts they have created, using selected media and tools, and explain how each helped them communicate their intended message 

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