Sixth Grade
Lesson
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45 –min.
Class
Periods
2
2
1
3
4
1
1
5
Goal
Power of the Mind
CCSS
IN.
Overview of Lessons
Concept Chart (handout, chart
paper, or electronic flow chart)
Language of the author – possible Grammar Lesson Link
Model the literature web on assigned chapters from Lesson
2 – assign new web as HW to correspond to the reading
assigned for the next lesson
Vocabulary Webs – model and assign words in pairs; share
4 Level Analysis Sheet
Robinson Crusoe
Literature Web
Excerpts from The Long Walk
to Freedom; movie excerpt of
Matt Damon touring Robben
Island
Discussion questions for
groups
“Invictus” by William Henley
link
Elements of Poetry Web
Paul’s Model Questions for
written poetry response
Robinson Crusoe
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6.RI.2
6.RI.3
6.RI.4
6.RI.10
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Mandela introduction – read excerpts from Robben Island;
video link to the movie Invictus; look for connections to
power of the mind – Leading questions for discussion in
groups of 4-5
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Poetry elements of “Invictus”
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Connecting “Invictus” to the concept of power
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Literature Web from Lesson 4 – discussion
Novel Activity - TBD
Non-fiction reading: The Voting Rights Act of 1965; primary
source historical document – Public Domain; Link to social
studies;
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6.RI.4
6.RI.5
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Text/Material and Activity
Introduce Concept of Power Anchor Lesson #1 - examples,
categories, non-examples, and generalizations; gather for
large group sharing
Begin Novel Study – Author & Time Period Exploration
Assign chapters to be read
6.RL.4
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Robinson Crusoe (lexile 1320)
Reading timeline for students
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary Web
Copies of VRA1965; Paul’s
model for questions
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Introduction to persuasion with pathos, logos, ethos; Show
examples of hamburger model and work backwards – give
students samples of persuasive writing and they fill in the
graphic organizer
Pathos, logos, ethos
ppt./handout
Samples of persuasive writing
that include at least one
counterargument – eg letters
to editor; 6+1 trait models; etc.
Hamburger model graphic
organizer
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WM research model adapted
to the topic
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Persuasion as the power to effect change; Introduction
Brainstorm issues that students may want to research for
their persuasion letters; for example - Cell phone to model
the process; use research model adapted to the topic to
begin research phase
Persuasion as the power to effect change; students will use
hamburger model to write persuasive letters to parents
asking for something their parents do not want them to
do/have. Homework – parents give them reasons against
their request to use in the counterargument paragraph –
students write first drafts
Peer feedback on persuasive letters – Finalize letters during
class time and deliver to parents as homework;
parent/guardian signature to be returned
Literature Lesson – Robinson Crusoe TBD
Guest Speaker – Docent from local art museum or center –
Power in Art
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Writing Prompt – How is Power portrayed in the piece of art
you chose from this lessons selected pieces? To which of our
generalizations does it best relate?
Letter Home to explain the
lesson; hamburger model
graphic organizer; WM
research model adapted to the
topic
Peer feedback form
Robinson Crusoe
Docent will bring several
pieces of art or may use
electronic media to share
pieces
New pieces of art selected by
the teacher (Public Domain)
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In-class reading of the poem; check for understanding
Informal Assessment – Anchor Lesson #2 Concept of Power –
How does Kipling’s idea of what makes a man compare to our
generalizations about power?
PBL Lesson – Social Action – Technology Advisory Panel;
introduce problem; complete Need to Know chart;
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2
Research Lesson; New Information introduced to the PBL
situation
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Share outcomes of Technology Advisory Panel
“The Tell-Tale Heart” using shared inquiry approach; 2nd class
period - discussion
“Through the Tunnel”; highlight evidence of Jerry being brave;
fearful; small group discussion followed by large group sharing
Critical Thinking Lesson Plan – Compare Contrast the
protagonists’ ability to use their minds to power through fear
or succumb to it. Cite specific examples from each of the short
stories read in previous classes.
Novel Lesson - TBD
Critical Thinking Lesson Plan #2 – Power in Advertising; color,
font, size, etc.
Work in Pairs – Create a public service announcement on a
current topic of personal interest; eg. Wash hands to avoid the
spread of germs
CPS – Topic: Isolation (as it relates to Robinson Crusoe)
INSERT APPROPRIATE PLAY FROM ANTHOLOGY - TBD
RC Culminating Activity – plot sequencing by identifying key
scenes in the novel (plot triangle); script writing;
Script writing – finalize; practice session; costumes as HW
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“If” by Rudyard Kipling
Socratic Seminar format
District’s Acceptable Use Policy
Problem Statement
Need to Know chart
District’s Acceptable Use Policy
New Information handout
Presentation Rubric
Presentation Rubric
Copy of the Short Story (public
domain)
Short story (link to it online)
Both of the above short stories
available for reference;
Compare Contrast graphic
organizer
Robinson Crusoe
Ad Council Ads (provided)
Compare/Contrast Handout
Information on color, font,
placement, and size in
advertising.
CPS Handout
Robinson Crusoe
Use play from previous lesson
as reference for scripts
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Filming and editing
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Share performances or movies in large group
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Digital cameras; computers or can be done live
Projector and screen