Erin Dale
th
6 Grade
Jan. 19-23
th
8 Grade
CCSS:
6.W.1 Write arguments to support claims with
clear reasons and relevant evidence
6.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions
of standard English grammar and usage when
writing and or speaking
6.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions
of standard English capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling when writing
6.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
CCSS:
7.W.1 Write arguments to support claims with
clear reasons and relevant evidence
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions
of standard English grammar and usage when
writing and or speaking
7.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions
of standard English capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling when writing
7.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
CCSS:
8.W.1 Write arguments to support claims with
clear reasons and relevant evidence
8.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions
of standard English grammar and usage when
writing and or speaking
8.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions
of standard English capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling when writing
8.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
6th Grade
Celebrate Martin Luther King Junior
Day
 Read and discuss figurative
language in the “I Have a
Dream Speech”
 Show video clip of speech
7th Grade
Celebrate Martin Luther King Junior
Day
 Read and discuss figurative
language in the “I Have a
Dream Speech”
 Show video clip of speech
8th Grade
Celebrate Martin Luther King Junior
Day
 Read and discuss figurative
language in the “I Have a
Dream Speech”
 Show video clip of speech
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
DOL
Quizlet: Spelling lesson 18
worksheet
 Complete worksheet on
eBackpack
 Practice scatter and space
race on Quizlet
6th Grade
DOL
Intervention Groups
Writer’s Choice Grade 6
Unit 6
 Lesson 6.1 Taking a Stand
 Read and discuss pages 222225
 Assign journal activity p. 223
 Create poster activity p. 225
DOL
Quizlet: Spelling lesson 18
worksheet
 Complete worksheet on
eBackpack
 Practice scatter and space
race on Quizlet
7th Grade
DOL
Intervention Groups
Writer’s Choice Grade 6
Unit 6
 Lesson 6.1 Using Persuasive
Writing
 Read and discuss pages 262265
 Assign journal activity p. 263
 Create poster activity p. 265
DOL
Quizlet: Spelling lesson 18
worksheet
 Complete worksheet on
eBackpack
 Practice scatter and space
race on Quizlet
8th Grade
DOL
Intervention Groups
Writer’s Choice Grade 6
Unit 6
 Lesson 6.1 Writing
Persuasively
 Read and discuss pages 266269
 Assign journal activity p. 267
 Write a persuasive
paragraph p. 269
DOL
Intervention Groups
Writer’s Choice Grade 6
Unit 6
 Lesson 6.2 Stating a Position
 Read and discuss pages 226229
 Assign journal activity p. 227
 Write a proposal p. 229
DOL
Intervention Groups
Writer’s Choice Grade 6
Unit 6
 Lesson 6.2 Forming an
Opinion
 Read and discuss pages 266268
 Assign journal activity p. 267
 Write a paragraph p. 268
7th Grade
DOL
Intervention Groups
Writer’s Choice Grade 6
Unit 6
 Lesson 6.2 Determining a
Position
 Read and discuss pages 270273
 Assign journal activity p. 271
 Write a position paper p.273
8th Grade
Standards for the
Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Lesson Plan
7th Grade
6th Grade
Friday
Erin Dale
DOL
Intervention Groups
Writer’s Choice Grade 6
Unit 6
 Lesson 6.3 Using Facts and
Opinions
 Read and discuss pages 230233
 Assign journal activity p. 231
 Write a persuasive letter p.
233
Lesson Plan
DOL
Intervention Groups
Writer’s Choice Grade 6
Unit 6
 Lesson 6.3 Gathering
Evidence
 Read and discuss pages 270272
 Assign journal activity p. 271
 Write a proposal p. 273
Jan. 19-23
DOL
Intervention Groups
Writer’s Choice Grade 6
Unit 6
 Lesson 6.3 Evaluating
Evidence
 Read and discuss pages 274277
 Assign journal activity p. 275
 Write a persuasive essay 277