HAZLETON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT UNIT/LESSON PLAN
Teacher Name : Regina Mealia
Subject : ELA
Start Date(s): 9/8 - ?
Grade Level (s): 6
Building : MKEMS
Unit Plan
Unit Title: Changes
Essential Questions:
How do new experiences offer new perspectives?
Why do people form alliances?
How do life forms vary in different environments?
How do natural forces affect earth?
What factors influence how people use money?
How do the events of the past affect the future changes in our world?
How does changing something make it better?
What are the significant world changes that affect our lives?
Can I make a change/difference in the world?
In what ways do we change as we grow up?
How do experiences cause us to change?
What distinguishes childhood from adulthood?
How can you keep your individuality as you grow up?
Standards: PA Core Standards, PA Academic Standards/Anchors (based on subject)
Theme 1/ Quarter 1
Reading Informational Text 1.1
C.C.1.2.6A –Determine the central ideas of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details: provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
C.C.1.2.6.B-Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences and / or generalizations drawn from the text.
C.C.1.2.6.C-Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated and elaborated in a text.
C.C.1.2.6.D-Determine an author’s point of view, or purpose in a text, and explain how it is conveyed in a text.
C.C.1.2.6.E-Analyze author’s structure through the use of paragraphs, chapters, or sections.
C.C.1.2.6.F-Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade level reading and content including interpretation of figurative language and context.
C.C.1.2.6.G-Integrate information presented in different media and formats, as well as in words, to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
C.C.1.2.6.H-Evaluate an author’s argument by examining claims and determining if they are supported by evidence.
C.C.1.2.6.I-Examine how two authors present similar information in different types of text.
C.C.1.2.6.J-Acquire and use accurately grade appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
C.C.1.2.6.K-Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grade level reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies and tools.
C.C.1.2.6.L-Read and comprehend literary non-fiction and informational text on grade-level, reading independently and proficiently.
Reading Literature 1.3
C.C.1.3.6.A-Determina a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
C.C.1.3.6.B-Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as, inferences and/ or generalizations drawn from the text.
C.C.1.3.6.C-Describe how a particular story or drama’s plot unfolds in a series or episodes, as well as, how the characters respond or change as the plot moves towards a resolution.
C.C.1.3.6.D-Determine an author’s purpose in a text , and how it is conveyed in a text.
C.C.1.3.6.E-Analyze how the structure of a text contributes to the development of them, setting, and plot.
C.C.1.3.6.F-Determine the meaning of words and phrases aas they are used in grade-level reading and content including interpretation of figurative language in context.
C.C.1.3.6.G-Compare and contrast the experiences of reading a story, drama, or poem to the experience of listening to or viewing an audio, video or live version of the text. Including contrasting
what is (seen and heard) when reading the text to what is perceived when listening or watching.
C.C.1.3.6.H-Compare and contrast text in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics, as well as, their use of additional literary elements.
C.C.1.3.6.I-Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning works and phrases based on grade-level reading and content choosing flexibly from a range of strategies and tools.
C.C.1.3.6.J-Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
Writing 1.4
C.C.1.4.6.A-Write informative/explanatory text to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information clearly.
C.C.1.4.6.B-Identify and introduce the topic for an intended audience.
C.C.1.4.6.C-Develop and analyze the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples; include graphics and multimedia when useful to aiding
comprehension.
C.C.1.4.6.D-Organize ideas, concepts and information using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/ contrast; and cause/ effect; use appropriate transitions to clarify the
relationships among ideas and concepts; provide a concluding statement or section; include formatting when useful to aiding comprehension.
C.C.1.4.6.E-Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of composition.
Use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to inform about or explain a topic.
Use sentences of varying length and complexities.
Develop and maintain a consistent voice.
Establish and maintain a formal style.
C.C.1.4.6.F-Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
C.C.1.4.6.G-Write arguments to support claims.
C.C.1.4.6.H-Introduce and state an opinion on a topic.
C.C.1.4.6.I-Use clear reasons and relevant evidence to support claims using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic.
C.C.1.4.6.J-Organize the claim(s) with clear reasons and evidence clearly; clarify relationships among claim(s) and reasons by using words, phrases, and clauses; provide a concluding statement or
section that follows the argument presented.
C.C.1.4.6.L-Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions f standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation and spelling.
C.C.1.4.6.M-Write narratives to develop or imagined experiences or events.
C.C.1.4.6.N-Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a narrator and or characters.
C.C.1.4.6.O-Use narrative techniques such as dialogue, descriptions, and pacing to develop experiences, events and/ characters; use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and
sensory language to convey experiences and events.
C.C.1.4.6.P-Organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically, using a variety of transition words, phrases and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or
setting to another, provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences and events.
C.C.1.4.6.Q-Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of writing.
Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader / listener, interest and style.
Use precise language.
Develop and maintain a consistent voice.
C.C.1.4.6.R-Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation and spelling.
C.C.1.4.6.S-Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection in research, applying grade-level reading standards for literature and literary non-fiction.
C.C.1.4.6.T-With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
C.C.1.4.6.U-Use technology, including the internet to produce and publish writing, as well as, to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a
minimum of three pages in a single setting.
C.C.1.4.6.V-Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.
C.C.1.4.6.W-Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding
plagiarism, and providing basic bibliographic information from sources.
C.C.1.4.6.X- Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision)and shorter time frames ( a single sitting, or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks,
purposes, and audiences.
Speaking and Listening 1.5
C.C.1.5.6.A-Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grade-level topics, texts, and issues building on other’s ideas and expressing their own clearly.
C.C.1.5.6.B-Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claim by identifying specific claims, by identifying specific reasons and evidence, and recognize arguments or claims not supported by factual
evidence.
C.C.1.5.6.C-Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text or issue under study.
C.C.1.5.6.D-Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear pronunciation.
C.C.1.5.6.E-Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks.
C.C.1.5.6.F-Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.
Summative Unit Assessment :
Summative Assessment Objective
Students will Understand the positive and negative aspects of change
Understand and draw own conclusions to whether change is a good thing or
Assessment Method (check one)
____ Rubric ___ Checklist __x__ Unit Test __x__ Group
__x__ Student Self-Assessment
Understand factors that create change
Understand the knowledge and changes of the past that have influenced
__x__ Other (explain) Quizzes, classroom discussion, and classwork will also
be used to assess student understanding. Students will also be given weekly
assessment tests and a unit exam.
g
ent
Understand how changes of the past affect the present and the future
Understand how change transforms the way people look at the world
Students will be allowed to choose one of the following:
 Give a speech expressing how you can affect our
world. Give your opinion of what you think needs to
change and how you will make that change.
 Write a personal narrative telling how you have
changed / been influenced by an event in your past.
Give details to how this event shaped the way you
look at things in a different way.
 Create a collage of pictures from past events in
history which have shaped/ changed our lives in
modern society.
Day
Objective (s)
Students will -Integrate information presented in
different media or formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively) as well as
in words to develop a coherent
understanding of a topic or issue.
DOK
LEVEL
1-4
Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions with
diverse partners on grade 6
topics, texts and issues, building
on others’ ideas and expressing
their own.
1
Activities / Teaching Strategies
Activity:
Essential Question: How do new experiences offer new
perspectives?
Grouping
DAILY PLAN
Assessment of Objective (s)
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, graphic
organizers, Peer/Self assessments,
Think/Pair/Share
Building background on perspective
Introducing content-specific vocabulary
Listening Comprehension
Preview Genre: realistic fiction
Preview strategy: Visualize
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
Spelling: Introduce short vowels word list
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
W
I
English: Sentence Types
Acquire and use accurately
grade-appropriate general
academic and domain specific
words and phrases; gather
vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase
important to comprehension or
expression.
Materials / Resources
Student Self - AssessmentReflection writing, discussion
Additional Resources:
Spelling and English worksheets.
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and experimental Instruction
Grammar: Types of Sentences
and Fragments—Demonstrate
command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
Produce complete sentences
recognizing and correcting
inappropriate fragments and
run-ons.
2-3
Spelling- Short VowelsDemonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students will—
Determine the meaning of
words and phrases as they are
1-4
Activity:
Read Cow Music in the Reading Writing Workshop book
Discuss Genre: Realistic Fiction
W
I
S
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Formative- Questioning, Peer/Self
assessments, Think/Pair/Share,
Observations
used in text, including figurative
and connotative meanings;
analyze the impact of a specific
words choice on meaning and
tone.
Teach reading skill: Character, Setting and Plot
Teach reading strategy: Visualization
Review vocabulary
Cite textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says
explicity as well as inferences
drawn from the text.
English: Sentence Types
Workbook.
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Spelling: Short Vowels worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
Student Self - Discussion
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and experimental Instruction
Explain how an author develops
the point of view of the
narrator or speaker in a text.
Grammar: Types of Sentences
and Fragments—Demonstrate
command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
Produce complete sentences
recognizing and correcting
inappropriate fragments and
run-ons.
Spelling- Short VowelsDemonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students willDescribe how a particular story’s
plot unfolds in a series of episodes
as well as how the characters
respond or change as the plot
moves toward a resolution.
4-5
Analyze how a particular sentence,
chapter, scene or stanza fits inot
the overall structure of a text and
contributes to the development of
the theme, setting and plot.
Explain how an author develops
the point of view of the narrator or
speaker in a text.
Determine or clarify the
1-4
Read: Little Blog on the Prairie in Anthology and discuss
Spelling: Short Vowels worksheets
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and instruction
W
I
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, Peer/Self
assessments, Q&A, Practice
Presentations
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
Student Self -Discussion
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6
reading and content.
Spelling- Short VowelsDemonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students will-
1-4
Describe how a particular story’s
plot unfolds in a series of episodes
as well as how the characters
respond or change as the plot
moves toward a resolution.
Read: Little Blog on the Prairie in Anthology and answer
textual evidence questions.
Complete graphic organizer in practice book.
W
I
8
Formative- Think/Pair/Share
Thumbs up/down, student-led
discussion, Q&A, Discussion
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages, English quiz
Spelling: Short Vowels worksheets
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and Instruction
Determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6
reading and content.
6-7
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Student Self - Discussion
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
Analyze how a particular sentence,
chapter, scene or stanza fits into
the overall structure of a text and
contributes to the development of
the theme, setting and plot.
Explain how an author develops
the point of view of the narrator or
speaker in a text.
Spelling- Short VowelsDemonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students willWrite routinely over extended
time frames for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes,
and audiences.
1-4
Read: Little Blog on the Prairie in Anthology and answer
textual evidence questions.
Spelling: Short Vowels Test
English: Sentence Types
Draw evidence from literary or
informational texts to support
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
I
S
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, graphic
organizers, Peer/Self assessments,
Think/Pair/Share, Thumbs
up/down, Q&A
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- Spelling test, Vocab
quiz
analysis, reflection, and research.
and Instruction
Journals
Grammar: Types of Sentences
and Fragments—Demonstrate
command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
Produce complete sentences
recognizing and correcting
inappropriate fragments and
run-ons.
Spelling- Short VowelsDemonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students will -Integrate information presented in
different media or formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively) as well as
in words to develop a coherent
understanding of a topic or issue.
Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions with
diverse partners on grade 6
topics, texts and issues, building
on others’ ideas and expressing
their own.
9
Acquire and use accurately
grade-appropriate general
academic and domain specific
words and phrases; gather
vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase
important to comprehension or
expression.
Grammar: Subject and
predicate—Demonstrate
command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
Produce complete sentences
recognizing and correcting
inappropriate fragments and
Student Self - Assessment- ticket
out the door
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
1-4
Activity:
Essential Question: Why do people form alliances?
Building background on alliances
Introducing content-specific vocabulary
Listening Comprehension
Preview Genre: realistic fiction
Preview strategy: Visualize
Spelling: Introduce long vowel word list
English: Subject and predicate
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and experimental Instruction
W
I
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, graphic
organizers, Peer/Self assessments,
Think/Pair/Share
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources:
Spelling and English worksheets.
Student Self - AssessmentReflection writing, discussion
run-ons.
10-11
Spelling- Long VowelsDemonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students will—
Determine the meaning of
words and phrases as they are
used in text, including figurative
and connotative meanings;
analyze the impact of a specific
words choice on meaning and
tone.
1-4
Activity:
Read Drumbeat of Freedom in the Reading Writing
Workshop book
Discuss Genre: Historical Fiction
Teach reading skill: Character, Setting and Plot:
Sequence
Teach reading strategy: Visualization
Review vocabulary
W
I
S
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, Peer/Self
assessments, Think/Pair/Share,
Observations
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
Student Self - Discussion
Cite textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text.
Describe how a stories plot
unfolds in a series of episodes
as well as how the characters
respond or change as the plot
moves toward a resolution.
Analyze how a particular
sentences, scene, or stanza fits
into the overall structure of a
text and contributes to the
development of the theme,
setting or plot.
Grammar: Subject and
Prediate—Demonstrate
command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
Produce complete sentences
recognizing and correcting
inappropriate fragments and
run-ons.
Spelling- Long VowelsDemonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
Spelling: Long Vowels worksheets
English: Subject and Predicate
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and experimental Instruction
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students will-
1-4
Describe how a particular story’s
plot unfolds in a series of episodes
as well as how the characters
respond or change as the plot
moves toward a resolution.
Read: The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
Spelling: Long Vowels worksheets
W
I
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and instruction
Analyze how a particular sentence,
chapter, scene or stanza fits inot
the overall structure of a text and
contributes to the development of
the theme, setting and plot.
12-13
Formative- Questioning, Peer/Self
assessments, Q&A, Practice
Presentations
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
Student Self -Discussion
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
Explain how an author develops
the point of view of the narrator or
speaker in a text.
Determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6
reading and content.
Spelling- Long VowelsDemonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students willDescribe how a particular story’s
plot unfolds in a series of episodes
as well as how the characters
respond or change as the plot
moves toward a resolution.
14-15
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6
reading and content.
Analyze how a particular sentence,
chapter, scene or stanza fits into
the overall structure of a text and
1-4
Read: The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg and
answer textual evidence questions.
Complete graphic organizer in practice book.
W
I
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Think/Pair/Share
Thumbs up/down, student-led
discussion, Q&A, Discussion
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages, English quiz
Spelling: Long Vowels worksheets
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and Instruction
Student Self - Discussion
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
contributes to the development of
the theme, setting and plot.
Explain how an author develops
the point of view of the narrator or
speaker in a text.
Spelling- Long VowelsDemonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students willWrite routinely over extended
time frames for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes,
and audiences.
1-4
Read: The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg and
answer textual evidence questions.
I
S
Spelling: Long Vowels Test
English: Subject and Predicate
Draw evidence from literary or
informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and Instruction
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, graphic
organizers, Peer/Self assessments,
Think/Pair/Share, Thumbs
up/down, Q&A
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- Spelling test, Vocab
quiz
Journals
16
17
Grammar: Subject and
Predicate—Demonstrate
command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
Produce complete sentences
recognizing and correcting
inappropriate fragments and
run-ons.
Spelling- Long VowelsDemonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students will -Integrate information presented in
different media or formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively) as well as
in words to develop a coherent
understanding of a topic or issue.
Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions with
Student Self - Assessment- ticket
out the door
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
1-4
Activity:
Essential Question: How do life forms vary in different
environments?
Building background on Environments
Introducing content-specific vocabulary
Listening Comprehension
Preview Genre: informational text
Preview strategy: Reread
W
I
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, graphic
organizers, Peer/Self assessments,
Think/Pair/Share
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
Student Self - Assessment-
diverse partners on grade 6
topics, texts and issues, building
on others’ ideas and expressing
their own.
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Spelling: Frequently misspelled words Introduce
English: Sentence Combining
Acquire and use accurately
grade-appropriate general
academic and domain specific
words and phrases; gather
vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase
important to comprehension or
expression.
Reflection writing, discussion
Additional Resources:
Spelling and English worksheets.
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and experimental Instruction
Grammar: Sentence
Combining—Demonstrate
command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
Produce Simple, compound,
and complex sentences
18-19
Spelling- Frequently Misspelled
Words-Demonstrate command
of the conventions of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when
writing. Spell correctly.
Students will—
Determine the meaning of
words and phrases as they are
used in text, including figurative
and connotative meanings;
analyze the impact of a specific
words choice on meaning and
tone.
1-4
Activity:
Read The Secret World of Caves in the Reading Writing
Workshop book
Discuss Genre: Informational Text
Teach reading skill: Main Idea and Key Details
Teach reading strategy: reread
Review vocabulary
W
I
S
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, Peer/Self
assessments, Think/Pair/Share,
Observations
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
Spelling: Frequently misspelled words worksheets
Cite textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text.
Determine a central idea of a
text and how it is conveyed
through particular details;
provide a summary of the text
distinct from personal opinions
or judgments.
English: Sentence Combining
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and experimental Instruction
Student Self - Discussion
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
Grammar: Sentence
Combining—Demonstrate
command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
Produce Simple, compound,
and complex sentences
20-21
Spelling- Frequently Misspelled
Words-Demonstrate command
of the conventions of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when
writing. Spell correctly.
Students will-
1-4
Determine a central idea of a
text and how it is conveyed
through particular details;
provide a summary of the text
distinct from personal opinions
or judgments.
Read: Journey into the Deep
Spelling: Frequently misspelled words worksheets
W
I
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and instruction
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, Peer/Self
assessments, Q&A, Practice
Presentations
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
Student Self -Discussion
Cite textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text.
Determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6
reading and content.
22-23
Spelling- Frequently Misspelled
Words-Demonstrate command
of the conventions of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when
writing. Spell correctly.
Students willDetermine a central idea of a
text and how it is conveyed
through particular details;
provide a summary of the text
distinct from personal opinions
or judgments.
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
1-4
Read: Journey into the Deep and answer textual
evidence questions.
Complete graphic organizer in practice book.
W
I
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Think/Pair/Share
Thumbs up/down, student-led
discussion, Q&A, Discussion
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages, English quiz
Spelling: Frequently misspelled words worksheets
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and Instruction
Student Self - Discussion
Determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6
reading and content.
24
Spelling- Frequently Misspelled
Words-Demonstrate command
of the conventions of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when
writing. Spell correctly.
Students willWrite routinely over extended
time frames for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes,
and audiences.
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
1-4
Read: Journey into the Deep and answer textual
evidence questions.
I
S
Spelling: Frequently misspelled words test
English: Sentence Combining
Draw evidence from literary or
informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and Instruction
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, graphic
organizers, Peer/Self assessments,
Think/Pair/Share, Thumbs
up/down, Q&A
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- Spelling test, Vocab
quiz
Journals
Grammar: Sentence
Combining—Demonstrate
command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
Produce Simple, compound,
and complex sentences
25
Spelling- Frequently Misspelled
Words-Demonstrate command
of the conventions of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when
writing. Spell correctly.
Students will -Integrate information presented in
different media or formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively) as well as
in words to develop a coherent
understanding of a topic or issue.
Review key ideas expressed and
demonstrate understanding of
multiple perspectives through
reflection and paraphrasing.
Student Self - Assessment- ticket
out the door
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
1-4
Activity:
Essential Question: How do natural forces affect Earth?
Building background on Dynamic Earth
Introducing content-specific vocabulary
Listening Comprehension
Preview Genre: Narrative Nonfiction
Preview strategy: Reread and Main Idea and Details
Spelling: r-Controlled vowels Introduce words
W
I
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, graphic
organizers, Peer/Self assessments,
Think/Pair/Share
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Student Self - AssessmentReflection writing, discussion
Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions with
diverse partners on grade 6
topics, texts and issues, building
on others’ ideas and expressing
their own.
English: Complex Sentences
Additional Resources:
Spelling and English worksheets.
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and experimental Instruction
Acquire and use accurately
grade-appropriate general
academic and domain specific
words and phrases; gather
vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase
important to comprehension or
expression.
Grammar: Complex Sentences
—Demonstrate command of
the conventions of standard
English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.
Produce Simple, compound,
and complex sentences
26-27
Spelling- : r-Controlled vowels
Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students will—
Determine the meaning of
words and phrases as they are
used in text, including figurative
and connotative meanings;
analyze the impact of a specific
words choice on meaning and
tone.
1-4
Activity:
Read Surface Changes in the Reading Writing Workshop
book
Discuss Genre: Nonfiction Narrative
Teach reading skill: Main Idea and Key Details
Teach reading strategy: reread
Review vocabulary
W
I
S
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, Peer/Self
assessments, Think/Pair/Share,
Observations
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
Spelling: r-Controlled vowels worksheets
Cite textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text.
Determine the meaning of
words and phrases an they are
used in a text, including
figurative language,
connotative, and technical
English: Complex Sentences
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and experimental Instruction
Student Self - Discussion
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
meanings.
Demonstrate understanding of
figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in
word meanings. Interpret
figures of speech in context.
Grammar: Complex Sentences
—Demonstrate command of
the conventions of standard
English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.
Produce Simple, compound,
and complex sentences
28-29
Spelling- : r-Controlled vowels Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students will-
1-4
Read: The Monster in the Mountain
Determine a central idea of a
text and how it is conveyed
through particular details;
provide a summary of the text
distinct from personal opinions
or judgments.
Discuss Genre: Nonfiction Narrative
Teach reading skill: Main Idea and Key Details
Teach reading strategy: reread
Review vocabulary
Cite textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text.
Determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6
reading and content.
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and instruction
Spelling: r-Controlled vowels worksheets
W
I
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, Peer/Self
assessments, Q&A, Practice
Presentations
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
Student Self -Discussion
Determine the meaning of
words and phrases an they are
used in a text, including
figurative language,
connotative, and technical
meanings.
Demonstrate understanding of
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in
word meanings. Interpret
figures of speech in context.
31-32
Spelling- : r-Controlled vowels Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students will-
1-4
Determine a central idea of a
text and how it is conveyed
through particular details;
provide a summary of the text
distinct from personal opinions
or judgments.
Read: The Monster in the Mountain and answer textual
evidence questions.
Complete graphic organizer in practice book.
W
I
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Think/Pair/Share
Thumbs up/down, student-led
discussion, Q&A, Discussion
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages, English quiz
Spelling: r-Controlled vowels worksheets
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and Instruction
Student Self - Discussion
Determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6
reading and content.
32
Spelling- : r-Controlled vowels
Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students willWrite routinely over extended
time frames for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes,
and audiences.
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
1-4
Read: The Monster in the Mountain and answer textual
evidence questions.
Spelling: r-Controlled vowels test
English: Complex Sentences
Produce clear and coherent writing
in which the development,
organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and
audience.
Grammar: Complex Sentences
—Demonstrate command of
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and Instruction
I
S
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, graphic
organizers, Peer/Self assessments,
Think/Pair/Share, Thumbs
up/down, Q&A
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- Spelling test, Vocab
quiz
Journals
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
Student Self - Assessment- ticket
out the door
the conventions of standard
English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.
Produce Simple, compound,
and complex sentences
33
Spelling- : r-Controlled vowels
Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students will -Integrate information presented in
different media or formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively) as well as
in words to develop a coherent
understanding of a topic or issue.
Review key ideas expressed and
demonstrate understanding of
multiple perspectives through
reflection and paraphrasing.
1-4
Activity:
Essential Question: What factors influence how people
use money?
Building background on Using Money
Introducing content-specific vocabulary
Listening Comprehension
Preview Genre: Expository text
Preview strategy: Reread and Author’s Point of view
Spelling: Compound Words Introduce words
English: Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices
Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions with
diverse partners on grade 6
topics, texts and issues, building
on others’ ideas and expressing
their own.
Acquire and use accurately
grade-appropriate general
academic and domain specific
words and phrases; gather
vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase
important to comprehension or
expression.
Grammar: Run-on Sentences
and Comma Splices —
Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when
writing or speaking. Produce
Simple, compound, and
complex sentences
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and experimental Instruction
W
I
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, graphic
organizers, Peer/Self assessments,
Think/Pair/Share
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources:
Spelling and English worksheets.
Student Self - AssessmentReflection writing, discussion
34-35
Spelling: Compound Words Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students will—
Determine and author’s point
of view or purpose in a text and
explain how it is conveyed in
the text.
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.
Cite textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text.
Determine the meaning of
words and phrases an they are
used in a text, including
figurative language,
connotative, and technical
meanings.
Demonstrate understanding of
figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in
word meanings. Interpret
figures of speech in context.
Grammar: Complex Sentences
—Demonstrate command of
the conventions of standard
English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.
Produce Simple, compound,
and complex sentences
Spelling- : r-Controlled vowels Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
1-4
Activity:
Read Making Money: A Story of Change in the Reading
Writing Workshop book
Discuss Genre: Expository text
Reading strategy: Reread and Author’s Point of view
Teach reading skill: Main Idea and Key Details
Teach reading strategy: reread
Review vocabulary
Spelling: Compound Words worksheets
English: Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and experimental Instruction
W
I
S
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, Peer/Self
assessments, Think/Pair/Share,
Observations
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
Student Self - Discussion
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
correctly.
36-37
Students will-
1-4
Read: Making Money: A Story of Change
Determine a central idea of a
text and how it is conveyed
through particular details;
provide a summary of the text
distinct from personal opinions
or judgments.
Discuss Genre: Nonfiction Narrative
Teach reading skill: Main Idea and Key Details
Teach reading strategy: reread
Review vocabulary
Cite textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text.
Determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6
reading and content.
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and instruction
W
I
Spelling: Compound Words worksheets
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, Peer/Self
assessments, Q&A, Practice
Presentations
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages
Student Self -Discussion
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
Determine the meaning of
words and phrases an they are
used in a text, including
figurative language,
connotative, and technical
meanings.
Demonstrate understanding of
figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in
word meanings. Interpret
figures of speech in context.
38-39
Spelling: Compound Words Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students willDetermine a central idea of a
text and how it is conveyed
through particular details;
provide a summary of the text
distinct from personal opinions
or judgments.
1-4
Read: The Economic Roller Coaster and answer textual
evidence questions.
Complete graphic organizer in practice book.
W
I
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Think/Pair/Share
Thumbs up/down, student-led
discussion, Q&A, Discussion
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- worksheets, practice
book pages, English quiz
Spelling: Compound Words worksheets
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and Instruction
Student Self - Discussion
Determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6
reading and content.
40
Spelling: Compound Words Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Students willWrite routinely over extended
time frames for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes,
and audiences.
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
1-4
Read: The Economic Roller Coaster and answer textual
evidence questions.
Spelling: Compound Words test
English: Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices
Use words, phrases or clauses to
create cohesion and clarify
relationships among claims,
counterclaims, reasons, and
evidence.
Grammar: Run-on Sentences
and Comma Splices —
Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when
writing or speaking. Produce
Simple, compound, and
complex sentences
Spelling: Compound Words Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. Spell
correctly.
Teaching Strategies: Direct, Indirect and interactive,
and Instruction
I
S
McGraw-Hill Unit 1 Resources;
Anthology and Reading Writing
Workshop text. Reading Practice
Workbook.
Formative- Questioning, graphic
organizers, Peer/Self assessments,
Think/Pair/Share, Thumbs
up/down, Q&A
ConnectED
Promethean board
Worksheets
Summative- Spelling test, Vocab
quiz
Journals
-Leveled Readers
- vocabulary cards
Additional Resources;
Student Self - Assessment- ticket
out the door