6th Grade English (Weekly Pacing Guide)
SOLs marked with a (*) are repeated throughout the pacing guide.
Week
1
Dates
Aug. 27-31
SOL
6.4 a,e
6.1*
a,b,c,d
Description
6.1 The student will participate in and contribute to smallgroup activities.
a. Communicate as leader and contributor.
b. Evaluate own contributions to discussions.
c. Summarize and evaluate group activities.
d. Analyze the effectiveness of participant
interactions.
6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of
unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.
a. Identify word origins and derivations.
e. Use word reference materials.
2
Sept. 3-7
6.4a,b,e
6.5a
6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of
unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.
a. Identify word origins and derivations.
b. Use roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms, and
antonyms to expand vocabulary.
e. Use word reference materials.
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative
nonfiction, and poetry.
a. Identify the elements of narrative structure,
including setting, character, plot, conflict, and
theme.
3
Sept 10-14
6.4b*,d
6.8
6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of
unfamiliar
words and phrases within authentic texts.
b. Use roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms, and
Resources
antonyms to expand vocabulary.
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and paragraphing. (Review parts of speech)
4
Sept. 17-21
6.4d
6.8 g
5
Sept. 24-28
6.4 a,f
6.8g
6
Oct. 1-5
6.4d
6.7 a
7
Oct. 8-12
6.7 b&c
8
Oct. 15-19
6.4 6.7
6.8
6.4The student will read and learn the meanings of
unfamiliar
words and phrases within authentic texts.
d. Identify and analyze figurative language.
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and paragraphing.
g. Choose adverbs to describe verbs, adjectives,
and other adverbs.
6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of
unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.
a. Use context and sentence structure to determine
meanings and differentiate among multiple
meanings of words.
e. Extend general and specialized vocabulary
through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and paragraphing.
g. Choose adverbs to describe verbs, adjectives,
and other adverbs.
6.4The student will read and learn the meanings of
unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.
d. Identify and analyze figurative language.
6.7The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
a. Identify audience and purpose.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
b. Use a variety of prewriting strategies including
graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas.
c. Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic.
6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of
unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
.
exposition, and persuasion.
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and paragraphing.
9
Oct. 22-26
6.4 d
6.5 j, l*
6.4The student will read and learn the meanings of
unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.
d. Identify and analyze figurative language.
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative
nonfiction, and poetry.
j. Identify and analyze the author’s use of figurative
language.
l. Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension
throughout the reading process.
10
Oct. 29-Nov. 2
6.5a*, g, d
6.7 d,e
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative
nonfiction, and poetry.
a. Identify the elements of narrative structure,
including setting, character, plot, conflict, and
theme.
g. Explain how character and plot development are
used in a selection to support a central conflict or
story line.
d. Describe cause and effect relationships and their
impact on plot.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
d. Establish a central idea and organization.
e. Compose a topic sentence or thesis statement if
appropriate.
11
Nov. 5-9
6.5g*,d*
6.7 e
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative
nonfiction, and poetry.
g. Explain how character and plot development are
used in a selection to support a central conflict or
story line.
d. Describe cause and effect relationships and their
impact on plot.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
e. Compose a topic sentence or thesis statement if
appropriate.
12
Nov. 12-16
6.5a*, h, i
6.8a
13
Nov. 19-23
6.5h*, b,
d*
6.7f*
14
Nov. 26-30
6.5c,k
6.7f*
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative
nonfiction, and poetry.
a. Identify the elements of narrative structure,
including setting, character, plot, conflict, and
theme.
h. Identify the main idea.
i. Identify and summarize supporting details.
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and paragraphing.
a. Use a variety of graphic organizers, including
sentence diagrams, to analyze and improve
sentence formation and paragraph structure.
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative
nonfiction, and poetry.
b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions.
d. Describe cause and effect relationships and their
impact on plot.
h. Identify the main idea
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
f. Write multi-paragraph compositions with
elaboration and unity.
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of nonfictional texts, narrative
nonfiction, and poetry.
c. Describe how word choice and imagery contribute
to the meaning of a text.
k. Identify transitional words and phrases that signal
an author’s organizational pattern.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
f. Write multi-paragraph compositions with
elaboration and unity.
15
Dec. 3-7
6.5b*,e,f
6.7 g
16
Dec 10-14
6.5 and
6.7
17
Dec. 17-21
18
Jan. 2-4
6.7f*
6.6a,l
6.4 e*
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative
nonfiction, and poetry.
b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions.
e. Use prior and background knowledge as
context for new learning.
f. Use information in the text to draw conclusions
and make inferences.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
g. Select vocabulary and information to enhance
the central idea, tone, and voice.
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative
nonfiction, and poetry.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
f. Write multi-paragraph compositions with
elaboration and unity.
6.6 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts.
a. Use text structures such as type, headings, and
19
Jan. 7-11
6.3 a,b
graphics to predict and categorize information in both
print and digital texts.
l. Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension
throughout the reading process.
6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of
unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.
e. Use-word reference materials
6.3 The student will understand the elements of media
literacy.
a. Compare and contrast auditory, visual, and
written media messages.
b. Identify the characteristics and effectiveness of a
variety of media messages.
6.6 b,c,f
6.6 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension throughout the reading process.
b. Use prior knowledge and build additional
background knowledge as context for new learning.
c. Identify questions to be answered.
f. Differentiate between fact and opinion.
6.3 The student will understand the elements of media
literacy
c. Craft and publish audience-specific media
messages.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
j. Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise,
edit, and publish writing.
6.3 c
6.7j
20
Jan. 14-18
6.3 c*
6.6f*i
6.7 j*
6.3 The student will understand the elements of media
literacy
c. Craft and publish audience-specific media
messages.
6.6 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts.
f. Differentiate between fact and opinion.
i. Compare and contrast information about one topic,
which may be contained in different selections.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
j. Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise,
edit, and publish writing.
21
Jan. 21-25
6.3 c*
6.6k,j
6.7j*
6.3 The student will understand the elements of media
literacy
c. Craft and publish audience-specific media
messages.
6.6 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts.
k. Identify cause and effect relationships.
j. Identify the author’s organizational pattern.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
j. Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise,
edit, and publish writing.
22
Jan. 28-Feb.1
6.3 c*
6.6g,h
6.8f*
6.3 The student will understand the elements of media
literacy
c. Craft and publish audience-specific media
messages.
6.6 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts.
g. Identify the main idea
h. Draw conclusions and make inferences based on
explicit and implied information.
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and paragraphing.
f. Use quotation marks with dialogue.
23
Feb. 4-8
6.3c*
6.6 d,e
6.7g*
6.8 f*
6.4 The student will understand the elements of media
literacy
c. Craft and publish audience-specific media
messages.
6.6 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts.
d. Make, confirm, and revise predictions
e. Draw conclusions and make inferences based on
explicit and implied information.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
g. Select vocabulary and information to enhance the
central idea, tone, and voice.
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and paragraphing.
f. Use quotation marks with dialogue.
24
Feb. 11-15
6.8b,c
25
Feb.18-22
6.7i,h
6.9
a
26
Feb. 25-Mar.1
6.7i*,h*
6.8d
6.9a*,c
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and paragraphing.
a. Use subject-verb agreement with intervening
phrases and clauses.
b. Use pronoun-antecedent agreement to include
indefinite pronouns.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
i.
Revise sentences for clarity of content
including specific vocabulary and information.
h. Expand and imbed ideas by using modifiers,
standard coordination, and subordination in complete
sentences.
6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate
resources for a research product.
a. Collect information from multiple sources including
online, print, and media.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
i.
Revise sentences for clarity of content
including specific vocabulary and information.
h. Expand and imbed ideas by using modifiers,
standard coordination, and subordination in complete
sentences.
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and paragraphing.
d. Maintain consistent verb tense across paragraphs.
6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate
resources for a research product.
a. Collect information from multiple sources including
online, print, and media.
c. Use technology as a tool to research, organize,
evaluate, and communicate information.
27
Mar. 4-8
6.8e*,h*
6.9c*,b
28
Mar. 11-15
6.9e,d
6.2
c,e
29
6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate
resources for a research product.
e. Define the meaning and consequences of
plagiarism and follow ethical and legal guidelines for
gathering and using information.
d. Cite primary and secondary sources.
6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express
opinions in oral presentations.
c. Present a convincing argument
e. Use language and vocabulary appropriate to
audience, topic, and purpose.
Mar. 18-22
6.2c*,e*
6.2a,b,d,
30
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and paragraphing.
e. Eliminate double negatives.
h. Use correct spelling for frequently used words.
6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate
resources for a research product.
b. Evaluate the validity and authenticity of texts.
c. Use technology as a tool to research, organize,
evaluate, and communicate information.
Apr. 1-5
6.6, 6.7,
and 6.8
6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express
opinions in oral presentations.
a. Distinguish between fact and opinion
b. Compare and contrast viewpoints.
d. Paraphrase and summarize what is heard.
6.6 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension throughout the reading process.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and paragraphing.
31
Apr. 8-12
6.6, 6.7,
and 6.8
32
Apr. 15-19
6.3a,b,c
33
Apr. 22-26
6.3a,b,c
6.2a-e
34,35,36
Review/SOL
assessments/Enrichment
6.6 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension throughout the reading process.
6.7 The student will write narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion.
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and paragraphing.
6.3 The student will understand the elements of media
literacy.
a. Compare and contrast auditory, visual, and
written media messages.
b. Identify the characteristics and effectiveness of a
variety of media messages.
c. Craft and publish audience-specific media
6.3 The student will understand the elements of media
literacy.
a. Compare and contrast auditory, visual, and
written media messages.
b. Identify the characteristics and effectiveness of a
variety of media messages.
c. Craft and publish audience-specific media
6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express
opinions in oral presentations.
a. Distinguish between fact and opinion
b. Compare and contrast viewpoints.
c. Present a convincing argument
d. Paraphrase and summarize what is heard.
e. Use language and vocabulary appropriate to
audience, topic, and purpose.