6th grade Language Arts – Language Level A / Reading Mastery
Great Valley Middle School Pacing Guide
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
1. Language Unit 1 – Lesson 1-2
2. Map testing
September
Language
September
Reading Mastery
Goal(s)/Objective(s):
UNIT 1:
Step 1: write, sound, say names for consonants: b,c,f,m,s and vowel /a/
Step 2: spell and read fluently words with sound/symbol correspondence; spell essential words: a, I, is, that, this, the are
Step 3: Identify categories to build word meanings; distinguish between plural and singular nouns
Step 4: Identify nouns and verbs
Step 5: Read fluently phrases and sentences, preview reading selection text features, make predictions about reading selection, define vocabulary using a
reference source or context based strategies, identify topic, main ideas, and supporting details in informational text, identify topic, main ideas, and
supporting details in informational text, Write an IVF topic sentence
Step 6: Answer comprehension questions beginning with is and are in complete sentences based on text, recored information on a graphic organizer, write
base sentences using a six-step process, write a summary of a nonfiction selection
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
Reading Mastery
Goal(s)/Objective(s): After a direct instruction mini-lesson each student will complete an independently reading passage on their individual level
; answer corresponding literal and factual comprehension questions as well as corresponding vocabulary.
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
1. Language Unit 1 – Lesson 2-10 (complete); Begin Unit 2; Lesson 1-2
October
Goal(s)/Objective(s):
Language
UNIT 1:
Step 1: write, sound, say names for consonants: b,c,f,m,s and vowel /a/
Step 2: spell and read fluently words with sound/symbol correspondence; spell essential words: a, I, is, that, this, the are
Step 3: Identify categories to build word meanings; distinguish between plural and singular nouns
Step 4: Identify nouns and verbs
Step 5: Read fluently phrases and sentences, preview reading selection text features, make predictions about reading selection, define vocabulary using a
reference source or context based strategies, identify topic, main ideas, and supporting details in informational text, identify topic, main ideas, and
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supporting details in informational text, Write an IVF topic sentence
Step 6: Answer comprehension questions beginning with is and are in complete sentences based on text, record information on a graphic organizer, write
base sentences using a six-step process, write a summary of a nonfiction selection
UNIT 2:
Step 1: write, say and sound the consonants: h,j,l,n,p,r
Step 2: Spell and fluently read words with sound-spelling correspondences, spell essential words: do, said , to, who, you, your
Step 3: Identify categories to build word meanings, distinguish between singular possessive and plural nouns
Step 4: Identify subjects and predicates
Step 5: Read fluently phrases and sentences, preview reading selection text features, make predictions about reading selection, define vocabulary using a
reference source or context based strategies, identify topic, main ideas, and supporting details in informational text, identify topic, main ideas, and
supporting details in informational text, Write an IVF topic sentence
Step 6: Answer comprehension questions beginning with do and who in complete sentences based on text, record information on a graphic organizer,
write base sentences using a six-step process, write a summary of a nonfiction selection
October
Reading Mastery
November
Language
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
Reading Mastery
Goal(s)/Objective(s): After a direct instruction mini-lesson each student will complete an independently reading passage on their individual level ;
answer corresponding literal and factual comprehension questions as well as corresponding vocabulary.
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
1. Language! Unit 3 – Lessons 1-5
2. Map (survey) progress Monitor – 11/5 – 11/9
Goal(s)/Objective(s):
Unit 3
Step 1: write, say and sound the consonants: g,d,v and short vowel /i/
Step 2: Spell and fluently read words with sound-spelling correspondences, spell essential words: from, of, they, was, were, what
Step 3: Identify categories to build word meanings, distinguish between synonyms and antonyms
Step 4: Identify subjects and and direct objects
Step 5: Read fluently phrases and sentences, preview reading selection text features, make predictions about reading selection, define vocabulary using a
reference source or context based strategies, identify topic, main ideas, and supporting details in informational text, identify topic, main ideas, and
supporting details in informational text, answer multiple choice comprehension questions
Step 6: Answer comprehension questions beginning with what and who in complete sentences based on text, record information on a graphic organizer,
write base sentences using a six-step process, identify parts of a paragraph, write a topic sentence, write an expository (explanatory) paragraph on a
nonfiction selection.
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November
Reading Mastery
December
Language
December
Reading Mastery
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
Reading Mastery
Goal(s)/Objective(s): After a direct instruction mini-lesson each student will complete an independently reading passage on their individual level
; answer corresponding literal and factual comprehension questions as well as corresponding vocabulary.
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
1. Language! Unit 3 – Lessons 6-10
2. Map (survey only) progress monitor 12/6 – 12/14
Goal(s)/Objective(s):
Unit 3
Step 1: write, say and sound the consonants: g,d,v and short vowel /i/
Step 2: Spell and fluently read words with sound-spelling correspondences, spell essential words: from, of, they, was, were, what
Step 3: Identify categories to build word meanings, distinguish between synonyms and antonyms
Step 4: Identify subjects and and direct objects
Step 5: Read fluently phrases and sentences, preview reading selection text features, make predictions about reading selection, define vocabulary using a
reference source or context based strategies, identify topic, main ideas, and supporting details in informational text, identify topic, main ideas, and
supporting details in informational text, answer multiple choice comprehension questions
Step 6: Answer comprehension questions beginning with what and who in complete sentences based on text, record information on a graphic organizer,
write base sentences using a six-step process, identify parts of a paragraph, write a topic sentence, write an expository (explanatory) paragraph on a
nonfiction selection.
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
Reading Mastery
Goal(s)/Objective(s): After a direct instruction mini-lesson each student will complete an independently reading passage on their individual
level ; answer corresponding literal and factual comprehension questions as well as corresponding vocabulary.
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
1. Language! Unit 4: lessons 1-6
2. MAP survey with Goals Progress Monitor: 1/28 – 2/15
January
Language
Goal(s)/Objective(s):
Unit 4
Step 1: write, say and sound the consonants: w,y,z,k and short vowel /i/
Step 2: Spell and fluently read words with sound-spelling correspondences, spell essential words: be, does, he, she, we, when
Step 3: Identify categories to build word meanings, distinguish between plural nouns or singular present tense verbs
Step 4: Identify pronouns (including nominative), prepositions, and adverbs
Step 5: Read fluently phrases and sentences, preview reading selection text features, make predictions about reading selection, define vocabulary using a
reference source or context based strategies, identify factual information by listening to and reading informational text, prepare to write an expository
(explanatory) paragraph
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Step 6: Answer comprehension questions beginning with when, what and who in complete sentences based on text, record information on a graphic
organizer, write base sentences using a six-step process, identify parts of a paragraph, write a topic sentence, write an expository (explanatory) paragraph
on a nonfiction selection.
January
Reading Mastery
February
Language!
February
Reading Mastery
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
Reading Mastery
Goal(s)/Objective(s): After a direct instruction mini-lesson each student will complete an independently reading passage on their individual level
; answer corresponding literal and factual comprehension questions as well as corresponding vocabulary.
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
1. Language! Unit 4: lessons 7-10
Goal(s)/Objective(s):
Unit 4
Step 1: write, say and sound the consonants: w,y,z,k and short vowel /i/
Step 2: Spell and fluently read words with sound-spelling correspondences, spell essential words: be, does, he, she, we, when
Step 3: Identify categories to build word meanings, distinguish between plural nouns or singular present tense verbs
Step 4: Identify pronouns (including nominative), prepositions, and adverbs
Step 5: Read fluently phrases and sentences, preview reading selection text features, make predictions about reading selection, define vocabulary using a
reference source or context based strategies, identify factual information by listening to and reading informational text, prepare to write an expository
(explanatory) paragraph
Step 6: Answer comprehension questions beginning with when, what and who in complete sentences based on text, record information on a graphic
organizer, write base sentences using a six-step process, identify parts of a paragraph, write a topic sentence, write an expository (explanatory) paragraph
on a nonfiction selection.
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
Reading Mastery
Goal(s)/Objective(s): After a direct instruction mini-lesson each student will complete an independently reading passage on their individual
level ; answer corresponding literal and factual comprehension questions as well as corresponding vocabulary.
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
1. Language! Unit 5: Lessons 1-6
2. Progress Monitor: 3/4 – 3/8
March
Language!
Goal(s)/Objective(s):
Unit 5
Step 1: write, say and sound the consonants: l,f,s,z and short vowel /o/
Step 2: Spell and fluently read words with sound-spelling correspondences (including double final consonants –ll, -ff, -ss, -zz), spell essential words:
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here, there, these, those, where, why
Step 3: Identify categories to build word meanings, use verb endings –s and –ing to identify present/present progressive verb forms
Step 4: Identify adverbs and prepositional phrases that act as adverbs, identify present tense verb forms
Step 5: Read fluently phrases and sentences, preview reading selection text features, make predictions about reading selection, define vocabulary using a
reference source or context based strategies, identify factual information by listening to and reading informational text, summarize key points from a
nonfiction selection, prepare to write an expository (explanatory) paragraph, answer multiple-choice comprehension questions
Step 6: Answer comprehension questions beginning with where, why, when, what and who in complete sentences based on text, record information on a
graphic organizer, write base sentences using a six-step process, record information in an informal (two-column) outline, choose a concluding sentence by
restating the topic sentence of the paragraph, write an expository (explanatory) paragraph on a nonfiction selection.
March
Reading Mastery
April
Language!
April
Reading Mastery
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
Reading Mastery
Goal(s)/Objective(s): After a direct instruction mini-lesson each student will complete an independently reading passage on their individual level ;
answer corresponding literal and factual comprehension questions as well as corresponding vocabulary.
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
1. Language! Unit 5: Lessons 7-10
2. PSSAs
Goal(s)/Objective(s):
Unit 5
Step 1: write, say and sound the consonants: l,f,s,z and short vowel /o/
Step 2: Spell and fluently read words with sound-spelling correspondences (including double final consonants –ll, -ff, -ss, -zz), spell essential words:
here, there, these, those, where, why
Step 3: Identify categories to build word meanings, use verb endings –s and –ing to identify present/present progressive verb forms
Step 4: Identify adverbs and prepositional phrases that act as adverbs, identify present tense verb forms
Step 5: Read fluently phrases and sentences, preview reading selection text features, make predictions about reading selection, define vocabulary using a
reference source or context based strategies, identify factual information by listening to and reading informational text, summarize key points from a
nonfiction selection, prepare to write an expository (explanatory) paragraph, answer multiple-choice comprehension questions
Step 6: Answer comprehension questions beginning with where, why, when, what and who in complete sentences based on text, record information on a
graphic organizer, write base sentences using a six-step process, record information in an informal (two-column) outline, choose a concluding sentence by
restating the topic sentence of the paragraph, write an expository (explanatory) paragraph on a nonfiction selection.
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
Reading Mastery
Goal(s)/Objective(s): After a direct instruction mini-lesson each student will complete an independently reading passage on their individual level ;
answer corresponding literal and factual comprehension questions as well as corresponding vocabulary.
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Topic(s)/Unit(s):
1. Language! Unit 6: Lessons 1-6
2. MAP survey with Goals 5/6 – 5/24
May
Language!
May
Reading Mastery
Goal(s)/Objective(s):
Unit 5
Step 1: write, say and sound the consonants: x, qu
Step 2: Spell and fluently read words with sound-spelling correspondences, spell essential words: how, now, down, her, me, for
Step 3: Identify categories to build word meanings, use verb endings –s and –ing to identify present/present progressive verb forms, classify words by
attributes
Step 4: Replace nouns with pronouns (subject and object forms), identify prepositions and prepositional phrases, identify adjectives that tell shich one,
how many or what kind
Step 5: Read fluently phrases and sentences, preview reading selection text features, make predictions about reading selection, define vocabulary using a
reference source or context based strategies, identify factual information by listening to and reading informational text, prepare to write an expository
(explanatory) paragraph,
Step 6: Answer comprehension questions beginning with where, why, when, what and who in complete sentences based on text, use the Six Traits of
Effective Writing to revise a paragraph, record information in an informal (two-column) outline, write an expository (explanatory) paragraph on a
nonfiction text including all components of a paragraph (topic sentence, supporting detail sentences, elaborations (E’s), and concluding sentence).
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
Reading Mastery
Goal(s)/Objective(s): After a direct instruction mini-lesson each student will complete an independently reading passage on their individual level ;
answer corresponding literal and factual comprehension questions as well as corresponding vocabulary.
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
1. Language! Unit 6: Lessons 7-10
June
Language!
Goal(s)/Objective(s):
Unit 5
Step 1: write, say and sound the consonants: x, qu
Step 2: Spell and fluently read words with sound-spelling correspondences, spell essential words: how, now, down, her, me, for
Step 3: Identify categories to build word meanings, use verb endings –s and –ing to identify present/present progressive verb forms, classify words by
attributes
Step 4: Replace nouns with pronouns (subject and object forms), identify prepositions and prepositional phrases, identify adjectives that tell shich one,
how many or what kind
Step 5: Read fluently phrases and sentences, preview reading selection text features, make predictions about reading selection, define vocabulary using a
reference source or context based strategies, identify factual information by listening to and reading informational text, prepare to write an expository
(explanatory) paragraph,
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Step 6: Answer comprehension questions beginning with where, why, when, what and who in complete sentences based on text, use the Six Traits of
Effective Writing to revise a paragraph, record information in an informal (two-column) outline, write an expository (explanatory) paragraph on a
nonfiction text including all components of a paragraph (topic sentence, supporting detail sentences, elaborations (E’s), and concluding sentence).
Topic(s)/Unit(s):
Reading Mastery
June
Reading Mastery
Goal(s)/Objective(s): After a direct instruction mini-lesson each student will complete an independently reading passage on their individual level ;
answer corresponding literal and factual comprehension questions as well as corresponding vocabulary.
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