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LESSON PLANS Unit 2
V. Thomley
English Language Arts- 6th Grade
Week 12: Nov. 16-20, 2015
MONDAY 11/16
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TUESDAY 11/17
6. L.1.1. (DOK 2) Caught ‘ Ya
LAFS.6.R.2.6 (DOK 2)
LAFS.6.R.3.8 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.R.3.9 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.W.1.1(DOK 4)
LAFS.6.SL.1.3 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.L.1.2 DOK 2)
Recursive Standards
FRIDAY 11/20
Learning Goal:
Students will be able to:  Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.  Delineate and evaluate the
argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence. 
Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors
take.  Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient
evidence.
 How does the point of view influence how the story or event is told?  How does the author use claims to make a good argument?  How
can two different authors present information on the same topic?  How do different stories of different genres approach similar themes
and topics?  How can I use relevant reasons to write an argument to support a claim?  How can I use credible information to support my
claims in an argument?
Students will be able to use Students will write an
Students will be able to
Students will be able to
Students will write an
what they know about plot informative
determine the correct
determine the correct
informative
structure
to
create
a
point of view from a
point of view from a
/explanatory essay for a /explanatory essay for a
superhero comic book
passage.
passage.
baseline.
baseline.
Objective(s):
6. L.1.1. (DOK 2) Caught ‘ Ya
LAFS.6.R.2.6 (DOK 2)
LAFS.6.R.3.8 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.R.3.9 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.W.1.1(DOK 4)
LAFS.6.SL.1.3 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.L.1.2 DOK 2)
Recursive Standards
THURSDAY 11/19
Focus Standard(s)
Essential Question
6. L.1.1. (DOK 2) Caught ‘ Ya
LAFS.6.R.2.6 (DOK 2)
LAFS.6.R.3.8 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.R.3.9 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.W.1.1(DOK 4)
LAFS.6.SL.1.3 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.L.1.2 DOK 2)
Recursive Standards
WEDNESDAY 11/18
6. L.1.1. (DOK 2) Caught ‘ Ya
LAFS.6.R.2.6 (DOK 2)
LAFS.6.R.3.8 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.R.3.9 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.W.1.1(DOK 4)
LAFS.6.SL.1.3 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.L.1.2 DOK 2)
Recursive Standards
6. L.1.1. (DOK 2) Caught ‘ Ya
LAFS.6.R.2.6 (DOK 2)
LAFS.6.R.3.8 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.R.3.9 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.W.1.1(DOK 4)
LAFS.6.SL.1.3 (DOK 3)
LAFS.6.L.1.2 DOK 2)
Recursive Standards
hero.
Vocabulary
Argument, claim, clarify,
concluding statement,
credible , organize, reason,
relationship, relevant,
source
Argument, claim, clarify,
concluding statement,
credible , organize,
reason, relationship,
relevant, source
Argument, claim, clarify,
concluding statement,
credible , organize,
reason, relationship,
relevant, source
Argument, claim, clarify,
concluding statement,
credible , organize,
reason, relationship,
relevant, source
Argument, claim, clarify,
concluding statement,
credible , organize,
reason, relationship,
relevant, source
Bell Ringer
Advanced
1st and 6th
Notes:
Homework
Ticket Out
Journal
Caught’ Ya
MONDAY 11/16
TUESDAY 11/17
WEDNESDAY 11/18
Teacher Review learning
goals, objectives, and
scale for Unit 2
Teacher/Students will
review assignment for
the end product.
Students will complete
their final copy. If
students are done they
will complete the online
article response, read
for AR, AR test, or go to
the Media Center. (1st
Period)
Teacher Review
learning goals,
objectives, and scale
for Unit 3
Teacher/Students will
review point of view
Students will read
short passages and
locate evidence for the
Point of View. (sent to
print 123)
Teacher Review learning
goals, objectives, and scale
for Unit 3
Teacher/Students will
review plot structure and
discuss requirements of
the Plot Structure Task.
Students will create a
comic strip superhero
using plot structure.
Students will need to
create a comic superhero
with a setting, characters,
conflict, rising action,
falling action, resolution,
and theme. Specific
requirements for the
superhero, villain, and
theme.
AR Reading
AR Reading
Reflection: What did
you learn? Where do
you think you are on the
scale? Explain why?
Reflection: What did
you learn? Where do
you think you are on
the scale? Explain
why?
AR Reading
Work on Superhero Plot
Structure
Reflection: What did
you learn? Where do
you think you are on
the scale? Explain
why?
Caught’ Ya
Journaling
THURSDAY 11/19
FRIDAY 11/20
Teacher Review learning
goals, objectives, and
scales for unit 2.
Teacher/Students will
be given instructions
for the Informative
/explanatory baseline.
Students will read to
understand the
prompt, read several
texts, plan, and begin
the essay.
90 Minutes(students
will receive the
remainder of time
Friday)
AR Reading
Reflection: What did
you learn? Where do
you think you are on
the scale? Explain
why?
Teacher Review
learning goals,
objectives, and scales
for unit 2
Teachers/Students will
review the assignment
for the baseline.
Students will complete
the informative
/explanatory essay.
They will be given the
remainder of time.
Students may complete
their superhero plot
structure task.
Superhero Plot Structure Due
Reflection: What did
you learn? Where do
you think you are on
the scale? Explain why?
AGENDA FOR
2ND, 3RD, 4TH
Teacher Review learning
goals, objectives, and
scale for Unit 3
Teacher/Students will
review point of view by
using their Cornell
Notes. Students will
view a video
“Flocabulary” on point
of view and take a quiz.
If time allows, students
will read, test, or go to
the library.
Bell work
Homework
Accommodations
Published End
Product
Journal
AR Reading
Teacher Review
learning goals,
objectives, and scale
for Unit 3
Teacher/Students will
review point of view
Students will read
short passages and
locate evidence for the
Point of View. (sent to
print 123)
Caught’Ya
Complete Double Bubble Map
Teacher Review learning
goals, objectives, and scale
for Unit 3
Teacher/Students will
review plot structure and
discuss requirements of
the Plot Structure Task.
Students will create a
comic strip superhero
using plot structure.
Students will need to
create a comic superhero
with a setting, characters,
conflict, rising action,
falling action, resolution,
and theme. Specific
requirements for the
superhero, villain, and
theme.
AR Reading
AR Reading
Teacher Review learning
goals, objectives, and
scales for unit 2.
Teacher/Students will
be given instructions
for the Informative
/explanatory baseline.
Students will read to
understand the
prompt, read several
texts, plan, and begin
the essay.
Teacher Review
learning goals,
objectives, and scales
for unit 2
Teachers/Students will
review the assignment
for the baseline.
Students will complete
the informative
/explanatory essay.
They will be given the
remainder of time.
90 Minutes(students
will receive the
remainder of time
Friday)
Caught’ Ya
AR Reading
Journaling
AR Reading
ESOL/ESE MODIFICATIONS: Multiple learning styles; Provide contextual support through models and demonstrations; Reinforce key
ideas repeatedly; making use of contextual clues; multiple media; hands-on experiences; defining content area terms, thinking maps,
classroom routines; use visuals and models, monitor students’ comprehension, give wait time, introduce new vocabulary, write directions
on board; use document camera and projector with speakers when necessary. Accommodations: Extended time; test in small group; test
in alternative setting; clarify assignments and directions; check for understanding; Inclusion Teacher assist
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and other texts in the collection to support your position.