Lesson Plans 6th Grade Language Arts
August 19th-23rd, 2013
Amanda Mason
Monday August 19th, 2013
Literature Rotation
RL 6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Learning Target
Activities
Assessment
Homework
I can use reading strategies to
analyze difficult text.
-Review stems
Formative-Teacher
observations
Study Stem list 1 (quiz 8/27)
I can use context clues to define
my vocabulary words.
-Introduce Vocab List
1
Study Vocab List 1 (Quiz 9/4)
-Jig Saw
Informational Article
then share with group
1
Language Arts
RL 6.9 Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
L 6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Learning Target
Activities
Assessment
Homework
I can explain the
characteristics of different
genres of texts.
-Introduce bell work
(Capitalization/Punctuation)
Formative-Grammar PreAssessment
Capitalization & Punctuation
Worksheet
I can access prior
knowledge to complete a
unit grammar preassessment.
-Grammar Pre-Test on
SMART Response
-Complete Intro to Genres
foldable
Tuesday August 20th, 2013
Literature Rotation
RL 6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
2
Learning Target
Activities
Assessment
Homework
I can read closely and find
answers explicitly in text and
answers that require an
inference.
-Practice stems
Formative-Teacher
observations
Study stem list 1
-Make Vocab Flash
Cards
Study Vocab List 1
-Complete Reading
passage
Language Arts
RL 6.9 Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
L 6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Learning Target
Activities
Assessment
Homework
I can explain the
characteristics of different
genres of texts.
-Bell Work: Sentences
Formative-Teacher
observations
Sentence Worksheet
I can write a complete
sentence.
-Discuss subcategories of
Fiction & Non-Fiction by
-Review homework
3
reading examples and
completing a table
Wednesday August 21st, 2013
Literature Rotation
RL 6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Learning Target
Activities
Assessment
Homework
I can read closely and find
answers explicitly in text and
answers that require an inference.
-Practice stems
Formative-Teacher
observations
Study Stem list 1
-Vocab flash cards on
quizlet
Study Vocab List 1
-Reading
comprehension
practice
4
Language Arts
RL 6.9 Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
L 6.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading or listening.
Learning Target
Activities
Assessment
Homework
I can explain the
characteristics of different
genres of texts.
-Bell work: DOL sentences
Formative-Exit slip of type
of sentences
Types of sentences worksheet
I can identify sentences as
simple, compound, and
complex.
-Types of sentences with
foldable
-Review homework
-Discuss categories of
Folklore with examples and
table
5
Thursday August 22nd , 2013
Literature Rotation
RL 6.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems in the grade 6-8 text
proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Learning Target
Activities
Assessment
Homework
I can use reading strategies to
analyze a difficult text.
-Review stem list
Formative-timed reading
Study stem list 1
-Timed Reading
Study Vocab list 1
-Informational Article
with reading strategy
Language Arts
RL 6.9 Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
L 6.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading or listening.
Learning Target
Activities
Assessment
Homework
I can explain the characteristics
of different genres of texts.
-Bell Work: DOL
Summative-Genre poster
project
Study for Library Skills Quiz
-Review homework
6
I can identify a sentence as
simple, compound, or complex.
-Review Library Skills
-Begin Genre Poster
Project
Friday August 23rd , 2013
Literature Rotation
RL 6.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems in the grade 6-8 text
proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Learning Target
Activities
Assessment
Homework
I can use reading strategies to
analyze a difficult text.
-Review stem list
Formative-Teacher
observations
Study stem list 1
-Vocab Game
Study Vocab list 1
-Informational Article
with reading strategy
7
Language Arts
Learning Target
Activities
Assessment
Homework
I can recall and memorize and
the procedures of the library.
-Library Skills Quiz
Summative-Library Skills
Quiz
Read AR book
-Complete Genre Poster
Project (if time allows)
8