“Good-bye to the Moon” reading
Stage 1 – Desired Results
Learning Targets:
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from
the text RL.6.1
Determine the meaning of words or phrases as they are used in text RL.6.4
Compare and contrast text in different forms or genres RL.6.9
By end of yr, read and comprehend nonfiction proficiently RL.6.10
Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word L.6.4.a
Grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases L.6.6
Come to discussion prepared SL.6.1.a
Interpret information presented in diverse formats and explain how it contributes to topic or text SL.6.2
Present claims or findings, sequence ideas, maintain eye contact, adequate volume, clear pronunciation
SL.6.4
Conduct short research project to answer a question. W.6.7
Students will Understand that…
Students will Know…
Content Vocabulary, how to compare and contrast
within a graphic organizer and how to do so in
writing without the aid of the organizer
Essential Questions:
Question for the Week- How can a focus on the
future help us imagine new possibilities?
Unit Question- Why might things far way and long
ago be important to me now?
Students will be able to (Do)…
Stage2 – Assessment Evidence
Performance Tasks:
Inquiry Activity TB page243k
Other Evidence:
Practice book pages 84-88, Vocab. quiz, selection
test questions on compare/contrast, Class
discussion of reader response questions, trifold 1,
4 & 5 on inferences, and #2 on context clues,
trifold is complete and students are ready to
discuss the story
Stage 3 – Learning Plan
Learning Activities:
Day 1- Discuss essential questions, Skill Lesson- Compare and Contrast SB pg 220-221, assess with PB
page 84, word rating chart to activate prior knowledge of vocabulary words, Write inquiry question with
small group about moon travel
Day 2 Vocabulary Strategy- unfamiliar words- using context clues to determine meaning SB pg. 222,
assess PB Pg. 85, time to research inquiry questions, Read selection “Good-bye to the Moon” SB pgs.
224-237, Complete trifold while reading to practice comprehension strategies
Day 3- review of compare and contrast, reassess pb pg. 87-88, Discuss Reader Response Questions over
selection
Day 4- Vocab and selections tests, prepare inquiry presentations for tomorrow
Day 5- Inquiry presentations, read across text “Zoo” pages 241-243