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Grade 6, Unit 1Whole-Class LearningTitle and AuthorGenreAnalyze Craft and StructureConcept / Technical / Media VocabularyWord StudyConventions or Author’s StyleWriting to SourcesSpeaking and Listeningfrom Brown Girl DreamingJacqueline WoodsonMemoirMemoir and PoetryWords that appeal to the senses:squishhummingtwisttwirlshushesfeatheryOnomatopoeiaConventions: Common, Proper, and Possessive Nounsnouncommon nounproper nounpossessive nounsPoemPartner DiscussionStandardsRI.5RI.6RL.4L.2L.3L.5W.3W.3.bW.3.dW.9W.9.aSL.1SL.1.aSL.1.bSL.1.cSL.1.dGallery of Calvin and Hobbes ComicsBill WattersonComic StripMedia Vocabularypanelencapsulationspeech balloonResearch and Discuss: Class DiscussionStandards W.7SL.1SL.1.aSL.1.cSL.1.dSL.2Performance Task: Writing FocusWrite a Nonfiction NarrativePrompt: When did you have to use your imagination to find another way to do something?Language Development: Author’s Style: VoiceStandards: W.3, W.3.a-e, L.3, L.3.a, W.4, W.5, W.6Small-Group LearningTitle and Author GenrePre-reading Vocabulary SkillAnalyze Craft and StructureConcept / Media VocabularyWord StudyConventions or Author’s StyleWriting to Sources / Speaking and Listening / ResearchDeclaration of the Rights of the ChildThe United Nations General AssemblyPublic DocumentUse a DictionaryDevelopment of IdeasWords related to laws and rights:entitled enactmentcompulsoryLatin root -puls-Conventions: Pronoun Casepronounpronoun casenominative (or) subjective caseobjective casepossessive caseWriting to SourcesInformational article, essayStandardsL.4RI.3RI.5L.4L.4.bL.1L.1.aW.2Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a BallerinaWilliam KremerMagazine ArticleContext CluesBiographical Writingnarrative nonfictiondirect quotationsWords that relate to difficulties or to difficult situations, such as war:antagonismrefugeedistraughtSynonyms and AntonymsConventions: Reflexive and Intensive Pronounsreflexive pronounintensive pronounSpeaking and Listening: Oral presentation personality profileInformative reportStandardsL.4L.4.aRI.3RI.5L.4L.4.cL.4.dL.5L.5.bL.1L.1.bSL.1, SL.4from Bad BoyWalter Dean MyersMemoirContext CluesCentral IdeaAuthor’s purposeWords that convey states of mind, or attitudes, of different kinds and intensities:respecteddesperatedisgustedLatin root -spec-Conventions: Adjectives and AdverbsadjectiveadverbN/AStandardsL.4L.4.aRI.1RI.2RI.5L.4L.4.cL.4.bL.1I Was a Skinny Tomboy KidAlma Luz Villanueva PoetryContext cluesThemeWords that convey feelings or states of being:clenchedstubborntensenessAnglo-Saxon Suffix -nessAuthor’s Style: Figurative LanguagesimilemetaphorpersonificationWriting to Compare:compare-and-contrast essay StandardsL.4L.4.aRI.1RI.2RI.5L.4L.6.4L.6.4.bL.5L.5.aRL.9RI.9W.2W.2.a–cW.6.5W.9W.9.a-bL.1L.1.bPerformance Task: Speaking and ListeningPresent a RetellingPrompt: Deliver a retelling of the childhood challenges presented in either the magazine article, the memoir excerpt, or the poem from this section. Standards: SL.4, SL.5, SL.6Performance-Based AssessmentWriting to Sources: Nonfiction NarrativeWriting Prompt: When did a challenge lead to a triumph?Speaking & Listening Outcome: RecitationStandards: W.6.3.a-e, SL.6.4, SL.6.6Grade 6, Unit 2Whole-Class LearningTitle and Author GenreAnalyze Craft and StructureConcept / Technical / Media VocabularyWord StudyConventions or Author’s StyleWriting to SourcesSpeaking and Listeningfrom My Life With the ChimpanzeesJane GoodallMemoirAuthor’s Purpose MemoirWords used to describe the chimpanzees’ behavior:vanishedmiserableirritablethreateninglyimpetuousdominateLatin suffix -ableConventions: Commas, Parentheses, and DashescommanonessentialnonrestrictiveelementparenthesesdashesHow-to essayClass Discussion StandardsRI.1RI.6L.4L.4.bL.5L.5.bL.2L.2.aW.2W.2.a–dSL.1SL.1.a-d Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog Pamela S. TurnerHistorical FictionHistorical FictionSettingConflictThemeWords that show how people act and react to one another:timidlyanxiouspatientlythoughtfullysilentlyAnglo-Saxon Suffix -lyConventions: Spelling and Capitalizationirregular pluralscapitalizationStory adaptionPartner DiscussionStandardsRL.2RL.3RL.5L.4L.4.bL.2L.2.bL.5L.5.bW.3W.3.a, W.9W.9.a, SL.1SL.1.a-bSL.4W.6.7Performance Task: Writing FocusWrite an Explanatory EssayPrompt: What qualities do Goodall and Turner believe people and animals share?Language Development: ConventionsStandards: W.2, W.2.a-f, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.6.7, W.6.8, W.10, L.1, L.1.a, L.1.eSmall-Group LearningTitle and Author GenrePre-reading Vocabulary SkillAnalyze Craft and StructureConcept / Technical / Media VocabularyWord StudyConventions or Author’s StyleWriting to Sources / Speaking and Listening / ResearchA BlessingJames WrightPoetryContext CluesElements of Poetry: lyric poemsound devicesrepetitionalliterationfigurative languagesimile toneWords that relate to emotions:shylylonelinessblossomMultiple meaning wordsConventions: Verbs and Verb Tensesverbaction verblinking verbtensepast tensepresent tensefuture tenseN/AStandardsL.4L.4.aRL.4L.4L.4.cL.1PredatorsLinda HoganPoetryContext CluesPoetic Structuresstanzalinestanza structuretwo lineseight lines four linessix linesWords related to plants and gardening:wildcultivatedomesticatedLatin Root -dom-Author’s Style: Word Choice and ToneDictionDenotationConnotationsWriting to Compare: Comparison-and-contrast essayStandardsL.4L.4.aRL.5L.4L.4.bL.5L.5.cRL.4W.2W.2.a-bW.2.fW.5W.9W.9.a Monkey MasterWaldemar JanuszczakESSAYUsing a Specialized DictionaryN/AWords that have to do with art or the critique of art:puristaestheticabstractGreek Suffix: -istN/AResearch and Discuss: Group discussionStandardsL.4L.4.c L.4.bL.4.dL.4L.4.dW.7W.8SL.1SL.1.cBlack Cowboy, Wild HorsesJulius LesterSHORT STORYContext CluesPlotplotexpositionconflictrising actionclimaxfalling actionresolutionWords that describe movement:milledskitteredquiveringMultiple-Meaning WordsConventions: Perfect Tenses of Verbsperfect tensepresent perfectpast perfectfuture perfectSpeaking and Listening:Informative multimedia presentation StandardsL.4L.4.aRL.3L.4L.1W.7W.8SL.1Sl.1.bSL.5, SL.6.4, SL.6.6Performance Task: Speaking & Listening FocusDeliver an Informative PresentationPrompt: How can the bonds between people and animals be surprising?Standards: SL.6.1, SL.4, SL.5, SL.6.6Performance-Based AssessmentWriting to Sources: Explanatory EssayPrompt: How can animals and people help one another?Speaking & Listening Outcome: Informative PresentationStandards: W.2, W.10, SL.4, SL.6.6Grade 6, Unit 3Whole-Class LearningTitle and Author GenreAnalyze Craft and StructureConcept / Technical / Media VocabularyWord StudyConventions or Author’s StyleWriting to SourcesSpeaking and ListeningFeathered FriendArthur C. ClarkeShort StoryDetermine Themethemeimplied themesettingWords related to feelings of sadness, suffering, and regret:patheticallydistressedmournfullyapologylamentedGreek root -path-Conventions: Compound WordsArgumentative EssayMultimedia PresentationStandardsRL.1RL.2RL.5L.4L.4.bL.5L.1W.1W.1.a–cW.1.eW.7 SL.4SL.5SL.6.6Teens and Technology Share a FutureStefan EtienneBlog PostAuthor’s Perspective: Argumentargumentclaim perspectiveTechnical VocabularymicrochipstrigonometrypixelsGreek Suffix -metryConventions: Appositives and Appositive Phrasesappositiveappositive phraseN/AN/AStandardsRI.6 RI.6.1RI.6.5L.4L.4.b L.2 The Black Hole of TechnologyLeena KhanBlog PostPersuasive Techniquesclaimrepetitionappeal to emotionappeal to reasonWords that relate to eating and taking in nutrients:devouringabsorbingprocessconsumeddigestingMultiple-Meaning WordsConventions: Independent and Dependent Clausesclauseindependent clausedependent/subordinate clauserelative clausesnonrestrictiveWriting to Compare: Argumentative EssayN/AStandards RI.4RI.8 RI.4L.4L.4.dL.1L.2L.2.aRI.8RI.9W.1W.1.a-bW.1.e,W.9W.9.bThe Internet of ThingsIBM Social MediaVideoN/AMedia Vocabularyimages or graphicsanimationaudiovoiceovernarratorN/AN/AObjective SummaryOral ReportFactOpinionTalking pointsStandardsL.6W.2SL.2SL.4SL.6.6Performance Task: Writing FocusWriting an ArgumentPrompt: Do electronic devices and online access really improve our lives?Language Development: Style, TransitionsStandards: W.1, W.1.a-e, W.5, W.6, W.9, W.9.a-b, W.10, L.6.1Small-Group LearningTitle and AuthorGenrePre-reading Vocabulary SkillAnalyze Craft and StructureConcept / Technical / Media VocabularyWord StudyConventions or Author’s StyleWriting to Sources / Speaking and Listening / ResearchThe Fun They HadIsaac AsimovSHORT STORYContext Cluessynonymsrestatement of an ideaScience Fiction WritingthemesWords used to describe an attitude or behavior:loftilysorrowfullynonchalantlyAnglo-Saxon Suffix -fulConventions: Action Verbs and Linking VerbsVerbAction verbLinking verbWriting to Sources: Dialoguescene with dialogueStandardsL.4L.4.aRL.2RL.5L.4L.4.bL.1W.3W.3.aW.3.bW.3.d, W.6.5Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?Cailin LoeschBlog PostBase WordsDevelopment of Ideas: Reflective Writing Words related to time conditions:graduallynostalgiccontinuationLatin suffix -ationConventions: Comparative and Superlative Degrees:AdjectiveAdverbComparative degreeSuperlative degreeSpeaking and Listening: Group DiscussionStandardsL.4RI.1RI.3RI.5L.4L.4.bL.1SL.1SL.1.a-bBored…And Brilliant? A Challenge to Disconnect From Your PhoneNPR / All Things ConsideredPodcastN/AN/AMedia VocabularypodcasthostinterviewN/AN/AResearch: Multimedia Slide Show, BrochureStandardsL.6W.2W.8SL.5SL.6.4, SL.6.6Performance Task: Speaking and Listening FocusDeliver a Multimedia PresentationPrompt: Do the benefits of technology outweigh its disadvantages?Standards: W.1.a–b, W.7, SL.3, SL.4, SL.5Performance-Based AssessmentWriting to Sources: ArgumentPrompt: Do we rely on technology too much?Speaking and Listening Outcome: Oral PresentationStandards: W.1, W.9, W.9.a-b, W.10, SL.4, SL.5Grade 6, Unit 4Whole-Class LearningTitle and Author GenreAnalyze Craft and StructureConcept / Technical / Media VocabularyWord StudyConventions or Author’s StyleWriting to SourcesSpeaking and ListeningThe Phantom Tollbooth, Act ISusan NanusDramaDramatic StructuresConcept VocabularyWords relate to people’s level of knowledge and how they use their mindsignorancesurmisepresumespeculateconsiderationmisapprehensionDenotation and NuanceConventions: Sentence Parts and Typessentencesimple subjectcomplete subjectsimple predicatecomplete predicatecompound subjectN/AN/AStandardsRL.3, RL.5–6L.6.4L.5, L.5.cL.1The Phantom Tollbooth, Act IISusan NanusDRAMAStage DirectionsWords that relate to conflict, lack of trust, and feelings of doubt:suspiciouslyobstaclepessimisticmaliciousinsinceritycompromiseLatin suffix -ityConventions: Sentence Structureclauseindependent maindependentsubordinateNarrative RetellingDramatic ReadingStandardsRL.5L.4L.4.bL.1L.3L.3.aW.3W.3.a-bSL.6SL.6.1, SL.6.4The Phantom TollboothMultimediaN/AMedia Vocabularystage directions (in audio)dialogue (in audio)light and shadow (in images)N/AN/AWriting to Compare: Comparison-and-Contrast EssayN/AStandardsL.6RL.7W.2W.2.a-e, W.6.5SL.2, SL.6.1Performance Task: Writing FocusWrite a Fictional NarrativePrompt: One day in the Kingdom of Wisdom . . .Language Development: Conventions: Combining Sentences for varietyStandards: W.3, W.6.3.a-e, W.4, W.6.5, W.10, SL.4, SL.6Small-Group Learning Title and AuthorGenrePre-reading Vocabulary SkillAnalyze Craft and StructureConcept / Technical / Media VocabularyWord StudyConventions or Author’s StyleWriting to Sources / Speaking and Listening / Researchfrom Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandLewis CarrollNOVEL EXCERPTContext CluesCharacterization characterizationdirect characterizationindirect characterizationmake inferencesWords that have to do with Alice’s thirst for exploration and new experiences:PeepedWondered CuriosityWord RelationshipsConventions: Conjunctions and Interjectionsconjunctionscoordinating conjunctionsResearch ReportStandardsL.4.aRL.1RL.3L.4L.5L.5.bL.1, L.2W.2W.2.aW.7W.8“Jabberwocky” from Through the Looking GlassLewis CarrollPoetryContext Cluessynonymsrestatement of an ideaSound Devicessound devicesonomatopoeiaalliterationconsonanceWords that relate to the boy’s battle victory:slainbewarefoeAnglo-Saxon Word Origins Author’s Style: Invented LanguagesyntaxSpeaking and Listening: Dramatic Reading, Multimedia Presentationdramatic poetry readingmultimedia presentationStandardsL.4.aRL.4L.4RL.4L.1.eL.5.bSL.1.a–bSL.2SL.4SL.5The Importance of ImaginationEsha ChhabraReflective EssayContext Cluessynonymsrestatement of an ideaAuthor’s Influencesauthor’s influencesreflective essaycentral ideamake inferencesConcept VocabularyWords have to do with limitsparameterstemplatemodelGreek Prefix: para-Conventions: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreementpronounantecedentagreement in numberagreement in person clear/unclear antecedentWriting to Sources: Essaycomparison-and-contrast essaycause-and-effect essayStandardsL.4.aRI.2RI.3L.4L.4.bL.1L.1.c–dW.2W.2.a–cW.5Performance Task: Speaking and Listening FocusPerform a Fictional NarrativePrompt: When Alice finally gets through the tiny door…Standards: W.6.3, W.6.3.a, W.6.3.b, W.6.3.d, SL.6.1, SL.6.1.b, SL.6.4, SL.6.5Performance-Based AssessmentWriting to Sources: Fictional NarrativePrompt: What might happen if a fictional character were to come into the real world?Speaking and Listening: StorytellingStandards: W.3, W.4, W.10, SL.4, SL.6 Grade 6, Unit 5Whole-Class LearningTitle and Author GenreAnalyze Craft and StructureConcept / Technical / Media VocabularyWord StudyConventions or Author’s StyleWriting to SourcesSpeaking and Listeningfrom A Long Way HomeSaroo BrierleyMemoirCentral Ideas: Autobiographical WritingConcept VocabularyWords that relate to the idea ofsearching or exploring.deliberate thorough intensityquest obsessive relentlesslyLatin Suffix: -iveAuthor’s StyleWord Choice and MoodWrite an argumentCreate an annotated mapStandardsRI.6.2, RI.6.5L.6.4L.6.4.bRI.6.3W.6.3.a-eSL.6.1. c-d, SL.6.2, SL.6.5BBC Science Club: All About Explorationnarrated by Dara ? BriainMedia Media Vocabularycut-out animationobject animationreal-time animation ResearchCreate a storyboard Standards L.6 W.6.2W.6.2.b, W.6.7, SL.6.4, SL.6.5 Performance Task: Writing FocusWrite an ArgumentPrompt: Can anyone be an explorer?Language Development: Conventions: Word Choice for Style and ToneStandards: W.6.1, W.6.1.a-e, W.6.5, W.6.6, W.6.9.b, W.6.10, L.6.1.e, L.6.3.bSmall-Group Learning Title and AuthorGenrePre-reading Vocabulary SkillAnalyze Craft and StructureConcept / Technical / Media VocabularyWord StudyConventions or Author’s StyleWriting to Sources / Speaking and Listening / ResearchMission TwinpossibleTIME For KidsNews ArticleInfer meaningCentral Idea: Make InferencesTechnical Vocabulary:program manager sample group endurance testlatin Root: -dur-Conventions: Prepositions and Prepositional PhrasesObject of the prepositionResearch How-to GuideStandardsL.6.4.dRI.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.5L.6.6L.6.4.b, L.6.4.cL.6.1W.6.2.a-c, W.6.7,W.6.8from Tales From the OdysseyMary Pope OsborneEpicContext Cluessynonymscontrast of ideasUniversal ThemeepicWords that relate to the goddess Athena in some way and the revenge she takes on Odysseus and his men:Invadedviolent offendedwrathLatin Root: -vad-Conventions:Participial and Gerund Phrasesparticipial phrasegerundgerund phraseStandardsL.6.4.aRL.6.2, RL.6.5L.6.4L.6.4.bL.6.1To the Top of EverestSamantha LarsonBlogContext Clues Central IdeaConcept VocabularyWords describe the difficult trip that Larson and the group take.expedition trek journeys destinationlatin Root: -ped-Conventions: Subject Complementssubject complementpredicate nominativepredicateadjectiveWriting to Compare: Essaycomparison-and-contrast essayStandardsL.6.4.aRI.6.2, RI.6.3L.6.4L.6.4.b, L.6.4.c, L.6.4.dL.6.1W.6.2.a-c, W.6.5, W.6.9.b from Lewis & ClarkNick BertozziGraphic Novel/Media Media Vocabularypencilerinkerletterer Research: Create an annotated timelineStandards L.6.6 RI.6.7, W.6.7, W.6.8, SL.6.2, SL.6.4, SL.6.5Performance Task: Speaking and Listening FocusPresent an AdvertisementPrompt: Why should we explore new frontiers?Standards: W.6.1, W.6.1.b, W.6.4, SL.6.2, SL.6.4, SL.6.5, SL.6.6Performance-Based AssessmentWriting to Sources: ArgumentPrompt: should kids today be encouraged to become explorers?Speaking and Listening: SpeechStandards: W.6.1, W.6.4, L.6.3.b, SL.6.4, SL.6.6 ................
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