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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 1 READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUSMATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES
ASSESSMENTS
Comprehension Comprehension/ Fluency J – L 18
Skill:Sequence of Events
Strategy:Infer/Predict
Genre:Myth
Essential Question:
How can a mythic hero defeat a
monster?
J – L 18
Read Aloud“The Flight of Icarus”
T156-T157 Target Skill: Story
Structure Projectable 18.1 (Model
Oral Fluency) CLLG: p. 75 Target Vocabulary T157
Main Selection“The Hero and the
Minotaur”T164-T177
Genre: Myth 990L CLLG: p. 74 Introduce: Story Structure;
Infer/Predict T162-T163 Projectable 18.2 (Story
Structure; Infer/Predict) PB: p. 205 Projectables 18.3a, 18.3b,
18.3c (Story Map: Story Structure)
Stop and Think T167, T175
Deepen Comprehension: Analyze Story Structure T182-T183
Projectable 18.4 (Story Map: Analyze Story Structure)PB: p. 206AL: fact, opinion, story element
(OPTIONAL)
T200 Weekly Tests
18.9-18.10
Main CC StandardsCC.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
I will explain point of view.
ExplainPoint of view
NarratorSpeaker
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/slrickett/point-of-view/Web: http://literarydevices.net/point-of-view/Brainpop: http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/pointofview/preview.weml
CC.RL.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
(This standard is the Focus Wall target strategy for the week.)
(This standard is indirectly addressed through “Develop Comprehension” questions in the main selection.)
(In order to meet this standard, the projectable from Journeys must be used.)
(Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 6)
I will use evidence from the text to support my analysis of what the text says and inferences I make.
Textual evidenceAnalysisExplicitlyInference
GRW: p. 365(T)TDC: p.18-19 (T)TC: Book 4, p. 14, Lesson 11; p. 106RP: p. 81-90STW2: p. 141-142CT: Book 4, p. 47, Lesson 14
Embedded CC StandardsCC.RL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
(This standard is indirectly addressed through “Develop Comprehension” questions in the main selection.)
(In order to meet this standard, the projectable from Journeys must be used.)
I will determine the theme or central idea and explain how it is portrayed through details. I will summarize a text and leave out my personal opinion.
ConveyedPortrayedSummary
ThemeCentral idea
TDC: p. 19-22 (T)GRW: p. 361-362 (T)STW2: p. 188-190CT: p. 56, Book 4, Lesson 15RP: p. 99-113 (T)CT: p. 120-124
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 1Connect To
“The Amazing Algorithm”T178-T180
Genre: Reader’s Theatre MC: T181 CLLG: p. 75
CC.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
(This standard is the Focus Wall target skill for the week.)
(This standard is indirectly addressed through “Develop Comprehension” questions in the main selection.)
(In order to meet this standard, the projectable from Journeys must be used.)
I will describe how a story’s plot unfolds using a series of episodes. I will explain how the characters respond or change as the plot advances. I will analyze how an individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text.
EpisodesPlot
ResolutionAnalyze
ElaboratedAnecdotes
GRW: p. 441-446 p. 17-23TDC: p. 19-22 (T)GRW: p. 395-396 (T)GRW: p. 396-397 (T)BTW: p. 72, Chapter 5TDC: p. 156
CC.RL.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
(This standard is indirectly addressed through “Develop Comprehension” questions in the main selection.)
I will determine the figurative and literal meaning of words and phrases based on how they are used in a text. I will analyze the impact of specific word choice on the meaning and tone of the passage.
FigurativeLiteral
ConnotativeAnalyze
Tone
RM: p. 107-110GRW: p. 376 (T) p. 397-398 (T)TDC: p. 61-63 (T)CT: Book 4,p. 2 Lesson 10p. 14, Lesson 11p. 26, Lesson 12
Vocabulary Targeted Vocabulary &
StrategiesJ – L 18
STRATEGY:Suffixes
–ful, -less, -ly, -ness,-ment, -ship
WORD CARDS:Cards 171-180
TARGET VOCABULARY:steadfast, rash,
bitterly, unravels, labyrinth, fury,
embrace, abandon, massive, somber
Int r od u ce V o cabula r y J – L 18
T158-T159
Develop Background“The Flight of Icarus”
T156-T157“What is Greek Mythology?”
T160-T161
Vocabulary StrategiesT186-T187
Suffixes: –ful –less, -ly, -ness, -ment, -ship
Projectable 18.5 (Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -ment, -ship
PB: p. 207
AL: suffix, base word
(OPTIONAL)J – L 18
T200 Weekly Test
Target StrategySuffixes: -ful,
-less, -ly,-ness,
-ment, -ship
18.2-18.8
CC.L.6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.CC.L.6.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
I will use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots to figure out word meaning.
GreekLatin
AffixesRoots
http://dictionary.reference.com/WTW: p.253 & 265 (Greek and Latin roots)BWLWJ: Chapter 7
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 1
Spelling Decoding and Spelling J – L 20
More Common Prefixes
Spelling:Prefixes
–dis-, ex-, inter-
J – L 20
Decoding T331
Detailed Spelling Plan T336-T337
Day 1: Teach the Principle/PretestPB: p. 232
Day 2: Word SortPB: p. 233
Day 5: Spelling Assessment
(OPTIONAL)J – L 20
T347 Weekly Decoding Test
20.6-20.7
T337 Spelling Assessment
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly spelling components and standards.
Teacher may use the words and the spelling principle as described in Journeys lesson to review spelling skills.
Journeys Lesson 20 focuses on prefixes. Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.6.4b.
CC. L.6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.CC.L.6.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible)
I will use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots to figure out word meaning.
GreekLatin
AffixesRoots
http://dictionary.reference.com/WTW: p.253 & 265 (Greek and Latin roots)BWLWJ: Chapter 7
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUSMATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES
ASSESSMENTS
Grammar Choose appropriately from the lessons
Refer to J- L 14 & 15
Subject-Verb Agreement
Regular & Irregular Verbs
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar components and standards.
Teacher may use the lessons as described in Journeys lesson to review grammar skills.
CC. L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
I will be able to identify correct subject-verb agreement. I will be able to write sentences with correct subject-verb agreement. I will be able to use regular and irregular verbs correctly.
RecognizeVariationsStrategiesExpression
Conventional language
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEE
Writing
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 1
Refer to Journeys
Lesson 1-5, 12, 14-15
Narrative Writing Focus:
(Narrative Story)
*Sequels
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
Refer to FSPS Narrative Writing Criteria B * PARCC 6C.1 PBA
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.W.6.3, CC.W.6.3a, CC.W.6.3b, CC.W.6.3c, CC.W.6.3d, and CC.W.6.3e
CC. W.6.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.CC.W.6.3a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
(Refer to FSPS Narrative Writing Criteria B)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 1-4)
I will write an imagined narrative with descriptive details and effective techniques where I engage and orient the reader by establishing a context, introduce a narrator and/or characters, and organize a logical event sequence.
EngageOrient
NarratorLogical
LC: p. 69
CC. W.6.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.CC.W.6.3b Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events and/or characters.
(Refer to FSPS Narrative Writing Criteria B)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 1-4)
I will write an imagined narrative with descriptive details and effective techniques where I use dialogue, descriptions and pacing to develop experiences, events and characters.
Narrative Techniques
DialoguePacing
WP: Ch. 6LC: p. 27, p 43, p. 73
CC. W.6.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.CC. W.6.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
(Refer to FSPS Narrative Writing Criteria B)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 1-4)
I will write an imagined narrative with descriptive details and effective techniques where I use transitional words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts.
VarietyTransitionClausesConvey
Sequence
MM 4-5: p. 74, p. 155
CC. W.6.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive
I will write an imagined narrative with descriptive details and effective
PreciseRelevantSensory
CL: p. 68, 69, 70, p. 71
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 1details, and well-structured event sequences.CC.W.6.3d Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.
(Refer to FSPS Narrative Writing Criteria B)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 1-4)
techniques where I use precise words and phrases, relevant details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.
ConveyTechniques
CC. W.6.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.CC.W.6.3e Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
(Refer to FSPS Narrative Writing Criteria B)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 1-4)
I will write an imagined narrative with descriptive details and effective techniques where I provide a conclusion that flows with the given experiences or events.
Conclusion Techniques
LC: Book 4, p. 133LC: Book 2, p. 137CL: p. 70, p. 71, p.103
CC. L.6.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.CC.L.6.3a Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.(This standard is not addressed in Journeys lesson- use additional materials to address this standard.)
I will vary sentence patterns. I will write for interest and style.
Sentence patternsInterestStyle
http://www.writingwithclarity.com/2011/07/make-writing-more-lively-and-effective-vary-your-sentence-patterns/
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 2READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Comprehension: Extended Text Study
Teacher Selected Materials forExtended Text Study(Integrate Author Study)
Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Compare/ Contrast & Visualize Refer to FSPS Extended Text Study Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RL.6.2RL.6.3RL.6.5RL.6.9
(PARCC 6A.4 PBA)
Spelling Decoding and Spelling J – L 22
Prefixes ad-, ob-,af-, ap-, and as-
Spelling: Words with Silent Letters
J – L 22
Decoding T113
Detailed Spelling Plan T118-T119
Day 1: Teach the Principle/PretestPB: 256
Day 2: Word SortPB: 257
Day 5: Spelling Assessment
(OPTIONAL)J – L 22
T129 Weekly Decoding Test
22.7-22.8
T119 Spelling Assessment
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly spelling components and standards.
Teacher may use the words and the spelling principle as described in Journeys lesson to review spelling skills.
Journeys Lesson 20 focuses on prefixes. Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.6.4b.
CC.L.6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.CC.L.6.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
I will use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots to figure out word meaning.
GreekLatin
AffixesRoots
http://dictionary.reference.com/WTW: p.253 & 265 (Greek and Latin roots)BWLWJ: Chapter 7
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 2
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Grammar
Choose appropriately from the lessons
Refer to Journeys Lessons 14 & 15
Subject-Verb Agreement
Regular & Irregular Verbs
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar components and standards.
Teacher may use the lessons as described in Journeys lesson to review grammar skills.
CC. L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
I will be able to identify correct subject-verb agreement. I will be able to write sentences with correct subject-verb agreement. I will be able to use regular and irregular verbs correctly.
RecognizeVariationsStrategiesExpression
Conventional language
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEE
Writing
Refer to Journeys
Lesson 1-5, 12, 14-15
Narrative Writing Focus:
(Narrative Story)
*Sequels
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria B. *PARCC 6C.1 PBA
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.W.6.3, CC.W.6.3a, CC.W.6.3b, CC.W.6.3c, CC.W.6.3d, and CC.W.6.3e.
*Refer to Standards CC.W.6.3 (a-e) listed in M3- Week 1.
CC. L.6.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.CC.L.6.3b Maintain consistency in style and tone.
(This standard is not addressed in Journeys lesson- use additional materials to address this standard.)
I will maintain a consistent style in writing. I will maintain a consistent tone in writing.
ConsistentStyleTone
http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/onlineguide/chapter3-21.cfm
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/tone.htm
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 3
READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Comprehension: Extended Text Study
Teacher Selected Materials forExtended Text Study(Integrate Author Study)
Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Problem/Solution & Summarize Refer to FSPS Extended Text Study Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RL.6.2RL.6.3RL.6.5RL.6.9
(PARCC 6A.4 PBA)
Spelling
Greek and Latin Number Prefixes
(mono-, bi-, tri-)
Choose appropriately from the lessons.
WTW(DC)
Sort 20
Teacher will need to create their own lessons for the week. Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the criteria specified by CC.L.6.4b.
CC.L.6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.CC.L.6.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
I will use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots to figure out word meaning.
GreekLatin
AffixesRoots
http://dictionary.reference.com/WTW: p.253 & 265 (Greek and Latin roots)BWLWJ: Chapter 7
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 3
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Grammar
Refer to Journeys Lessons 8, 9, 10
Review Conjunctions and Longer Sentences
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar components and standards.
Teacher may use the lessons as described in Journeys lesson to review grammar skills.
CC. L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
I will correctly identify and use conjunctions. I will be able to correctly write longer sentences.
RecognizeVariationsStrategiesExpression
Conventional language
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEEMechanically Inclined
Writing
Refer to JourneysLessons 17
(Inform: Problem/Solution)
Refer to JourneysLessons 21-25 (Opinion Structure)
Argumentative*Pamphlets
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C.
Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E. * PARCC 6A.4 PBA
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.W.6.2, CC.W.6.2a, CC.W.6.2b, CC.W.6.2c, CC.W.6.2d, CC.W.6.2e, CC.W.6.2f and CC.W.6.1, CC.W.6.1a, CC.W.6.1b, CC,W.6.1c, CC.W.6.1d and CC.W.6.1e..
CC.W.6.2 Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CC.W.6.2a Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/ contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C)(Refer to Journeys Lessons 16-18)
I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas, where I introduce a topic, organize ideas with appropriate structure, and include formatting, graphics and multimedia when useful.
ClassificationCause/effectFormattingMultimedia
NCL: p. 59-60NCL: p. 62NCL: p. 76NCL: p. 86NCL: p. 94 (6)NCL: p. 95, Lesson Appendix P (T)Is That a Fact: p. 52 (T)
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 3CC.W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CC.W.6.2b Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 16-18)
I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas, where I use facts, definitions, details, and quotations, or other examples to develop the topic.
Relevant factsConcrete detailsInformative piece
Conveys
NCL: p. 91NCL: p. 99NCL: p. 101
CC.W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CC.W.6.2c Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 16-18)
I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas, where I use appropriate transitions to clarify relationships among ideas.
Informative pieceConveysClarify
Transitions
NCL: p. 93
CC.W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CC.W.6.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 16-18)
I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas, where I use precise language and vocabulary to inform or explains the topic.
Informative piece ConveysPrecise
Domain-specific InformExplain
NCL: p. 96, 97
CC.W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CC. W.6.2e Establish and maintain a formal style.
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 16-18)
I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas, where I establish and maintain a formal style.
Informative piece Conveys
Formal style
Is That a Fact?
CC.W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CC.W.6.2f Provide a concluding
I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas, where I
Concluding statement
Informative pieceConvey
Is That a Fact?
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 3statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 16-18)
provide a supportive concluding statement or section for the information or explanation presented.
CC. L.6.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.CC.L.6.3b Maintain consistency in style and tone.
(This standard is not addressed in Journeys lesson- use additional materials to address this standard.)
I will maintain a consistent style in writing. I will maintain a consistent tone in writing.
ConsistentStyleTone
http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/onlineguide/chapter3-21.cfm
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/tone.htm
END OF SECOND QUARTER December 18, 2014
Dec. 22-Jan. 2 WINTER RECESS
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 4READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Comprehension: Extended Text Study
Teacher Selected Materials forExtended Text Study
(Integrate Author Study)
Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Text Features & Text Structure Refer to FSPS Extended Text Study Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RL.6.2RL.6.3RL.6.7
(PARCC 6A.5 PBA)
Spelling
Review SkillsReview SkillsTeacher will need to create their own lessons for the week. Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts
Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the criteria specified by CC.L.6.4b and CC.L.6.2b.
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Grammar
Review Skills Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar
components and standards.
Teacher may use the lessons as described in Journeys lesson to review grammar skills.
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 4Writing
Refer to PARCC Practice Test
Knowledge Language and Conventions
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.6.1 (a-e), CC.L.6.2 (a-b), CC.L.6.3 (a-b), and CC.L.6.6.
CC. L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
I will be able to identify correct subject-verb agreement. I will be able to write sentences with correct subject-verb agreement. I will be able to use regular and irregular verbs correctly.
RecognizeVariationsStrategiesExpression
Conventional language
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEE
CC.L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.CC.L.6.1a Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).
(This standard is not addressed in Journeys lesson- use additional materials to address this standard.)
I will use pronouns in the proper case.
PronounsProper case
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEE
CC.L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.CC.L.6.1b Use i n t e n si v e pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
(The vocabulary of this standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
I will use intensive pronouns
Intensive pronouns
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEE
CC. L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.CC. L.6.1c Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.
(Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard. Teacher will need to substitute these standards and create their own lessons for the week.)
I will identify and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.
Inappropriate shiftsPronoun
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEE
CC.L.6.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar
I will identify and correct vague pronouns.
Vague pronouns Ambiguous
http://languagearts.pppst.com/
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 4and usage when writing or speaking.CC.L.6.1d Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).
(This standard is not addressed in Journeys lesson- use additional materials to address this standard.)
index.htmlMIEE
CC. L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.CC. L.6.1e Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others’ writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.(Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 6)
I will identify and write complete sentences.
RecognizeVariationsStrategiesExpression
Conventional language
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEE
CC.L.6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.CC.L.6.2a Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.
(Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard. Teacher will need to substitute these standards and create their own lessons for the week.)
I will use punctuation to set off nonrestrictive elements.
PunctuationNonrestrictive/Parenthetical
Elements
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htmMITP
CC. L.6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.CC.L.6.2b Spell correctly.
(Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 6)
I will spell correctly. Correctly http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htmMITP
CC. L.6.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.CC.L.6.3a Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.(This standard is not addressed in Journeys lesson- use additional materials to address this standard.)
I will vary sentence patterns. I will write for interest and style.
Sentence patternsInterestStyle
http://www.writingwithclarity.com/2011/07/make-writing-more-lively-and-effective-vary-your-sentence-patterns/
CC. L.6.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing,
I will maintain a consistent style in writing.
ConsistentStyle
http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/onlineguide/
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 4speaking, reading, or listening.CC.L.6.3b Maintain consistency in style and tone.
(This standard is not addressed in Journeys lesson- use additional materials to address this standard.)
I will maintain a consistent tone in writing.
Tone chapter3-21.cfm
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/tone.htm
CC.L.6.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
I will use grade level academic and domain-specific words and phrases. I will use my knowledge of vocabulary to comprehend the text.
AcademicDomain-Specific
PhrasesComprehend
http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=cloze%20reading&rs=ac&len=5
http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=vocabulary%20comprehension&rs=ac&len=15
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 5
READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVES ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUSMATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES
ASSESSMENTS
Comprehension: Research Connections
Teacher Selected Materials for Research Connections.
Teacher may choose standards that best match the research connections genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Compare/Contrast & Question Refer to FSPS Research Connections Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RI.6.2RI.6.3RI.6.5RI.6.6RI.6.9
(PARCC 6B.1 PBA)
Spelling
Greek and Latin Elements
(Size)(micro-, mega-, super-, hyper)
Choose appropriately from the lessons.WTW (DC) – Sort 21
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly spelling components and standards.
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.6.4b.
CC.L.6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.CC.L.6.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
I will use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots to figure out word meaning.
GreekLatin
AffixesRoots
http://dictionary.reference.com/WTW: p.253 & 265 (Greek and Latin roots)BWLWJ: Chapter 7
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 5WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVES ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUSMATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES
ASSESSMENTS
Grammar
Choose appropriately from the lessons
Refer to J- L 8, 9, 10
Review ConjunctionsLonger Sentences
Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard. Teacher will need to substitute CC.L.6.1b and CC.L.6.1d and create their own lessons for the week. Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the criteria specified by CC.L.6.1b and CC.L.6.1d.
CC. L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
I will correctly identify and use conjunctions. I will be able to correctly write longer sentences.
RecognizeVariationsStrategiesExpression
Conventional language
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEEMechanically Inclined
WritingRefer to Journeys
Lessons 16 (Inform: Compare/ Contrast)
Refer to JourneysLessons 21-25 (Opinion Structure)
Argumentative*News Articles
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C
Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing E *PARCC 6B.1 PBA
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.W.6.2, CC.W.6.2a, CC.W.6.2b, CC.W.6.2c, CC.W.6.2d, CC.W.6.2e, CC.W.6.2f, CC.W.6.1, CC.W.6.1a, CC.W.6.1b, CC.W.6.1c, CC.W.6.1d, CC.W.6.1e,and CC.W.6.8*Use these standards for weeks 5 and 6.
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CC.W.6.2 Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CC.W.6.2a Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/ contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C)(Refer to Journeys Lessons 16-18)
I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas, where I introduce a topic, organize ideas with appropriate structure, and include formatting, graphics and multimedia when useful.
ClassificationCause/effectFormattingMultimedia
NCL: p. 59-60NCL: p. 62NCL: p. 76NCL: p. 86NCL: p. 94 (6)NCL: p. 95, Lesson Appendix P (T)Is That a Fact: p. 52 (T)
CC.W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CC.W.6.2b Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 16-18)
I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas, where I use facts, definitions, details, and quotations, or other examples to develop the topic.
Relevant factsConcrete detailsInformative piece
Conveys
NCL: p. 91NCL: p. 99NCL: p. 101
CC.W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CC.W.6.2c Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 16-18)
I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas, where I use appropriate transitions to clarify relationships among ideas.
Informative pieceConveysClarify
Transitions
NCL: p. 93
CC.W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CC.W.6.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas, where I use precise language and vocabulary to inform or explains the topic.
Informative piece ConveysPrecise
Domain-specific InformExplain
NCL: p. 96, 97
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 5(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 16-18)
CC.W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CC. W.6.2e Establish and maintain a formal style.
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 16-18)
I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas, where I establish and maintain a formal style.
Informative piece Conveys
Formal style
Is That a Fact?
CC.W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CC.W.6.2f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C)
(Refer to Journeys Lessons 16-18)
I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas, where I provide a supportive concluding statement or section for the information or explanation presented.
Concluding statement
Informative pieceConvey
Is That a Fact?
CC.W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence CC. W.6.1a Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
(Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E)
I will write an argument with clear reasons and relevant evidence, where I introduce claims and organize the reasons/evidence clearly.
ArgumentRelevantEvidenceClaims
LC: Book 3, p. 71, Lesson, 6 p. 83, Lesson 7NCL: p. 58-60Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillockshttp://learnzillion.com/lessons?utf8=%E2%9C%93&filters%5Bsubject%5D=ela&query=argumentative+writing&commit=Search+lessons
CC.W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.CC. W.6.1b I will write an argument with clear reasons and relevant evidence, where I support claims with clear and relevant reasons, use credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic.
I will write an argument with clear reasons and relevant evidence, where I support claims with clear and relevant reasons, use credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic.
ClaimsRelevantEvidenceCredible
WBT: p. 130-146Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillockshttp://learnzillion.com/lessons?utf8=%E2%9C%93&filters%5Bsubject%5D=ela&query=argumentative+writing&commit=Search+lessons
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(Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E)CC.W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.CC. W.6.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons.
(Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E)
I will write an argument with clear reasons and relevant evidence, where I use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify relationships among claims and reasons.
ClausesClarifyClaims
LC: Book 3, p. 183, Lesson 15Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillockshttp://learnzillion.com/lessons?utf8=%E2%9C%93&filters%5Bsubject%5D=ela&query=argumentative+writing&commit=Search+lessons
CC.W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.CC. W.6.1d Establish and maintain a formal style.
(Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E)
I will write an argument with clear reasons and relevant evidence, where I establish and maintain a formal style.
Argument Relevant Evidence
Formal style Establish
LC: Book 3, p. 195, Lesson 16Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillockshttp://learnzillion.com/lessons?utf8=%E2%9C%93&filters%5Bsubject%5D=ela&query=argumentative+writing&commit=Search+lessons
CC. W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.CC.W.6.1e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.
(Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E)
I will write an argument with clear reasons and relevant evidence, where I provide a concluding statement or section that flows from the presented argument.
ArgumentRelevant evidence
Concluding statement
NCL: p. 102-103NCL: Appendix R (T)Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillockshttp://learnzillion.com/lessons?utf8=%E2%9C%93&filters%5Bsubject%5D=ela&query=argumentative+writing&commit=Search+lessons
CC.W.6.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.
I will recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources. I will summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work. I will provide a list of sources
RelevantDigital Sources
SummarizeParaphrase
CT: Book 6, Lesson 22, pg. 2-13
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 6
READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVES ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUSMATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES
ASSESSMENTS
Comprehension: Research Connections
Teacher Selected Materials for Research Connections.
Teacher may choose standards that best match the research connections genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Text Structure & Visualize Refer to FSPS Research Connections Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RI.6.2RI.6.3RI.6.5RI.6.6RI.6.7RI.6.8RI.6.9
(PARCC 6B.4 PBA)
Spelling
Greek RootsRoot Words
-auto-, -bio-, -geo-,-graph-, -meter-,
-peri-,-phon-, -photo-,
-tele-
Choose appropriately from the lessons.
WTW(DC)
Sort 22
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly spelling components and standards.
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.6.4b.
CC.L.6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.CC.L.6.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
CC.L.6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.CC.L.6.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
CC.L.6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.CC.L.6.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
CC.L.6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.CC.L.6.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 6WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVES ESSENTIAL
VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUSMATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES
ASSESSMENTS
Grammar
This standard is the District’s Grammar Focus for the week
Nonrestrictive/ Parenthetical
Elements
This Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard. Teacher will need to
substitute this standard and create their own lessons for the week.
Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard. Teacher will need to substitute CC.L.6.1c and create their own lessons for the week. Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the criteria specified by CC.L.6.1c
CC.L.6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.CC.L.6.2a Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.
(Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard. Teacher will need to substitute these standards and create their own lessons for the week.)
I will use punctuation to set off nonrestrictive elements.
PunctuationNonrestrictive/Parenthetical
Elements
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htmMITP
Writing
Refer to JourneysLessons 16-18
(Inform)
Refer to JourneysLessons 21-25 (Opinion Structure)
Argumentative*Science Articles
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C
Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E *PARCC 6B.4 PBA
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.W.6.2, CC.W.6.2a, CC.W.6.2b, CC.W.6.2c, CC.W.6.2d, CC.W.6.2e, CC.W.6.2f, CC.W.6.1, CC.W.6.1a, CC.W.6.1b, CC.W.6.1c, CC.W.6.1d, CC.W.6.1e,and CC.W.6.8*Refer back to Week 5 for these standards.
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READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
ComprehensionMain CC Standards Comprehension/
Fluency J – L 17
Skill:Fact and Opinion
Strategy:Question
Genre:Informational Text
Essential Question:
What can we prove about china’s first emperor?
J – L 17
Read Aloud“Qin’s Brain: The Man Behind the Emperor”
T82-T83 Target Skill: Fact and
Opinion Projectable 17.1 (Model
Oral Fluency) CLLG: p. 73 Target Vocabulary
T83
Main Selection“The Emperor’s Silent
Army”T90-T103
Genre: Informational Text
CLLG: p.72 Introduce: Fact and
Opinion; Question T88-T89
Projectable 17.2 (Fact and Opinion; Question)PB: p. 193
Projectables 17.3a, 17.3b, 17.3c (T-Map: Fact and Opinion)
Stop & Think T94, T101 Deepen Comprehension:
Analyze Facts and
(OPTIONAL)J – L 17
T126 Weekly Tests
17.4-17.6
CC.RI.6.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
(This standard is the District Focus Wall target skill for the week.)
(This standard is not addressed in Journeys Lesson 17. It must be addressed using Journeys and/or supplemental materials sometime during the 9 weeks.)
I will trace and evaluate the argument and claims in a text. I will identify claims that are supported with reasons and those that are not.
TraceEvaluateArgument
ClaimDistinguishing
Evidence
CT: Book 4, Lesson 11, p. 24STW2: p.166-169
CC.RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
(This standard is the Focus Wall target strategy for the week.)
(This standard is indirectly addressed through “Develop Comprehension” questions in the main selection.)
(The rigor of this standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
(Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 6)
I will use evidence from the text to support my analysis of what the text says and inferences I make.
.
EvidenceAnalysisExplicitly
Inferences
CT: Book 3, p. 12, Lesson 8NRP: p. 78-86STW2: p. 144, p.148-153 (T)CT: Book 4, p. 15, Lesson 11CT: Book 4, p. 56, Lesson 15
Embedded CC Standards
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Opinions T108-T109 Projectable 17.4 (T-Map:
Analyze Facts and Opinions)PB: p. 194
AL: fact, opinion, analyze
Connect To“Ancient China Visual
Arts”T104-T107
Genre: Informational Text
MC : T107 CLLG: p. 73
CC.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a k e y i nd i v i du al , eve n t , or i d e a is i n tr o du c e d , ill u stra te d , and ela b o rated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
(This standard is indirectly addressed through “Develop Comprehension” questions in the main selection.)
(The entire standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
I will analyze how an individual, event, or idea is introduced and elaborated upon in informational text.
AnalyzeElaborate
Informational text
STW2: p. 171-178; p. 210STW1: p. 117-121
CC.RI.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including fi gu ra t i ve , c o nn o tati ve , and t e c hn ical me a n i ng s .
(This standard is indirectly addressed through “Develop Comprehension” questions in the main selection.)
(The entire standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
I will determine the figurative, connotative, or technical meaning of words or phrases in a grade six text.
FigurativeConnotativeTechnical meaning
BTW: p. 39 (T)CT: Book 4, Lesson 10, p. 2CT: Book 4, Lesson 12, p. 26Common Core Appendix A, p. 32-34
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Vocabulary Targeted Vocabulary &
StrategiesJ – L 17
STRATEGY:Word Families
WORD CARDS:Cards 161-170
TARGET VOCABULARY:archaeologists,
replicas, lustrous, elaborate, excavate,
distinct, dignified, mythical,
temperaments, precede
Int r od u ce V o cabula r y J – L 17
T84-T85
Develop Background“Qin’s Brain” The Man Behind the Emperor”
T82-T83“Introducing the
Emperor” T86-T87
Vocabulary StrategiesT112-T113
Word Families Projectable 17.5 (Word
Families) PB: p. 195
AL: word families, base word, word root
(OPTIONAL)J – L 17
T126 Weekly Tests
Target StrategyWord Families
17.2-17.3
CC. L.6.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.CC. L.6.5b Use the r e lati o n s h ip b e tw ee n p ar t ic u lar w o r d s (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category) to better understand each of the words.
(This standard is only taught in the “Vocabulary Strategies” section of Journeys.)
(The entire standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
I will use the relationship between words to better understand each word’s meaning.
Cause/effect http://www.readwritethink.org/http://www.readworks.org/GRW (figurative language)WP: p. 45 (figurative language)LC: Book 6, p. 175, Lesson 13
Spelling
Latin RootsRoot Words(-spect-, -port-)
Choose appropriately from the lessons.
WTW(DC)
Sort 24
Teacher will need to create their own lessons for the week. Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the criteria specified by CC.L.6.4b.
CC.L.6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.CC.L.6.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
I will use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots to figure out word meaning.
GreekLatin
AffixesRoots
http://dictionary.reference.com/WTW: p.253 & 265 (Greek and Latin roots)BWLWJ: Chapter 7
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FORT SMITH SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3- Week 7
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Grammar
This standard is the District’s Grammar Focus for the week
Nonrestrictive/ Parenthetical
Elements
This Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard. Teacher will need to substitute this standard and create
their own lessons for the week.
Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard. Teacher will need to substitute CC.L.6.2a and create their own lessons for the week. Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the criteria specified by CC.L.6.2a.
CC.L.6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.CC.L.6.2a Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.
(Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard. Teacher will need to substitute these standards and create their own lessons for the week.)
I will use punctuation to set off nonrestrictive elements.
PunctuationNonrestrictive/Parenthetical
Elements
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htmMITP
Writing
Refer to JourneysLessons 3, &11
Narrative Writing Focus:(Narrative Description)
Diaries/Journal Entry
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
Refer to FSPS Narrative Writing Criteria A *PARCC 6C.2 PBA
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.W.6.3, CC.W.6.3a, CC.W.6.3b, CC.W.6.3c, CC.W.6.3d, CC.W.6.3e, and CC.W.6.9
*Refer back to M3- Week 1 for these standards.
CC. W.6.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.CC.W.6.9a Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature
I will compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
CompareContrastGenres
Historical NovelsFantasy stories
LC: Book 3, p. 71, Lesson, 6 p. 83, Lesson 7NCL: p. 58-60Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillockshttp://learnzillion.com/lessons?utf8=%E2%9C%93&filters%5Bsubject%5D=ela&query=argumentative+writing&commit=Search+lessons
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