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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M2- WEEK 1 READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
ComprehensionMain CC Standards
CC.RI.6.7 Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
(This standard is the Focus Wall target skill for the week.)
(The rigor of this standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
(The entire standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
I will utilize media or graphics to develop a coherent understanding of a topic.
IntegrateQuantitatively
UtilizeCoherent
GRW: p.403 (T)STW1: p. 117-121 (T)CT: p. 69, Lesson 10
Comprehension/ Fluency J – L 15
Skill:Text and Graphic
Features
Strategy:Monitor/ Clarify
Genre:Narrative Nonfiction
Essential Question:How do text and graphics show a crisis in space?
J – L 15
Read Aloud“Moon Machines”
Target Skill: Text and Graphic Features
Projectable 15.1(Read Aloud: Model Oral Fluency)
CLLG: p. 69 Target Vocabulary T305
Main Selection“Team Moon”T312-T322
Genre: Narrative Nonfiction CLLG: p. 68 Introduce Text and
Graphic Features; Analyze/Evaluate T328-T329
Projectable 15.2 (Text and Graphic Features; Analyze/Evaluate)
PB: p. 169 Projectables: 15.3a,
15.3b, 15.3c (Column Chart: Text and Graphic Features)
Stop & Think T314,T318 Deepen
Comprehension; Interpret Text and Graphic Features: T328-T329
(OPTIONAL)J – L 15
T346 Weekly Tests
15.4-15.5
Embedded CC StandardsCC.RI.6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas .
(This standard is the Focus Wall target strategy for the week.)
(The rigor of this standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
I will analyze how a sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the structure of a text and contributes to the development of the task.
AnalyzeStructure
Contributes
GRW: p. 402-404 (T)
CC.RI.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative , connotative , and technical meanings .
(The entire standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
(This standard is indirectly addressed through “Develop Comprehension” questions in the main selection.)
I will determine the figurative, connotative, or technical meaning of words or phrases in a grade six text.
Figurative, Connotative
Technical meaning
BTW: p. 39 (T)CT: Book 4, Lesson 10, p. 2CT: Book 4, Lesson 12, p. 26Common Core Appendix A, p. 32-34
CC.L.6.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.CC.L.6.5a I n ter p ret fi gu res o f s p eech (e. g. , p e rs o n ificati o n ) in c o n t e xt .
(The rigor of this standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
I will interpret figures of speech in context.
InterpretPersonification
Figures of speech
http://www.readwritethink.org/
http://www.readworks.org/
GRW (figurative language)WP: p. 45 (figurative language)
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M2- WEEK 1
(The entire standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
LC: Book 6, p. 175, Lesson 13
Projectable 15.4 (Column Chart: Interpret Text and Graphic Features)
PB: p. 170
AL: graphic features, text features, visuals, caption
Connect To“The Woman in the Moon”
T324-T326Genre: Folktale MC: T327 CLLG: p.69
Vocabulary TA R G E TED V OCA B U L A R Y &
S TR A TE G I E S J – L 15
STRATEGY:Suffixes
-ous, -ic, -ure
WORD CARDSCards 141-150
ascent, perilous, unpredictability, lunar, likelihood,
hovering, impending,
presumably, option, random
Int r od u ce V o cabula r y J – L 15
T306-307Develop Background
“Moon Machines”T304-T305
“Flying to the Moon”T308-T309
Vocabulary Strategies
Suffixes –ous, -ic, -ure T332-T333
Projectable 15.5 (Suffixes –ous, -ic, -ure)
PB: p.171AL: suffix
(OPTIONAL)J – L 15
T346 Weekly Tests
Target Vocabulary Suffixes
-ous, -ic, -ure15.2-15.3
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)
(This standard is only taught in the “Vocabulary Strategies” section of Journeys.)
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
CC. L.6.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.CC. L.6.5b Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category) to better understand each of the words.
(This standard is not addressed in Journeys lesson- use additional materials to address this standard.)
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
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.6.4c Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning
I will use print and digital reference materials to determine pronunciation, meaning, or part of speech of a word.
ConsultDigital
PronunciationClarifyPrecise
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 M2- WEEK 1or its part of speech.
(This standard is only taught in the “Vocabulary Strategies” section of Journeys.)
Spelling Decoding and Spelling J – L 8
Common Final Syllables
Spelling: Final /∂l/, /∂n/, and /∂r/
J – L 8
Decoding T187
Detailed Spelling Plan T192-T193
Day 1: Teach the Principle/PretestPB: p.88
Day 2: Word SortPB: p.89
Day 5: Spelling Assessment
(OPTIONAL)J – L 8
T203 Weekly Decoding Test
8.11-8.12
T193 Spelling Assessment
Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 6 for CC.L.6.2b when teaching spelling.
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Grammar G rammar J – L 18
Adjectives and Adverbs
Detailed Grammar P lan J – L 18
T192-T195
Day 1: Teach Kinds of Adjectives and AdverbsProjectable 18.6PB: p. 211
Day 2: Teach Articles and DemonstrativesProjectable 18.7PB: p. 212
(OPTIONAL)J – L 18
T201 Weekly Tests
18.13-18.14
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 correctly use and identify adjectives and adverbs.
RecognizeVariationsStrategiesExpression
Conventional language
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEE
Writing Refer to JourneysLessons 3, &11
Narrative Writing Focus:(Narrative Description)
*Essays
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 Narrative Writing Criteria B *PARCC 6C.2 PBA
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M2- WEEK 1the 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, and CC.W.6.2f.
*Use these standards for weeks 1, 2, and 3.
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 M2- WEEK 1(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. 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.
I will vary sentence patterns. I will write for interest and style.
Sentence patternsInterest
Style
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 M2- 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 Poetry)
Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Story Structure & Comparisons Refer to FSPS Extended Text Study Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RL.6.2RL.6.3RL.6.5
(PARCC 6A.1 PBA)
Spelling Decoding and SpellingJ – L 12
Recognizing Common Prefixes
Spelling: Prefixes: in-, im-, il-, or ir-
J – L 12
Decoding T115
Detailed Spelling PlanT120-T121
Day 1: Teach the Principle/PretestPB: p.136-138
Day 2: Word SortPB: p. 137
Day 5: Spelling Assessment
(OPTIONAL)J – L 12
T131 Decoding Test
12.6-12.7
T121 Spelling Assessment
Journeys spelling lesson does not teach a grade-level standard. Teacher will need to substitute CC.L.6.4b 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.6.4b.
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 M2- Week 2
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Grammar
Shifts in Pronoun
Number and Person
This 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.
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.
Journeys Lesson 17 focuses on kinds of pronouns. Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.6.1c.
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
WritingRefer to JourneysLessons 3, &11
Narrative Writing Focus:(Narrative Description)
*Essays
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 Narrative Writing Criteria B. *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.6.2, CC.W.6.2a, CC.W.6.2b, CC.W.6.2c, CC.W.6.2d, CC.W.6.2e and CC.W.6.3f and CC.W.9.
* Refer back to M2- Week 1 for CC.W.6.2 (a-f).
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/
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M2- Week 2tone.htm
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
END OF FIRST QUARTER October 16, 2014
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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M2- Week 3READING 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 Poetry)
Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Author’s Purpose & Visualize Refer to FSPS Extended Text Study Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RL.6.2RL.6.3RL.6.5
(PARCC 6A.3 PBA)
SPELLING Decoding and SpellingJ – L 13
Consonant Alternations
Spelling:Words with -ion
J – L 13
Decoding T187
Detailed Spelling PlanT192-T193
Day 1: Teach the Principle/PretestPB: p.148
Day 2: Word SortPB: p. 149
Day 5: Spelling Assessment
(OPTIONAL)J – L 13
T203 Decoding Test
13.11-13.12
T193 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 13 focuses on words with -ion. 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 M2- Week 3
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Grammar
Shifts in Pronoun
Number and Person
This 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.
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.
Journeys Lesson 17 focuses on kinds of pronouns. Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.6.1c.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
Writing
Refer to JourneysLessons 3, &11
Narrative Writing Focus:(Narrative Description)
*Essays
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 Narrative Writing Criteria B. *PARCC 6.C.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.6.2, CC.W.6.2a, CC.W.6.2b, CC.W.6.2c, CC.W.6.2d, CC.W.6.2e and CC.W.6.3f and CC.W.9.
*Refer to M2- Weeks 1 & 2.
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FORT SMITH SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M2- 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 Poetry)
Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Text Structure & Summarize Refer to FSPS Extended Text Study Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RL.6.2RL.6.3RL.6.5
(PARCC 6A.2 PBA)
Spelling Spelling & Decoding J – L 15
Common Final Syllables
Spelling: Final /iz/, /iv/, and /ij/ Sounds
J – L 15
Decoding T331
Detailed Spelling PlanT336-T337
Day 1: Teach the Principle/PretestPB: p.172
Day 2: Word SortPB: p. 173
Day 5: Spelling Assessment
J – L 15
T347 Weekly Decoding Test
15.6-15.7
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.
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
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FORT SMITH SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M2- Week 4
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Grammar GrammarChoose
appropriately from the lessons.
J – L 17
Intensive Pronouns
Recognizing Vague Pronouns
District Grammar Focus
Intensive Pronouns
Detailed Grammar P lan Choose appropriately from
the lessons.J – L 17
T118-T121
Day 3: Teach Reflexive Pronouns (need to use the term intensive) Projectable 17.8PB: p. 201
AL: intensive pronoun, reflexive pronoun
(OPTIONAL)Choose
appropriately from the lessons.
J – L 17
T127 Weekly Tests
17.9-17.10
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.6.1 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 p r o n o un s (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.6.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.CC.L.6.1d Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).(The Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard.)
I will identify and correct vague pronouns.
Vague pronouns
Ambiguous
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEE
Writing
Refer to JourneysLessons 16-18
Informational(Inform)
&Refer to Journeys
Lessons 21-25 (Opinion Structure)
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 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, and CC.W.6.1e.
* Use these standards for M2- Weeks 4 and 5 (Wk. 5 add W.6.8)CC.W.6.2 Write informative/ explanatory texts to I will write an Classification NCL: p. 59-60
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FORT SMITH SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M2- Week 4examine 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)
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.
Cause/effectFormattingMultimedia
NCL: p. 62NCL: p. 76NCL: p. 86NCL: p. 94 (6)NCL: p. 95, Lesson Appendix P (T)Is That a Fact: p. 52 (T)
Embedded Writing Focus:(Argumentative)
*Reports
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.
(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
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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.6.2e 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.
(Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E)
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
CC.W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims I will write an argument Clauses LC: Book 3, p. 183, Lesson 15
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FORT SMITH SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M2- Week 4with 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)
with clear reasons and relevant evidence, where I use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify relationships among claims and reasons.
ClarifyClaims
Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillockshttp://learnzillion.com/lessons?utf8=%E2%9C%93&filters%5Bsubject%5D=ela&query=argumentative+writing&commit=Search+lessons
CC.W.6.1 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. 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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READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
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 and Graphic Features & Analyze/Evaluate Refer to FSPS Research Connections Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RI.6.3RI.6.5RI.6.6RI.6.7RI.6.8RI.6.9
(PARCC 6B.4 PBA)
Spelling Decoding and Spelling J – L 16
Comparing Related Words
Spelling:Suffixes
–ent, -ant
J – L 16
Decoding T37
Detailed Spelling PlanT42-T43
Day 1: Teach the Principle/PretestPB: p. 184
Day 2: Word SortPB: p. 185
Day 5: Spelling Assessment
(OPTIONAL)J – L 16
T53 Weekly Decoding Test
16.6-16.7
T43 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 13 focuses on words with -ion. 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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WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Grammar
J – L 17
Intensive Pronouns
Recognizing Vague Pronouns
Refer to M2- Week 4 for details.
Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard. Teacher will need to substitute CC.L.6.1b 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.6.1d.
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 p r o n o un s (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.6.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.CC.L.6.1d Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).
(The Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard.)
I will identify and correct vague pronouns.
Vague pronouns Ambiguous
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEE
Writing Refer to JourneysLessons 16-18Informational
(Inform)&
Refer to JourneysLessons 21-25 (Opinion Structure)
Embedded Writing Focus:(Argumentative)
*Explanations
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.6.2e, 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 to M2- Week 4 for CC.W 6.2 (a-f) and CC.W 6.1 (a-e). Add CC.W.6.8.
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FORT SMITH SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M2- Week 5CC.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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READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONSCOMMON CORE STATE
STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
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: Key Ideas and Details & Compare/Contrast Refer to FSPS Research Connections Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RI.6.2RI.6.3RI.6.5RI.6.6RI.6.8RI.6.9
(PARCC 6B.7 PBA)
Spelling Decoding and Spelling J – L 17
More Common Suffixes
Spelling: Suffixes:-able, -ible, -ate
J – L 17
Decoding T111
Detailed Spelling PlanT116-T117
Day 1: Teach the Principle/PretestPB: p. 196
Day 2: Word SortPB: p. 197
Day 3: Word Families Day 5: Spelling
Assessment
J – L 17
T127 Weekly Decoding Test
17.7-17.8
T117 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 13 focuses on words with -ion. 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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WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONSCOMMON CORE STATE
STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCE LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Grammar Choose appropriately from the lessons.
Refer to J- L 19 & 20
Prepositions
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 learn to correctly use and identify prepositions
RecognizeVariationsStrategiesExpression
Conventional language
http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEE
Writing Refer to JourneysLessons 21-25 (Opinion Structure)
Embedded Writing Focus:(Argumentative)
*Essays
Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E. *PAECC 6B.7 PBA
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.W.6.8, 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.6.8 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
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
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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.
(Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E)
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
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
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TLI: Literacy - Research Simulation Task November 18, 2014 A.M.READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Comprehension Comprehension/ Fluency J – L 16
Skill:Author’s Purpose
Strategy:Compare/Contras
Genre:Informational Text;
Poetry
Essential Question:How do new clues match old ideas about Vikings?
J – L 16
Read Aloud“Viking Goddess:
The Legend of Freya”T12-T13
Target Skill: Compare & Contrast
Projectable 16.1 (Model Oral Fluency)
CLLG: p. 71 Target Vocabulary T13
Main Selection“The Real Vikings”
T20-T29Genre: Informational Text
CLLG: p 71 Introduce: Compare and
Contrast; Summarize T18-T19
Projectable 16.2 (Compare and Contrast; Summarize)
PB: p. 181 Projectable 16.3a, 16.3b
(Venn Diagram: Compare and Contrast)
Stop & Think T25, T27 Deepen
Comprehension: T34-T35
Projectable 16.4 (Venn
(OPTIONAL)J – L 16
T52 Weekly Tests
16.4-16.5
Main CC StandardsCC.RI.6.9 Compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another (e.g., a memoir written by and a biography on the same person).
(This standard is the Focus Wall target skill for the week.)
(The entire standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
(This standard is only taught in the “Connect To” and “Making Connections” of Journeys.)
I will compare and contrast two authors’ presentation of the same event or topic.
CompareContrastMemoir
Biography
STW: p. 169-171CT: Book 6, p. 2, Lesson 22STW1: p. 137 (T)GRW: Appendix 34
Embedded CC StandardsCC.RI.6.2 Determine a c e n tral i d e a of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; p r ov i d e a s u mm ary of the t e xt d isti n ct from p e rs o n al o p i n i o n s or j udg me n ts .
(This standard is the Focus Wall target strategy for the week.)
(This standard is indirectly addressed through “Develop Comprehension” questions in the main selection.)
(This standard is only taught in the “Your Turn” section of the Main Selection of Journeys.)
(The entire standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
I will use evidence from the text to support my analysis of what the text says and inferences I make.
EvidenceAnalysisExplicitly
Inferences
CT: Book 5, p. 56, Lesson 19Book 6, p. 36, Lesson 25STW1: p. 166 (T)NRP: p. 90-91NRP: p. 124
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.)
I will determine the figurative, connotative, or technical meaning of words or phrases in a grade six text.
FigurativeConnotative
Technical 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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(The entire standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.) Diagram: Text Structure:
Compare and Contrast) PB: p. 182AL: compare and contrast, summarize, text structure
CC.RI.6.5 Analyze how a p ar t ic u lar s e n t e n c e , p ara g ra ph , c h a p t e r , or s e cti o n fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.
(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.)
I will analyze how a sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the structure of a text and contributes to the development of the task.
AnalyzeStructure
Contributes
GRW: p. 402-404 (T)
CC.RI.6.6 Determine an author’s point of view or pu r p o se in a t e xt and e x p lain h o w it is c o n v e y ed in the text.
(The rigor of this standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)
(This standard is indirectly addressed through “Develop Comprehension” questions in the main selection.)
I will determine the author’s point of view and explain how it is conveyed through the text.
Point of viewConveyed
CT: Book 5, p. 44, Lesson 20STW: p. 169-171
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Vocabulary Targeted Vocabulary& Strategies
J – L 16
STRATEGY:Word Origins
WORD CARDSCards 151-160
TARGET VOCABULARY:
ruthless, unearthed,ancestral, forge
Int r od u ce V o cabula r y J – L 16
T14-T15
Develop Background“Viking Goddess: The
Legend of FreyaT12-T13
“Artifacts: Windows into the Past”
T16-T17
(OPTIONAL)J – L 16
T52 Weekly Tests
Target StrategyWord Families
16.2-16.3
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)
(This standard is only taught in the “Vocabulary Strategies” section of Journeys.)
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
Spelling
Review SkillsReview Skills
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.
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FORT SMITH SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M2- Week 7
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.
WritingRefer to Journeys
Lessons 16
Informational(Inform: Compare/ Contrast Paragraph)
*Speeches
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. *PARCC 6B.4 & 6B.7 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.6.8CC.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
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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.6.2c 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 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.6.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or
I will recall relevant information from experiences
RelevantDigital Sources
CT: Book 6, Lesson 22, pg. 2-13
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paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.
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
SummarizeParaphrase
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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READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS
MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &
EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS
Comprehension: Research Connections
Refer to PARCC Practice TestWritten Expression with Prose Constructed Responses (PCR)
Teacher may choose standards that best match the research connections genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Key Ideas and Details & Craft and Structure Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
Review all RL & RI Standards
Spelling
Review SkillsReview Skills
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.
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCE 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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Writing
TLI Writing Focus
Refer to PARCC Practice TestWritten Expression with Prose Constructed Responses (PCR)Review all Writing & Language Standards
Nov. 26-28 THANKSGIVING RECESS
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