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Assessment FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 1READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS

MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS &

EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS

Comprehension Comprehension/Fluency

Read to Self(on level texts)

Retell a familiar text

Rules and Routines/Pre-Assessment

Suggested Read-Aloud Teacher Selected

Read-Aloud(2 Text on Same

Topic)

Journeys Assessments and Materials

(OPTIONAL)

Every child wil l be assessed with the initial diagnostic tool called the Comprehensive Screening Assessment that comes with the Houghton Mifflin series. This assessment should be completed during the first two weeks of school.

CC.RL.6.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

(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 evidence AnalysisExplicitlyInference

GRW: p. 365(T)TDC: p.18-19 (T)TC: Book 4, p. 14, Lesson 11 p. 106RP: p. 81-90SW-2: p. 141-142CT: Book 4, p. 47, Lesson 14

Vocabulary TAR G ETE D V O CABULAR Y &

STRATE G I E S Setting up rules and

routinesWord Study &

DecodingSetting up rules and

routines


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.6.4a Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.


I will use context clues to figure out the meaning of words and phrases.

Context cluesFunction

http://dictionary.reference.com/WTW: p.253 & 265 (Greek and Latin roots)BWLWJ: Chapter 7

WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONSCOMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVES ESSENTIAL

VOCABULARYRESOURCES LESSON FOCUS MATERIALS,

EXPLANATIONS & ASSESSMENTS

Module 1-1

http://dictionary.reference.com/



Assessment FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 1EXAMPLES

Grammar GrammarReview

CompleteSentences

Suggested Spelling Lesson:

Refer to JourneysLessons 1 & 2VCV Syllable

Pattern Short Vowels


w.6.2 I will identify and write complete sentences.

RecognizeVariationsStrategiesExpression

Conventional language

http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlMIEE

Writing W riting Review Writing Process

Setting up rules and routines


(OPTIONAL)Writing Pre-

Prompt Comprehensive

Screening Assessment

CC. W.6.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.


I will write for an appropriate time based on a specific task, purpose, and audience.

RoutinelyReflectionRevision

GRW: Chapter 5WP: Chapters 1 & 2LC: Book 1WBT

Module 1-2

http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.html



FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 2READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS



EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS

Comprehension Comprehension/FluencyJ – L 2

Skill:Author’s Purpose

Strategy:Infer/Predict

Genre:Autobiography

Teacher can refer to J – L 22 Writing Day 2

for PB p 264 for a lesson on Positive and Negative Connotations

J – L 2

Read Aloud“The Assignment”

T84-T85 Target Skill: Author’s

Purpose Projectable 2.1 (Model

Oral Fluency) CLLG: p. 43 Target Vocabulary T85

Main Selection“Knots in My Yo-Yo

String”T92-T103

Genre: Autobiography CLLG: p. 42 Introduce: Author’s

Purpose; Infer/Predict T90-T91

Projectable 2.2 (Author’s Purpose; Infer/Predict)PB: p.13

Projectables 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.3c (Inference Map: Author’s Purpose)

Stop & Think T95, T97 Deepen Comprehension:

Author’s Purpose T108-T109

Projectable 2.4 (Inference Map: Connect Author’s ViewpointPB: p.14

AL: author’s purpose, infer, author’s viewpoint, bias

Connect To“Sporty Poetry”

T104-T107Genre: Poetry

(OPTIONAL)

J – L 2T126 Weekly

Test2.5-2.7

Main CC StandardsCC.RI.6.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.

(This standard is the Focus Wall target skill for the week.)

I will determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details. I will summarize informational text while leaving out my personal opinion.

Central ideaConveyedSummary

Judgments Informational text

CT: Book 5, p. 56, Lesson 19 Book 6, p. 36, Lesson 25STW: p. 166 (T)NRP: p. 90-91NRP: p. 124

Embedded CC StandardsCC.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).

(This standard is indirectly addressed through “Develop Comprehension” questions in the main selection.)

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. 21STW1: p. 117-121

Module 1-3

FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1 - WEEK 2 MC: T107 CLLG: p. 43

Vocabulary Targeted Vocabulary& Strategies

J – L 2Strategy:

Suffixes: -er, -or, -ar,-ist, -ian, -ent

WORD CARDSCards 12-20

Target Vocabulary:

mentor, employed, scholastic, grimly, contested, tumult,

pursuit, culprit, deprived,

miraculous

Introduce VocabularyJ – L 2

T86-T87

Develop Background“The Assignment”

T84-T85“What Goes Into an Autobiography?”

T88-T89

Vocabulary StrategiesT112-T113

Suffixes –er, -or, -ar,-ist, -ian, -ent

Projectable 2.5 (Suffixes –er, -or, -ar, -ist, -ian, -ent) PB: p. 15

AL: affix, base word, suffix

(OPTIONAL)


TestTarget

VocabularySuffixes –er, -or,-ar. –ist, -ian, -ent

2.2-2.4

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


Spelling Choose appropriately from the lessons.

Refer to J- L 1 & 2

VCCV Syllable Pattern (short vowels)VCV Syllable Pattern (long vowels)

Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 6 for CC.L.2b when teaching spelling.

WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS



EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS

Grammar Choose appropriately from the lessons.

Refer to Journeys- L 1 & 2Review of Sentence Structure

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 lessons 1 & 2 to review grammar skills. Module 1-4



FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1 - WEEK 2

Review of Sentence Structure(complete sentences, run-ons, kinds of sentences)

CC. L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

I will learn to write and identify complete sentences. I will be able to write and identify different kinds of sentences.




Writing

Refer to Journeys

Lessons 1-5, 12, 14-15

Narrative Writing Focus:

(Narrative Story)

*Autobiography

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.1PBA

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, 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 2 and 3.

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 A)

(Refer to Journeys Lessons 11-12, 14-15)

I will write a real 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.



I will write a real 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-

I will write a real narrative with descriptive details and

VarietyTransition

MM 4-5: p. 74, p. 155

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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1 - WEEK 2structured 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.



effective techniques where I use transitional words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts.

ClausesConvey

Sequence

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.6.3d Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.



I will write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective techniques where I use precise words and phrases, relevant details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.

PreciseRelevantSensoryConvey

Techniques

CL: p. 68, 69, 70, p. 71

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.



I will write a real 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.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.

I will write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas,

Relevant factsConcrete detailsInformative piece

NCL: p. 91NCL: p. 99NCL: p. 101

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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1 - WEEK 2CC.W.6.2b Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.



where I use facts, definitions, details, and quotations, or other examples to develop the topic.

Conveys

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.



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

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.



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.



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,

I will vary sentence patterns.

Sentence patternsInterest

http://www.writingwithclarity.com

Module 1-7

http://www.writingwithclarity.com/2011/07/make-writing-more-lively-and-effective-vary-your-sentence-patterns/


FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1 - WEEK 2reading, 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 write for interest and style.

Style /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, speaking, reading, or listening.CC.L.6.3b Maintain consistency in style and tone.


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

Module 1-8












EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS

Comprehension: Extended Text Study

Teacher Selected Materials forExtended Text Study

Refer to FSPS Literacy Module Resource for a list of Extended Text Study & Research Connections Resources

Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Story Structure and 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 Decoding and Spelling

J – L 3Stressed and Unstressed

Syllables

Spelling: Vowel Sounds: /ou/, /ōō/,

/ô/, /oi/

J – L 3 Decoding T187

Detailed Spelling Plan T192-T193

Day 1: Teach the Principle/PretestPB: p. 28

Day 2: Word SortPB: p. 29

Day 5: Spelling Assessment

(OPTIONAL) J – L 3

T203 Weekly Decoding Test

3.12-3.13

T193 Spelling Assessment

Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 6 for CC.L.2b (Spell correctly) when teaching spelling.


COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDSOBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL

VOCABULARYRESOURCES LESSON FOCUS MATERIALS,

EXPLANATIONS & ASSESSMENTS

Module 1-9

FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 3EXAMPLES

Grammar Grammar

J – L 3

Review of Sentence Structure

Subjects and Predicates

Detailed Grammar Plan

J – L 3T194-T196

Day 1: Teach Identifying Simple SubjectsProjectable 3.6PB: p. 31

Day 2: Teach Compound Subjects and PredicatesProjectable 3.7PB: p. 32

Day 3: Teach Subjects in Imperatives and InterrogativesProjectable 3.8PB: p. 33

Day 4: Review Subjects and PredicatesSpiral Review: Using Adjectives and AdverbsPB: p. 34

AL: compound subject, compound predicate

(OPTIONAL)


Tests3.14-3.15


Teacher may use the lessons as described in Journeys lesson 3 to review grammar skills.


I will be able to identify complete subjects and predicates. I will write sentences with complete subjects and predicates.




Writing

Module 1-10



FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 3

Refer to Journeys

Lessons 1-5, 12, 14-15

Narrative Writing Focus:

(Narrative Story)*Autobiography


Refer to FSPS Narrative Writing Criteria A * 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, CC.W.6.3e, 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.

*Refer to Writing Skills on M1-Week 2 for CC.W.6.3 (a-e) and 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.6.3a Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.


I will vary sentence patterns. I will write for interest and style.

Sentence patternsInterestStyle





ConsistentStyleTone



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READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS



EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS



Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Sequence of Events & Drawing Conclusions 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)


J – L 4

VCCCV Syllable Pattern

Spelling: Vowel + /r/ Sounds



Day 1: Teach the Principle/PretestPB: p. 40



(OPTIONAL)


Decoding Test4.6-4.7






EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS

Module 1-12

FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 4Grammar

Choose appropriately from the lessons.

Refer to J- L 11 (Day 3), 13 & 16

Linking VerbsVerb Tenses


Teacher may use the lessons as described in Journeys lesson 11, 13 & 16 to review grammar skills.


I will identify the principal parts of verbs. I will write sentences with correct verb tense and usage.




Writing Refer to JourneysLessons 1-5, 12, 14-15

Narrative Writing Focus:(Narrative Story)*Short Stories


Refer to FSPS Narrative Writing Criteria B- Narrative -Fictional * 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.6.9, CC.W.6.9a, CC.W.6.9b, 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.

Use these standards for weeks 4 and 5

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

CC. W.6.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.CC.W.6.9b Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Trace and

I will trace and evaluate the argument in a text distinguishing claims supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

TraceEvaluateArgument

ClaimReasonsEvidence

LC: Book 3, p. 71, Lesson, 6 p. 83, Lesson 7NCL: p. 58-60Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillockshttp://learnzillion.com/lessons?utf8=%E2%9C

Module 1-13

http://learnzillion.com/lessons?utf8=%E2%9C%93&filters%5Bsubject%5D=ela&query=argumentative+writing&commit=Search+lessons








FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 4evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not”.)


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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.



I will write a real 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.



I will write a real 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

I will write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective techniques where I

VarietyTransitionClauses

MM 4-5: p. 74, p. 155

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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 4effective 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.



use transitional words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts.

ConveySequence

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.6.3d Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.



I will write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective techniques where I use precise words and phrases, relevant details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.

PreciseRelevantSensoryConvey

Techniques

CL: p. 68, 69, 70, p. 71

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 A)(Refer to Journeys Lessons 11-12, 14-15

I will write a real 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.


Sentence patternsInterest

Style

http://www.writingwithclarity.com/2011/07/make-writing-more-lively-and-effective-vary-your-

Module 1-15



FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 4CC.L.6.3a Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.


sentence-patterns/




ConsistentStyleTone



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EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS



Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Recount & Analyze/Evaluate Refer to FSPS Extended Text Study Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6

RL.6.2RL.6.3RL.6.5

(PARCC 6A.2/6A.3 PBA)


J – L 5

Homophones

Spelling: Homophones


Detailed Spelling PlanT336-T337

Day 1: Teach the Principle/PretestPB: p.52



(OPTIONAL)


Test5.8-5.9


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 5 to review spelling skills.

Journeys Lesson 5 focuses on spelling principle of homophones. Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.6.4a

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.6.4a Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.


I will use context clues to figure out the meaning of words and phrases.

Context cluesFunction





EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS

Grammar

Choose appropriately from the lessons. Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar

components and standards.

Teacher may use the term possessive pronoun as described in Journeys lesson 11, 13, & 16.

Module 1-17





Refer to J- L 11 (Day 3), 13 & 16Linking VerbsVerb Tenses


Complete Sentences RecognizeVariationsStrategiesExpression



Writing

Refer to JourneysLessons 1-5, 12, 14-15

Narrative Writing Focus:(Narrative Story)

*Short Stories


Refer to FSPS Narrative Writing Criteria B Narrative * 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.6.9, CC.W.6.9a, CC.W.6.9b, 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 Writing Skills on M1-Week 4

Module 1-18




FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 6 READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS



EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS

Comprehension: Research Connections

Teacher Selected Materials for Research Connections.

Teacher may choose standards that best match the research connections genre Teacher should include CC.W.6.8 Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Text Features & 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.6.9

(PARCC 6B.1 PBA)Spelling Decoding & Spelling

J – L 6Silent consonants

in Multisyllable Words

Spelling:Words with ie or ei






(OPTIONAL)

J – L 6T57 Weekly







EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS

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Grammar Grammar

J – L 11 (day 4 spiral review)

Subjective, Objective, and Possessive

Pronouns

Detailed Grammar P lan

J – L 11T46-T49

Day 1: Teach Subject and Object PronounsProjectable 11.6PB: p. 127-129

Day 2: Teach Pronouns in CompoundsProjectable 11.7PB: p. 128

AL: pronoun, subject pronoun, object pronoun

(OPTIONAL)


Tests11.8-11.9

Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a grade-level standard. Teacher will need to substitute CC.L.6.1a 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.6.1a.

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, p o ssessi v e ).

(The entire standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.)

I will use pronouns in the proper case.

PronounsProper case


Writing Refer to JourneysLessons 16-18Informational

(Inform)*Brochures


Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C.

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.6.2, 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.

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.6.2 Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and

I will write an informative piece,

ClassificationCause/effect

NCL: p. 59-60NCL: p. 62

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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 6 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.



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.

FormattingMultimedia

NCL: 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.



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.



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 M1- WEEK 6 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.



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.



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


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.



Sentence patternsInterestStyle





ConsistentStyleTone



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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: Main Idea and Details, Analyze / Evaluate 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.10 PBA)


J – L 7Schwa in

Unstressed Syllables

Spelling: Final / r/






(OPTIONAL)




Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 6 for CC.L.6.2b when teaching spelling.

Writing Workshop Whole Group Lessons

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EXAMPLESASSESSMENTS

Grammar Grammar

J – L 11(day 4 spiral review)

Subjective, Objective, and

Possessive Pronouns

Detailed Grammar P lan

J – L 11T46-T49

Day 1: Teach Subject and Object PronounsProjectable 11.6PB: p. 127-129

Day 2: Teach Pronouns in CompoundsProjectable 11.7PB: p. 128

AL: pronoun, subject pronoun, object pronoun

(OPTIONAL)


Tests11.8-11.9

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.6.1 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).

I will use pronouns in the proper case.

PronounsProper case


WritingRefer to Journeys

Lessons 21-25 (Opinion Structure)Argumentative

*Letters


Refer to FSPS / Argumentative Writing Criteria E * PARCC 6B.10 PBA

Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.W.6.1, 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.

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

I will write an argument with clear reasons and

ArgumentRelevant evidence

LC: Book 3, p. 71, Lesson, 6

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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 7 CC. W.6.1a Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

(Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E)

relevant evidence, where I introduce claims and organize the reasons/evidence clearly.

Claims 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.

ClaimsRelevant evidence

Credible

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.


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.


I will write an argument with clear reasons and relevant evidence, where I establish and maintain a formal style.


Formal styleEstablish

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=

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FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 6 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M1- WEEK 7Search+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.


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.



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

Reference FSPS Year at a Glance

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