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Unit Title/Big Idea/TimelineCompetenciesStandardsACT StandardsContent VocabAcademic VocabFormative AssessmentsSummative AssessmentsResources
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Week 1: Story Elements		Text Complexity
Clear, Concise Communication
Vocabulary		Rl.6.3: Describe how a plot unfolds as well as how characters respond or change as plot moves towards resolution.
RL6.5: Analyze how a sentence, chapter, scene or stanza fits into overall structure and contribute to the development of theme, setting, or plot..
SL6.8: 		REL 201, CRL201 CRL202 Vocabulary: Students will be able to define academic language related to story elements (narrative, plot, exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)Identify, list, define, compare, classify, compare, draw conclusions, analyze, connectPixar Shorts Plot Diagram
The Phone Call Elements of Plot
Pierce the Spaceman Elements of Plot
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Week 2: Types of Conflict & Inferencing		Text Complexity
Clear, Concise Communication
Vocabulary		RL6.3: Describe how a plot unfolds as well as how characters respond or change as plot moves towards resolution.
RL6.5: Analyze how a sentence, chapter, scene or stanza fits into overall structure and contribute to the development of theme, setting, or plot..
RL6.6: Explain how an author develops point of view of narrator in a text.
SL6.8: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocab knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. 		PPV201, Vocabulary: conflict, man vs. man, man vs. society, man vs. nature, man vs. self, man vs. supernatural, explicit, infer, inference, identify, label, recognize, infer, categorize, interpret, classify, compare, cite evidence, interpret, connect, analyzeVocabulary Quizzes, Kahoots, Exit Tickets, Identify types of conflict in short video clips, Identify types of conflict in text , narrative writing about types of conflict in students' lives

Conflict Cards

Inferences Pear Deck Day 1

Inferences Pear Deck Day 2

Inferences Worksheets

Types of Conflict Worksheets
Identifying Types of Conflict
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Week 3: Point of View & Perspective		Text Complexity
Clear, Concise Communication
Vocabulary		RL6.6: Explain how an author develops point of view of narrator in a text. PPV201, PPV301, Vocabulary: narrator, point of view, first person, second person, third person, omniscient, limited, objective, perspective.identify, infer, compare, interpret, draw conclusions, cite evidence, formulate, analyze, create, connectPoint of View WorksheetsPoint of View Writing Activity Part 1

Point of View Writing Activity Part 2
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Week 4/5: Literary Devices		Text Complexity
Clear, Concise Communication
Vocabulary		RL.6.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.WME201, WME302 Vocabulary: literary device, figuarative, simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, irony, hyperbole, symbolism, oxymoron, and juxtaposition, denotations. connotation, denotation, context, context cluesdefine, identify, infer, use context clues, interpret, cite evidence, analyze, connectLiterary Devices Resources

Vocabulary Quizzes/Kahoots, Literary Device Scavenger Hunt, exit tickets

Literary Devices Resources
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Week 6: Central Idea & Summarizing		Text Complexity
Clear, Concise Communication
Vocabulary		RL6.2, SL6.8IDT201, CRL202Vocabulary: central idea, theme, summarize, objective Define, interpret, summarize, cite evidence, analyzeVocabulary Quizzes/Kahoots, Summarizing using short video clips, summarizing using graphic novel pages, exit ticketsSummarize/Annotate: A Poem for My LibrarianSummarizing Resources

Summarizing Skills
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Week 7: A.C.E.S. Writing		Text Complexity
Clear, Concise Communication
Vocabulary
Argument
Credibility and Relevance		RL6.1, W6.1a W6.1b W6.4, W.6.9 W6.10, W6.11. W6.12ORG201, KLA201, SST201, SST202, Vocabulary: restate, cite, evidence, explain, text evidencedefine, organize, construct, make observations, formulate, cite evidence, compare, analyze, createACES Resources

Vocabulary Quizzes/Kahoots, Exit Tickets, Label parts of ACES, Activity identifying text evidence.		ACES paragraph: A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. LongACES Resources Folder
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All School Year

Grammar Practice		Text Complexity
Clear, Concise Communication
Vocabulary		W.6.10, W.6.11PUN201 USG201 USG202 SST201 SST202 KLA201conventions, grammardefne, show, organize, construct, revise, formulate, analyze, createBellwork "Use It, Don't Lose It" Resources

Classroom Cereal Resources

Noredink.com & Quill.org

Noredink.com

Quill.org
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Quarter 2

Module 2: A Hero's Journey

"What is the significance and power of the hero's journey?"

Timeline: 8 Weeks

Module 2: A Hero's Journey Resources

2020-2021 Quarter 2 Resources		Text Complexity: A successful student can interpret the genre expectations of a monomyth. RL 6.3: Describe how plot unfolds and how characters respond to change.
RL 6.5: Analyze text to determine overall structure and the development of theme setting and plot.
RL: 6.7: Compare and Contrast reading with listening or watching		CLR 401-404: Draw conclusions on complex passages. IDT401-403: Infer, identify, and summarize the theme of a text. Main idea, theme, tone, mood, character development, static vs dynamic characters, hero's journey, archetype(s), myth, mythology, epic, monomyth, cyclical, hubris, karma, dharma, sequencingCompare, cite evidence, construct, connect, infer, predict, draw conclusions Vocabulary Notebook
What is Mythology Article & Quiz
Genre Expectations of the Monomyth Evidence Gathering

Odyssey Sequence of Events		Hero's Journey Poster Project
Ramayana: Hero's Journey
Ramayana Character Notebook
The Odyssey Student Notebook
Focusing Question Task #1
New Read Assessment 25A
New Read Assessment 28A		Texts: Ramayana: Divine Loophole by Sanjay Patel; The Odyssey by Homer retold by Gillian Cross
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Clear, Concise, Communication & Vocab: A successful student can interpret, acquire, and use words precisely to adapt speech and writing to enhance or refine a message. W6.3: Write narratives using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
W6.4: Produce clean and coherent writing.
W6.5: With support/guidance strengthen writing by planning, revising, editing, rewriting.
W6.6: Use technology to produce and publish writing
SL6.1d: Key ideas to understand multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing.
SL6.4: Present claims logically using facts and details to show main ideas or themes
SL6.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts demonstrating command of formal English.		REL 401: Order sequence of events. D&S 401: Building and strengthening an argument. ORG 401-402: Grouping and connecting ideas. TOD 403: Use straight forward word choices. structure, cyclical, hero's journey, monomyth, sequencing, main idea, cite evidence, compare/contrastIdentify, Illustrate, Recognize, Who, What, When, Where, Why, Identify Patterns, Organize, Predict, Summarize, Compare, Cite Evidence, Connect, Synthesize, Apply Concepts, CreateACES: Ramayana Monomyth Expectations
Vocabulary Notebook

ACES: Odyssey Monomyth Expectations		Texts: Ramayana: Divine Loophole by Sanjay Patel; The Odyssey by Homer retold by Gillian Cross
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Credibility and Relevance: A successful student can analyze sources for credibility and relevance to produce a well-developed Hero's Journey analysis. W6.2: Write informative/explanatory text to convey ideas, concepts and information
W6.10 & 6.11: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
D&S 401: Building and strengthening ideas. hero's journey, cyclical, monomyth, main idea, claim, cite evidence, compare/contrast, cause/effect, cite evidence, draw conclusions, report, quote, identify, connect, determineFocusing Question Assessment 29AFocusing Question Task #2

Texts: Ramayana: Divine Loophole by Sanjay Patel; The Odyssey by Homer retold by Gillian Cross
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Quarter 3

Module 3: Narrating the Unknown

"How did the social and environmental factors in the unknown world of Jamestown shape its development and decline?"

Timeline: 10 Weeks

Module 3: Narrating the Unknown Resources

20/21 Quarter 3 Resources		Text Complexity: A successful student can interpret an author's purpose and intent in a work of historical fiction and nonfiction.RL6.2: Determine theme, main idea. Summarize text.
RL6.6: Explain how author develops POV.
RL6.13: Read/comprehend quality fiction.
RI6.9: Compare/Contrast
RI6.4: Determine meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.		IDT 401-403: Infer, identify, and summarize central idea and theme of somewhat challenging text. PPV 402: Understand the POV of somewhat challenging text. central idea, main idea, theme, point of view, narrator, epigraph, factor, claim, valid, tone, reliability, credibility, biassummarize, compare, contrast, cite evidence, quote, infer, predict, interpret, use context clues, draw conclusions, connect, analyze BOTR Chapter Summaries


Captain John Smith: Soldier of Fortune

Big Ideas Quick Write		Chunked into mini-assessments:
Lesson 16 New Read Assessment


Chunked into mini-assessments:
Lesson 28 New Read Assessment		Texts: Blood on the River James Town 1607 by Elisa Carbone; Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland by Sally M. Walker
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Clear, Concise Communication & Argument: A successful student can adapt speech and writing to produce a well-developed argument.W6.4: Clear and coherent writing.
W6.10a: Grammar and usage.
W6.11: Writing conventions.
W6.12: Write routinely over a range of time ranges, with different purposes.
SL6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and
expressing their own clearly.		I&A 401: Analyze the task and writing purpose to generate a clear thesis. D&S 401: Building and strengthening the argument. style, organization, claim, argument, argumentative, relevant, evidence, coherent, audience, factors, identify, compare, show, interpret, cite evidence, draw conclusions, formulate, develop a logical argument, connectRestating Prompts Practice

ACES: Weapons vs Words

Noredink.com - Grammar Assignments
Writing Expectations Practice		EOM Task: Social vs. Environmental Essay

Mini Research Project

Socratic Seminar: Social vs. Environmental Factors

Socratic Seminar: Words vs. Weapons

Socratic Seminar: Jamestown - Success or Failure?		Texts: Blood on the River James Town 1607 by Elisa Carbone; Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland by Sally M. Walker

Noredink.com
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Credibility & Relevance: A successful student can analyze sources for credibility and relevance.W6.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W6.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources.
W6.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
RI6.2: Determine central idea and how it is conveyed; provide objective summary.
RI6.3: Analyze how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text.
SYN 401: Draw logical conclusions from two literary narrative. argument, claim, evidence, relevant, source, analysis, research, bias, objective, contextidentify, report, quote, organize, use context clues, cite evidence, draw conclusions, prove, analyze, connectACES: Weapons vs Words

ACES: Greatest Impact?


Chief Powhatan's Speech: Justfied?
Texts: Blood on the River James Town 1607 by Elisa Carbone; Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland by Sally M. Walker
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Quarter 4:


Module 4: Courage in Crisis

"How can the challenges of a hostile environment inspire heroism?"

Timeline: 10 Weeks

Module 4: Courage in Crisis Resources

20/21 Quarter 4 Resources

POETRY BELLWORK UNIT		Text Complexity: A successful student can interpret an author's purpose and intent in complex text.RI6.4: Determine meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.
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.
RI.6.6: Determine author's point of view. Explain how it is conveyed.
RI.6.10a: By the end of the year, read and comprehend grade level literary nonfiction proficiently.
R.L.6.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend grade level literature (poetry).
R.L.6.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in aa text, including figurative/connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and done.
R.L.6.5: Analyze how a particular stanza fits into the overall structure and contributes to the development of theme.
R.L.6.7: Compare and contrast the experience of reading a poem to listening or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text.		CLR 401-404: Draw conclusions on complex passages. IDT401-403: Infer, identify, and summarize the theme of a text. IDT 401-403: Infer, identify, and summarize central idea and theme of somewhat challenging text. PPV 402: Understand the POV of somewhat challenging text.central idea, main idea, theme, point of view, narrator, epigraph, factor, claim, valid, tone, reliability, credibility, biassummarize, compare, contrast, cite evidence, quote, infer, predict, interpret, use context clues, draw conclusions, connect, analyzeACES: Text/Photograph Pairing (Shipwreck)

Poetry Bellwork - See Quarter 4 Resources

Question Sets:
MOD4 Lesson 4 Question Set
MOD4 Lesson 5 Question Set
MOD4 Lesson 8 Question Set
MOD4 Lesson 9 Question Set
MOD4 Lesson 10 Question Set
MOD4 Lesson 17 Question Set
MOD4 Lesson 18 Question Set
MOD4 Lesson 19 Question Set
MOD4 Lesson 25 Question Set
MOD4 Question Set Answer Keys		Lesson 7: New Read Assessment

Lesson 30: New Read Assessment
Handout 30A: "The Golden Hoard"

I Am Malala Final Exam

New Read Assessment 7A

Texts: Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World : The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance by Jennifer Armstrong; I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up For Education and Changed the World by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick
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Clear, Concise Communication: A successful student can adapt speech and writing to enhance or refine a message.W.6.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources.
L.6.3.b: Maintain consistency in style and tone.
SL.6.1.a: Prepare for discussion, refer to evidence in text.
SL.6.1.c: Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue.
SL.6.3: Determine a speaker's argument; distinguish claims supported by reasons and evidence from those that are not.		REL 401: Order sequence of events. D&S 401: Building and strengthening an argument. ORG 401-402: Grouping and connecting ideas. TOD 403: Use straight forward word choices.style, organization, claim, argument, argumentative, relevant, evidence, coherent, audience, factors,identify, compare, show, interpret, cite evidence, draw conclusions, formulate, develop a logical argument, connectEOM4 TASK Research Organizer

Lesson 13 Socratic Seminar Chat Stations

Lesson 28 Socratic Seminar 		EOM Task: Module 4 Mini Visual Research Project

Focusing Question Task 6A		Texts: Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World : The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance by Jennifer Armstrong; I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up For Education and Changed the World by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick
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Vocabulary: A successful student can interpret, acquire and use words precisely. L.6.3.b: Maintain consistency in style and tone.
L.6.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.		WME201, WME301context, synonym, antonym, prefix, suffix, morphology, etymology,label, categorize, use context clues, label, memorize, define, create, connect, compare Module 4 Deep Dives -Vocabulary Assessment 13A
Vocabulary Assessment 28A		Texts: Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World : The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance by Jennifer Armstrong; I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up For Education and Changed the World by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick
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Argument: A successful student can produce a well-developed argument. W.6.2: Write informative/explanatory text to convey ideas, concepts and information.
W.6.4: Produce clear and coherent writing.


I&A 401: Analyze the task and writing purpose to generate a clear thesis. D&S 401: Building and strengthening the argument.argument, claim, evidence, relevant, source, analysis, research, bias, objective, contextidentify, compare, show, interpret, cite evidence, draw conclusions, formulate, develop a logical argument, connectWhat Would You Do If You Had a Magic PencilEOM Task: Module 4 Mini Visual Research Project

Focusing Question Task 12A

Texts: Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World : The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance by Jennifer Armstrong; I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up For Education and Changed the World by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick
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Credibility and Relevance: A successful student can analyze sources for credibility and relevance. RI.6.7: Compare and Contrast reading with listening or watching.
W.6.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources.
W.6.8: Gather relevant information from multiple sources; assess the credibility of each.
SYN 401: Draw logical conclusions from two literary narrative. argument, claim, evidence, relevant, source, analysis, research, bias, objective, contextidentify, report, quote, organize, use context clues, cite evidence, draw conclusions, prove, analyze, connectEdpuzzle: Credible SourcesEOM Task: Module 4 Mini Visual Research ProjectTexts: Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World : The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance by Jennifer Armstrong; I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up For Education and Changed the World by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick
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