First Nine Weeks Unit: Story Elements Theme: ______

First Nine Weeks Unit: Story Elements Theme: ______Communication Reading Writing 6.1 The student will participate in and SOL Focus contribute to small-group activities. 6.5 The student will read and demonstrate 6.8 The student will edit writing for 6.2 The student will present, listen comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, correct grammar, capitalization, critically and express opinions in oral narrative nonfiction, and poetry punctuation, spelling, and sentence presentations. 6.6 The student will read and demonstrate structure, and paragraphing. 6.3 The student will understand the comprehension of a variety of non-fiction texts. elements of media literacy. Content Obj. The student will define and identify story elements in text and media. Lang. Obj. The student will identify key story elements using a story map including character, setting, plot, and theme. Resources: Example of book trailer: Bridges to Literature (RED) or Interactive Reader Writing Elective Notebook (by Skillbuilder Workbook Gwen Sloop) http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks Power Words Resource Page /videos/ Resource Page Grammar Skill: Story Elements (6.5) *Parts of Speech (____) Strategies and *Select and present a poem of 1. Setting (6.5a) *Subject Verb Agreement specific skills choice. (6.2e) 2. Character- (6.5g) traits and how a character changes Written Expression (6.7) *Compare and contrast text over time Be Specific version versus video version of a 3. Conflict- (6.5g)(internal, external) Make a Point . . . Prove It story. (6.3a,b) 4. Plot- (6.5d) (6.5g) Cause and Effect (6.5d) Composition (6.7) *Craft and publish an audience a. Exposition Introduce Hamburger (expository specific book trailer. (6.3 a,b,c) b. Rising Action plan) (6.7b) c. Climax *Deconstruct book trailers Word Study (6.4) looking at authorship, format, d. Falling Action Teacher choice for units (Ganske, audience, content and purpose. e. Resolution Power Words, Vocabulary) (6.1 all, 6.2e, 6.3a,b,c) 5. Theme (6.5h) Week 4- Complete Sentences, Subject/Verb Agreement, Be *Listen critically and express Week 1- Writing, Word Study Specific, Make a Point opinions in literature circles. Week 2- Setting, Character Traits (6.1a, 6.2all) Week 3- Character Evolution, Conflict, Week 7- Fragments, Run-Ons, Week 4- Plot, Theme, Literature Circles- Role Modeling Introduce Hamburger *Analyze the participation of self Week 5- Applying story elements using literature circles and others in literature circles. Week 6- Applying story elements using literature circles (6.1b, d) Week 7- Writing Week 8- Writing Week 9- Applying story elements using a story map *Independent reading program- see resource page

*Cause and Effect *Sequencing /Chronological Order Assessments Poetry Café Rubric Selection Tests Expository Essay (6.7): Power Words Unit Tests Reg. My Three Favorite Things Benchmark Test Adv. Perspective Essay

Second Nine Weeks Unit: Reading Strategies Theme: ______Communication Reading Writing 6.1 The student will participate in 6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of 6.7 The student will write narration, SOL Focus and contribute to small-group unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts. description, exposition, and activities. 6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension persuasion. 6.2 The student will present, of a variety of fictional texts, narrative 6.8 The student will edit writing for listen critically and express nonfiction, and poetry. correct grammar, capitalization, opinions in oral presentations. 6.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension punctuation, spelling, and sentence 6.3 The student will understand of a variety non-fiction texts. structure, and paragraphing. the elements of media literacy. Content Obj. The student will use reading strategies to aid in comprehension of fiction and non-fiction texts. Lang. Obj. The student will use graphic organizers to demonstrate understanding of the 9 reading strategies. Resources: Bridges to Literature (RED) or Interactive Reader Writing Elective Notebook (by Skillbuilder Workbook Gwen Sloop) Power Words See Resource Page See Resource Page Skill: Reading Strategies (6.4, 6.5, 6.6) Grammar (6.8) *Discuss how author’s word 1. Predicting (6.5b) or (6.6d) Complete Sentences (6.8a) Strategies and choice helps create visual images. Subject/Verb Agreement (6.8d) specific skills (6.1a) 2. Visualizing (6.5c) Fragments (6.8a) 3. Using Context Clues (6.4c Run-Ons (6.8a) *Evaluate the author’s purpose in 4. Questioning (6.6c) *Maintain verb tense (independent a story or media message. (6.2b. reading response) 6.3b) 5. Connecting (6.5e) *Transitional Words and Phrases 6. Identifying Main Idea (6.5h) or (6.6g) *Present a one-minute book talk 7. Summarizing (6.5i) Written Expression/ Composition summarizing a story and (6.7) identifying the main idea. (6.2d) 8. Making Inferences (6.5f) or (6.6e) Boot Said/Said Is Dead 9. Evaluating (6.5c) Using Dialogue

Week 1- Assessments Week 2- Predicting, Visualizing, Using Context Clues Word Study (6.4) Week 3- Questioning, Connecting Teacher choice for units (Ganske, Week 4- Writing, Word Study Power Words, Vocabulary) Week 5- Identifying Main Idea, Summarizing Week 6- Making Inferences/ Drawing Conclusions, Evaluating (Fact and Opinion) Week 7- Writing, Word Study Week 8- applying all reading strategies & compare/contrast Week 9- applying all reading strategies & drawing conclusions *Independent reading program- see resource page

Selection Tests Writing Quizzes Assessments Power Words Unit Tests Narrative Essay Final Piece Writing, Ganske, DRP or SRI, Questar *Scar Story Benchmark Testing *The Day I Drove the Family Car

Third Nine Weeks Unit: Figurative Language Theme:

SOL Focus Communication 6.1 The student will participate in and contribute to small-group activities. Reading 6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts. 6.2 The student will present, listen critically and express opinions in oral presentations. 6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy. 6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry. 6.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts. Writing 6.7 The student will write narration, description, exposition, and persuasion.

Research

Content Obj.(s) Lang. Obj. The student will be able to define, identify and analyze author’s use of figurative language. The student will use figurative language and select vocabulary to enhance written expression. The student will read to identify, discuss to analyze and write to demonstrate understanding of figurative language. Resources:

Bridges to Literature (RED) or Interactive Reader Skillbuilder Workbook Power Words (6.4 a, b, f) Resource Page Writing Elective Notebook (by Gwen Sloop) Resource Page *Big 6

Strategies and specific skills

*Select and present a poem of choice. (6.2e)

*In a small group, students will discuss figurative language from selected texts. (6.1 all, 6.2d)

*Present an example of figurative language from an independent reading book or media message. (6.1a, 6.2c, 6.3a) Skill: Figurative Language (6.4d, 6.5c, 6.5j) 1. Alliteration 2. Simile (6.4d, 6.5j) 3. Metaphor (6.4d, 6.5j) 4. Hyperbole (6.4d, 6.5j) 5. Onomatopoeia 6. Personification 7. Imagery (6.5c) Skill: Poetry concepts (6.5)- haiku, limerick, ballad, free verse rhythm, rhyme, repetition, stanza Week 1- Simile, metaphor, alliteration, onomatopoeia Week 2- Hyperbole, personification, imagery Week 3- Writing, Word Study Week 4- Rhythm, rhyme, poetic forms Week 5- Applying all figurative language Week 6- Writing, Word Study, Analogies Week 7- Applying all figurative language Week 8- Quotation marks/boot said Week 9- Writing *Independent reading program- see resource page Parts of Speech (6.8) *Adjectives/Adverbs (6.8g) Grammar (6.8) *Using Quotation Marks (6.8f) *Maintain verb tense (independent reading response) Written Expression (6.7) *Using Figurative Language (6.7g) *Using select vocabulary to enhance writing (6.7g) (Sparkle words) *Emotional Word Pictures *Show, Not Tell

Word Study (6.4), Teacher choice (Ganske, Power Words, Vocabulary), Analogies Week 3- Adjectives, Adverbs Week 6- Sparkle Words (choosing synonyms for overused words, writing a poetry piece using figurative language (teacher can pick theme for poem)

Assessments

Poetry Café Rubric Selection Tests Power Words Unit Tests Practice SOL Test Figurative Language Quizzes Benchmark Testing Grammar Quizzes

Final Pieces: *Poetry Piece *Descriptive Essay

Fourth Nine Weeks Unit: Research Theme: “Making Your Mark”

SOL Focus Communication 6.1 The student will participate in and contribute to small-group activities. 6.2 The student will present, listen critically and express opinions in oral presentations. 6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy. Reading 6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry. 6.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of non-fictional texts.

Writing 6.7 The student will write narration, description, exposition, and persuasion. (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, i, j) 6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure, and paragraphing. (b, h) Research 6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research product Content Obj. Lang. Obj. The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research product. Students will read and summarize by rewriting information into presentation form. Resources:

Bridges to Literature (RED) or Interactive Reader Skillbuilder Workbook and Power Words Biographies/autobiographies SOL review materials, including past SOL tests Resource Page Writing Elective Notebook (by Gwen Sloop) A-Z Book Materials (see resource page) Resource Page *Big 6 *Noodle Tools *Berry Research Binder

Strategies and specific skills

*Select and present a poem of choice. (6.2e)

*Present a biography/autobiography project. (6.2e)

*Present a persuasive public service announcement (PSA) to rising 6th grade students. (6.2c, 6.2e) Research Tools (6.9a) 1. Dictionary/glossary 2. Thesaurus 3. Encyclopedia 4. Databases/internet resources Research Skills (6.9) 1. Citing primary and secondary sources to avoid the consequences of plagiarism (Noodle Tools) (6.9d, 6.9e) 2. Selecting and evaluating sources for usefulness, authenticity, and validity (Big 6) (6.9b, 6.9c) 3. Noodle Bibliography

SOL REVIEW- teacher discretion, Option-Amazing Race

Week 1-3 Research project (biographies), Word Study Week 4-6 The Amazing Race SOL Review (see resource page) Week 7-9 A-Z Book and PSA (teacher discretion) *Independent reading program- see resource page

Add fact and opinion, author’s organizational pattern, author’s purpose

Grammar (6.8) *Maintain verb tense (independent reading response) (6.8d)

Written Expression (6.7) Persuasive *Book Trailers *PSA’s

Word Study (6.4) Teacher choice for units (Ganske, Power Words, Vocabulary)

*Use print and online sources to research the lives and contributions of individuals and create a presentation (6.9a)

Assessments

Poetry café rubric PSA rubric Bio./Autobio. project rubric Selection Tests Power Words Unit Tests End of Year Testing: Writing, Ganske, DRP or SRI, Questar for 9+, Reading SOL test Final piece: Persuasive *Book trailers *PSA’s *Biographies Bio./ Autobio. research project (see resource page)