RCSD Sixth Grade ELA Planning & Pacing Guide 2012-2013 – An Overview of The Year August 27-28 Establish Classroom Routines and Procedures. Introduction to the grade level ELA Program. Classroom Assessments First 2 Days Approximate Standards Reading Central Article Reading Literary Weekly Writing Application Dates *RW 1.1 & 1.4 are to be Reading Selection Choice Includes 4 days for explicitly taught & practiced in Skill Analysis Grammar Writing Workshop CELDT testing + 2 days each selection More Accessible Reading for BA #1 More Challenging Reading Unit 1: Fiction and Nonfiction: Big Question: How do we decide what is true? August 29 RL 3.1 Identify the forms A Place Where Strays Can Stay Make Plot Common and Suggestion: During the first weeks of fiction and describe the September 7 major characteristics of Stray Predictions Proper Nouns of school, students write an 4 Day Week each form. (CST 1) Having Friends Making Choices WC 1.4 Use correct autobiographical narrative to review Labor Day Holiday Homecoming capitalization.(CST 2 ) paragraph and story structure. Monday, Sept. 3 September RL 3.5 Identify the Smart Money Make Narrator Singular and speaker and recognize the Expository: Description 10-14 difference between first- The Drive-In Movies Predictions and Plural Nouns WA 2.2 Write expository compositions (e.g., description, and third-person narration Point of WC 1.5 Spell explanation, comparison and contrast, problem and solution): (e.g., autobiography Policing Changes frequently misspelled a. State the thesis or purpose. compared with The Market Square Dog View words correctly (e.g., b. Explain the situation. biography). (CST 1) their, they’re, there). c. Follow an organizational pattern appropriate to the type (CST 4 ) of composition. Informational Text Reading Skill: Analyze Structural Features Web Site: ASPCA Animaland d. Offer persuasive evidence to validate arguments and RC 2.1 Identify the structural features of popular media (e.g., newspapers, magazines, online News Article: conclusions as needed. information) and use the features to obtain information. (CST 2) Rescuers to Carry Oxygen Masks for Pets MID UNIT ASSESSMENT Writing Strategies September RL 3.7 Explain the Comparing Literary Works Fact and Comparing Pronouns effects of common The Sound of Summer Running WS 1.1 Choose the form of writing (e.g., personal letter, 17-21 literary devices (e.g., Opinion Symbolism Personal and letter to the editor, review, poem, report, narrative) that best Eleven symbolism, imagery, Possessive suits the intended purpose. (CST 2) metaphor) in a variety of fictional & nonfictional texts. (CST 2) WS 1.2 Create multiple-paragraph expository compositions: a. Engage the interest of the reader and state a clear purpose. September 24 RL 3.1 Identify the forms Facebook or Face to Face? Fact and Author’s Pronouns of fiction and describe the (CST N/A) b. Develop the topic with supporting details October 4 major characteristics of Names/Nombres Opinion Perspective Indefinite and precise verbs, nouns, and adjectives to paint a visual Curriculum each form. (CST 1) WC1.2 Identify and image in the mind of the reader (CST 3). C. Conclude & with a detailed summary linked to the purpose of the Associates The Fear Factor properly use indefinite Benchmark I Tone* pronouns and present composition. (CST 2) RL 3.4 Define how tone Testing schedule The Lady and the Spider Introduction to perfect, past perfect, or meaning is conveyed dates will vary by concepts in RL3.4 and future perfect verb in poetry through word WS 1.3 Use a variety of effective and coherent site. tenses; ensure that choice, figurative organizational patterns, including comparison and verbs agree with language, sentence contrast; organization by categories; and arrangement by compound subjects. structure, line length, spatial order, order of importance, or climactic order. (CST 4 ) punctuation, rhythm, (CST 1) repetition, and rhyme. (CST 3) Informational Texts Reading Skill: Make and Support Assertions Atlas Entry: The Caribbean RC 2.7 Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. (CST 2) Travel Brochure: Channel Islands Brochure September 5 Vocabulary Workshop – Using & Dictionary & Thesaurus * Introduction to Conclude Writing Workshop October 12 RW 1.5 Understand & explain “shades of meaning” meaning in related words(CST 5) Applying The Big Question Grammar Workshop – Subjects & Predicates UNIT REVIEW & ASSESSMENT Foundational skill WC 1.1 – Sentence Structure RCSD Sixth Grade ELA Planning & Pacing Guide 2012-2013 – An Overview of The Year Unit 2: Short Stories Big Question: Is conflict always bad? Approximate Standards Reading Central Article Reading Literary Grammar Writing Application Dates *RW 1.1 & 1.4 are to be 28 days of instruction explicitly taught & practiced in Reading Selection Choice Skill Analysis Focus Writing Workshop each selection October RL 3.2 Analyze the Does Birth Order Matter Make Characterization Verbs Fictional Narrative: Short Story effect of the qualities of Inferences (An application tested on the 7th Grade CST Writing Test) 15-19 the character (e.g., The Tail Action and courage or cowardice, Linking ambition or laziness) on Dealing With Conflicts WA 2.1 Write narratives: the plot and the resolution a. Establish and develop a plot and setting and present a of the conflict (CST 2) Dragon, Dragon point of view that is appropriate to the stories. b. Include sensory details and concrete language to develop October Foundational Skill: Make Animal Heroes Make Conflict and Principal Parts of plot and character. Use a range of narrative devices (e.g., Inferences Continue Inferences Resolution Verbs dialogue, suspense). 22-26 with RL 3.2 Analyze the Zlateh the Goat Intro. to-WC 1.2 Identify and effect of the qualities of properly use indefinite pronouns Building Trust & Replacing Fear and present perfect, past perfect, Writing Strategies WS 1.2 Create multiple-paragraph the character (e.g., and future perfect verb tenses; expository compositions: a. Engage the interest of the reader courage or cowardice, The Old Woman Who ensure that verbs agree with and state a clear purpose. (CST N/A ) b. Develop the topic ambition or laziness) on compound subjects. (CST 3) Lived with the Wolves with supporting details and precise verbs, nouns, and the plot and the resolution adjectives to paint a visual image in the mind of the of the conflict (CST 2) reader(CST 3 ). c. Conclude with a detailed summary linked Informational Texts Reading Skill: Use Text Aids and Features Online Almanac: The Seven Wonders of the World to the purpose of the composition (CST 2 ) RC 2.1 Identify the structural features of popular media (e.g., newspapers, magazines, online Textbook Article: Art, Architecture, and Learning in Egypt information) and use the features to obtain information. (CST 2) MID UNIT ASSESSMENT WS 1.6 Revise writing to improve the organization and consistency of ideas within and between paragraphs. October 29 RL 3.6 Identify and A Winner On & Off The Field Draw Theme Simple Verb Tenses (CST 7) analyze features of Conclusions Intro.to - Intro. to-WC 1.2 November 2 themes conveyed through The Circuit Identify and properly use indefinite characters, actions, and pronouns and present perfect, past Written Conventions perfect, and future perfect verb images. (CST 1) tenses; ensure that verbs agree with WC 1.2 Identify and properly use indefinite pronouns and compound subjects. (CST 3). present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect verb tenses; ensure that verbs agree with compound subjects (CST 3). WORLD POP CULTURES The All-American Slurp November RL 3.3 Analyze the What Makes A Hero? Draw Setting Perfect Tenses of Verbs influence of setting on the WC 1.2 Identify and properly use th Conclusions indefinite pronouns and present Note: The 7 grade ELA teachers have requested that 5-9 problem and its The King of Mazy May perfect, past perfect, and future writing fictional narratives be an area of focus during resolution. (CST 1) perfect verb tenses; ensure that sixth grade. 7th grad briefly reviews this genre, but Krumping Contests: Battles Where verbs agree with compound Nobody Gets Hurt subjects. (CST 3) does not have the instructional time to teach it in Aaron’s Gift depth prior to the CST Writing Test in March.

Informational Texts Reading Skill: Analyze Compare and Contrast Organization Compare and Contrast Article: Race to the End of the Earth RC 2.2 Analyze text that uses the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern. (CST 1) Annotated Map: Gold Rush: The Journey by Land November Vocabulary Workshop – Word Origins Conclude Writing Workshop 13-30 RW 1.3 Recognize the origins & meanings of frequently used foreign words in English and use these words accurately in speaking & writing. (CST 2) Applying The Big Question Parent/Teacher UNIT REVIEW & ASSESSMENT Conferences Grammar Workshop – Perfect Tenses of Verbs Intro. to-WC 1.2 Identify and properly use indefinite pronouns and present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect verb tenses; 11/19&20 ensure that verbs agree with compound subjects. (CST 3) Thanksgiving Break 11/21-23 Curriculum Associates Benchmark #2 RCSD Sixth Grade ELA Planning & Pacing Guide 2012-2013 – An Overview of The Year Unit 3: Types of Nonfiction Big Question: What is important to know? Approximate Standards Reading Central Article Reading Literary Grammar Focus Writing Application Dates RW 1.1 & 1.4 are to be explicitly 32 days of instruction + 2 taught & practiced in each Reading Selection Choice Skill Analysis Writing Workshop days for BA # 2 selection December RL 3.5 Identify the The Language of The Body Author’s Autobio- Adjectives and Expository: Persuasive Essay speaker and recognize the (An application tested on the 7th Grade CST Writing Test) 3-7 difference between first- Water Purpose graphical Articles Assessment #2 and third-person narration Essay (e.g., autobiography Teens at Work WA 2.5 Write persuasive compositions: compared with a. State a clear position on a proposition or proposal. biography). (CST 1) Hard as Nails b. Support the position with organized and relevant December Foundational skill Young People with Hope Author’s Expository Comparisons with evidence. Author’s Purpose – c. Anticipate and address reader concerns and 10-20 Jackie Robinson: Justice Purpose Essay Adjectives counterarguments. 12/21 Mandatory See note in writing at Last Teacher Training workshop column. Major League Baseball & Money Writing Strategies Day WS 1.6 Revise writing to improve the organization and The Shutout consistency of ideas within and between paragraphs. (CST 7) Informational Texts Reading Skill: Evaluate Authors Conclusions Persuasive Speech: Preserving a Great American Symbol RC 2.6 Determine the adequacy and appropriateness of the evidence for an author’s Editorial: O’Neil Belongs Inside This Hall conclusions. (CST 2) Written Conventions RC 2.7 Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations (CST 2) WC 1.1 Use simple, compound, and compound-complex MID UNIT ASSESSMENT sentences; use effective coordination and subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts. (CST 4) Winter Break - December 24 – January 4 RC 2.3 Connect and City Life For Birds Main Idea Author’s January Adverbs WC 1.3 Use colons after the salutation in business letters, clarify main ideas by Influences 7-11 identifying their Turkeys semicolons to connect independent clauses, and relationships to other Response To a Tragedy commas when linking two clauses with a conjunction in sources and related Langston Terrace compound sentences. (CST 3) topics. (CST 4) WC 1.4 Use correct capitalization. (CST 2) January RC 2.3 Connect and Wilderness Learning Main Mood Conjunctions WC 1.4 Spell frequently misspelled words correctly (e.g., clarify main ideas by their, they're, there). (CST 4) 17-25 identifying their La Lena Buena Idea and Interjections relationships to other Consider publishing two essays. On in December, and one sources and related Fighting Sports Stereotypes in January. topics. (CST 4) The Pigman & Me Informational Texts Reading Skill: Recognize Propaganda Advertisement: Ball-Band Shoes RC 2.1 Identify the structural features of popular media (e.g., newspapers, magazines, online Advertisement: Neolite Soles information) and use the features to obtain information. (CST 2) RC 2.8 Note instances of unsupported inferences, fallacious reasoning, persuasion, and propaganda in text. (CST 3) January 14 Vocabulary Workshop – Words With Multiple Meanings Applying The Big Question RW 1.3 Identify & Interpret figurative language & words with multiple meanings (CST 5) January 25 Grammar Workshop – Clauses & Sentence Structure UNIT ASSESSMENT WC 1.2 Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination Conclude Writing Workshop and subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.(CST 4) RCSD Sixth Grade ELA Planning & Pacing Guide 2012-2013 – An Overview of The Year Unit 4: Poetry Big Question: Do we need words to communicate well? RCSD Sixth Grade ELA Planning & Pacing Guide 2012-2013 – An Overview of The Year Approximate Standards Reading Central Article Reading Literary Grammar Focus Writing Application Dates *RW 1.1 & 1.4 are to be 17 days of instruction + 2 explicitly taught & practiced in Reading Selection Choice Skill Analysis Writing Workshop days for BA #3 each selection January 28 RW 1.5 Understand & VOCABULARY WORKSHOP Expository Compositions explain “shades of February 1 meaning” meaning in (Option 1) Comparing Literary Works (Option 2) Teacher Replacement Lesson(s) Problem Solution Essay related words Letters From a Concentration Camp (CST 3) Letter to Scottie WA 2.2 Write expository compositions (e.g., WA 1.2 Identify and description, explanation, comparison and contrast, interpret figurative problem and solution): a. State the thesis or purpose. b. language and words with Explain the situation. c. Follow an organizational pattern multiple meanings appropriate to the type of composition. d. Offer (CST 5) persuasive evidence to validate arguments and conclusions as needed. RL 3.4 Define how tone ORANGES ET AL Context Rhythm Simple and or meaning is conveyed in poetry through word Life Is A Funny Thing Clues and Compound Writing Strategies choice, figurative Poetry Collection 1 Rhyme Subjects language, sentence WC 1.2 Identify and properly use WS 1.2 Create multiple-paragraph expository structure, line length, ORANGES ET AL indefinite pronouns and present compositions: a. Engage the interest of the reader and punctuation, rhythm, perfect, past perfect, and future Dancing In The Streets perfect verb tenses; ensure that state a clear purpose. b. Develop the topic with repetition, and rhyme. verbs agree with compound subjects supporting details and precise verbs, nouns, and (CST 3) Poetry Collection 2 (CST 3) adjectives to paint a visual image in the mind of the February WA 1.2 Identify and Just Add Ads Context Figurative Sentence reader. (CST 3) c. Conclude with a detailed summary interpret figurative linked to the purpose of the composition. (CST 2) 4-8 language and words with Poetry Collection 3 Clues Language Structure multiple meanings similes Lesson in the anthology is (CST 5) metaphor types of sentences. WS 1.3 Use a variety of effective and coherent WA 1.4 Monitor organizational patterns, including comparison and personification expository text for contrast; organization by categories; and arrangement by Add unknown words or words spatial order, order of importance, or climactic order. hyperbole with novel meanings by (CST 1) using word, sentence, and paragraph clues to Acts of Kindness WS 1.6 Revise writing to improve the organization and determine meaning. consistency of ideas within and between paragraphs. (CST 3) Poetry Collection 4 (CST 7) RL 3.4 Define how tone or meaning is conveyed Written Conventions in poetry through word WC 1.3 Use colons after the salutation in business choice, figurative letters, semicolons to connect independent clauses, and language, sentence commas when linking two clauses with a conjunction in structure, line length, compound sentences.(CST 3) punctuation, rhythm, repetition, and rhyme. (CST3) Informational Texts Reading Skill: Follow Multiple-Step Instructions Instruction Manual: Origami: Apatosaurus RC 2.5 Follow multiple-step instructions for preparing applications (e.g., for a public library card, bank savings account, sports club, league membership). (CST 2) Contest Entry Form: Tessellation Contest

MID UNIT ASSESSMENT Approximate Standards Reading Central Article Readin Literary Grammar Dates RW 1.1 & 1.4 standards are to be explicitly taught & practiced Reading Selection Choice g Skill Analysis Focus in each selection Expository Compositions Foundational Skill February Decks & Trucks Para- Forms of Subject Problem Solution Essay cont’d. Main idea and details – phrasing Poetry 11-14 RL 3.4 Define how Poetry Collection 5 Complements Curriculum tone or meaning is concrete Associates conveyed in poetry haiku Benchmark through word choice, Check for Messages limerick Assessment #3 figurative language, Poetry Collection 6 sentence structure, line Presidents Day RCSD Sixth Grade ELA Planning & Pacing Guide 2012-2013 – An Overview of The Year

Unit 6: Themes in Folk Literature Big Question: How much do our communities shape us Approximate Standards Reading Central Article Reading Literary Grammar Focus Writing Application Dates RW 1.1 & 1.4 standards are to be 293 days of instruction explicitly taught & practiced in Reading Selection Choice Skill Analysis Writing Workshop each selection February 25 RL 3.6 Identify and Help You, Help Me Cause Fables Independent and Research Report analyze features of Subordinate Clauses March 1 themes conveyed through The Tiger Who Would be and and Folk Review & Practice characters, actions, and King; The Ant and the Effect Tales WC1.1 Use simple, WA 2.3 Write research reports: a. Pose relevant images. (CST 1) & Myths compound, and compound- questions with a scope narrow enough to be thoroughly Dove complex sentences; use covered. b. Support the main idea or ideas with facts, Mentors Make A Difference effective coordination and details, examples, and explanations from multiple subordination of ideas to authoritative sources (e.g., speakers, periodicals, online Arachne express complete thoughts. information searches). c. Include a bibliography. March RL 3.8 Critique the Comparing Literary Works (CST 4) credibility of Simple, Compound, and Writing Strategies 4-8 characterization and the Mowgli’s Brothers Complex Sentences degree to which a plot is From James & The Giant Peach WC 1.1 Use simple, contrived or realistic compound, and compound- WS 1.6 Revise writing to improve the organization and (e.g., compare use of fact complex sentences; use consistency of ideas within and between paragraphs & fantasy in historical effective coordination and (CST 7) fiction. (CST 1) subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts. Written Conventions (CST4)

Informational Texts Reading Skill: Create Outlines News Release: Satellites and Sea Lions WC 1.3 Use colons after the salutation in business RC 2.3 Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships to other sources and Encyclopedia Entry: California Sea Lions letters, semicolons to connect independent clauses, and related topics. (CST 4) commas when linking two clauses with a conjunction in RC 2.4 Clarify an understanding of texts by creating outlines, logical notes, summaries, or compound sentences. (CST 3) reports. (CST 1) MID UNIT ASSESSMENT RCSD Sixth Grade ELA Planning & Pacing Guide 2012-2013 – An Overview of The Year March WA 1.2 Identify and Seeking Student Success Purpose Personif- Commas interpret figurative for ication WC 1.3 Use colons after . 11-15 language and words with Why the Tortoise’s Shell is the salutation in business Parent/ Teacher multiple meanings Reading Not Smooth letters, semicolons to Conferences (CST 5) connect independent 3/15-3/20 RL 3.7 Explain the clauses, and commas when effects of common How Teens Use Slang linking two clauses with a literary devices (e.g., conjunction in compound symbolism, imagery, He Lion, Bruh Bear, and sentences. (CST4) metaphor) in a variety of Bruh Rabbit fictional and nonfictional texts. (CST 2) Spring Break - April 2-6 March RL 3.6 Identify and Buying Power Setting a Universal Semicolons and Colons analyze features of WC 1.3 Use colons after 17-21 themes conveyed through The Three Wishes Purpose Theme the salutation in business characters, actions, and Age & Beauty letters, semicolons to images. (CST 1) connect independent The Stone clauses, and commas when linking two clauses with a conjunction in compound sentences. (CST 3) Informational Texts Reading Skill: Connect and Clarify Main Ideas Encyclopedia Entry: How to Read a Road Map RC 2.3 Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships to other sources and Street Map: Pasadena City Center related topics. (CST 4) SPRING BREAK March 25-April 5 April Grammar Workshop – Punctuation: Colon, semi-colon, comma Conclude Writing Workshop Applying The Big Question WC 1.1 Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination Applying The Big Question 8-12 and subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts. (CST 4) UNIT ASSESSMENT UNIT REVIEW & ASSESSMENT Conclude Writing Workshop April “Bank Days”. Five days to be incorporated into the instructional calendar as needed to meet students learning needs. 15-19 April Review & Practice Days 22-30 STAR TEST WINDOW STS/CAPA Teachers may select to do either a grade level novel unit or a spiral review of the grade level program using the Pearson resources listed below. 28 Instructional Days Remain April 30 Modeled Reading Selections Comparing Literary Works Expository May 3 Compare & Contrast Essay Comparing Fiction & Non-Fiction STAR TEST Unit 1 Fiction & Non Fiction WA 2.2 Write expository compositions (e.g., Why Monkeys Live In Trees description, explanation, comparison and contrast, Window Greyling My Heart Is In the Highlands The Case of The Monkey That Fell From The problem and solution): a. State the thesis or purpose. b. CST/CMA/CAP Trees Explain the situation. c. Follow an organizational pattern RC 2.4 Clarify an understanding of texts by creating outlines, appropriate to the type of composition. d. Offer A logical notes, summaries, or reports. (CST 1) persuasive evidence to validate arguments and conclusions as needed. Comparing Character Motives Writing Strategies May 6-10 UNIT 2 Short Stories WS 1.6 Revise writing to improve the organization and Becky & The Wheels & Brake Boys STAR TEST The Wounded Wolf consistency of ideas within and between paragraphs. The Southpaw Window RL 3.1 Identify the forms of fiction and describe the major (CST 7) characteristics of each form. (CST 1) RL 3.2 Analyze the effect of the qualities of the character (e.g., Written Conventions CST/CMA/CAP RL 3.3 Analyze the influence of the setting on the problem and courage or cowardice, ambition or laziness) on the plot and the WC 1.1 Use simple, compound, and compound-complex resolution of the conflict (CST 2 ) RCSD Sixth Grade ELA Planning & Pacing Guide 2012-2013 – An Overview of The Year A it’s resolution. (CST 1) Comparing Setting & Theme sentences; use effective coordination and subordination The Fun They Had of ideas to express complete thoughts. (CST 4) Feathered Friend RL 3.3 Analyze the influence of the setting on the problem and it’s resolution. (CST 1) RL 3.6 Identify & analyze features of themes as conveyed through characters actions & images (CST 1) May UNIT 3 Types of Non-Fiction Comparing Biography & Autobiography Something to Declare 13-17 from Zlata’s Diary A Backwoods Boy CST/CMA/CAP RC 2.4 Clarify an understanding of texts by creating outlines, logical notes, summaries, or reports.(CST1) A RL 3.5 Identify The speaker & recognize the difference Make-ups between third and first person narration. (e.g, autobiography compared with biography(CST1) May UNIT 4 Poetry Comparing Imagery who knows if the moon’s 20-24 Dust of Snow RL 3.7 Explain the effects of common literary devices. (e.g ;symbolism, imagery, metaphor in a variety of fictional and non-fictional texts (CST 2) Comparing Sensory Language Childhood and Poetry Alphabet RL 3.6 Identify and analyze features of themes conveyed through characters, actions, and images. (CST 1) May 29 UNIT 5 Drama Comparing Author’s Purpose June 1 Gluskabe & Old Man from You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Memorial Day The Phantom Tollbooth Act I & Act II Happiness is a Charming Charlie Brown at Holiday 5/27 RL 3.1 Identify the forms of fiction and describe the major Orlando Rep characteristics of each form. (CST 1) RC 2.4 Clarify an understanding of texts by creating outlines, logical notes, summaries, or reports.(CST1)

May 28 UNIT 6 Themes in Folk Literature Comparing Foreshadowing & Flashback June 5 Black Cowboy, Wild Horses Lob’s Girl Last Day of Jeremiah’s Song RL 3.7 Explain the effects of common literary devices. (e.g Instruction 6/14 ;symbolism, imagery, metaphor in a variety of fictional and non-fictional texts (CST 2) *Standards RW 1.1 – Read aloud narrative & expository text fluently and accurately and with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression (CST N/A) RW 1.4 – Monitor expository text for unknown words or words with novel meanings by using word sentence, and paragraph clues to determine meaning. (CST 3)

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