ELA Unit 1 – Survival: Overcoming Obstacles (Revised 2013 TB, PT)

Standards Set
RL 3 RL 6 RI 3 W2 a, b W 7 W 8 W10
SL 1 a-d L 2 a-b L 4 a, d
http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=8243031&height=267&width=200 / Summative Assessment(s)
Informational Writing - Brochure/Article on "How to Survive the Sixth Grade"
Write a letter to an author
Unit Exam:https://skydrive.live.com/?group=1&cid=0009b3e402a6a2e3#!/view.aspx?cid=0009B3E402A6A2E3&group=1&resid=9B3E402A6A2E3%21118&app=Word
Purpose/Overview
Students will be exposed to a variety of texts/activities about survival and how people can overcome life's obstacles. / Essential Question(s)
How can we overcome life obstacles and deal with disastrous events?

Anchor Text(s)

-Novel(s) - Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary, Hatchet by Gary Paulson

-Informational Text - Bethany Hamilton -" Living Through A Shark Attack"

-Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction Readings: "The Mysterious Eye" and "Hurricane Tracking"

-Read Aloud Anthology of Short Stories

-Vocabulary for Success Level A: "Natural Disasters"

Technology:

-Webinar with the National Hurricane Center (Collaboration with Mrs. Russell)

Reading Targets
#3 I can identify character traits.
#3 I can explain how characters respond or change over the course of the story/drama.
#3 I can describe how a plot unfolds in a series of episodes within a specific story/drama.
#6 I can identify point of view.
#6 I can recognize strategies authors use to develop point of view of the narrator. / Writing Targets
#2 I can identify formal styles of writing (transitions, precise language/domain specific voc., and a concluding statement).
#2 I can identify and develop a topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, and examples to determine when to include text features (formatting, graphics, multimedia) to aid comprehension; to determine how to organize my ideas, concepts, and information; to determine when to use various strategies (def., classification, compare/contrast, cause/effect); to select precise language and voc., to establish and maintain a formal style; and to determine a supportive concluding statement.
#2 I can write an informative/explanatory text to examine a topic or convey an idea using all the above strategies.
#7 I can apply appropriate research and inquiring methods using multiple resources to conduct short research projects
#7 I can conduct steps for research.
#7 I can determine sources by narrowing or refocusing the inquiry to answer a research question.
#8 I can recognize and access a credible source.
#8 I can gather information from print and digital sources.
#8 I can define plagarism.
#8 I can quote information from a source and provide biblographic information.
#8 I can paraphrase the data and conclusions of others.
#10 I can identify my purpose and audience for writing.
#10 I can determine when to write (extended or shorter time frame) and the appropriate organizational structure to use for task, purpose, and audience. / Speaking/Listening Targets
#1 I can identify key ideas from reading material.
#1 I can identify components of a collegial discussion and planning.
#1 I can recognize perspectives and opposing viewpoints posed during discussions/presentations.
#1 I can reflect on discussion topics using evidence from text, issue, and/or topic.
#1 I can define individual roles for particular discussions.
#1 I can collaborate to set goals and deadlines.
#1 I can evaluate implementation of collegial discussions.
#1 I can justify ideas and responses shared with evidence from topic/text.
#1 I can formulate comments, questions, and responses based on evidence from the text or topic.
#1 I can paraphrase and reflect on multiple perspectives posed in discussions.
#1 I can engage in a variety of discussions by listening and sharing acquired and prior knowledge of grade 6 topics and texts by following agreed-upon rules, carrying out assigned roles, posing questions, responding to questions, connecting comments, and expressing ideas clearly by referencing to the topic/text / Language Targets
#2 I can apply correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
#2 I can recall and apply punctuation rules for commas, parentheses, and dashes in nonrestrictive and parenthetical elements.
#2 I can recall and apply spelling rules.
#2 I can identify and correct misspelled words.
#4 I can determine the meaning of unknown words and multiple meaning words.
#4 I can identify and determine common context clues in text (meaning, word position, word function)
#4 I can identify and determine Greek affixes and roots, and Latin affixes and roots.
#4 I can recognize and use pronunciation symbols.
#4 I can use common reference materials (dictionary, glossary, thesaurus) to find the meaning of a word.
#4 I can consult print/digital reference materials to find the pronunciation of a word, clarify a word’s precise meaning, and determine a word’s part of speech.
Vocabulary to Know (RD)
Character traits
Drama
Plot
Narrator
Point of view
Exposition
Rising action
Climax
Falling action
Resolution / Vocabulary to Know (WR)
Transition
Text features (formatting, graphics, multimedia)
Research
Credible source
Print/digital sources
Plagiarism
Paraphrase
Task
Purpose
Audience / Vocabulary to Know (SP/L)
Collegial discussion/planning
Perspectives and viewpoints
Evidence
Collaborate
Goals
Deadlines / Vocabulary to Know (LANG)
Capitalization
Punctuation
Commas
Parentheses
Dashes
Context Clues
Multiple meanings
Greek & Latin affixes/roots
Pronunciation symbols
Reference materials (dictionary, glossary, thesaurus)
Parts of speech
Formative Assessment(s)
*Character Traits graphic organizer (Bethany Hamilton)
*Recognizing POV reading strategies. "The Polar Bear's Coat"
*http://www.masteryconnect.com/materials/23179 (POV)
*http://www.masteryconnect.com/materials/46470
Plot Structure
*http://www.masteryconnect.com/materials/33168
Authors purpose exit slip
*http://www.masteryconnect.com/materials/30280
Authors purpose
*http://www.masteryconnect.com/materials/14666
POV
*http://www.masteryconnect.com/materials/12201
POV / Formative Assessment(s)
*Bethany Hamilton: "Living Through a Shark Attack" Character Traits and motivations writing.
http://www.achievementstrategies.org/sumFrameList.html (Character Traits)
*Identify and explain letter parts.
http://www.masteryconnect.com/materials/34374 Text Features
*http://www.masteryconnect.com/materials/12023
Hatchet Survival Guide / Formative Assessment(s)
*Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt. (Dictionary) / Formative Assessment(s)
*Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt. (Dictionary)
*Context Clue Jeopardy Review
*http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help/language_roots_language_arts_sixth_6th_grade.htm