massive, somber PB: p. 207 AL: suffix, base word Spelling Decoding and Spelling J – L 20 More Common Prefixes Spelling: Prefixes –dis-, ex-, inter- J – L 20 Decoding T331 Detailed Spelling Plan T336-T337 Day 1: Teach the Principle/Pretest PB: p. 232 Day 2: Word Sort PB: p. 233 Day 5: Spelling Assessment (OPTIONAL) J – L 20 T347 Weekly Decoding Test 20.6-20.7 T337 Spelling Assessment 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 to review spelling skills. Journeys Lesson 20 focuses on prefixes. Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.6.4b. 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, Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible) I will use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots to figure out word meaning. Greek Latin Affixes Roots WTW: p.253 & 265 (Greek and Latin roots) BWL WJ: Chapter 7 WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES ASSESSMENTS Grammar Choose appropriately from the lessons Refer to J- L 14 & 15 Subject-Verb Agreement Regular & Irregular Verbs 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 lesson to review grammar skills. CC. L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. I will be able to identify correct subject-verb agreement. I will be able to write sentences with correct subject-verb agreement. I will be able to use regular and irregular verbs correctly. Recognize Variations Strategies Expression Conventional language MI EE appropriate
READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES ASSESSMENTS Comprehension: Extended Text Study Teacher Selected Materials for Extended Text Study (Integrate Author Study) Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Problem/Solution & Summarize Refer to FSPS Extended Text Study Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6 RL.6.2 RL.6.3 RL.6.5 RL.6.9 (PARCC 6A.4 PBA) Spelling Greek and Latin Number Prefixes (mono-, bi-, tri-) Choose appropriately from the lessons. WTW (DC) Sort 20 Teacher will need to 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.6.4b. 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, Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. (e.g., audience, auditory, audible). I will use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots to figure out word meaning. Greek Latin Affixes Roots WTW: p.253 & 265 (Greek and Latin roots) BWL WJ: Chapter 7 WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES ASSESSMENTS Grammar Refer to Journeys Lessons 8, 9, 10 appropriate
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. (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 provide a supportive concluding statement or section for the information or explanation presented. Concluding statement Informative piece Convey Is That a Fact? 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. (This standard is not addressed in Journeys lesson- use additional materials to address this standard.) I will maintain a consistent style in writing. I will maintain a consistent tone in writing. Consistent Style Tone END OF SECOND QUARTER December 18, 2014 Dec. 22-Jan. 2 WINTER RECESS
READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES ASSESSMENTS Comprehension: Extended Text Study Teacher Selected Materials for Extended Text Study (Integrate Author Study) Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre Suggested Comprehension strategies and skills: Text Features & Text Structure Refer to FSPS Extended Text Study Criteria Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6 RL.6.2 RL.6.3 RL.6.7 (PARCC 6A.5 PBA) Spelling Review Skills Review Skills Teacher will need to 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.6.4b and CC.L.6.2b. WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS OBJECTIVE ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY RESOURCES LESSON FOCUS MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES ASSESSMENTS Grammar Review Skills 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 lesson to review grammar skills.
CC.L.6.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CC.L.6.1d Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents). (This standard is not addressed in Journeys lesson- use additional materials to address this standard.) I will identify and correct vague pronouns. Vague pronouns Ambiguous MI EE CC. L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CC. L.6.1e Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others’ writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language. (Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 6) I will identify and write complete sentences. Recognize Variations Strategies Expression Conventional language MI EE CC.L.6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. CC.L.6.2a Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements. (Journeys grammar lesson does not teach a standard. Teacher will need to substitute these standards and create their own lessons for the week.) I will use punctuation to set off nonrestrictive elements. Punctuation Nonrestrictive/ Parenthetical Elements MI TP CC. L.6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. CC.L.6.2b Spell correctly. (Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 6) I will spell correctly. Correctly MI TP 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 I will vary sentence patterns. I will write for interest and style. Sentence patterns Interest Style
meaning, reader/listener interest, and style. (This standard is not addressed in Journeys lesson- use additional materials to address this standard.) 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. (This standard is not addressed in Journeys lesson- use additional materials to address this standard.) I will maintain a consistent style in writing. I will maintain a consistent tone in writing. Consistent Style Tone CC.L.6.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. I will use grade academic and words and phrases. I will use my knowledge of vocabulary to comprehend the text. Academic Domain-Specific Phrases Comprehend appropriate
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) 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. (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 use facts, definitions, details, and quotations, or other examples to develop the topic. Relevant facts Concrete details Informative piece Conveys NCL: p. 91 NCL: p. 99 NCL: 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 transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. (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 use transitions to clarify relationships among ideas. Informative piece Conveys Clarify 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. (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 use precise language and vocabulary to inform or explains the topic. Informative piece Conveys Precise Domain-specific Inform Explain 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. (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 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. (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 provide a supportive concluding statement or section for the information or explanation presented. Concluding statement Informative piece Convey Is That a Fact? CC.W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence CC. W.6.1a Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly. (Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E) I will write an argument with clear reasons and relevant evidence, where I introduce claims and organize the reasons/evidence clearly. Argument Relevant Evidence Claims LC: Book 3, p. 71, Lesson, 6 p. 83, Lesson 7 NCL: p. 58-60 Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillocks 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. (Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E) 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. Claims Relevant Evidence Credible WBT: p. 130-146 Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillocks
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. (Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E) 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. Clauses Clarify Claims LC: Book 3, p. 183, Lesson 15 Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillocks 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. (Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E) I will write an argument with clear reasons and relevant evidence, where I establish and maintain a formal style. Argument Relevant Evidence Formal style Establish LC: Book 3, p. 195, Lesson 16 Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillocks 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. (Refer to FSPS Argumentative Writing Criteria E) 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. Argument Relevant evidence Concluding statement NCL: p. 102-103 NCL: Appendix R (T) Teaching Argument Writing—George Hillocks 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 Relevant Digital Sources Summarize Paraphrase CT: Book 6, Lesson 22, pg. 2-13
Projectable 17.4 (T-Map: Analyze Facts and Opinions) PB: p. 194 AL: fact, opinion, analyze Connect To “Ancient China Visual Arts” T104-T107 Genre: Informational Text MC : T107 CLLG: p. 73 Embedded CC Standards CC.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.) (The entire standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.) I will analyze how an individual, event, or idea is introduced and elaborated upon in informational text. Analyze Elaborate Informational text STW2: p. 171-178; p. 210 STW1: p. 117-121 CC.RI.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. (This standard is indirectly addressed through “Develop Comprehension” questions in the main selection.) (The entire standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.) I will determine the figurative, connotative, or technical meaning of words or phrases in a grade six text. Figurative Connotative Technical meaning BTW: p. 39 (T) CT: Book 4, Lesson 10, p. 2 CT: Book 4, Lesson 12, p. 26 Common Core Appendix A, p. 32-34 Vocabulary Targeted Introduce Vocabulary (OPTIONAL)