Argumentative Writing Resources (The Argumentative Rubric) (How to an argumentative essay) (How to write an argumentative essay) (How to write an argumentative essay) (argumentative essay frame) Narrative Writing Resources Narrative Writing Rubric How to narratives Language L.6.2a Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements. L.6.1a Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive). Language Evidence Statements Identify comma usage with interrupters and appositives. L.6.2a Correctly demonstrate the use of commas with interrupters and appositives in context. L.6.2a Consistently use pronouns in proper case within sentences. L.6.1a Conventions Prentice Hall Literature- Pearson Publishing Elements of Language- Holt Publishing Commas Independent and Subordinate Clauses Prentice Hall Literature- Pearson Publishing Integrated Language Arts pg. 854 Reading Application Writing Application Prentice Hall Writing Coach Resources (online teacher’s manual) (Appositive worksheets) (Comma use for interrupters worksheets) (Appositive worksheets) (Pronoun case
Literary Analysis: Myths The Three Wishes (Puerto Rican folk tale; 1000 Lexile) pg. Skill Focus: setting a purpose for reading, universal theme, personification, cause and effect, myths, plot, summary RL6.2, RL6.3, RL 6.5 See text complexity measures on Literary Text Glossary (definitions of skills) (sign in, more, found on the middle school pg) List of Tier 3 Domain Specific Words See pages 26-71 for ELA Tier 3 Before You Read pg. 933 Reading Skill: Setting a Purpose Literary Analysis: Universal Theme Critical Thinking (Text Dependent Questions) pg. 938 (Key Ideas and Details) Describe the life of the woodsman and his wife before they make the three wishes. (Infer) What does the old man’s final action tell you about his values? (Key Ideas and Details) How does the couple use the first two wishes? (Craft and Structure) How does the behavior of the couple change after they are given the opportunity to make wishes? After You Read 939 Reading Skill: Setting a Purpose Literary Analysis: Universal Theme
Language L.6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. L.6.2a Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements. Language Evidence Statements Combine sentences with the appropriate use of commas to distinguish nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements. Combine sentences with the appropriate use of parentheses and dashes to distinguish nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements. Conventions Prentice Hall Literature- Pearson Publishing Elements of Language- Holt Publishing Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Semicolons and Colons Prentice Hall Literature- Pearson Publishing Integrated Language Arts Reading Application Writing Application Prentice Hall Writing Coach Resources (Online teacher’s manual) (Information on parenthetical expressions-teacher resource) (Teacher resource) dash, parentheses worksheets) (Activities for standards L.6.2a, L.6.2b, and L.6.3b) (Common usage errors quiz) Speaking and Listening SL.6.4 Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. SL.6.5 Speaking and Listening Evidence Statements Present claims and findings Sequence ideas logically Use pertinent descriptions, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes Use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and Speaking and Listening Prentice Hall Literature- Pearson Publishing Activities Performance Task #6 - Analyze Theme pg. 1007- Prepare and present an oral presentation in which you evaluate the theme of a work of literature from this unit. Prepare a slideshow or