6Th Grade SPED Combo- All Units Include Learning That Involves Problem Solving, Critical

6th Grade SPED Combo- All units include learning that involves problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativeness, and innovativeness.

Essential Questions / Alignment to Standards / Stories/Skills / Reading Strategies / Vocabulary/
Word Work / Grammar/ Writing / Assessment/ Significant Task
Quarter 1
Unit 1
Plot, Conflict, and Setting
What makes a good story?
How do you build a story?
What if your whole world changed? / 6.R.2.1 Utilize direct and implied meaning to comprehend text
6.R.2.2 Demonstrate the elements of fluency to comprehend text
6.R.3.1 Describe text structures to determine meaning in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
6.R.3.2 Describe literary elements to determine meaning of text
6.R.3.3 Describe literary devices to determine meaning of text
6.R.1.1 Expand word meanings using word categories and word parts
6.R.1.2 Utilize context to comprehend words with multiple meanings
6.W.1.1 Compose narrative and descriptive text of three paragraphs
6.W.1.2 Revise the organization of writing
6.W.1.3 Identify purpose and audience
6.W.1.4 Summarize information from references to compose text
6.W.2.1 Edit text for subject-verb agreement
6.W.2.2 Identify and incorporate pronouns
6.LVS.1.2 Organize and present narrative and informative presentations / Fiction
-City Green T310 [Skills-setting WB87, predicting WB86]
-A Dinner of Smells T230 (folktale) [Skills-plot/ conflict/ climax WB65]
-The Fish Story T34 [Skills-conflict WB10, cause and effect WB9]
-Green Ribbon T22 [Skills-plot WB7, word parts WB8, sequencing WB6]
Nonfiction
-Allen Jay and the Underground Railroad T396 (Historical Fiction) [Skills-inferences WB106, context clues WB108]
Poetry
-Genius T74[skills-setting & characters WB21]
Mini novel
-Buddy, Not Buddy
-Jade Green / Set parameters for a Writer’s Notebook and a vocabulary Notebook
Student inventories – reading and writing
Story elements: Plot, character, setting, theme, conflict [WB10]
Cause and Effect [WB9]
Comprehension strategies:
Monitor for meaning
Make connections
Fix-up strategies
Inferences
Rhyme and Rhythm / Setting
Plot
Conflict/ Resolution
Sequence
Accuracy
Antonym/ Synonym
Compare/ Contrast
Simile
Imagery
Flashback
Homonym
Comprehension
Multiple meaning words- mini lesson T582
Word Origins:
Suffix
-d
-ed
-ing
-able
Prefix
un-
re- / Visual literacy-end marks, capitalization, paragraphing (conventions) (Mechanically Inclined)
Auditory literacy-simile, metaphor [WB19] (voice, word choice)
Analyze the structure of a story. SUW T247
SUW Section 6 T243
Organization
Ideas / Quarter 1
Required:
Write to a prompt
Compose a story/memoir SUW T247
Optional:
Compose a character sketch.(Write Source)
Write a story from difference perspectives. (Write Source)
Create a multi media project. (Write Source)
Essential Questions / Alignment to Standards / Stories/Skills / Reading Strategies / Vocabulary/
Word Work / Grammar/ Writing / Assessment/ Significant Task
Quarter 1
Unit 2
Analyzing Character and Point of View
Which characters are unforgettable?
When is there strength in numbers?
What makes a hero?
How do you deal with a bully?
What would you do for your family? / 6.R.2.1 Utilize direct and implied meaning to comprehend text
6.R.2.2 Demonstrate the elements of fluency to comprehend text
6.R.3.1 Describe text structures to determine meaning in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
6.R.3.2 Describe literary elements to determine meaning of text
6.R.3.3 Describe literary devices to determine meaning of text
6.R.1.1 Expand word meanings using word categories and word parts
6.R.1.2 Utilize context to comprehend words with multiple meanings
6.W.1.1 Compose narrative and descriptive text of three paragraphs
6.W.1.2 Revise the organization of writing
6.W.1.3 Identify purpose and audience
6.W.1.4 Summarize information from references to compose text
6.W.2.1 Edit text for subject-verb agreement
6.W.2.2 Identify and incorporate pronouns
6.LVS.1.2 Organize and present narrative and informative presentations / Fiction-
-Phoenix Farm T202 [Skills- inferences WB56, point of view WB57]
-What Snowman do at Night (picture book) [Skills-point of view]
-The Turtle and the Swan T44 [Skills-character WB14, predicting WB13]
Poetry
-Genius T74[skills-setting & characters WB21]
Mini Novel
-Indigo’s Star
-Stepping on Cracks / Review skills from prior unit(s).
Theme/moral [Skill Builder WB 68]
Conflict – internal/external [TK D38]
Foreshadowing
Imagery [TK F3]
Analyze characters and different points of view [Skill Builder WB57]
Comprehension strategies:
Questioning
Determine importance
Direct and implied meaning
Inference [Skill Builder WB56] / Accuracy
Antonym/ Synonym
Compare/ Contrast
Characterization
Simile
Imagery
Flashback
Point of view
Dialogue
Analyze
Word Origins:
Suffix
-ion
-er
-est / Visual literacy-dialogue, quotation marks, commas (Mechanically Inclined)
Auditory literacy- alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopoeia (Smiley Faced Tricks)
SUW Section 9- RAFTS: Point of view
Organization
Ideas / Quarter 1
Required:
Write to a prompt
Compose a story/memoir SUW T247
Optional:
Compose a character sketch.(Write Source)
Write a story from difference perspectives. (Write Source)
Create a multi media project. (Write Source)
Essential Questions / Alignment to Standards / Stories/Skills / Reading Strategies / Vocabulary/
Word Work / Grammar/ Writing / Assessment/ Significant Task
Quarter 1
Unit 3
Understanding Theme
What are life’s big lessons?
Are there two sides to every story?
Can memories keep the past alive?
When is a trip an adventure?
Should you live for the present or the future? / 6.R.2.1 Utilize direct and implied meaning to comprehend text
6.R.2.2 Demonstrate the elements of fluency to comprehend text
6.R.3.1 Describe text structures to determine meaning in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
6.R.3.2 Describe literary elements to determine meaning of text
6.R.3.3 Describe literary devices to determine meaning of text
6.R.1.1 Expand word meanings using word categories and word parts
6.R.1.2 Utilize context to comprehend words with multiple meanings
6.W.1.1 Compose narrative and descriptive text of three paragraphs
6.W.1.2 Revise the organization of writing
6.W.1.3 Identify purpose and audience
6.W.1.4 Summarize information from references to compose text
6.W.2.1 Edit text for subject-verb agreement
6.W.2.2 Identify and incorporate pronouns
6.LVS.1.2 Organize and present narrative and informative presentations / Fiction
-Herbie T140 (play) [Skills-evaluation WB39, world origins/word parts WB41, 42]
-The Debate in Sign Language T240 (folktale) [Skills-theme WB68, multiple meaning WB69, compare/contrast WB67]
Nonfiction
-Mountain Medicine T424 [Skills-figurative language WB116, cause/effect WB115]
Poetry
-The Final Score T372 [Skills-theme WB101]
Mini Novel
-The Richest Man in Town
-If They Only Knew
-Peak / Review skills learned in prior unit(s).
Comprehension strategies :
Visualizing [TK C5]
Sensory images (Hooked on Meaning) [TK F3]
Fact v. opinion [TK D7, D31, E8]
Mood/tone / Accuracy
Antonym/ Synonym
Compare/ Contrast
Simile
Imagery
Flashback
Noun
Verb
Word Origins:
Prefix
pre-
Root
circ
port / Visual literacy – specific nouns, vivid verbs
Auditory literacy- personification, metaphors [Skill Builder WB22]
subject/verb agreement,
pronouns
Revise for content and detail. SUW T285
Organization
Ideas / Quarter 1
Required:
Write to a prompt
Compose a story/memoir SUW T247
Optional:
Compose a character sketch.(Write Source)
Write a story from difference perspectives. (Write Source)
Create a multi media project. (Write Source)
Essential Questions / Alignment to Standards / Stories/Skills / Reading Strategies / Vocabulary/
Word Work / Grammar/ Writing / Assessment/ Significant Task
Quarter 2
Unit 4
Mood, Tone, and Style
Who has style?
How strong is peer pressure?
What builds confidence?
When are words not enough? / 6.R.2.1 Utilize direct and implied meaning to comprehend text
6.R.2.2 Demonstrate the elements of fluency to comprehend text
6.R.3.1 Describe text structures to determine meaning in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
6.R.3.2 Describe literary elements to determine meaning of text
6.R.3.3 Describe literary devices to determine meaning of text
6.R.1.1 Expand word meanings using word categories and word parts
6.R.1.2 Utilize context to comprehend words with multiple meanings
6.W.1.1 Compose narrative and descriptive text of three paragraphs
6.W.1.2 Revise the organization of writing
6.W.1.3 Identify purpose and audience
6.W.1.4 Summarize information from references to compose text
6.W.2.1 Edit text for subject-verb agreement
6.W.2.2 Identify and incorporate pronouns
6.LVS.1.2 Organize and present narrative and informative presentations / Fiction
-The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (RT)
-Three Hundred Pesos T184
Poetry
-Windy Nights T62 [Skills-cause/effect WB18]
-Before the Game T353 / Review skills learned in prior unit(s).
Comprehension strategies:
Inference [TK D5, D25, D26]
Summarization [TK D8, D34, D35]
Monitor for meaning
Cause and effect [TK D3, D16, D18, D20, D21]
Idioms
Symbolism
Mood and tone [RT 416, 417]
Compare/ contrast text / Word work – connotation/ denotation
Compare/Contrast [TK D4, D22, D23]
Rate
Idiom
Mood
Tone
Inference
Context clues- mini lesson T570
Word Origins:
Prefix
Dis- / Auditory literacy – sentence
Structure, fragments (sentence fluency), rhyme and rhythm [Skill Builder WB18]
(Mechanically Inclined, Image Grammar)
Visual literacy - commas
Voice
Word Choice
Sentence Fluency / Quarter 2
Required:
Write to a prompt
Compose a personal piece of poetry for publication
Optional:
Compose a compare/ contrast essay SUW T365
Compose a myth, legend, or tale RT 745
Essential Questions / Alignment to Standards / Stories/Skills / Reading Strategies / Vocabulary/
Word Work / Grammar/ Writing / Assessment/ Significant Task
Quarter 2
Unit 5
Language of Poetry
Where can you find a poem?
Is goodness always rewarded?
Why do we love sports?
What are nature’s mysteries?
When do attitudes need adjusting? / 6.R.2.1 Utilize direct and implied meaning to comprehend text
6.R.2.2 Demonstrate the elements of fluency to comprehend text
6.R.3.1 Describe text structures to determine meaning in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
6.R.3.2 Describe literary elements to determine meaning of text
6.R.3.3 Describe literary devices to determine meaning of text
6.R.1.1 Expand word meanings using word categories and word parts
6.R.1.2 Utilize context to comprehend words with multiple meanings
6.W.1.1 Compose narrative and descriptive text of three paragraphs
6.W.1.2 Revise the organization of writing
6.W.1.3 Identify purpose and audience
6.W.1.4 Summarize information from references to compose text
6.W.2.1 Edit text for subject-verb agreement
6.W.2.2 Identify and incorporate pronouns
6.LVS.1.2 Organize and present narrative and informative presentations / Poetry (Unit 2 & 9)
-Windy Nights T62 [Skills-rhyme &rhythm WB18)
-The Falling Star T70 [Skills-imagery WB20]
-Before the Game T352 [Skills-imagery WB97]
-Dreams T78 [Skills-metaphor WB22]
Mini Novel
-Love That Dog by Sharon Creech / Review skills learned in prior unit(s).
Comprehension strategies
Monitor for meaning
inferences
organization
Visual literacy – line breaks, poetic style (RT 544-549
Auditory literacy – literary devices, mood and tone, imagery, sensory details
Poetry (RT 544-549) Appreciating, form, rhyme, rhythm, alliteration,
(Janet Allen resources) / Rate
Stanza
Verse
Metaphor
Rhyme scheme
Rhythm / Poetry SUW T397
Respond in writing to poetry
Present a piece of poetry
Voice
Word Choice
Sentence fluency / Quarter 2
Required:
Write to a prompt
Compose a personal piece of poetry for publication
Optional:
Compose a compare/ contrast essay SUW T365
Compose a myth, legend, or tale RT 745
Essential Questions / Alignment to Standards / Stories/Skills / Reading Strategies / Vocabulary/
Word Work / Grammar/ Writing / Assessment/ Significant Task
Quarter 2
Unit 6
Myths, Legends, and Tales
Why do we tell stories?
Can we ever tame what’s wild?
Why do we exaggerate?
When is it time to let go?
Is goodness always rewarded? / 6.R.2.1 Utilize direct and implied meaning to comprehend text
6.R.2.2 Demonstrate the elements of fluency to comprehend text
6.R.3.1 Describe text structures to determine meaning in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
6.R.3.2 Describe literary elements to determine meaning of text
6.R.3.3 Describe literary devices to determine meaning of text
6.R.1.1 Expand word meanings using word categories and word parts
6.R.1.2 Utilize context to comprehend words with multiple meanings
6.W.1.1 Compose narrative and descriptive text of three paragraphs
6.W.1.2 Revise the organization of writing
6.W.1.3 Identify purpose and audience
6.W.1.4 Summarize information from references to compose text
6.W.2.1 Edit text for subject-verb agreement
6.W.2.2 Identify and incorporate pronouns
6.LVS.1.2 Organize and present narrative and informative presentations / Fiction (Unit 1 & 6)
-The Wooden Horse T440 (legend) [Skills-cause/effect WB119]
-Three Hundred Pesos T184 (folktale) [Skills-compare/ contrast WB51]
-One Grain of Rice T414 [Skills- sequencing WB111, plot WB112, context clues WB113] / Review skills learned in prior unit(s).
Text features in drama
Elements of a story
Analyze theme [RT 640]
Sequencing [Skill Builder WB111]
Comprehension strategies
Identify Cause and effect [T440, Skill Builder WB119]
Predict [Skill Builder WB13]
Compare and contrast [Skill Builder WB51]
Identify universal theme
Analyze characteristics of myths, legends, tales. [RT 640] / Theme
Culture
Acronym
Prefix/ suffix- mini lesson T574
Root- mini lesson T578
Word origins:
Root
cent
Suffix
-ness / Visual literacy –commas, semicolons (conventions)
Auditory literacy – introductory phrases (sentence fluency), imagery (ideas/content, voice, word choice) / Quarter 2
Required:
Write to a prompt
Compose a personal piece of poetry for publication
Optional:
Compose a compare/ contrast essay SUW T365
Compose a myth, legend, or tale RT 745
Essential Questions / Alignment to Standards / Stories/Skills / Reading Strategies / Vocabulary/ Word Work / Grammar/ Writing / Assessment/ Significant Task
Quarter 3
Unit 7
Biography and Autobiography
What makes a person larger than life?
How would you like to be remembered?
Why attempt the impossible?
How do you unlock a mystery? / 6.R.2.1 Utilize direct and implied meaning to comprehend text
6.R.2.2 Demonstrate the elements of fluency to comprehend text
6.R.3.1 Describe text structures to determine meaning in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
6.R.3.2 Describe literary elements to determine meaning of text
6.R.3.3 Describe literary devices to determine meaning of text
6.R.1.1 Expand word meanings using word categories and word parts
6.R.1.2 Utilize context to comprehend words with multiple meanings
6.W.1.1 Compose narrative and descriptive text of three paragraphs
6.W.1.2 Revise the organization of writing
6.W.1.3 Identify purpose and audience
6.W.1.4 Summarize information from references to compose text
6.W.2.1 Edit text for subject-verb agreement
6.W.2.2 Identify and incorporate pronouns
6.LVS.1.2 Organize and present narrative and informative presentations / Nonfiction (Unit 7 & 8)
-Kenny Roberts T268 [Skills-point of view WB75, evaluating WB74, multiple meaning WB77]
-Satchel Paige T294 [Skills- cause/effect WB82, context clues WB84]
-Rosa Parks T324 [Skills- point of view WB79, fact/opinion WB90]
-Helen Keller T506 (biography) [Skills-compare/contrast WB 138, characterization WB139, context clues WB140]
Poetry
-To Satch T299
-Harriet Tubman T408
Graphic Novels
Historical and science / Review skills learned in prior unit(s).