6th Grade

Mon-Sept.1(Grammar/Voc) / Tues Sept2 (Literature) / Wed-Sept.3 (Writing) / Thurs-Sept.4(Gram/Lit) / Fri-Sept.5-(Tests)
(1)Grammar: Rv Nouns/Subject/Predicate; Lesson: Intro. Demonstrative and Reflexive Pronouns; Rv.
A. Personal Pronouns/Antecedents/ 1st, 2nd, 3rd Person/Subjective, Objective/Possessive Pronouns
B. Out of the Ordinary Subj/ Pred,Compd Subj/Pred
C. Using Capitalization
(2) Vocab: Rv. Pre(Before); Post(After); Dis , Il; Dic/Dict; Log; Cycl; Ment; Ness;
Rev. Spelling/Vocab List 1(Identify Rules/Affixes/Patterns); Record Greek/Latin Rt on Sheet
3) Writing: Lesson: Rv. The Shaeffer Model;. Essays: The Argumentative Essay
4) Literature: Read and Discuss Text: “Tuesday on the Other Side of June” by Norma Ray Mazer
(5.)Literary Response: Discuss: Setting, Plot, Point of View; Theme, Tone; Voice, protagonist/antagonist, Exposition, Rising, Falling, Climax, Resolution
Intro: Literary Devices:
Tone, Voice, Mood, author’s purpose
character(protagonist/ antagonist), Characters(Round/Flat)
6) Homework:
a.  Grammar, Recreate Pronoun Chart
b.  Draft a Shaeffer-Model Paragraph / (1)Grammar: Rv; Sentence and Comma;
Lesson: Intro.
A. Pronoun- Subjective, Objective and Possessive Case
B. Compound Sentences, Run-On Sentences
C. Commas: Rule One/Two
(2) Vocab: Rv. Pre(Before); Post(After); Dis , Il; Dic/Dict; Log; Cycl; Ment; Ness
Rev. Spelling/Vocab List 1(Identify Rules/Affixes/Patterns)
Activity: Continue Spelling Activity
3) Writing: Intro. Constructing Catchy Intro/Leads/Conclusions
Lesson: Brainstorm and Select Topic. Use Computer Lab.
4) Literature: Continue Reading Text: “Tuesday on the Other Side of June” by Norma Ray Mazer
(5.)Literary Response: Congregate in Groups/Answer Questions: .
Make Inferences, Predictions, Draw Conclusions
Literary Devices:
Imagery, plot, point- of- view, setting, theme, tone
6) A. Homework: (In Journal- ) (The word torment means to cause severe distress to the body or mind. Describe a time when you have been tormented.
Lines 115-121
13) In line 115, June remembers her mother’s advice to “be good.” Do you think it’s better advice to “be good” or to take revenge on the Other June? Explain.
B. Complete Grammar worksheet / (1)Grammar: Rv Capitalization; Run-On Sentences;
Lesson: Intro.
A. Reflexive Demonstrative, Interrogative and Indefinite Pronouns
B. Complements: Indirect Direct
C. Commas: Rule Three/Four
(2) Vocab: Rv. Pre(Before); Post(After); Dis , Il; Dic/Dict; Log; Cycl; Ment; Ness
Rev. Spelling/Vocab List 1(Identify Rules/Affixes/Patterns); Record Greek/Latin Rt on Sheet
Activity: Continue Spelling Activity: sentences
3) Writing: Rev. Narrative, Expository, Descriptive, Research Essays(argumentative, analytical)
Lesson: Plan: Continue Practicing Drafting Shaeffer-Model Paragraph
4) Literature: “Read and Discuss Text: “Tuesday on the Other Side of June” by Norma Ray Mazer
(5) Literary Response: Discuss Exposition, Rising/Falling Action; Climax, Resolution
Rv: Literary Devices :
Similes, metaphors,
figurative language (idioms, simile, hyperbole)
6) A. Homework(In Journal) Writing Prompt:(The wordtormentmeans to cause severe distress to the body or mind. Describe a time when you have beentormented. Lines 115-12113) In line 115, June remembers her mother’s advice to “be good.” Do you think it’s better advice to “be good” or to take revenge on the Other June? Explain.
B. Complete Grammar worksheet.
______ / (1)Grammar: Rv Run-on Sentences;
Lesson: Intro.
A. Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement
B. Complements: Subjective/Objective
C. Commas: Rule Five
Pre(Before); Post(After); Dis , Il; Dic/Dict; Log; Cycl; Ment; Ness; Hospes(guest); mal(bad); Scrib/Script
Note: Define Root, Prefix and Suffix
(2) Vocab: Rv. Pre(Before); Post(After); Dis , Il; Dic/Dict; Log; Cycl; Ment; Ness
Activity: 1st Spelling Test
=Friday, September 12th
3) Writing:
Vocab. Transitions, DRAPES,
Lesson: Continue Outline
4) Literature: Continue Reading Text: “ “Tuesday on the Other Side of June” by Norma Ray Mazer
(5) Literary Response: Congregate in groups/Use Hexagonal Method to Summarize text
Rv: Literary Devices :
conflicttypes: internal, and external (person V. person); person V. self, person V. nature, person V. machine, and person V. society,
6) Homework: a. Study for Grammar Quiz
b. Study for Writing Quiz
c. Complete Spelling Activity______ / Grammar: Quiz on Finding the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Person Personal Pronouns/Demonstrative Pronouns and Antecedents; Subjective/Objective/Possessive Pronouns; Finding the Subject and Predicate in Inverted and Here/There Sentences; Identifying Pronouns and Antecedents, Capitalization Rules
2) Writing: Conference with Mrs. Watson on Outline and Introduction Progression for first Essay
3.) Literature: Quiz on “Tuesday on the Other Side of June”(Not Scheduled Yet)
4.) Literature: Quiz on Literary Terms (Not Scheduled Yet)
5.) Reading Comprehension Passage Quiz
6.) Writing: Quiz on Shaeffer-Model Body Paragraph
Novel: The 6th Grade Class will read Esperanza Rising beginning September 2nd. Please purchase a copy of the Book prior to that date.______
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Essential Questions: How do I use content vocabulary to study literature How do I use roots/prefixes to determine meaning? How do I construct an effective Schaffer Model paragraph?
Essential Question: How do I use content vocabulary to study literature? How do I use roots and prefixes to determine word meaning?

“Do not forsake wisdom and she will protect you; love her and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme. Therefore, get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding –Proverbs 4:6,7

Do not forsake wisdom and she will protect you; love her and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme. Therefore, get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding –Proverbs 4:6,7