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Unit 4
6th Grade
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Determine the meaning of unknown words through context clues, and then successfully use those words in their own writing.
Article: “At some schools, students find a place for peace” by Lolly Bowean
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Summarize the purpose and impact of "peace rooms" in high schools, according to this article. Use the word "defuse" in your answer, and write 3-4 sentences.
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What is the meaning of the word "defuse" as it is used in paragraph 4 of the article? What specific words and phrases are most useful in determining the meaning of this word? Check your answer in a dictionary.
What is the meaning of the word "punitive" as it is used in paragraph 8 of the article? What specific words and phrases are most useful in determining the meaning of this word? Check your answer in a dictionary.
According to the article, why is restorative justice more effective than simply punishing people? Provide two pieces of evidence to support your answer.
How would Ponyboy respond to the idea of peace rooms and restorative justice? Do you think this idea could have helped in his community?
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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.
L.6.4.a — Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
L.6.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
RI.6.4 — Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
Standards that are practiced daily but are not priority standards of the unit
L.6.4.c — Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
L.6.4.d — Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
RI.6.1 — Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.6.2 — Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
RI.6.10 — By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6—8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
SL.6.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.6.6 — Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
W.6.1 — Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.6.1.a — Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
W.6.1.b — Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
W.6.4 — Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W.6.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
W.6.9.b — Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., "Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not").
W.6.10 — Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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Lesson 21
Explain how S. E. Hinton begins to develop the narrator’s point of view in The Outsiders.
RL.6.6
Explain how specific sections of Chapter 2 fit into the overall structure of The Outsiders and develop the reader’s understanding of characters.
L.6.1 L.6.1.e RL.6.5
Explain how Hinton continues to develop Ponyboy’s point of view and identify how and why his point of view changes.
L.6.1 L.6.1.e RL.6.3 RL.6.6
Explain how specific scenes and lines of text fit into the overall structure of The Outsiders and move the plot forward.
RL.6.5
Compare and contrast setting elements and scenes from The Outsiders with the film version and describe the experience of viewing the film.
RL.6.7
Explain how Hinton continues to develop Ponyboy’s point of view, and identify how and why his point of view changes.
RL.6.3 RL.6.6
Determine the theme of “Nothing Gold Can Stay” and explain how poet Robert Frost uses literary devices to develop that theme.
L.6.5 RL.6.2 RL.6.4
Explain how Hinton develops different characters’ perspectives and analyze how and why characters’ perspectives change.
Explain how Hinton develops different characters’ perspectives and analyze how and why characters’ perspectives change in response to plot events.
Writing
Gather information and create an outline for a fictional diary entry written from Cherry Valance's perspective.
W.6.3 W.6.5
Draft a diary entry written from Cherry Valance's perspective, focusing on using precise words and descriptive language.
W.6.3
Explain how Hinton develops mood in significant scenes in this chapter, and how this chapter fits into the overall structure of The Outsiders.
RL.6.4 RL.6.5
Explain how Hinton develops Ponyboy’s point of view and his reactions to plot events.
Explain how Hinton develops Ponyboy’s perspective, and identify how and why his perspective has changed.
Identify characters' perspectives and explain how and why they change in Chapter 12 of The Outsiders.
RL.6.2
Compare and contrast scenes from The Outsiders with the film version and describe the experience of viewing the film.
Determine the meaning of unknown words in an informational article using context clues and Greek/Latin roots.
L.6.4 L.6.4.a L.6.4.b RI.6.4
Explain how poet Gwendolyn Brooks uses literary devices to develop tone and meaning in the poem, “We Real Cool.”
L.6.5 RL.6.4
L.6.4 L.6.4.a L.6.6 RI.6.4
Socratic Seminar
Engage in a Socratic Seminar with peers, responding directly to others by rephrasing and delineating arguments and posing clarifying questions.
SL.6.1 SL.6.1.d SL.6.3 SL.6.4
Unpack a writing prompt, study a mentor text, and begin to brainstorm ideas for narratives.
Create a plot outline for a sequel to The Outsiders.
RL.6.5 W.6.3 W.6.3.a W.6.5
Identify the features of a text's exposition and draft one exposition paragraph.
W.6.3 W.6.3.a W.6.3.b W.6.3.d W.6.5
Write four exposition paragraphs of a sequel to The Outsiders.
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