Scope and Sequence
Scope and Sequence for 5/6 LASS
Our interdisciplinary theme this year is Heroes. We will be exploring this theme throughout the year, as well as all of the concepts, skills, and big ideas listed below. This scope and sequence is subject to change.
Quarter 1: African Geography, Culture, and Oral Traditions
What are different types of heroes?
Reading/Writing Genre Study: Short Stories/Folktales/Myths
Reading Analysis: Narrative structure & the hero’s journey
Reading & Writing Workshop Habits
Writing Process
Writing Skills Focus: Ideas & Organization
What is history?
African geography and culture
Quarter 2: Ancient African History
What makes a hero?
Reading/Writing Genre Study: Persuasive Essay
Reading Analysis: Author’s Point of view
Writing Skills Focus: Ideas & Word Choice
History of Ancient West African Civilization
The effects of European colonization on Africa’s diversity
Quarter 3: The History of African Americans- From slavery to today
Hero or not?
Reading/Writing Genre Study: Personal Narrative
Reading Analysis: Character Analysis
Writing Skills Focus: Voice & Sentence Fluency
The origins of slavery and the idea of race in North America
How the beliefs that led to slavery led to the racism that has remained in our society.
Highlighting people that have overcome diversity
Quarter 4: What Makes a Hero
Synthesizing our thinking around our questions about heroes
Heroes Hall of Fame Research Project & Hero Portfolio
Reading/Writing Genre Study: Informational Non-Fiction
Reading Analysis: Theme & Main Idea
Writing Skills Focus: Ideas & Organization (expository)
Media Literacy & Analysis: Heroes in the media
Research skills: evaluating sources & note-taking
Public speaking skills
Special event: Heroes Hall of Fame! Families invited!