Unit 1
August 22–October 31

Reading 

6.R.5 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 

6.RL.6 When reading texts, including those from diverse cultures, determine the theme, how characters respond to conflict or how the speaker reflects upon a topic, and summarize the text.  

6.RL.10 Analyze how a sentence, paragraph, stanza, chapter, scene, or section fits into the overall structure and how it contributes to the development of theme, main idea, settings, or plot.

6.RL.11 Explain how an author's perspective develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in multiple texts.

Writing

6.W.3 Write narrative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, well-structured event sequences, and provide a resolution. 

a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. 

b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. 

c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. 

d. Use precise words, phrases and complex sentences, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events. 

e. Use appropriate conventions and style for the audience, purpose, and task.

reflect
notable
contribute
recognize
memorize

💡 It is essential to have students use these words throughout the unit, particularly in their performance tasks/assessments.