Unit 2
November 2 - January 12

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.7 Compare two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text.

6.RI.10 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text. 

6.RI.11 Analyze how the author distinguishes a perspective and/or position from that of others.

Writing

6.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic that conveys ideas and information clearly and provide a concluding section that supports the information or explanation presented. 

a. Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using structures such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting, graphics, and multimedia when useful. 

b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, and examples. 

c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.

d. Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. 

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