Unit 3
January 23 - March 16

Topic: Modern Technology
Essential Question: How is modern technology helpful and harmful to society?
Performance Mode: Argument

🔍Focus Standards

Reading

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.RI.6 When reading texts, including those from diverse cultures, determine the main idea of a text, explain how they are supported by key details and summarize the text.

6.R.8 Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative language, connotative meanings, and figures of speech. Analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings within a text.

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

6.R.13 Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

6.RI.14 Compare one author’s presentation of events with that of another.

Writing

6.W.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence, and provide a concluding section related to the argument presented.

a. Introduce claims supported by evidence from credible sources, and create an organizational structure in which claims are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.

b. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claims and evidence.

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

6.W.4 Conduct short research projects to craft an argument or answer a question.

a. Gather, synthesize, and use information from credible sources on the topic.

b. Generate ideas to demonstrate understanding of the topic under investigation.

c. Avoid plagiarism by quoting or paraphrasing and provide basic bibliographic information for sources.

d. Interact and collaborate with others throughout the writing process.