Unit 3 Anchor Texts
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Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
pathetically
mournfully
lamented
distressed
apologetically
Skill Vocabulary
theme
implied theme
setting
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Determine Theme
Standard(s)
6.R.5 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.Β
π 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.Β
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.Β
Supports/Resources
Sharing Perspectives Discussion Prompts
CommonLit Target Lesson: Determing Theme & Summarizing
Flocabulary Video: Theme in Literature
Nearpod Lesson: Determining the Theme of a Story (Learn Zillion)
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Greek Root: -path-
Standard(s)
6.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.Β
b. Consistently use Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.
Supports/Resources
CommonLit Target Lesson: Finding the Meaning of Unknown Words
Conventions
Conventions
Writing to Sources
Writing to Sources
π‘ Teacher Tip: Keep this brief, such as a RACE constructed response. Use it as a short practice for the larger argumentative essay.
Focus: Argumentative Essay
Standard(s)
π6.W.1Β Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence, and provide a concluding section related to the argument presented.Β
π 6.W.4 Conduct short research projects to craft an argument or answer a question.
Support/Resources
β³ Speaking & Listening
β³ Speaking & Listening
Focus: Multimedia Presentation
Standard(s)
6.SL.2 Β Interpret credible information presented in various formats and mediums to make informed decisions.Β
6.SL.3 Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts.Β
a. Use visual displays of data, including digital media, to convey information and engage the audience.
Support/Resources
Teens and Technology Share a Future
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
microchips
trigonometry
pixels
Skill Vocabulary
argument
claim
perspective
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Author's Perspective - Argument
Standard(s)
6.R.5 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.Β
π 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, tone, and mood, including words with multiple meanings within a text.
6.RI.10 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and how it contributes to the development of the main idea.
π 6.RI.11 Analyze how the author distinguishes a perspective and/or position from that of others.
π 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.Β
Supports/Resources
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Greek Suffix: -metry
Standard(s)
6.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.Β
b. Consistently use Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.
Supports/Resources
Conventions
Conventions
Focus: Appositives and Appositive Phrases
Support/Resources
The Black Hole of Technology
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
devouring
process
digesting
absorbing
consumed
Skill Vocabulary
claim
repetition
appeal to emotion
appeal to reason
appeal to logic
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Persuasive Techniques
Standard(s)
π 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.Β
π 6.RI.11 Analyze how the author distinguishes a perspective and/or position from that of others.
π 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.Β
Supports/Resources
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Multiple-Meaning Words
Standard(s)
6.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Supports/Resources
Conventions
Conventions
Focus: Independent and Dependent Clause
Support/Resources
Nearpod Activity: Phrases & Clauses
*key words: subordinate clause, relative clause, nonrestrictive
π‘Writing to Compare
π‘Writing to Compare
π‘ Teacher Tip: You may decide to use this writing task instead of the Performance Task as your extended/process writing. If not, keep this writing task brief (1-2 paragraphs).
Focus: Argumentative Essay
Standard(s)
π 6.RI.14 Compare one authorβs presentation of events with that of another.Β
π 6.W.1Β Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence, and provide a concluding section related to the argument presented.Β
Support/Resources
Supplementary Text
The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things
Vocabulary
images/graphics
animation
audio
voiceover
narrator
Activities
Media Vocabulary
Writing to Sources: Objective Summary
Speaking & Listening: Oral Presentation
Standard(s)
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.
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