Unit 3 Small Group Texts
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The Fun They Had
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
sorrowfully
loftily
nonchalantly
Skill Vocabulary
science fiction
theme
dialogue
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Science-Fiction Writing
Standard(s)
🔍 6.RL.2 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.
Support/Resources
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Anglo-Saxon Suffix: -ful
Standard(s)
6.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
b. Consistently use Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.
Support/Resources
Conventions
Conventions
Focus: Action Verbs and Linking Verbs
Support/Resources
⏳ Writing to Sources
⏳ Writing to Sources
Focus: Scene with Dialogue
Standard(s)
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.
Support/Resources
Nearpod Video: Different Ways of Writing Dialogue (LearnZillion)
Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?
Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
gradually
nostalgic
continuation
Skill Vocabulary
reflective essay
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Development of Ideas - Reflective Writing
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.
6.RI.7 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in 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.
Support/Resources
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Latin Suffix: -ation
Standard(s)
6.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
b. Consistently use Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.
Support/Resources
Conventions
Conventions
Focus: Comparative and Superlative Degrees
Support/Resources
Khan Academy: Comparative and Superlative
*key words: adjective, adverb, comparitive degree, superlative degree
Speaking & Listening
Speaking & Listening
Focus: Group Discussion
Standard(s)
6.SL.1 Participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations on topics, texts, and issues.
Support/Resources
How to Implement Accountable and Academic Student Talk Stems (Better Lesson)
Supplementary Texts
Bored... and Brilliant?
Bored... and Brilliant?
Vocabulary
podcast
host
interview
Activities
Close Review
Analyze Media
Research
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.
Collaborative Performance Task: Argument
Collaborative Performance Task: Argument
💡 Teacher Tip: This is a great discussion question, but for pacing considerations, perhaps a presentation is not necessary. Instead, you could arrange an informal discussion/debate or a Socratic Seminar.
Focus:Multimedia Presentation
Prompt: You have read about the effects of technology in the Small Group selections. Work with your group to develop a multimedia presentation that addresses this question:
Do the benefits of technology outweigh the disadvantages?
Note-Taking and Research Organizer
Academic Vocabulary
convince
certain
sufficient
declare
various
💡 It is essential to have students use these words throughout the unit, particularly in their performance tasks/assessments.
Standard(s)
🔍 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.
6.SL.2 Interpret credible information presented in various formats and mediums to make informed decisions.
6.SL.3 Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts.
a. Use visual displays of data, including digital media, to convey information and engage the audience.
Support/Resources
Facilitating Socratic Seminars
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