ELA 2019 G6:M1:U3

Research to Create a New Character and Write a Narrative

Each unit is made up of a sequence of between 10-18 lessons. The Unit-at-a-Glance charts, available on the grade-level landing pages, break down each unit's lessons, showing CCS standards, agenda breakdown, daily learning targets, and ongoing assessments. The charts also indicate which lessons include mid- and end of unit assessments and the performance task.

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Lesson 1Introduce the Performance Task
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RL.6.4 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 19 Excerpt – RL.6.1 (20 minutes) B. Analyze Performance Task Model – SL.6.5 (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Share Independent Research Reading – RI.6.10 (10 minutes) 4. Homework A. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.	I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt from chapter 19 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.1) I can analyze a model to identify characteristics of an effective slideshow presentation. (SL.6.5)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.6.4) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time A: Annotations on Model Slideshow (SL.6.4, SL.6.5)

Lesson 2Close Read: “Hestia”
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Language Dive: “Hestia,” Paragraph 1 – SL.6.1 (10 minutes) B. Close Read: “Hestia” – RI.6.2 (15 minutes) C. Determine Central Idea and Write Summary – RI.6.2 (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Whole Group Critique – RI.6.2 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.	I can determine a central idea and how it is conveyed through details in "Hestia" (informational text). (RI.6.2) I can write a summary of "Hestia" without personal opinions or judgments. (RI.6.2)	Work Time A: Language Dive: "Hestia" note-catcher Work Time B: Close Read: "Hestia" note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, L.6.4) Work Time C: Language Dive Final Practice and Close Reading Culminating Task (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, W.6.10)

Lesson 3Research a Greek God
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Research a Greek God – RL.6.7 (30 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Pair Share – W.6.5 (10 minutes) 4. Homework A. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.	I can research my Greek god or goddess, gathering needed information for my project from informational texts. (W.6.7)	Work Time A: Greek God Research note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.7, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, W.6.7, W.6.8, W.6.9b)

Lesson 4Mid-Unit 3 Assessment: “Helios”
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Return End of Unit 2 Assessments (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Mid-Unit 3 Assessment: “Helios” (25 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Track Progress (15 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 20 of The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.	I can independently read, understand, and explain the meaning of a new text. (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.10, L.6.4a, L.6.4c, L.6.4d, L.6.6)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket Work Time A: Mid-Unit 3 Assessment: "Helios" (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.10, L.6.4a, L.6.4c, L.6.4d, L.6.6) Closing and Assessment A: Track Progress (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, W.6.10)

Lesson 5Plan a Narrative: Analyze a Model
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RL.6.3 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 20 Excerpt – RL6.1 (20 minutes) B. Analyze a Model – W.6.3 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Debrief: Narrative Writing Checklist – W.6.3 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 21 of The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.	I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt from chapter 20 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.1) I can analyze a model to identify characteristics of an effective narrative. (W.6.3)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (Rl.6.1, RL.6.3) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time B: Annotations on Model Narrative: "Greek God: Hypnos" (RL.6.3, W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.10) Closing and Assessment A: Discussion of Narrative Writing checklist (RL.6.3, W.6.3, W.6.4)

Lesson 6Plan a Narrative: Character
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.3 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 21 Excerpt – RL.6.1 (20 minutes) B. Plan Character – W.6.3 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Pair Share – W.6.5 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 22 of The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.	I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt from chapter 21 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.1) I can create a character profile for my new character. (W.6.3a) I can choose an appropriate action scene for my character to join in The Lightning Thief. (W.6.3e)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (W.6.3) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time B: Narrative Writing Plan graphic organizer (W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5)

Lesson 7Plan a Narrative: Scene
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.3a (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 22 Excerpt – RL.6.1 (20 minutes) B. Plan Scene – W.6.3 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Pair Share – W.6.5 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.	I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt from chapter 22 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.1) I can determine where to insert my new character into and plan to revise the original scene so that it doesn't change the outcome of the story. (W.6.3)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (W.6.3a) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time B: Narrative Writing Plan graphic organizer (W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5)

Lesson 8Plan a Narrative: Scene (continued)
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.3a (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Compare Model with Text – W.6.3 (10 minutes) B. Plan Scene – W.6.3 (10 minutes) C. Language Dive: The Lightning Thief, Page 356 – W.6.3 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Pair Share – W.6.5 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.	I can determine where to insert my new character into and plan to revise the original scene so that it doesn't change the outcome of the story. (W.6.3)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (W.6.3a) Work Time A: Model Narrative: Comparison with Text (W.6.3a, W.6.3e, W.6.5) Work Time B: Narrative Writing Plan graphic organizer (W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5) Work Time C: Language Dive: The Lightning Thief, Page 356 (W.6.3)

Lesson 9End of Unit 3 Assessment: Write a Narrative
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Return Mid-Unit 3 Assessments (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. End of Unit 3 Assessment: Write a Narrative (25 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Track Progress: Narrative Writing – W.6.3 (15 minutes) 4. Homework A. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.	I can revise a scene of The Lightning Thief to insert a new character. (W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.6, W.6.10)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket Work Time A: End of Unit 3 Assessment: Write a Narrative (W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.6, W.6.10) Closing and Assessment A: Track Progress (W.6.3, W.6.10)

Lesson 10Prepare for the Performance Task (Lessons 10-11)
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – L.6.3a (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Review Performance Task – SL.6.4 (15 minutes) B. Prepare Presentations – SL.6.5 (60 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Partner Share – SL.6.4 (10 minutes) 4. Homework A. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.	I can create an effective multimedia presentation using slideshow software. (SL.6.5)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.6.3a) Work Time B: Performance Task presentations (SL.6.4, SL.6.5)

Lesson 12Performance Task Presentations
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Performance Task Presentations (30 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Review Guiding Questions and Big Ideas – SL.6.1 (10 minutes) 4. Homework None for this lesson.	I can clearly and confidently present my multimedia project to an audience. (SL.6.4, SL.6.5)	Work Time A: Performance Task presentations (SL.6.4, SL.6.5)

EL Education Curriculum

ELA 2019 G6:M1:U3

Research to Create a New Character and Write a Narrative

Lesson 1Introduce the Performance Task

Lesson 2Close Read: “Hestia”

Lesson 3Research a Greek God

Lesson 4Mid-Unit 3 Assessment: “Helios”

Lesson 5Plan a Narrative: Analyze a Model

Lesson 6Plan a Narrative: Character

Lesson 7Plan a Narrative: Scene

Lesson 8Plan a Narrative: Scene (continued)

Lesson 9End of Unit 3 Assessment: Write a Narrative

Lesson 10Prepare for the Performance Task (Lessons 10-11)

Lesson 12Performance Task Presentations

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