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ELA 2019 G6:M2:U2

Research to Discover Innovative Designers

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 1Analyze Figurative Language: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Chapter 11
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – L.6.5a (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Chapter 11 Excerpt – RI.6.7 (15 minutes)

B. Analyze Figurative Language: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Chapter 11 Excerpt – L.6.5a (20 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. QuickWrite: Use Figurative Language – L.6.5a (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Apply Design Thinking: Students continue working on Part I, sections A, B, and C of the Design Solution: William note-catcher.

B. 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 integrate information from the text and the graphic to understand design thinking. (RI.6.7)
  • I can interpret figurative language to determine meaning in the text. (L.6.5a)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RI.6.4, L.6.5a)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time A: Design Solution: William note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.7, W.6.8, SL.6.2)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Quick Write: Use Figurative Language (W.6.10, L.6.5a)
  • Homework A: Design Solution: William note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.7, W.6.8, SL.6.2)

Lesson 2Close Read: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Chapter 11
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – RI.6.5 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Close Read: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Pages 196–201 – RI.6.2 (25 minutes)

B. Language Dive: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Page 200 – L.6.5c (10 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. QuickWrite: Understand Connotation – L.6.5c (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Write Summary and Analyze Structure: Students complete Homework: Write Summary and Analyze Structure: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Chapter 11.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 12 of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind in preparation for studying the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can determine meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the text. (RI.6.4)
  • I can determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through details. (RI.6.2)
  • I can analyze how a key event is elaborated in a text. (RI.6.3)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.5, W.6.10)
  • Work Time A: Close Read: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Pages 196-201 note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, L.6.4, L.6.5)
  • Work Time B: Language Dive: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Page 200 note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, L.6.3a, L.6.5c)
  • Closing and Assessment A: QuickWrite: Understand Connotation (RI.6.4, W.6.10, L.6.5c)
  • Homework A: Write Summary and Analyze Structure: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Chapter 11 (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.5)

Lesson 3Determine Word Connotations: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Chapter 12
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – L.6.5a (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Chapter 12 – RI.6.7 (25 minutes)

B. Analyze Word Connotations – L.6.5c (10 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Exit Ticket: Word Connotations – L.6.5c (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Analyze Connotation: Students complete Homework: Analyze Connotation: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Chapter 12.

B. 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 interpret figurative language to determine meaning in the text. (L.6.5a)
  • I can integrate information from the text and the graphic to understand design thinking. (RI.6.7)
  • I can use differences among word connotations to determine meaning in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. (L.6.5c)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RI.6.3, RI.6.4, L.6.5a)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time A: Design Solution: William note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.7, W.6.8, SL.6.2)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Exit Ticket (RI.6.1, RI.6.4, L.6.5c)
  • Homework A: Analyze Connotation: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Chapter 12 (RI.6.1, RI.6.4, L.6.5c)

Lesson 4Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyze Figurative Language and Central Idea: “The Hippo Roller”
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyze Figurative Language and Central Idea: “The Hippo Roller” (30 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Track Progress – RI.6.1 (10 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Vary Sentence Patterns: Students complete Homework: Vary Sentence Patterns to practice varying sentences to create more interesting or logical text.

B. 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 write a summary of a text without personal opinions or judgments. (RI.6.2)
  • I can analyze how specific sentences fit into the overall structure of a text and help to convey a central idea. (RI.6.5)
  • I can determine meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the text. (L.6.4, L.6.5)
  • Work Time A: Analyze Figurative Language and Central Idea: "The Hippo Roller" (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.10, W.6.10, L.6.4a, L.6.5a, L.6.5c)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Track Progress (RI.6.1, RI.6.4, RI.6.10, W.6.10, L.6.4)
  • Homework A: Vary Sentence Patterns (L.6.3a)

Lesson 5Introduce Research Project
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – W.6.10 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Analyze Structure: “The Hippo Roller” – RI.6.5 (15 minutes)

B. Introduce Research Project – W.6.7, W.6.8 (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. QuickWrite: Research Debrief – W.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 analyze how individual paragraphs fit into the structure of a text and contribute to the development of ideas. (RI.6.5)
  • I can research to answer questions about another design solution that solved a critical problem. (W.6.7, W.6.8)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 5 (W.6.10)
  • Work Time A: Analyze Structure: "The Hippo Roller" (RI.6.1, RI.6.5)
  • Closing and Assessment A: QuickWrite: Research Debrief (W.6.10)

Lesson 6Conduct Research: Analyze a Model
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – W.6.10 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Mini Lesson: Analyze a Model Note-Catcher – W.6.8 (15 minutes)

B. Research: Review TED Talks – W.6.7, W.6.8 (20 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Small Group Discussion – RI.6.7 (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 analyze a model research note-catcher for effective note-taking and evidence. (W.6.8)
  • I can conduct research to answer questions about another design solution that solved a critical problem. (W.6.7, W.6.8)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 6 (W.6.10)
  • Work Time B: Design Solution: Research note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.7, RI.6.10, W.6.7, W.6.8, SL.6.2)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Dance Card protocol (RI.6.7)

Lesson 7Conduct Research: Skim and Scan for Evidence
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – W.6.10 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Mini Lesson: Skim and Scan for Evidence – W.6.8 (10 minutes)

B. Research: Gather Evidence – W.6.7, W.6.8 (20 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Small Group Discussion – RI.6.7 (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 conduct research to answer questions about another design solution that solved a critical problem. (W.6.7, W.6.8)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 7 (W.6.10)
  • Work Time B: Design Solution: Research note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.7, RI.6.10, W.6.7, W.6.8, SL.6.2)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Dance Card protocol (RI.6.7)

Lesson 8Conduct Research: Gather Additional Sources
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – W.6.8 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Mini Lesson: Search for Sources – W.6.7 (10 minutes)

B. Research: Search for Sources – W.6.7, W.6.8 (20 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Small Group Discussion – W.6.7 (10 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 14 of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can conduct research to answer questions about another design solution that solved a critical problem. (W.6.7, W.6.8)
  • I can determine the relevance of possible sources. (W.6.8)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (W.6.8)
  • Work Time B: Design Solution: Research note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.7, RI.6.10, W.6.7, W.6.8, SL.6.2)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Dance Card protocol (W.6.7)

Lesson 9Conduct Research: Determine Source Credibility
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – W.6.7 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Chapter 14 Excerpt – RI.6.7 (15 minutes)

B. Mini Lesson: Determine Relevance and Credibility – W.6.8 (20 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Small Group Discussion – W.6.8 (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 the relevance and credibility of possible sources. (W.6.8)
  • I can conduct research to answer questions about another design solution that solved a critical problem. (W.6.7, W.6.8)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (W.6.7)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time B: Design Solution: Research note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.7, RI.6.10, W.6.7, W.6.8, SL.6.2)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Dance card protocol (W.6.8)

Lesson 10Conduct Research: Paraphrase and Quote Responsibly
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – W.6.8 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Chapter 14 Excerpt – RI.6.7 (10 minutes)

B. Mini Lesson: Paraphrase and Quote Responsibly – W.6.8 (20 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Small Group Discussion – W.6.8 (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 responsibly paraphrase and quote from possible sources. (W.6.8)
  • I can conduct research to answer questions about another design solution that solved a critical problem. (W.6.7, W.6.8)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (W.6.8)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time B: Design Solution: Research note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.7, RI.6.10, W.6.7, W.6.8, SL.6.2)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Dance Card protocol (W.6.8)

Lesson 11End of Unit 2 Assessment: Research Process
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Return Mid-Unit 2 Assessments (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. End of Unit 2 Assessment: Research Process – W.6.7, W.6.8 (30 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Track Progress – W.6.7, W.6.8 (10 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 15 of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind in preparation for studying the chapter in the next lesson.

B. 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 refocus my search for more relevant results. (W.6.7)
  • I can determine the credibility of possible sources. (W.6.8)
  • I can paraphrase responsibly and provide basic bibliography information for sources. (W.6.8)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket
  • Work Time A: End of Unit 2 Assessment (W.6.7, W.6.8)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Track Progress (W.6.7, W.6.8)

Lesson 12Independent Reading Research Share
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A, Engage the Learner – RI.6.7 (10 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Language Dive: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Page 265 – L.6.4a (10 minutes)

B. Share Independent Reading Research – RI.6.10 (20 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. QuickWrite: Connect Anchor Text to Research – RI.6.7 (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Read Anchor Text: Students are encouraged to read the epilogue of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

B. 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 meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the text. (L.6.4a)
  • I can share my independent research reading with my peers (RI.6.10, SL.6.1)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RI.6.1, RI.6.7, W.6.10)
  • Work Time A: Language Dive: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Page 265 (RI.6.1, RI.6.4, L.6.4a)
  • Closing: QuickWrite: Connect Anchor Text to Research (RI.6.1, RI.6.7, W.6.10)

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