ELA 2019 G6:M3:U2

Confront Challenges: Characters’ Responses and Emerging Themes

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 Character and Theme: Two Roads, Chapters 18 and 20
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – L.6.5c (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Two Roads, Chapters 18 and 20 – RL.6.3 (25 minutes) B. Determine Themes – RL.6.2 (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Exit Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 1 – RL.6.2 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 21 in Two Roads in preparation for studying this chapter in the next lesson.	I can analyze how Cal responds and changes due to the events in chapters 18 and 20. (RL.6.3) I can determine possible themes in Two Roads. (RL.6.2)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.6.5c) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time A: Analyze Character: Two Roads note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.3) Closing and Assessment A: Exit Ticket (RL.6.1, RL.6.2, W.6.10)

Lesson 2Analyze Character and Theme: Two Roads, Chapter 21
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RL.6.3 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Close Read: Two Roads, Chapter 21 Excerpt – RL.6.2, RL.6.3 (15 minutes) B. Language Dive: Two Roads, Page 221 – RL.6.2, RL.6.6 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Exit Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 2 – RL.6.1, RL.6.2 (10 minutes) 4. Homework A. Finish Reading: Students finish reading chapter 21 in Two Roads. B. Race and Ethnicity: Students complete Homework: Race and Ethnicity to respond to the prompt: How are Cal’s understanding and point of view toward race and ethnicity changing as a result of his experiences at Challagi? Students may need their vocabulary logs as reference.	I can analyze how Cal responds and changes due to the events in chapter 21. (RL.6.3) I can determine possible themes in Two Roads. (RL.6.2) I can analyze Cal's point of view in chapter 21 and how it is developed by the author. (RL.6.6)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.6.1, RL.6.3) Work Time A: Close Read: Chapter 21 Excerpt note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3) Work Time B: Language Dive: Two Roads, page 221 note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, SL.6.1a, L.6.1d, L.6.4c) Closing and Assessment A: Exit Ticket (RL.6.1, RL.6.2)

Lesson 3Analyze Point of View and Theme: Two Roads, Chapter 22
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RL.6.6 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Two Roads Chapter 22 – RL.6.6 (20 minutes) B. Analyze Structure and Theme – RL.6.2, RL.6.5 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Plan a Summary: Two Roads, Chapter 22 – RL.6.2 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Analyze Point of View: Students complete Homework: Analyze Point of View: Two Roads, Chapter 22. B. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 23 in Two Roads in preparation for studying this chapter in the next lesson.	I can determine how Cal's point of view is conveyed in chapter 22. (RL.6.6) I can analyze how the structure of chapter 22 helps to develop a theme of Two Roads. (RL.6.2, RL.6.5) I can plan an objective summary of chapter 22 of Two Roads. (RL.6.2)	Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time A: Analyze Point of View: Two Roads note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.6) Work Time A: Analyze Structure: Two Roads, Chapter 22 note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.5, L.6.5c) Closing and Assessment A: Plan a Summary (RL.6.1, RL.6.2)

Lesson 4Recognize Correct Pronoun Use
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Write a Summary – RL.6.2 (10 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Two Roads, Chapter 23 – RL.6.6 (15 minutes) B. Mini Lesson: Pronoun Case – L.6.1a (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Practice Pronoun Case – L.6.1a (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 24 in Two Roads in preparation for studying this chapter in the next lesson.	I can determine how Cal's point of view is conveyed in chapter 22. (RL.6.6) I can recognize and correct pronoun case. (L.6.1a) I can use specific steps to ensure that pronouns are in the proper case. (L.6.1a)	Opening A: Write a Summary (RL.6.1, RL.6.2, W.6.10) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time A: Analyze Point of View: Two Roads note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.6) Closing and Assessment A: Practice Pronoun Case (L.6.1a)

Lesson 5Analyze Point of View and Theme: Two Roads, Chapter 24
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – L.6.1a (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Two Roads, Chapter 24 – RL.6.6 (15 minutes) B. Complete Text-Dependent Questions – RL.6.2 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Plan a Literary Analysis Paragraph – RL.6.2 (10 minutes) 4. Homework A. Write a Literary Analysis Paragraph: Students complete their Paragraph Planner: Two Roads, Chapter 24 by writing a complete literary analysis paragraph. B. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapters 25 and 26 in Two Roads in preparation for studying these chapters in the next lesson.	I can determine how Cal and the gang's point of view is conveyed in chapter 24. (RL.6.6) I can analyze how chapter 24 fits into the overall structure of the novel and contributes to the development of the setting and plot of Two Roads. (RL.6.3, RL.6.5) I can determine possible themes and how they are conveyed in chapter 24 of Two Roads. (RL.6.2)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.6.1a) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time A: Analyze Point of View: Two Roads note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.6) Work Time B: Text-Dependent Questions (RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, L.6.5a, L.6.5c) Closing and Assessment A: Paragraph Planner: Two Roads, Chapter 24 (RL.6.1, RL.6.2)

Lesson 6Analyze Character: Two Roads, Chapters 25 and 26
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – L.6.1b (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Two Roads, Chapters 25–26 – RL.6.3, RL.6.5 (25 minutes) B. Language Dive: Two Roads, Page 275 – RL.6.3, L.6.2a (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Character Window: Cal – RL.6.3 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Write a Summary and Analyze Point of View: Students complete Homework: Write a Summary and Analyze Point of View: Two Roads, Chapter 26. 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 analyze how the letters fit into the structure of the book and help to develop the plot of Two Roads. (RL.6.3, RL.6.5) I can determine possible themes and how they are conveyed in chapters 25 and 26 of Two Roads. (RL.6.2) I can determine how commas set off a parenthetical element that adds further context to the sentence. (L.6.2a)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.6.1b) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time A: Analyze Character: Two Roads note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.3) Work Time B: Language Dive: Two Roads, Page 275 note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, SL.6.1a, L.6.2a) Closing and Assessment A: Character Window: Pop (RL.6.1, RL.6.3)

Lesson 7Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyze Character, Point of View, and Theme: Two Roads, Chapter 27
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 Character, Point of View, and Theme: Two Roads, Chapter 27 (35 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Track Progress – RL.6.1 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Practice Pronoun Case: Students complete Homework: Practice Pronoun Case: Two Roads, Chapter 24. B. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 28 in Two Roads in preparation for studying this chapter in the next lesson.	I can analyze how Cal responds and changes due to the events in chapter 27. (RL.6.1, RL.6.3) I can analyze how Cal's point of view changes due to the events in chapter 27. (RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.6) I can write a summary of chapter 27 that includes a possible theme in Two Roads. (RL.6.1, RL.6.2)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket Work Time A: Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyze Character, Point of View, and Theme: Two Roads, Chapter 27 (RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.6, RL.6.10) Closing and Assessment A: Track Progress (RL.6.1, RL.6.10)

Lesson 8Practice Sentence Variety
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – L.6.3a (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Two Roads, Chapter 28 – RL.6.5 (10 minutes) B. Mini Lesson: Sentence Variety – L.6.3a (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Share Independent Research Reading – RL.6.10, RI.6.10 (15 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 29 in Two Roads in preparation for studying this chapter in the next lesson.	I can analyze how chapter 28 fits into the overall structure and contributes to the development of the plot of Two Roads. (RL.6.5) I can vary sentence patterns for meaning and style. (L.6.3a) I can share my independent research reading with my peers. (RL.6.10, RI.6.10)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.6.3a) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes

Lesson 9Practice Sentence Variety (cont’d)
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – L.6.3a (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Two Roads, Chapter 29 – RL.6.3, RL.6.5 (15 minutes) B. Discuss Sentence Variety – L.6.3a (20 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Practice Sentence Variety – L.6.3a (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 30 in Two Roads in preparation for studying this chapter in the next lesson.	I can vary sentence patterns for meaning, style, and reader interest. (L.6.3a) I can analyze how Cal responds and changes due to the events in chapter 29. (RL.6.3) I can analyze how a section of chapter 28 fits into the overall structure and contributes to the development of the plot of Two Roads. (RL.6.5)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.6.3a) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time A: Analyze Character: Two Roads note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.3) Closing and Assessment A: Exit Ticket (L.6.3a)

Lesson 10Participate in a Text-Based Discussion: Two Roads
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RL.6.6, L.6.3a (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Two Roads, Chapter 30 – RL.6.1 (20 minutes) B. Introduce Narrative Letter (5 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Engage in a Text-Based Discussion – SL.6.1 (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 analyze Cal's point of view in chapter 30 and how it is developed by the author. (RL.6.6) I can analyze how Cal responds and changes due to the events in the novel. (RL.6.3) I can use evidence from the text to support my ideas during a text-based discussion. (RL.6.1, SL.6.1a) I can follow discussion norms to have an effective text-based discussion. (SL.6.1b)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.6.1, RL.6.6, L.6.3a) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Closing and Assessment A: Text-based discussion (RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, SL.6.1a, SL.6.1b, SL.6.1c)

Lesson 11Gather and Analyze Evidence
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – L.6.3a (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Mini Lesson: Pronoun Person and Number – L.6.1c (15 minutes) B. Gather Evidence: Cal Returns to School – W.6.1b, W.6.9a (20 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Determine Reasons: Cal Stays with Pop – SL.6.1 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Practice Pronoun Case, Person, and Number: Students complete Homework: Practice Pronouns: Two Roads. B. Gather and Analyze Evidence: Students finish gathering and analyzing evidence for Position 2 on their Independent Argument Evidence note-catcher.	I can vary sentence patterns for meaning and style. (L.6.3a) I can correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. (L.6.1c) I can gather evidence about why Cal should and should not return to Challagi. (W.6.1b, W.6.9a)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.6.3a) Work Time A: Pronoun Person and Number notes (L.6.1c) Work Time B: Independent Argument Evidence note-catcher (RL.6.1, W.6.1b, W.6.4, W.6.9a)

Lesson 12Analyze a Model and Write a Narrative Letter
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – L.6.1d (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Analyze a Model Narrative Letter: Cal Stays with Pop – W.6.4 (10 minutes) B. Write a Narrative Letter: Cal Returns to School – W.6.3 (20 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Record Narrative Letter – SL.6.4 (10 minutes) 4. Homework A. Practice Pronouns and Sentence Variety: Students complete Homework: Practice Pronouns and Sentence Variety: Two Roads. 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 correct inappropriate, incorrect, or ambiguous pronouns in a text. (L.6.1) I can analyze the task, purpose, and audience of a model narrative letter. (W.6.4) I can write a narrative letter from Cal to Possum explaining why he is returning to Challagi. (W.6.3)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.6.1d) Work Time B: Write a Narrative Letter (RL.6.1, RL.6.3, W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.9a, W.6.10) Closing and Assessment A: Record Narrative Letter (SL.6.4, SL.6.6)

Lesson 13End of Unit 2 Assessment: Revise Narrative Writing for Pronoun Use and Sentence Variety
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Revise Narrative Writing for Pronoun Use and Sentence Variety (30 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Reflection (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 use unambiguous pronouns with correct case, number, and person in a narrative letter. (L.6.1) I can vary sentence patterns for meaning and style in a narrative letter. (L.6.3a)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket Work Time A: Revise Narrative Writing for Pronoun Use and Sentence Variety (W.6.5 [option 1 only], L.6.1a, L.6.1c, L.6.1d, L.6.3a)

EL Education Curriculum

ELA 2019 G6:M3:U2

Confront Challenges: Characters’ Responses and Emerging Themes

Lesson 1Analyze Character and Theme: Two Roads, Chapters 18 and 20

Lesson 2Analyze Character and Theme: Two Roads, Chapter 21

Lesson 3Analyze Point of View and Theme: Two Roads, Chapter 22

Lesson 4Recognize Correct Pronoun Use

Lesson 5Analyze Point of View and Theme: Two Roads, Chapter 24

Lesson 6Analyze Character: Two Roads, Chapters 25 and 26

Lesson 7Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyze Character, Point of View, and Theme: Two Roads, Chapter 27

Lesson 8Practice Sentence Variety

Lesson 9Practice Sentence Variety (cont’d)

Lesson 10Participate in a Text-Based Discussion: Two Roads

Lesson 11Gather and Analyze Evidence

Lesson 12Analyze a Model and Write a Narrative Letter

Lesson 13End of Unit 2 Assessment: Revise Narrative Writing for Pronoun Use and Sentence Variety

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