ELA 2019 G6:M4:U2

Remarkable Accomplishments of the Hidden Figures

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Lesson 1Introduce Hidden Figures
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.10 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Hidden Figures, Prologue and Chapter 1 – RI.6.6 (10 minutes) B. Back-to-Back and Face-to-Face – RI.6.6 (10 minutes) C. Language Dive: Hidden Figures, Pages 2–3 – RI.6.4, RI.6.6 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Introduce Remarkable Accomplishments Anchor Chart – L.6.4d (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapters 2 and 3 in Hidden Figures in preparation for studying these chapters in the next lesson.	I can determine the author's purpose and point of view and how it is conveyed in the prologue and chapter 1 of Hidden Figures. (RI.6.6) I can analyze the connotative meanings of words as they are used in Hidden Figures. (RI.6.4)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 1 (W.6.10) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time C: Language Dive: Hidden Figures, Pages 2-3 note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.4, RI.6.6, SL.6.1a, L.6.1d, L.6.2a, L.6.4)

Lesson 2Analyze Word Definitions: Hidden Figures, Chapters 2–3
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – L.6.4 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Hidden Figures, Chapters 2–3 (20 minutes) B. Analyze Word Definitions: Hidden Figures, Chapters 2–3 – RI.6.4, L.6.4 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Debrief: Analyze Word Definitions and Functions – RI.6.4, L.6.4 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapters 4 and 5 in Hidden Figures in preparation for studying these chapters in the next lesson.	I can determine the figurative, connotative, and technical meanings of multiple-meaning words as they are used in the text. (RI.6.4, L.6.4)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 2 (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.10) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time B: Analyze Word Definitions: Hidden Figures, Chapters 2-3 (RI.6.1, RI.6.4, SL.6.1a, L.6.4)

Lesson 3Determine Central Idea: “Moon Dust and Black Disgust"
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RI.6.8 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Hidden Figures, Chapters 4–5 (15 minutes) B. Determine Central Idea: “Moon Dust and Black Disgust” – RI.6.2 (20 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Exit Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 3 – RI.6.8 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 6 in Hidden Figures in preparation for studying this chapter in the next lesson.	I can determine the central idea of "Moon Dust and Black Disgust." (RI.6.2) I can analyze and evaluate the author's argument in "Moon Dust and Black Disgust." (RI.6.8)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 3 (RI.6.1, RI.6.8) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time B: Annotations: "Moon Dust and Black Disgust" (RI.6.2) Closing and Assessment A: Exit Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 3 (RI.6.1, RI.6.8)

Lesson 4Author’s Point of View and Use of Pronouns: Hidden Figures
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – L.6.1d (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Hidden Figures, Chapter 6 (15 minutes) B. Language Dive: Hidden Figures, Page 46 – L.6.1d (20 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Exit Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 4 – RI.6.6 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 7 in Hidden Figures in preparation for studying this chapter in the next lesson.	I can find and correct a vague pronoun that has an unclear antecedent. (L.6.1d) I can determine the author's point of view toward the hidden figures and how it's conveyed in chapter 6. (RI.6.6)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 4 (L.6.1d) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time B: Language Dive: Hidden Figures, Page 46 note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.4, SL.6.1, L.6.1d, L.6.4a) Closing and Assessment A: Exit Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 4 (RI.6.1, RI.6.6, W.6.10)

Lesson 5Participate in Collaborative Discussion: Module Guiding Questions
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.10 (10 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Debrief Module Guiding Questions – SL.6.1 (15 minutes) B. Read Hidden Figures, Chapter 7 Excerpt (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Exit Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 5 – RI.6.8 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 8 in Hidden Figures in preparation for studying this chapter in the next lesson.	I can paraphrase and reflect on a module guiding question during a collaborative discussion. (SL.6.1) I can trace the claim, reasons, and evidence in an excerpt of Hidden Figures. (RI.6.8)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 5 (W.6.10) Work Time A: Participate in Collaborative Discussion (SL.6.1) Work Time B: Gist on sticky notes Closing and Assessment A: Exit Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 5 (RI.6.1, RI.6.8)

Lesson 6Analyze Point of View and Habits of Character
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RI.6.8 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Hidden Figures, Chapter 8 (10 minutes) B. Chalk Talk: Habits of Character – RI.6.6 (15 minutes) C. Write a Claim: Vaughan’s Habits of Character – W.6.1b (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Remarkable Accomplishments: Dorothy Vaughan (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 author's point of view toward Dorothy Vaughan in Hidden Figures. (RI.6.6) I can use evidence and reasoning to support a claim about Dorothy Vaughan. (W.6.1b)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 6 (RI.6.1, RI.6.8, W.6.1b, W.6.10) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time C: Dorothy Vaughan: Habits of Character Claim (RI.6.1, W.6.1b, W.6.10)

Lesson 7Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyze Dorothy Vaughan: Hidden Figures, Chapter 9
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.10 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyze Dorothy Vaughan: Hidden Figures, Chapter 9 (35 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Track Progress – RI.6.10 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students finish reading chapter 9 in Hidden Figures in preparation for studying the chapter in the next lesson.	I can analyze the claim, evidence, and reasoning in an excerpt of Hidden Figures. (RI.6.8, W.6.1b) I can analyze the author's point of view toward Dorothy Vaughan and how it's conveyed in the text. (RI.6.6)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 7 (W.6.10) Work Time A: Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyze Dorothy Vaughan: Hidden Figures, Chapter 9 (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.6, RI.6.8, W.6.1b, W.6.10) Closing and Assessment A: Track Progress: Read, Understand, and Explain New Text (RI.6.1, RI.6.10)

Lesson 8Compare and Contrast Authors’ Presentations of Events: Dorothy Vaughan
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RI.6.3 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Compare and Contrast Content – RI.6.9 (20 minutes) B. Compare and Contrast Authors’ Methods – RI.6.3, RI.6.9 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Debrief: Compare and Contrast Presentations of Events – SL.6.1d (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 10 in Hidden Figures in preparation for studying this chapter in the next lesson.	I can compare and contrast two authors' presentations of events in Dorothy Vaughan's life in terms of content and author methods. (RI.6.3, RI.6.9)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 8 (RI.6.1, RI.6.3) Work Time A, B: Compare and Contrast Authors' Presentations of Events: Dorothy Vaughan note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.6, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, W.6.10)

Lesson 9Discover a Hidden Figure: Mary Jackson
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Introduce Collaborative Argument Evidence Note-Catcher (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Hidden Figures, Chapter 10 – RI.6.3 (15 minutes) B. Jigsaw: Hidden Figures, Chapters 11 and 14 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Gather Evidence – W.6.1 (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 the author introduces and elaborates on Mary Jackson's character in the text. (RI.6.3) I can gather evidence and develop reasoning for an argument essay about Mary Jackson's remarkable accomplishments. (W.6.1, W.6.9b)	Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time B: Gist on sticky notes Closing and Assessment A: Collaborative Argument Evidence note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.1, W.6.9b, W.6.10)

Lesson 10Compare and Contrast Authors’ Presentations of Events: Mary Jackson
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.1 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Compare and Contrast Content and Authors’ Methods – RI.6.3, RI.6.9 (20 minutes) B. Compare and Contrast Authors’ Points of View – RI.6.6, RI.6.9 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Remarkable Accomplishments: Mary Jackson (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapter 12 in Hidden Figures in preparation for studying this chapter in the next lesson.	I can gather evidence and develop reasoning for an argument essay about Mary Jackson's remarkable accomplishments. (W.6.1) I can compare and contrast two authors' presentations of events in Mary Jackson's life in terms of content, author methods, and point of view. (RI.6.9)	Opening A: Collaborative Argument Evidence note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.1, W.6.9b, W.6.10) Work Times A, B: Compare and Contrast Authors' Presentations of Events: Mary Jackson note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.6, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, W.6.10)

Lesson 11Discover a Hidden Figure: Katherine Johnson
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RI.6.9 (10 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Hidden Figures, Chapter 12 – RI.6.3 (15 minutes) B. Language Dive: Hidden Figures, Page 96 – RI.6.3, L.6.2a (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Gather Evidence – W.6.1 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapters 13 and 16 in Hidden Figures in preparation for studying these chapters in the next lesson.	I can analyze the way in which an author introduces and elaborates on Katherine Johnson's character in the text. (RI.6.3) I can gather evidence and develop reasoning for an argument essay about Katherine Johnson's remarkable accomplishments. (W.6.1)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 11 (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.9) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time B: Language Dive: Hidden Figures, Page 96 note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, L.6.2a, SL.6.1a) Closing and Assessment A: Collaborative Argument Evidence note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.1, W.6.9b, W.6.10)

Lesson 12Analyze a Hidden Figure: Katherine Johnson
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RI.6.8 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Jigsaw: Hidden Figures, Chapters 13 and 16 (20 minutes) B. Gather Evidence – W.6.1 (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Share Independent Research Reading – RL.6.10, RI.6.10 (10 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapters 17 and 18 in Hidden Figures in preparation for studying these chapters in the next lesson.	I can analyze how the author introduces and elaborates on Katherine Johnson's character in the text. (RI.6.3) I can gather evidence and develop reasoning for an argument essay about Katherine Johnson's remarkable accomplishments. (W.6.1) I can share my independent research reading with my peers. (RL.6.10, RI.6.10)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 12 (RI.6.1, RI.6.8, W.6.1, W.6.10) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes Work Time B: Collaborative Argument Evidence note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.1, W.6.9b, W.6.10)

Lesson 13Launch Focus Figure Research
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.1 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Hidden Figures, Chapters 17 and 18 (25 minutes) B. Introduce Focus Figure Research – SL.6.1c (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Remarkable Accomplishments: Katherine Johnson (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapters 20 and 21 in Hidden Figures in preparation for studying these chapters in the next lesson.	I can gather evidence and develop reasoning for an argument essay about Katherine Johnson's remarkable accomplishments. (W.6.1)	Opening A: Collaborative Argument Evidence note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.1, W.6.9b, W.6.10) Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes

Lesson 14Research Focus Figure
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.7, W.6.10 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Gather Evidence: Hidden Figures, Chapters 20 and 21 – W.6.1b (20 minutes) B. Research Focus Figure – W.6.7, W.6.8 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Share Research – SL.6.1 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Research Focus Figure: Students continue to research their focus figure and add information to the Independent Argument Evidence note-catcher. B. Preread Anchor Text: Students preread chapters 22 and 23 in Hidden Figures in preparation for studying these chapters in the next lesson.	I can gather evidence and develop reasoning for an argument essay about Katherine Johnson's or Mary Jackson's remarkable accomplishments. (W.6.1) I can conduct a short research project, draw on several sources, and gather relevant information to narrow down my focus figure options. (W.6.7, W.6.8)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 14 (W.6.7, W.6.10) Work Time A: Collaborative Argument Evidence note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.1, W.6.9b, W.6.10) Work Time B: Independent Argument Evidence note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.1, W.6.7, W.6.8, W.6.9b, W.6.10)

Lesson 15Compare and Contrast Authors’ Presentations of Events: The Moon Landing
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RI.6.3 (10 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Analyze Content, Author’s Methods, and Point of View: Hidden Figures, Chapter 23 – RI.6.3, RI.6.6 (10 minutes) B. Analyze Content, Author’s Methods, and Point of View: “July 20, 1969: One Giant Leap for Mankind” – RI.6.3, RI.6.6 (10 minutes) C. Compare and Contrast Presentations of Events – RI.6.9 (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Debrief: Compare and Contrast Presentations of Events – SL.6.1 (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 compare and contrast two authors' presentations of the moon landing in terms of content, author methods, and point of view. (RI.6.9)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 15 (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.10) Work Times A, B, C: Compare and Contrast Authors' Presentations of Events: The Moon Landing (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.6, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, W.6.10)

Lesson 16End of Unit 2 Assessment: Compare and Contrast Presentations of Events: Hidden Figures and “Katherine Johnson: A Lifetime of STEM”
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.10 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. End of Unit 2 Assessment: Compare and Contrast Presentations of Events: Hidden Figures and “Katherine Johnson: A Lifetime of STEM” (35 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Track Progress – RI.6.10 (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 compare and contrast two authors' presentation of events in terms of content, author methods, and point of view. (RI.6.9)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 16 (W.6.10) Work Time A: End of Unit 2 Assessment: Compare and Contrast Presentations of Events: Hidden Figures and "Katherine Johnson: A Lifetime of STEM" (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.6, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, W.6.10) Closing and Assessment A: Track Progress (RI.6.10)

EL Education Curriculum

ELA 2019 G6:M4:U2

Remarkable Accomplishments of the Hidden Figures

Lesson 1Introduce Hidden Figures

Lesson 2Analyze Word Definitions: Hidden Figures, Chapters 2–3

Lesson 3Determine Central Idea: “Moon Dust and Black Disgust"

Lesson 4Author’s Point of View and Use of Pronouns: Hidden Figures

Lesson 5Participate in Collaborative Discussion: Module Guiding Questions

Lesson 6Analyze Point of View and Habits of Character

Lesson 7Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyze Dorothy Vaughan: Hidden Figures, Chapter 9

Lesson 8Compare and Contrast Authors’ Presentations of Events: Dorothy Vaughan

Lesson 9Discover a Hidden Figure: Mary Jackson

Lesson 10Compare and Contrast Authors’ Presentations of Events: Mary Jackson

Lesson 11Discover a Hidden Figure: Katherine Johnson

Lesson 12Analyze a Hidden Figure: Katherine Johnson

Lesson 13Launch Focus Figure Research

Lesson 14Research Focus Figure

Lesson 15Compare and Contrast Authors’ Presentations of Events: The Moon Landing

Lesson 16End of Unit 2 Assessment: Compare and Contrast Presentations of Events: Hidden Figures and “Katherine Johnson: A Lifetime of STEM”

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