ELA 2019 G6:M4:U3

Remarkable Accomplishments in Space Science

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 a Model Argument Essay
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.1 (10 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Analyze a Model Argument Essay – W.6.1 (15 minutes) B. Research Focus Figure – W.6.7, W.6.8 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Debrief: Focus Figure Research – W.6.7 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Research Focus Figure: Students continue to research their focus figure and document information on the Independent Argument Evidence 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 analyze the structure of a model argument essay by applying my knowledge of the Painted Essay®. (W.6.1) I can conduct a short research project, draw on several sources, and gather relevant information on my focus figure. (W.6.7, W.6.8)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 3, Lesson 1 (RI.6.1, W.6.1, 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 2Plan Collaborative Argument Essay
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.1 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Write a Claim for a Collaborative Argument Essay – W.6.1a (10 minutes) B. Plan a Collaborative Argument Essay – W.6.1, W.6.5 (25 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Debrief: Argument Writing Checklist – W.6.1 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Plan a Collaborative Literary Argument Essay: Students work to complete their assigned section of the Collaborative Argument Writing Plan graphic organizer. 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 claim based on reasons and relevant evidence from the text. (W.6.1a) I can plan a collaborative argument essay about why Mary's or Katherine's accomplishments are remarkable. (W.6.1, W.6.5)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 3, Lesson 2 (W.6.1, W.6.5, W.6.10) Work Time B: Collaborative Argument Writing Plan graphic organizer (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.9b, W.6.10) Closing and Assessment A: Argument Writing Checklist (W.6.1)

Lesson 3Write Collaborative Argument Essay: Introduction and Proof Paragraph 1
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.1a, W.6.1.d (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Analyze a Model: Proof Paragraph 1 – RI.6.8, W.6.1b (10 minutes) B. Write a Collaborative Introduction and Proof Paragraph 1 – W.6.1a, W.6.1b (25 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Debrief: Collaborative Writing Process – SL.6.1b (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Research Focus Figure: Students continue to research their focus figure and document information on the Independent Argument Evidence 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 analyze the structure of a model argument essay Proof Paragraph. (RI.6.8, W.6.1b) I can introduce a claim and support that claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence drawn from informational texts. (RI.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.9b)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 3, Lesson 3 (W.6.1a, W.6.1d, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10) Work Time B: Collaborative Argument Essay (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.10, W.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.9b, W.6.10, L.6.2, L.6.3, L.6.6)

Lesson 4Write Collaborative Argument Essay: Proof Paragraph 2 and Conclusion
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RI.6.8, W.6.1b (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Language Dive: Model Essay Conclusion – W.6.1e (10 minutes) B. Write a Collaborative Proof Paragraph 2 and Conclusion – W.6.1b, W.6.1e (25 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Reflect on Academic Mindsets – SL.6.1 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Draft a Collaborative Argument Essay: Students work to complete their assigned paragraphs of the Collaborative Argument Essay. 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 the structure of a model argument essay conclusion paragraph. (W.6.1e) I can support a claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence drawn from informational texts. (RI.6.1, W.6.1.b, W.6.9b) I can provide a concluding section that follows from my argument. (W.6.1e)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 3, Lesson 4 (RI.6.1, RI.6.8, W.6.1b, W.6.5, W.6.10) Work Time A: Language Dive: Model Essay Conclusion note-catcher (RI.6.1, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, SL.6.1, L.6.4b) Work Time B: Collaborative Argument Essay (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.10, W.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.9b, W.6.10, L.6.2, L.6.3, L.6.6)

Lesson 5Present Collaborative Argument Essay: Delineate and Evaluate an Argument
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RI.6.8 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Present and Delineate Argument – SL.6.3, SL.6.4 (20 minutes) B. Share Peer Feedback – SL.6.4 (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Reflection Discussion – SL.6.1d (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 present my argument about why Mary's or Katherine's accomplishments were remarkable. (W.6.1, SL.6.4) I can delineate my peers' arguments about why Mary's or Katherine's accomplishments were remarkable. (SL.6.3) I can paraphrase and reflect on our multiple perspectives about Mary's and Katherine's accomplishments. (SL.6.1d)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 3, Lesson 5 (RI.6.1, RI.6.8, W.6.1, W.6.5, W.6.10) Work Time A: Part I of Present and Delineate Argument: Collaborative Essay (W.6.10, SL.6.3, SL.6.4) Work Time B: Part II of Present and Delineate Argument: Collaborative Essay (W.6.10, SL.6.3, SL.6.4)

Lesson 6Research Focus Figure
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.8 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Research Focus Figure – W.6.7, W.6.8 (20 minutes) B. Debrief: Focus Figure Research – W.6.7 (5 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Share Independent Research Reading – RL.6.10, RI.6.10 (15 minutes) 4. Homework A. Research Focus Figure: Students continue to research their focus figure and document information on the Independent Argument Evidence note-catcher.	I can conduct a short research project, draw on several sources, and gather relevant information about my focus figure. (W.6.7, W.6.8) I can share my independent research reading with my peers. (RL.6.10, RI.6.10)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 3, Lesson 6 (W.6.8) Work Time A: 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 7Plan Independent Argument Essay
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.1a (10 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Plan Argument Essay – W.6.1, W.6.5 (30 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Debrief: Argument Writing Checklist – W.6.1c, W.6.8 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Plan Independent Argument Essay: Students work to complete their planning for their Independent Argument Essay.	I can write a claim based on reasons and relevant evidence from my research. (W.6.1a) I can plan an argument essay about why my focus figure's accomplishments are remarkable. (W.6.1, W.6.5)	Opening A: Claim statement for independent essay (W.6.1a) Work Time A: Optional Independent Argument Writing Plan graphic organizer (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.7, W.6.8, W.6.9b, W.6.10)

Lesson 8Mid-Unit 3 Assessment: Write an Argument Essay (Lessons 8-9)
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.10 (10 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Mid-Unit 3 Assessment: Write an Argument Essay (65 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Track Progress – W.6.1 (15 minutes) 4. Homework None for this lesson	I can write an argument essay about why my focus figure's accomplishments are remarkable. (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.10, W.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.6, W.6.7, W.6.8, W.6.9b, W.6.10, L.6.2, L.6.3, L.6.6)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 3, Lessons 8-9 (W.6.10) Work Time A: Mid-Unit 3 Assessment: Write an Argument Essay (RI.6.1, RI.6.3 RI.6.10, W.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.6, W.6.9b, W.6.10, L.6.2, L.6.3, L.6.6) Closing and Assessment A: Track Progress: Argument Writing (W.6.1)

Lesson 10Present Independent Argument Essay: Listen and Delineate an Argument
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RI.6.8 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Present and Delineate Argument – SL.6.3, SL.6.4 (20 minutes) B. Share Peer Feedback – SL.6.4 (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Reflection Discussion – SL.6.1d (10 minutes) 4. Homework None for this lesson	I can present an argument about why my focus figure's accomplishments were remarkable. (W.6.1, SL.6.4) I can delineate my peers' arguments about why their focus figure's accomplishments were remarkable. (SL.6.3) I can paraphrase and reflect on our multiple perspectives about our individual focus figures' accomplishments. (SL.6.1d)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 3, Lesson 10 (RI.6.1, RI.6.8, W.6.1, W.6.5, W.6.10) Work Time A: Part I of Present and Delineate Argument: Independent Essay (W.6.10, SL.6.3, SL.6.4) Work Time B: Part II of Present and Delineate Argument: Independent Essay (W.6.10, SL.6.3, SL.6.4)

Lesson 11Prepare for Performance Task: Characteristics of Narrative Nonfiction Children’s Books
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.3 (10 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Genre Study Narrative Nonfiction – W.6.3, SL.6.2 (15 minutes) B. Draft Narrative Nonfiction Picture Book Pages – W.6.3, W.6.5 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Evaluate Model Performance Task: Wang Zhenyi – W.6.3, SL.6.2 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Prepare Narrative Nonfiction and Illustrations: Students continue to prepare the illustrations and text for their contribution to the children’s picture book about other hidden figures in space science.	I can identify the characteristics of effective narrative nonfiction writing. (W.6.3, SL.6.2) I can draft a narrative nonfiction text about my focus figure's remarkable accomplishments. (W.6.3, W.6.5)	Work Time B: Performance Task: Hidden Figures in Space Science Picture Book (W.6.3, W.6.4, L.6.3, L.6.6)

Lesson 12Prepare for Performance Task: Draft Nonfiction Narrative with Illustrations
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – RI.6.7 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Language Dive: Hidden Figures Picture Book – W.6.3, SL.6.1 (15 minutes) B. Draft Narrative Nonfiction Picture Book – W.6.3, W.6.5 (20 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Compare and Contrast Illustrations of Model Performance Tasks – RI.6.7 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Prepare Narrative Nonfiction and Illustrations: Students continue to prepare the illustrations and text for their contribution to the children’s picture book about other hidden figures in space science.	I can identify the characteristics of narrative nonfiction writing. (W.6.3) I can draft a narrative nonfiction text about my focus figure's remarkable accomplishments. (W.6.3, W.6.5) I can create effective visuals to accompany my narrative nonfiction text about my focus figure's remarkable accomplishments. (SL.6.5)	Work Time A: Language Dive: Hidden Figures Picture Book note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.3b, SL.6.1) Work Time B: Performance Task: Hidden Figures in Space Science Picture Book (W.6.3, W.6.4, L.6.3, L.6.6)

Lesson 13Prepare for Performance Task: Complete Nonfiction Narrative with Illustrations
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – SL.6.3, SL.6.4 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Mini Lesson: Narrative Writing Techniques – W.6.3 (10 minutes) B. Draft Narrative Nonfiction Picture Book Pages – W.6.3, W.6.5 (20 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Peer Share: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Book Pages – W.6.3, W.6.5 (10 minutes) 4. Homework A. Prepare Narrative Nonfiction and Illustrations: Students continue to prepare the illustrations and text for their contribution to the children’s picture book about other hidden figures in space science.	I can draft a narrative nonfiction text about my focus figure's remarkable accomplishments. (W.6.3, W.6.5) I can create effective visuals to accompany my narrative nonfiction text about my focus figure's remarkable accomplishments. (SL.6.5) I can provide kind, specific, and helpful feedback to my peers to help them refine and improve their picture book. (W.6.5)	Work Time B: Performance Task: Hidden Figures in Space Science Picture Book (W.6.3, W.6.4, L.6.3, L.6.6)

Lesson 14Prepare for Performance Task: Rehearse and Refine
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – W.6.3, W.6.5 (10 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Draft Narrative Nonfiction Picture Book Pages – W.6.3, SL.6.5 (15 minutes) B. Rehearse Performance Task – SL.6.4, SL.6.5 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Share Stars (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Rehearse Presentation: Students rehearse for the End of Unit 3 Assessment presentation.	I can finalize my narrative nonfiction text and accompanying visuals about my focus figure's remarkable accomplishments. (W.6.3, SL.6.5) I can present my crew's children's books pages and argument about why my focus figure's accomplishments are remarkable. (SL.6.4, SL.6.5) I can provide kind, specific, and helpful feedback to my peers to help them refine and improve their presentation. (SL.6.4)	Work Time A: Performance Task: Hidden Figures in Space Science Picture Book (W.6.3, W.6.4, L.6.3, L.6.6) Work Time A: Performance Task Presentation checklist (SL.6.4)

Lesson 15End of Unit 3 Assessment Part I: Present and Delineate Argument: Picture Book Presentation (Lessons 15-16)
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 3 Assessment Part I: Present and Delineate Argument: Picture Book Presentation (80 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Reflection – SL.6.4 (5 minutes) 4. Homework None for this lesson	I can present my crew's children's book pages and argument about why my focus figure's accomplishments were remarkable. (SL.6.4, SL.6.5) I can delineate my peers' arguments about why their focus figure's accomplishments were remarkable. (SL.6.3)	Work Time A: End of Unit 3 Assessment Part I: Present and Delineate Argument: Picture Book Presentation (SL.6.3, SL.6.4, SL.6.5, SL.6.6, L.6.6) Work Time A: Optional Peer Assessment: Picture Book Presentation (SL.6.4, SL.6.5, SL.6.6, L.6.6)

Lesson 17End of Unit 3 Assessment Part II: Collaborative Discussion
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – SL.6.1 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. QuickWrite – W.6.10 (10 minutes) B. End of Unit 3 Assessment, Part II: Collaborative Discussion – SL.6.1 (20 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Track Progress: Collaborative Discussion – SL.6.1 (10 minutes) 4. Homework None for this lesson	I can paraphrase and reflect on our module guiding questions and our learning in this module during a collaborative discussion. (SL.6.1)	Work Time A: End of Unit 3 Assessment Part II: Collaborative Discussion (SL.6.1) Closing and Assessment A: Track Progress: Collaborative Discussion (SL.6.1)

EL Education Curriculum

ELA 2019 G6:M4:U3

Remarkable Accomplishments in Space Science

Lesson 1Analyze a Model Argument Essay

Lesson 2Plan Collaborative Argument Essay

Lesson 3Write Collaborative Argument Essay: Introduction and Proof Paragraph 1

Lesson 4Write Collaborative Argument Essay: Proof Paragraph 2 and Conclusion

Lesson 5Present Collaborative Argument Essay: Delineate and Evaluate an Argument

Lesson 6Research Focus Figure

Lesson 7Plan Independent Argument Essay

Lesson 8Mid-Unit 3 Assessment: Write an Argument Essay (Lessons 8-9)

Lesson 10Present Independent Argument Essay: Listen and Delineate an Argument

Lesson 11Prepare for Performance Task: Characteristics of Narrative Nonfiction Children’s Books

Lesson 12Prepare for Performance Task: Draft Nonfiction Narrative with Illustrations

Lesson 13Prepare for Performance Task: Complete Nonfiction Narrative with Illustrations

Lesson 14Prepare for Performance Task: Rehearse and Refine

Lesson 15End of Unit 3 Assessment Part I: Present and Delineate Argument: Picture Book Presentation (Lessons 15-16)

Lesson 17End of Unit 3 Assessment Part II: Collaborative Discussion

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