Page 1 of 5 Close Window Print Page Layout Show Standards View Paragraph Format GRADE 6 ENGLISH (MASTER MAP) School: Binghamton Middle Schools Teacher: Master Map Email: Course #: 111 Grade Level: 6 View Course Description MONTH/YEAR CONTENT SKILLS ASSESSMENT September Suggested Fiction/Non-Fiction 2006 Tuck Everlasting Holes Wringer Shiloh The Circuit The King of Mazy May Jackie Robinson Justice at Last Jeremiah s Song 6Traits Writing: Ideas and Conventions Journals Sample S.E.D. Assessments Oral reading/presentations Instructional Videos Identity Universality Adversity Perserverance Inspiration Adaptation Flexibility Genre Recognize the differences between fiction and nonfiction Identify and distinguish between 1st and 3rd person Reading Read various selections based on essential questions for understanding and literacy Narrative Writing Write effectively in 1st and 3rd person Learn an apply appropriate writing conventions Learn and apply appropriate paragraph structures ( topic sentence, supporting details, closing) Prewriting, drafting, editing, Learn a consistant format Completes oral and written s that comprehension (informal/formal assessment, literature circles, Socratic Seminars) to a writing prompt Use graphic to write a Effectively expresses their thoughts based on a particular writing assignment and write an appropriately developed, cohesive paragraph(s)..
Page 2 of 5 October 2006 November Suggested Content 2006 Fiction/Nonfiction Shiloh Sara, Plain and Tall Star Girl Number the Stars The Monument The Year of the Boar Jackie Robinson Crash The All-American Slurp The Land I Lost The Stone Grandpa and the Statue Internet and Library Sources 6Traits Writing: Organization and Conventions Journals Sample S.E.D. Assessments Oral reading/presentations from descriptive writing and research projects Instruction Videos Beliefs Choices Responsibility Respect for others Diversity Tolerance Reading : Read selections based on essential and related questions for information and literay responce Descriptive Writing: Descriptive and figurative language: simile, metaphor, adjectives and adverbs Identify descriptive elements in reading through oral or silent reading Research Project: Library/Internet Skills Analyze and synthesize for information (main ideas) Determine fact vs. opinion Note-taking skills Prewriting, drafting, editing, Idividual rubrics to a writing prompt (journal prompt, 6 traits, descriptive essay) Engages in the writing process Use graphic to write a Effectively expresses thoughts or information based on a particular writing assignment or research project Develop voice and fluency Gives oral and written s that December
Page 3 of 5 2006 January 2007 February Suggested Fiction/Nonfiction 2007 Friederick Island of the Blue Dolphins Hatchet My Side of the Mountain Trouble River Nature vs Nurture Culture Power Self-control and discipline Interactions with others Responsibility Environmental issues Becky and The Wheels and Brake Boys Olympic Diary The Wounded Wolf Internet and Library Sources 6Traits Writing: Voice and Conventions Journals Parallel Tasks for NYS ELA Assessment Oral reading/presentations Instruction Videos Reading Read various selections based on essential questions for understanding and literacy Read and identify two different genres of literature and discuss similaritiesand differences Compare/Contrast Decipher between two ideas, concepts, or genres Complete a graphic that reflects understanding of similarities and differences (Venn Diagram, T-Chart, ect) Write a cohesive essay that demonstrates a clear understanding of the comparison of two ideas, concepts, or genres Prewriting, drafting, editing, to a writing prompt (journal prompt, 6 traits, descriptive essay) Effectively engages in the writing process Use graphic to write a Effectively expresses thoughts or information based on a particular writing assignment (comparison paper) Makes oral and written connections between 2 genres of literature March 2007 April 2007 Suggested Fiction/Nonfiction: Hang Tough Paul Mather Bud, Not Buddy Star Girl Reflection Inspiration Creativity Acceptance Individuality Oral and written s that
Page 4 of 5 Smallest Dragon Boy Dentistry Lou Gehrig The Iron Horse The Backwoods Boy Dragon, Dragon Talent Life Doesn t Frighten Me (poem) Poetry Selections 6 Traits: Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions Journals Sample S.E.D. Assessments Oral presentations on poetry Instructional Videos Style Reading Read various selections based on essential and related questions for understanding and literary Read and identify 2 different genres of literature and discuss similarities differences Use various strategies such as vocabulary Poetry Read and appreciate poetry Understand poem s literal and figurative meaning Figurative Language simile, metaphor, symbolism, alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopoeia Poetic terms and devices lines, verses, stanzas, rhyme, rhythm, and repetition Hands-on projects that reflect reading comprehension/ content to a writing assignment (journal prompt, 6 Traits, or poetry) Listening and Reading Use graphic to write a Shows understanding of literal and figurative meanings in poetry through oral and written s Can identify and begin to apply figurative language devices Uses appropriate poetic terms and devices to create an original poem Poetry forms free verse, limericks, Bio poem, haiku or cinquain, and acrostic poems Recites published or original poetry in front of an audience Poetic expression Learn to create own poems for personal or public appreciation Journaling May 2007 June 2007 Listening/Speaking
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