Donna Jackson - Rowan County Schools

Plans, Assignments, and Homework for Language Arts for Mrs. Jackson for the week of:

Lesson Plans 6^th Grade Language Arts

Donna Jackson

Plans for November 12-17, 2012

Monday November 12, 2012
Literature Rotation
L 6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content choosing flexibility from a range of strategies a. Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. RL 6.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Learning Target	Activities	Assessment	Homework
-I can infer the meaning of unknown words using context clues. -I can determine reading strategies that will help me comprehend informational texts.	-Stem List4, review as a class -Practice sheet - read and review orally -Discuss answers	-Formative-Teacher observations -class discussion	Study Stem List 5 (quiz 11-13-12)

Language Arts
RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text explicitly says as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL6.2 Determine the theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal judgments or opinions RL 6.3 Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. Grammar component: possessive nouns
Learning Target	Activities	Assessment	Homework
-I can revise and edit a piece of writing. -I can help other to revise/edit. -I can type a final draft.	-To the lab, my good boys and girls! -Students will revise/edit, and publish a final draft.	Formative: teacher/student writing conferences	Worksheet

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012

Literature Rotation

L 6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content choosing flexibility from a range of strategies

a. Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

b. Use common, grade appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.

RL 6.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Learning Target

Activities

Assessment

Homework

-I can infer the meaning of unknown words using context clues.
-I can determine reading strategies that will help me comprehend informational texts.

-Stem List 5, review as a class

-Practice sheet

- read and review orally

-Discuss answers

-Formative-Teacher observations

-class discussion

Study Stem List 5

Language Arts

RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text explicitly says as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RL6.2 Determine the theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal judgments or opinions

RL 6.3 Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

RL.6.4 Determine the meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

Grammar Component:

Learning Target

Activities

Assessment

Homework

I can define the elements of Freytag, along with additional related terms.

I can identify the story elements within a narrative.

-Students will read a short narrative and label a Freytag Pyramid.

-Review orally transparency

-Vocabulary practice.

Formative: Pyramid completion/accuracy

Worksheet

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012
Literature Rotation
L 6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content choosing flexibility from a range of strategies a. Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.
Learning Target	Activities	Assessment	Homework
-I can infer the meaning of unknown words using context clues. -I can determine reading strategies that will help me comprehend difficult texts.	-Review stem list as a class. -Review stem list as a class. -Practice sheet - read and review orally -Discuss answers	Formative-Teacher/student writing conferencing Peer editing/revision	Study Stem list 5 worksheet

Language Arts
RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text explicitly says as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL6.2 Determine the theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal judgments or opinions RL 6.3 Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. RL.6.4 Determine the meanings of words an d phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. Grammar Component: possessive nouns
Learning Target	Activities	Assessment	Homework
I can analyze story events and characters’ actions to determine theme. I can define static and dynamic characters. I can define inference. I can infer by using what I know about textual evidence and “reading between the lines.”	-Off to the Computer Lab we go! -peer editing Teacher student conference -Students revise, refine, edit, and type.	-Formative: oral review of bell work) - Class discussion	worksheet

Thursday November 16, 2012
Literature Rotation
L 6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content choosing flexibility from a range of strategies a. Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. RL 6.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Learning Target	Activities	Assessment	Homework
-I can infer the meaning of unknown words using context clues. -I can determine reading strategies that will help me comprehend difficult texts.	-Review stem list as a class. -Review stem list as a class. -Review stem list as a class. -Practice sheet - read and review orally -Discuss answers	Formative: Completion of assignments/teacher observation Class discussion/oral review	Study stem list 5 worksheet

Language Arts



Learning Target	Activities	Assessment	Homework
-I can write a sequel to Sweet Creek Holler.	WRITING WORKSHOP Finish reading text. Review vocabulary: static and dynamic characters, mood tone, Freytag, sensory words, using examples from the text . Using a story stem, students will write a sequel.	Formative- Review Freytag Pyramid to use as a guide	Write sequel

Friday November 17, 2012
Literature Rotation
RL 6.10 By the end of the year, read, and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Learning Target	Activities	Assessment	Homework
I can read a passage, follow directions and complete assessment with 80% and above.	-Review stem list as a class -Reading common core standards test prep	Formative: oral check of responses, class discussion	Study Stem list 5


Learning Target	Activities	Assessment	Homework
-I can write a sequel to Sweet Creek Holler.	WRITING WORKSHOP Finish reading text. Review vocabulary: static and dynamic characters, mood tone, Freytag, sensory words, using examples from the text . Using a story stem, students will write a sequel.	Formative- Review Freytag Pyramid to use as a guide	Write sequel