October 15 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 2 -Unit 2 – Determining Importance/Sequence READING LOG- Individual Benchmark – Realistic Fiction Into + Notes Text Structures- Review – Test Tomorrow Personal Narrative Packet – Identify elements of a personal narrative Read Aloud- “Hello Universe” + Questions INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Daily Language Review Vocab Words – Practice W.S. Personal Narrative Practice Guide 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 4 Culture Ch.4 Review Vocab Assignment Due Chapter 4 Test CNN 10

October 16 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 2 -Unit 2 – Determining Importance/Sequence READING LOG- Individual Benchmark – Realistic Fiction Practice Text Structures- Quiz Personal Narrative Packet- Dialogue Introduce Guided Reading Groups + Schedule Read Aloud- “Hello Universe” + Questions INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Daily Language Review Vocab Words W.S.- Function + Structure + Interpret Personal Narrative Practice – Dialogue 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 4 Culture CNN 10 Neolithic and Paleolithic Video Hunters and Gatherers W.S. + Interactive Students Notebook

Guided Reading Groups 2nd-3rd Groups Blue – “A Far Out Assignmet” Dylon Sheren Adhraa Shy’la Green – “Crash” Mario Natali Michael Fadi Red- “Abraham Lincoln” Yousif Eva Naji Serena Joseph Yellow – “Love That Dog” Angelica Zuher Irna Cristian Daniel Orange- “The Revolutionary War” Byron Luis Helena Isabella Myla Mariam Purple- “Loser” Emily Yousif M. John Hailey Mandy

Guided Reading Groups 4th-5th Groups Green – “A Far Out Assignment” Christian Joseph Shireen Carlos Savine 4th-5th Groups Blue – “Riding Freedom” Andre Fadi Andrew C. Noah Mykil Red- “A Night to Remember ” Yara I’Anna Alexis Zainab Rayana Isabella Yellow – “Crash” Sameer Malwood Lorita Andy Dylon Orange- “Abraham Lincoln” Daniel Hilda Daniella Connor Dima Andrew H. Purple- “Loser” Jizzele Valentina Divona Sumaya Krystof Ethan

October 17 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 2 -Unit 2 – Determining Importance/Sequence READING LOG- Individual Benchmark – Realistic Fiction Practice Paired Reading– “Make a Corn Husk Doll” Read 2 Personal Narrative – Show Don’t Tell Read Aloud- “Hello Universe” + Questions INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Daily Language Review Word Gen Practice- Analyze/Factor Personal Narrative – Descriptive Writing + Choose Topic 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 5 Fertile Crescent Hunters and Gatherers W.S. + Interactive Students Notebook

Quick Write - Pick your personal narrative topic! 10/17 Go to your heart and choose one event you want to write your essay about Write down the following: Lesson Characters Problem

October 18 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 2 -Unit 2 – Determining Importance/Sequence READING LOG- Individual Text Structures- Practice Paired Reading– “Make a Corn Husk Doll” Read 3 “The Things in the Cave” – Sequence the story + Determine Importance of details Read Aloud- “Hello Universe” + Questions INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Daily Language Review Personal Narrative Practice Guide + Graphic organizer 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 5 – Fertile Crescent Hunters and Gatherers W.S. + Interactive Students Notebook - Sections 3-5 + Paragraph

October 19 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 2 -Unit 2 – Determining Importance/Sequence READING LOG- Due Today Text Structures- Practice Packet Paired Reading– “Make a Corn Husk Doll” Quiz Read Aloud- “Hello Universe” + Questions INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Daily Language Review –Due Today “Journey North” – Sequence the Story and Determine Text Importance 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 5 – Fertile Crescent Word Gen Debate + Paragraph – Include all five words in the paragraph “Fertile Crescent” Article + questions

6th Grade ELA Weekly Learning Targets SL.6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. I Can:  Participate in one-on-one discussions  Participate in group discussions  Participate in teacher-led discussions  Prepare for a discussion  Follow rules for discussions  Ask questions of my group members  Respond to questions posed by my group members  Summarize the group’s discussion  Understand others’ perspectives

6th Grade ELA Weekly Learning Targets L.6.1 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.* I Can:  Demonstrate proper usage of the eight parts of speech in writing and speaking  Use pronouns in the proper case  Use intensive pronouns  Correct inappropriate use of pronouns  Correct unclear pronouns  Find and correct mistakes in own and others’ writing and speaking L.6.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. I Can:  Use grade appropriate words and phrases  Find the meaning of unclear vocabulary words

6th Grade ELA Weekly Learning Targets RL.6.5 -I Can:  Define theme  Define setting  Define plot  Explain how a particular part of a literary piece moves the story along  Explain how a particular part of a literary piece develops the theme W.6.3 - I Can:  Write a narrative paper  Develop a narrator and/or characters  Develop a plot  Use dialogue  Use transitions  Use descriptive  Vocabulary and sensory language  Provide a conclusion W.6.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. I Can:  Develop grade-level appropriate writing RL.6.3- I Can:  Describe the series of events that are part of a plot  Describe how a character changes throughout the story  Define resolution