Students believe research is a tedious task that requires long periods of time to complete. Students believe informative essays must focus on research-related topics. Concepts/Content: Competencies/Skills: Description of Activities: Informative/Explanatory Quote or paraphrase facts Read and respond to informational mentor Text Structures (main Analyze text structure and texts idea/details, cause/effect. features Partake in small/large group discussions problem/solution, Read and comprehend Publish a research paper chronological order, nonfiction and informational Present research findings to small/large compare/contrast) text group audiences Informative/Explanatory Compose a research paper Text Features (graphic aids, following the writing traits and illustrations, organizational research steps aids) Identify topic Research Terms and Steps Develop and analyze the topic (topic selection, with relevant facts, definitions, paraphrasing/quoting details, quotes, graphics information, note cards, Organize ideas, concepts, and outline, drafting, publishing, information using taught presentation) strategies Write with precise language, varied sentences, consistent voice and formal style Assessments: Analyze and identify informative/explanatory elements, features and structures Written informative/explanatory pieces and/or a research paper scored using district writing rubric Interdisciplinary Connections: Additional Resources: Reading and writing nonfiction text related to science, Approved English textbook social studies, and/or math topics Approved supplemental resources Using digital tools (Google Classroom, Microsoft Teacher-created materials Publisher, etc.) Subject: English Grade: 6 Suggested Timeline: 9 weeks Unit Title: Reading and Writing Argumentative Text
Students believe research is a tedious task that requires long periods of time to complete. Students believe informative essays must focus on research-related topics. Concepts/Content: Informative/Explanatory Text Structures (main idea/details, cause/effect. problem/solution, chronological order, compare/contrast) Informative/Explanatory Text Features (graphic aids, illustrations, organizational aids) Research Terms and Steps (topic selection, paraphrasing/quoting information, note cards, outline, drafting, publishing, presentation) Competencies/Skills: Quote or paraphrase facts Analyze text structure and features Read and comprehend nonfiction and informational text Compose a research paper following the writing traits and research steps Identify topic Develop and analyze the topic with relevant facts, definitions, details, quotes, graphics Organize ideas, concepts, and information using taught strategies Write with precise language, varied sentences, consistent voice and formal style Description of Activities: Read and respond to informational mentor texts Partake in small/large group discussions Publish a research paper Present research findings to small/large group audiences Assessments: Analyze and identify informative/explanatory elements, features and structures Written informative/explanatory pieces and/or a research paper scored using district writing rubric Interdisciplinary Connections: Reading and writing nonfiction text related to science, social studies, and/or math topics Using digital tools (Google Classroom, Microsoft Publisher, etc.) Additional Resources: Approved English textbook Approved supplemental resources Teacher-created materials Subject: English Grade: 6 Suggested Timeline: 9 weeks Unit Title: Reading and Writing Argumentative Text