Unit 2 RCK12 Resources

Standards

Priority Reading Standards (Unpacked): verbs (skills) are in green and teachable concepts (nouns and noun phrases) are underlined
ELAGSE6RL2: DETERMINE a theme and/or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; PROVIDE a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
ELAGSE6RI2: DETERMINE a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; PROVIDE a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
ELAGSE6RL4: DETERMINE the meaning 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.
ELAGSE6RI4: DETERMINE the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.

Priority Writing Standards (Unpacked):
ELAGSE6W3: WRITE narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
ELAGSE6W5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, DEVELOP and STRENGTHEN writing as needed by PLANNING, REVISING, EDITING, REWRITING, or TRYING a new approach.

Supporting Standards:
ELAGSE6RL5
ELAGSE6RI5
ELAGSE6W2
ELAGSE6L2

Standard	Full Learning Target	Daily Learning Targets	Success Criteria	Vocabulary
ELAGSE6RL2	I can determine a theme and/or central idea of a text and provide a summary of the text.	I can determine the theme of a story. I can determine the central idea in a story. I can identify details to support a theme. I can identify details to support a central idea. I can explain how a theme/central idea is established throughout the text. I can summarize a text.	identify a theme/s cite details to support identified theme/s identify central idea/s cite details to support identified central idea/s summarize text using a graphic organizer write a summary in complete sentences	Theme Central Idea Details Summary Opinion Judgement
ELAGSE6RI2	I can determine a central idea of a text and provide a summary of the text.	I can determine the central idea in a story. I can identify details to support a central idea. I can explain how a theme/central idea is established throughout the text. I can summarize a text.	identify central idea/s cite details to support identified central idea/s summarize text using a graphic organizer write a summary in complete sentences	Central Idea Details Summary Opinion Judgement Bias Extraneous
ELAGSE6RI4	I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.	This is a year long standard, it is not meant for ALL learning targets to be covered in one unit. As the teacher you should pace out the learning targets for the year based on the needs of your students. I can evaluate how the author's use of words creates tone. I can evaluate how the author's use of words creates mood. I can evaluate how the author's use of words creates focus in an informational text. I can identify how diction changes for various audiences and purposes. I can use affixes to determine the meaning of unknown words. I can use the root of a word to determine it's meaning. I can use context to aid in identifying the meaning of unknown words. I can apply knowledge of domain-specific terms for certain kinds of informational texts. I can determine alternate word choices to aid in identifying the meaning of unknown words. I can determine the etymology of a word to aid in identifying the meaning of unknown word. I can determine the part of speech of a word to aid in identifying the meaning of unknown word.	determine tone evaluate tone determine mood evaluate mood identify diction define etymology identify part of speech define and identify suffixes define and identify prefixes identify root word	Domain-Specific Figurative Language Connotation/Connotative Denotation Concrete Literal Idiom Nuance Metaphor Allusion Simile Hyperbole Root Suffix Affix
ELAGSE6RL4	I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings, and analyze their impact on meaning and tone.	This is a year long standard, it is not meant for ALL learning targets to be covered in one unit. As the teacher you should pace out the learning targets for the year based on the needs of your students. I can evaluate the effect of sound in poetry. I can evaluate the effect of sound in a narrative. I can analyze how words contribute to the tone of the text. I can analyze how words contribute to the meaning of a text. I can identify metaphors. I can explain metaphors as used in a text. I can identify similes. I can explain similes as used in a text. I can identify hyperboles. I can explain hyperboles as used in a text. I can identify personification. I can explain personification as used in a text. I can identify analogies. I can explain analogies as used in a text. I can identify idioms. I can explain idioms as used in a text. I can identify figurative language within a text. I can explain the use of figurative language within a text. I can define connotation. I can define denotation. I can describe the difference between negative and positive connotations of words. I can explain the difference between connotation and denotation.	define and identify figurative language; metaphors, similes, idioms, hyperbole, personification, analogies, allusions, symbolism define connotation define denotation describe the difference between negative and positive connotations difference between connotation and denotation Identify the use of sound in texts evaluate the effect of the use of sound	Personification Alliteration Onomatopoeia Symbol Figurative Concrete Lyric Poem Narrative Poem Diction Metaphor Simile Verse Stanza Hyperbole Imagery Analogy Literal Rhythm Rhyme Scheme
ELAGSE6W3	I can write a narrative.	I can brainstorm ideas for narrative writing. I can introduce characters or a narrator in a narrative. I can organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. I can use dialogue to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. I can use pacing to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. I can use descriptions to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. I can use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. I can use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events. I can provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.	brainstorm ideas (use of a graphic organizer) plan/structure narrative (use of a graphic organizer) develop characters with details use dialogue include detailed descriptions for experiences, events, and/or characters use transitions words, phrases, and clauses include a conclusion write in complete sentences	Plot Setting Characterization Static Dynamic Plot Structure Sensory Detail Diction Syntax Imagery Pacing Dialogue Flashback Foreshadowing
ELAGSE6W5	I can edit my writing.	I can revise for grammatical errors. I can edit my writing. I can revise my writing. I can try a new approach to writing my argument. I can publish my writing.	uses graphic organizers to organize thoughts and ideas writes in complete sentences writes paragraphs organized in a logical manner correct use of grammar correct use of conventions	Writing Process Development Strategy Peer Conventions Organization Planning Revising Editing Drafting Brainstorming

Essential Questions

Why do we need to evaluate what we read?

Why do we write?

Assessments

Unit 2 Pre & Post Assessment for Reading and Writing was written by the Georgia Center for Assessment which also writes the GMAS assessments. Below are the PDF documents for the assessment. Students can take the assessment on paper or within Canvas (see quiz in the Demonstrate section for Unit 2).

Unit 2 Pre/Post Assessment Reading and Writing BLUEPRINT Download Unit 2 Pre/Post Assessment Reading and Writing BLUEPRINT

Unit 2 Pre/Post Assessment Reading and Writing Download Unit 2 Pre/Post Assessment Reading and Writing

Unit 2 Pre/Post Assessment Reading and Writing ANSWER KEY Download Unit 2 Pre/Post Assessment Reading and Writing ANSWER KEY

Additional Optional Assessments

Informal Reading Check 1 Download Informal Reading Check 1

-Informal Reading Check 1 Answer Key Download Informal Reading Check 1 Answer Key

Unit 2 Narrative Writing Pre Assessment Download Unit 2 Narrative Writing Pre Assessment

- Example answers for Pre Assessment Download Example answers for Pre Assessment

Unit 2 Narrative Writing Post Assessment Download Unit 2 Narrative Writing Post Assessment

- Example answers for Post Assessment Download Example answers for Post Assessment

Narrative Writing Rubric Download Narrative Writing Rubric

6RI2 Quick Progress Check Download 6RI2 Quick Progress Check