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Unlocking Stories: 6th Grade Reading Full-Year Curriculum With Certified Teacher
Christine- Little Reading Coach
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In this 18-week, full-year curriculum 6th grade course, students focus on topics including reading comprehension, vocabulary, plot, figurative language, characters, symbolism, & theme through reading and writing activities.
Class Experience
US Grade 6
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
This novel-based 6th grade reading curriculum covers important topics and skills including analyzing plot, interpreting figurative language, describing characters, defining vocabylary, recognizing symbolism, and determining theme through reading and writing activities. Lesson assignments include a video, guided notes and a Blooket for students to complete. Each lesson is designed to correlate with a specific grade-level novel, and this concept will be assessed at the end of each book. Some...
41 lessons//18 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Plot ElementsReview plot elements by viewing video lesson, completing guided notes, taking a Blooket quiz, and completing online activity.Lesson 2"Today is the Day"Practice reading comprehension skills by reading a short story, defining vocabulary, and answering reading comprehension questions.Lesson 3"Today is the Day" Plot Elements IPractice identifying plot elements by completing a graphic organizer.Week 2Lesson 4"Today is the Day" Plot Elements IIReview plot elements in short story by viewing lesson video and revising graphic organizer.Lesson 5"Kickball"Practice reading comprehension skills by reading a short story, defining vocabulary, and answering reading comprehension questions.Lesson 6"Kickball" Plot ElementsPractice identifying plot elements by completing a graphic organizer. **Submit for feedbackWeek 3Lesson 7Coaster PosterPractice identifying plot elements by creating a roller coaster poster. **Submit for feedbackLesson 8Figurative Language IReview figurative language by viewing video lesson, completing guided notes, taking a Blooket quiz, and playing an educational game.Week 4Lesson 9Figurative Language IIPractice identifying figurative language by completing a chart.Lesson 10Figurative Language IIIPractice identifying figurative language by completing a chart based on "Kickball. ***Submit for feedbackLesson 11Fiction vs. NonfictionReview fiction vs. nonfiction by viewing lesson video and completing a practice activity.Week 5Lesson 12Note-TakingReview note-taking skills by viewing video lesson, completing guided notes, taking a Blooket quiz.Lesson 13Note-Taking Skills IIReview note-taking skills by viewing teacher highlighting example, highlighting and answering reading comprehension questions with a nonfiction text.Lesson 14Note-Taking Skills IIIPractice note-taking skills by reading, highlighting, and answering reading comprehension questions with a nonfiction text. **Submit for feedbackWeek 6Lesson 15Tuck EverlastingPrologue- Chapter 9 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Lesson 16Tuck EverlastingChapter 10-18 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 7Lesson 17Tuck EverlastingChapter 19-Epilogue -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Lesson 18Descriptive ParagraphView sample descriptive paragraph and write a descriptive paragraph. **Submit for feedbackWeek 8Lesson 19CharacterizationReview characterization by viewing video lesson, completing guided notes, taking a Blooket quiz, and creating a character poster. **Submit for feedbackLesson 20Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneChapters 1-3 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Lesson 21Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneChapters 4-6 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 9Lesson 22Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneChapters 7-9 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Lesson 23Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneChapters 10-12-focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 10Lesson 24Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneChapters 13-15 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Lesson 25Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneChapters 16-17 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 11Lesson 26Harry Potter Paragraph ResponseWrite a character paragraph using text evidence **Submit for feedbackLesson 27Historical FictionReview historical fiction by viewing video lesson, completing guided notes, and taking a Blooket quiz.Week 12Lesson 28Life During WWIIPractice note-taking skills by reading, highlighting, and answering reading comprehension questions with a nonfiction text. **Submit for feedbackLesson 29Number the StarsChapters 1-6 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 13Lesson 30Number the StarsChapters 7-12 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Lesson 31Number the StarsChapters 13-17 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 14Lesson 32SymbolismReview symbolism by viewing video lesson, completing guided notes, and taking a Blooket quiz.Lesson 33Number the Stars Symbolism ActivityIdentify symbols based on hobbies/activities and write a response. **Submit for feedbackLesson 34Dystopia/UtopiaReview dystopia/utopia by viewing video lesson, completing guided notes, and taking a Blooket quiz.Week 15Lesson 35Among the HiddenChapters 1-7 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Lesson 36Among the HiddenChapters 8-15 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 16Lesson 37Among the HiddenChapters 16-22 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Lesson 38Among the HiddenChapters 23-30 -focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, characters, plot, and important quotes.Week 17Lesson 39ThemeReview Theme by viewing video lesson, completing guided notes, and taking a Blooket quiz.Lesson 40Among the Hidden Theme ActivityLocate text evidence for themes in the bookWeek 18Lesson 41Final ProjectComplete diorama activity on favorite book in the course **Submit for feedback
- *Students will improve their reading comprehension skills by practicing practicing reading comprehension strategies, viewing teacher modeling, and independent reading
- *Students will expand their vocabulary by practicing context clue definitions, and defining words independently, and viewing video lessons
- *Students will learn figurative language (similes, metaphors, alliteration, end rhyme, etc.) by viewing video lessons, completing guided notes and filling in graphic organizers
- *Students will practice note-taking skills (highlighting, labeling, etc.) by viewing video lessons, and reading and highlighting informational passages independently
- *Students will determine differences between fiction and nonfiction by viewing a video lesson
- *Students will practice identifying plot events and studying characters by answering reading comprehension questions independently, viewing video lesson, and completing activities
- *Students will look at symbols and themes in books/stories by viewing video lessons and completing activities
I'm a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with 15 years of teaching experience. I've taught 6th grade for four years and wrote curricula for multiple school districts and independently taught students.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assignments
Frequency: 3-6 per weekFeedback: as neededDetails: Students are expected to work in order on all class assignments. Those activities that can be submitted for teacher feedback are not mandatory, but are recommended. The teacher will review submitted work and Blooket scores and provide weekly progress report messages on Fridays (if work was completed).Progress Report
Frequency: 7 or more throughout the classDetails: The teacher will review submitted work and Blooket scores and provide weekly progress report messages on Fridays (if work was completed). *Letter grades are available upon request
This course accommodates those with ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.). Lesson videos, guided notes, an outline and checklist are included. Message the instructor for additional accommodations.
Teacher will provide all vocabulary, informational passages, short stories, handouts, and reading comprehension questions. Students need to following books: *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling *Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit *Number the Stars by Lois Lowry *Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix Students should also have: *pen/pencils *highlighters *paper *colored pencils/markers/crayons
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone involves magic and wizards. Tuck Everlasting mentions hanging Number the Stars takes place during WWII and includes Nazi occupation of Denmark. There is no mention of concentration camps. Among the Hidden does focus on population control. Online games will be used. Learning.org and reviewgamezone.com games do not need an account to play. Blooket does not require an account A quizlet account is needed for the symbolism lesson.
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in English from Centenary College
Hi everyone! I teach mostly middle grades (4-8) reading and writing classes, including ones for learners with dyslexia and dysgraphia. I’m a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with over fifteen years of teaching experience...
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