Grade 6 Language Arts — Term 3, Week 1
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T3M1
Day 1: Vocabulary: Greek/Latin Roots (phobia, philia)
Grade 6 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
| Objectives | Deduce meaning from roots. |
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| Materials | Root charts |
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| Key vocabulary | root, phobia, philia, fear, love |
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| Engage (starter) | "Fears and loves!" |
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| Develop (main) | Define roots. Analyze words (claustrophobia, bibliophile). |
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| Plenary (close) | Share. |
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| Assessment | Usage. |
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| Teacher notes | Advanced vocabulary. |
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Day 2: Grammar: Active vs. Passive Voice
Grade 6 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
| Objectives | Identify and convert active/passive sentences. |
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| Materials | Worksheets |
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| Key vocabulary | active voice, passive voice, subject, object |
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| Engage (starter) | "Who is doing the action?" |
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| Develop (main) | Teach difference. Practice rewriting passive sentences to active. |
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| Plenary (close) | Board practice. |
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| Assessment | Conversion accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Improves writing style. |
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Day 3: Reading: Tracing an Argument
Grade 6 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
| Objectives | Trace and evaluate a complex argument. |
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| Materials | Persuasive essay/speech |
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| Key vocabulary | trace, claim, reason, evidence |
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| Engage (starter) | "Follow the logic!" |
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| Develop (main) | Read text. Map out the central claim, reasons, and evidence. |
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| Plenary (close) | Discuss validity. |
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| Assessment | Accurate mapping. |
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| Teacher notes | Critical analysis. |
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Day 4: Writing: Argumentative (Choosing a Topic)
Grade 6 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
| Objectives | Formulate a strong, debatable claim. |
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| Materials | Current events/issues |
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| Key vocabulary | claim, debatable, argument |
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| Engage (starter) | "Take a stand!" |
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| Develop (main) | Brainstorm topics. Draft a clear, arguable thesis statement. |
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| Plenary (close) | Peer critique. |
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| Assessment | Thesis strength. |
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| Teacher notes | Foundation of essay. |
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Day 5: Review: Roots, Voice, Tracing Arguments
Grade 6 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
| Objectives | Mastery check. |
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| Materials | Review packets |
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| Key vocabulary | review |
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| Engage (starter) | Game. |
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| Develop (main) | Complete weekly packet. |
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| Plenary (close) | Grade. |
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| Assessment | Score. |
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| Teacher notes | Check mastery. |
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