Grade 6 Language Arts — Term 3, Week 9
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T3M3
Day 1: Vocabulary: Greek/Latin Roots & Affixes Mastery
Grade 6 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Deconstruct complex vocabulary. |
| Materials | Root lists |
| Key vocabulary | morphology, root, affix |
| Engage (starter) | "Word dissection!" |
| Develop (main) | Deconstruct advanced academic words. Predict meanings based on roots. |
| Plenary (close) | Discuss. |
| Assessment | Analysis accuracy. |
| Teacher notes | End of year review. |
Day 2: Grammar: Pronoun Case and Clarity Review
Grade 6 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Use subjective, objective, possessive cases. |
| Materials | Worksheets |
| Key vocabulary | pronoun case, vague pronoun |
| Engage (starter) | "Who is doing what to whom?" |
| Develop (main) | Review cases. Practice correcting vague pronoun references in paragraphs. |
| Plenary (close) | Board practice. |
| Assessment | Accuracy. |
| Teacher notes | Core mechanics. |
Day 3: Reading: Tracing and Evaluating Arguments
Grade 6 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Trace an argument and assess evidence. |
| Materials | Persuasive speeches |
| Key vocabulary | claim, evidence, reasoning, evaluate |
| Engage (starter) | "Is the logic sound?" |
| Develop (main) | Read a speech. Map the claim, reasons, and evidence. Discuss validity. |
| Plenary (close) | Debate. |
| Assessment | Evaluation skills. |
| Teacher notes | Critical analysis. |
Day 4: Writing: Argumentative Essay Outline
Grade 6 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Outline a full argumentative essay. |
| Materials | Outlines |
| Key vocabulary | thesis, counterclaim, outline |
| Engage (starter) | "Map the argument!" |
| Develop (main) | Review structure including counterclaim. Create a detailed outline. |
| Plenary (close) | Peer critique. |
| Assessment | Outline logic. |
| Teacher notes | Writing foundation. |
Day 5: Review: Roots, Pronouns, Arguments
Grade 6 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Mastery check. |
| Materials | Review packets |
| Key vocabulary | review |
| Engage (starter) | Game. |
| Develop (main) | Complete weekly packet. |
| Plenary (close) | Grade. |
| Assessment | Score. |
| Teacher notes | Monitor. |