Harlem Middle School

Weekly Lesson Plan

2014-2015
Teacher: Moore, Ingwersen
Subject: ELA

Week of: 01-20-15

Grade: 6th

Unit: Collection 4 (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

Topic(s): Argumentative/Narrative Texts for Reading and Writing

Novels: Esperanza Rising (Moore)

CCGPS Standard(s):
RI1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI6: Determine an authors point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
RI8: Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text.
RL2: Determine a theme of a text.
W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W1a: Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

Learning Target (s):

By the end of the week, the student will be able to:

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Determine the theme of a text.

Compare and contrast two different passages.
Cite evidence and explain how the evidence supports the authors claim.
Write an argument to support a claim.

Vocabulary:
- Text specific vocabulary: counterargument, claim, evidence, argument, annotate, reliable source

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Harlem Middle School

Weekly Lesson Plan
2014-2015

Activating Strategy (s):

DGP (mentor sentences)/DRP/Vocabulary
Video clips and statistics on pit bulls

Instructional Strategy (s):

-Performance Assessment Workbook- argumentative essay
-Close Reader Workbook
-Esperanza Rising Anticipation Guide

Differentiation Strategy (s):

- Small group read aloud
- Graphic Organizers: Evidence GO, Argumentative Essay Format/Layout GO, Revisions Checklist: Peer Review GO
- Learning stations (SEMS Cards)

Assessment For and/or Of Learning:

-DGP daily checks w/ quiz on Friday
-Argumentative Essay
-Esperanza Rising Quiz

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Harlem Middle School

Weekly Lesson Plan
2014-2015

Other:
Technology: Power Point, Promethean, Computer Lab
Grouping: Thinking Pairs, Collaborative Groups
Resources: Performance Assessment Workbook and novels

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