Harlem Middle School

Weekly Lesson Plan

2013-2014 [Revised 1-7-14]














CCGPS Standard(s)
L4A&B Use context clues for unfamiliar words, Greek and Latin affixes and
root words.
L5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language.
W2a introduce a topic and organize ideas (graphics).
RI1 Cite textual evidence and respond to questions with appropriate
information
RI8 Evaluate arguments in a text; distinguish claims that are supported


Essential Question(s)
1. How does textural evidence strengthen your written/oral
response to a question?
2. How does a verbs function impact the meaning of a sentence?
3. How does multiple meaning words impact a readers
comprehension?
4. How do facts/opinion support an argument?

Teacher: Shannon Moore, Patra Griffitt Date: 2-3-14
Subject: Language Arts Grade: 6 Unit: 3 Hidden Children of the Holocaust
Topic(s):
Vocabulary
1. Latin and Greek terms junct/join/jug
2. Context vocabulary fiction, non-fiction, argumentative, opinion,
fact, counter-argument
3. Interdisciplinary vocabulary essential, propaganda, persuasive,
retain, impose, consent, competitive, ethos, pathos, logos
4. Characters- flat, round, static, dynamic, protagonist, antagonist

Activating Strategy
1. Book talk hook into each story
The Bracelet, President Cleveland, The Circuit, The Gold Cadillac,
Tanaeka
2. Miniature book to preview what end result will look like


Warm-Up Activity
1. DGP, DRP, Weekly Vocabulary: Flect/Flex, Cor, Volv
2. Use of Appointment Calendar for vocabulary
3. Using pronouns and antecedents to clarify meaning

Instructional Strategy [See Marzanos High-Yield]
1. Choice of 5 short stories self/student directed study with
grammar, literary element, reading, vocabulary, and writing
components.
2. Before students complete each componenet of the lesson, they
will complete reviews for grammar, literary elements, and reading
comprehension.**Apps are listed in resources**
3. Final Product Mini Book: Student will create a book about
the story they choose using the Book Creator App.

Differentiation Strategy
1. Choice of 5 short stories self/student directed study with
grammar, literary element, reading, vocabulary, and writing
components.
2. Reciprocal teaching with short story articles

Summarizing Strategy
1. Note-taking
2. Homework and practice: verbs, reading, vocabulary (short
story)
3. Reciprocal Teaching
Assessment For and/or Of Learning
1. Homework and practice: verbs, reading, vocabulary (short story)
2. Selection quiz/test for the 5 short stories
3. MLK ReadWorks.org activity w/ brief constructed response

Materials/Resources [Physical and/or Technology-Based]
1. Textbook
2. Materials for miniature book
3. Role cards for reciprocal teaching
4. Tablets, Smartphone, Ipad
5. Apps: Book Creator, Grammar Up, MiniMod Reading for Details,
Literary Analysis Guide