Unit 1, Week 3
Overview:
In week 3, students will begin to explore theme, as well as the idea of choice, by doing a close read of Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken. As students near the end of The Giver, discussion will move toward identifying themes of the text by examining each character’s point of view in terms of choice and individualism vs. collectivism. Students will further develop argument writing skills by writing claims, supported by evidence, and explaining how their evidence supports their claim (warrant).
In week 3, students will begin to explore theme, as well as the idea of choice, by doing a close read of Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken. As students near the end of The Giver, discussion will move toward identifying themes of the text by examining each character’s point of view in terms of choice and individualism vs. collectivism. Students will further develop argument writing skills by writing claims, supported by evidence, and explaining how their evidence supports their claim (warrant).
Standards Addressed:
RL.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.6.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
W.6.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.6.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.6.3: Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
SL.6.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)
L.6.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.6.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
RL.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.6.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
W.6.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.6.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.6.3: Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
SL.6.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)
L.6.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.6.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Prepare prior to lesson:
● Print and copy “The Road Not Taken,” by Robert Frost, one per student
● Prepare and print for each student a graphic organizer that includes claim, evidence and warrant.
● Print and copy “The Road Not Taken,” by Robert Frost, one per student
● Prepare and print for each student a graphic organizer that includes claim, evidence and warrant.