6th Grade Thematic Units
Because of the shift to Common Core, you will read texts that might be a bit more challenging than you’re used to. You’ll be equipped with strategies to tackle these assignments and will receive my support and – when we’re working with groups—the support of your collaborative group members. The Common Core also emphasizes nonfiction. (If you think nonfiction is boring, you’re in for a surprise! You wouldn’t believe how many great books and articles there are out there that will interest you.) There will be a bigger emphasis on writing and grammar this year. I will push you to think at higher levels and challenge you to prove yourself with well-thought-out ideas and evidence from various sources.
The six big units in language arts this year are:
Unit 1: Who Am I?
Unit 2: Belonging
Unit 3: Survival
Unit 4: Making Choices
Unit 5: What’s Your Point
Unit 6: Where Am I?
Unit 1: Who Am I?
Unit 2: Belonging
Unit 3: Survival
Unit 4: Making Choices
Unit 5: What’s Your Point
Unit 6: Where Am I?