Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 19 (Grade 6 ELA): Finding and Tracking Theme Grade 6 theme unit: students determine a story’s theme, trace how it develops through character choices and events, and write evidence-based summaries. They practice citing precise lines and refining theme statements into clear, insightful messages.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 18 (Grade 6 ELA): Presenting Findings Clearly Grade 6 presentation unit: students transform research into engaging talks with clear visuals, precise language, and confident delivery. They adapt speech to audience and purpose, use technology to design slides, and present findings with clarity and professionalism.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 17 (Grade 6 ELA): Explanatory Writing with Graphics & Citations Grade 6 informative writing unit: students craft multi-paragraph articles with clear theses, organized sections, and integrated charts or diagrams. They analyze visuals, use domain vocabulary, cite sources, and conclude effectively.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 16 (Grade 6 ELA): Mini-Research – Reading Across Sources Grade 6 research unit: students craft focused questions, evaluate credible sources, take organized notes, and synthesize ideas across texts. They use tech tools to cite, draft, and publish a clear, well-supported mini-report.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 15 (Grade 6 ELA): Performance Reading & Speaking Grade 6 performance unit: students build prosody and presentation skills by performing poems or scenes with multimedia. They compare reading to live performance and analyze how voice, visuals, and pacing shape meaning.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 14 (Grade 6 ELA): Poetry Craft – Figurative Language & Imagery Grade 6 poetry unit: students explore figurative language, imagery, and structure to interpret meaning and tone. They analyze how stanzas, repetition, and word choice shape emotion, then write focused poetry analysis paragraphs.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 13 (Grade 6 ELA): Informational Structures Across Articles Grade 6 informational text unit: students analyze sequence, cause/effect, and comparison structures, explaining how sections develop ideas. They read across texts on the same topic to compare how structure shapes understanding.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 12 (Grade 6 ELA): Cohesion, Counterclaims & Conclusions Grade 6 argument writing unit: students use precise transitions, add formal counterarguments, and craft logical conclusions while revising for clarity, cohesion, and correct conventions.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 11 (Grade 6 ELA): Reasons, Evidence, and Quoting/Paraphrasing Grade 6 argument evaluation unit: students trace and evaluate claims, reasons, and evidence in texts and speeches, judging credibility and relevance. They practice accurate quoting and paraphrasing, use transitions for cohesion, and write formal analytical paragraphs supported by strong evidence.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 10 (Grade 6 ELA): Launching Argument Writing Grade 6 argument writing unit: students craft precise, arguable claims, support them with logical reasons and text-based evidence, and plan with audience awareness. They use transitions for cohesion and test ideas through collaborative, text-cited discussions before drafting arguments.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 9 (Grade 6 ELA): Morphology & Vocabulary Power Grade 6 vocabulary unit: students decode words using Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes, apply context clues to infer meaning, and confirm with dictionaries or glossaries. They build word-solving strategies and use new academic vocabulary accurately in writing and speech.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 8 (Grade 6 ELA): Informative Writing Foundations Grade 6 informative writing unit: students write clear, organized essays with strong theses, facts, definitions, and examples. They use transitions, domain vocabulary, and formal style to explain topics, concluding with insight while applying grammar and conventions for polished writing.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 7 (Grade 6 ELA): Central Idea and Objective Summary Grade 6 informational reading unit: students identify a text’s central idea, select key supporting details, and write concise, objective summaries. They also interpret visuals or media to explain how each contributes to understanding, citing clear evidence without personal opinions.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 6 (Grade 6 ELA): Nonfiction Text Features & Structures Grade 6 informational reading unit: students analyze how text sections build ideas and use headings, graphics, and hyperlinks to find and integrate information from multiple sources. They cite evidence and explain how structure and visuals deepen understanding.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 5 (Grade 6 ELA): Point of View & Narrator’s Perspective Grade 6 point of view unit: students analyze how narrators shape content, tone, and reader understanding through perspective and style. They compare multiple viewpoints, cite textual evidence, and refine their own writing with sentence variety and consistent tone for clarity and impact.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 4 (Grade 6 ELA): Personal Narrative – Small Moments Grade 6 narrative writing unit: students craft personal narratives that orient the reader, build sequence and pacing, and end with reflection. They use dialogue, transitions, and sensory details to develop voice and meaning while revising and editing for clarity and conventions.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 3 (Grade 6 ELA): Character, Setting, and Plot Structure Grade 6 literature analysis unit: students examine how plot unfolds, how characters respond and change, and how an author’s word choice shapes tone and meaning. They map episodes, track character arcs, and analyze how scenes advance the story’s overall structure and theme.
Paid-members only Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 2 (Grade 6 ELA): Reading with Evidence & Theme Grade 6 ELA evidence and theme unit: students learn to ask and answer text-dependent questions, cite strong evidence, and infer theme or central ideas. Through close reading, discussion, and writing, they build analytical reading, inference, and academic discussion skills.
Grade 6 ELA Units Unit Plan 1 (Grade 6 ELA): Launching Our Reading–Writing Community Grade 6 ELA launch unit: students build reading stamina, practice close reading and discussion norms, and learn writer’s workshop routines. Through reading, talking, and writing daily, they strengthen comprehension, clarity, and academic language skills for middle school success.