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ENGLISH AREAENGLISH LITERATURE

6TH GRADE2010-2011

TEACHER: Mr. Mauricio Martinez Martinez

GUIDE: 4 From: November 16th to December 10th (12 hours)UNIT: 2TOPIC: UNLOCKING THE PAST SUBTOPICS:

a. Reading selection: “The Stone Age News” by Fiona Macdonaldb. Literary genre: informational text-newspaper formatc. Reading skills: text structure-main idea and detailsd. Writer´s workshop: write a persuasive letter or paragraphe. RESEARCH: project and PRAE

Social studies: research ways in which Stone Age people had to adapt to their environments to survive

f. Vocabulary power

PERFORMANCES

Compares and contrasts non-fiction and fiction Identifies new vocabulary Analyzes and synthesizes the story “The Stone Age News” by Fiona Macdonald Identifies the features and reading purposes of informational texts Differentiates the text structure components Uses divergent thinking when doing research and writing projects

CONTENT FRAMEWORKThe following subtopics can be found on Trophies Timeless Treasures (Theme I). Harcourt

Informational text p 262 “The Stone Age News” by Fiona Macdonald pp 262-277 Vocabulary power pp 260-261 Focus skill: text structure-main idea and details p 280

NEW VOCABULARY

Complete the vocabulary in the notebook. Look up the meaning according to the topic context by using the dictionary.

1.astounded 7.specialty 13.Neanderthal 19.advertisement

25.sabertooths

2.newfangled 8.instincts 14.ancestors 20.clay 26.caveman3.reliable 9.taming 15.Ice age 21.pitch 27.prehistoric4.scouring 10.flourished 16.paleontologis

t 22.tame 28.creep

5.sociable 11.skewer 17.mammoth 23.seed 29.Jomon (people)6.domesticate 12.farming 18.wolf-(ves) 24.hunting 30.hidden

August 5th, 2010

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HOMEWORK

Subtopics HomeworkReading selection: “The Stone Age News” by Fiona Macdonald

Scan and skim “The Stone Age News” pp 262-277.

Literary genre: informational text-newspaper format

Bring an English newspaper article. Explain its sections.

Reading skills: text structure-main idea and details

Do main idea and supporting details chart and graphic summary

Writer´s workshop Write a persuasive paragraph.RESEARCH: project and PRAE

Social studies: research ways in which Stone Age people had to adapt to their environments to survive

Vocabulary power Define the vocabulary power. Write a meaningful sentence with each word of the vocabulary power in the notebook.

CONTENT EVALUATION

Answer the questions based on the reading “The Stone Age News” by Fiona MacDonald. (Analyzing and Synthesizing)

1- How is an informational text organized? Provide definitions.2- What is the main idea the writer is trying to convey in the story?3- What is the main idea of “Newfangled Farming”?4- How would you summarize in one sentence how the traditionalists cook?

How do the experimenters cook?5- What makes the cave described in “A cave of my own” a cozy home?

Answer the question based on the Word Power6- Is an astounded person more likely to feel surprised or bored? 7- What is the word that means the opposite of flourished?8- What would you expect of a reliable person if she or he had agreed to

meet you at ten o’clock sharp?9- Would a sociable person enjoy parties?10-What might you find by scouring the schoolyard with a metal detector?

PRACTICE AND APPLICATION

Listen to the story and answer the questions. (Analyzing and Synthesizing)

a- How do cave people record their news?b- What type of news was presented in the first American newspaper?c- Do you think newspapers are important? Why or why not?

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Complete the chapter chart. (Analyzing and Synthesizing)Article Main Idea Supporting Details

ICE CREEPS CLOSER

NEWFANGLEDFARMING

A DOG`S LIFE

THE PERFECT PITCH

MADE IN JAPAN

WRITER´S WORKSHOPStudents will read the persuasive essay about homework and will write a persuasive essay following the steps and format.(Divergent Thinking)

Persuasive Paragraph File

Sample Persuasive Paragraph Prewriting

Topic: Homework

Topic Sentence (opinion): Homework is an important part of the learning process in middle school.

REASONS: (1) additional practice

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(2) time for longer assignments (3) review

PREWRITING (plan): Reasons with supporting ideas (1) ADDITIONAL PRACTICE (2) classes too short for adequate practice (3) independent practice (4) TIME FOR LONGER ASSIGNMENTS (5) compositions (6) reports and special projects (7) students’ different working speeds (8) REVIEW (9) new material and old material (10) tests and grades

Sample Persuasive ParagraphHomework is an important part of the learning process in middle school. One reason is that homework gives students additional practice of skills covered in class. Middle school classes are too short to teach a new concept and practice it sufficiently for students to master. Students need both guided practice in class and independent practice at home. Another reason for homework is that it provides time to complete longer assignments. For example, the ideal composition process allows time for students to think and to reflect on their ideas, as well as time to revise and to proofread their writing. Also, reports and special projects often require research that can not always be done at school. In addition, since all students do not work at the same speed, giving students time at home to finish work keeps them from falling behind.Finally, the most important reason for homework is that it ensures review. New material and old material are practiced in daily assignments. Students who do their homework daily are prepared for tests and make better grades. In conclusion, not only is homework essential to mastering new skills and maintaining previously learned skills, but it also guarantees constant review and provides time for longer assignments, as well as additional time for students who need it. Students,do your daily homework, make better grades, and learn more!

NAME __________________________________________________ Period _____

Topic Sentence (opinion): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

REASONS: (1) _________________________________________________________ (2) _________________________________________________________ (3) _________________________________________________________

PREWRITING (plan): Reasons with supporting ideas (1) ________________________________________________________________ (2) ________________________________________________________________ (3) ________________________________________________________________

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(4) ________________________________________________________________ (5) ________________________________________________________________ SUPPORT (Evidence in which you based your initial idea in order to accept or reject your opinion)______________________________________________________________________

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CLOSING (Express your thoughts and state your perspective of the initial idea.)______________________________________________________________________

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GRAPHIC SUMMARY

Students will complete the chart with information from the selection “The Stone Age News” (Using mental representation)

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NEW CONCEPTS:

1. Informational text 2. Articles3. Newspaper format

Supporting Detail 1

Supporting Detail 2

Supporting Detail 3

Supporting Detail 4

The Stone Age News

Main idea

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4. Main idea5. Supporting detail

RESEARCHPROJECT

FUNDACION GIMNASIO LOS PORTALESENGLISH DEPARTMENT

LITERATURE2010 -2011

Name: __________________________Grade:_____ Date:________________

-Unlocking the Past-

Mini-Scale Project – Part II

DIRECTIONS Look for information about an important event that has impacted the humanity in

world history; you may include causes, consequences and people involved. Write a short essay expressing your feelings and thoughts about it. Design a brochure and prepare a report for the entire class.

GUIDELINES1. First, go online www.loc.gov/ or www.historyorb.com and look for historical

events. Choose one event that has impacted the humanity; 2. Once you have gotten that information; search about causes, consequences and

people involved. 3. Be careful. Plagiarism is not allowed. You have to cite sources of information.

CHECKLIST

Tasks Due date Student`s signature

Teachers` initials

1. Write a five-paragraph-essay expressing your feelings and thoughts about the historical event. Be reflective.

Friday, November, 20

2. Design a brochure. Include graphics, pictures, citations and your own conclusions.

Friday, November, 27

3. Present a report to the whole class.

Friday, December, 3

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FINAL EVALUATION

Part one: Vocabulary Power (Coding and Decoding)

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Part TwoFocus Skill. (Analyzing and Synthesizing)